How To DJ

Phil Kieran 29.05.2026 51хв

Phil Kieran joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from blagging his first DJ set at Belfast’s Limelight to becoming one of electronic music’s most respected producers. Phil reflects on discovering dance music in the early 90s, learning through trial and error, and why making mistakes is still central to his creative process. He also talks about producing on early hardware, breaking into international DJing, moving into film scoring, and why staying uncomfortable is often the key to creating something original. Plus, stories about David Holmes, Andrew Weatherall, Berlin, Belfast, and the records that changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis La Roche 15.05.2026 1год 6хв

Remixer and DJ Louis La Roche joins Chris Hawkins to chat about his career in music so far. From discovering dance music through Fatboy Slim and building tracks from samples, to remixing global artists and navigating the realities of life as a touring DJ. Louis reflects on growing up in Norwich, becoming obsessed with records at a young age, and launching his career after early support from management and booking agents while still a teenager. He also discusses the pressure of being compared to major artists early in his career, the challenge of staying authentic, and why owning his own label, Ever After Records, became one of the best decisions he ever made. The conversation also explores the economics of remix culture, including why many remixers never receive royalties even when tracks become huge successes, alongside behind-the-scenes stories involving official remixes for artists including Madonna, Basement Jaxx and Bruno Mars. Elsewhere, Louis opens up about touring burnout, tinnitus, club culture, introversion, creative longevity in dance music, and his admiration for artists like Daft Punk, DJ Shadow and Aphex Twin. How Fatboy Slim inspired Louis to start DJing at age 12 Growing up obsessed with disco, funk and electronic music Leaving music college after being signed at 17 Why Louis chose to start his own label instead of signing to one The truth about remix fees and royalty structures Official remix stories involving Madonna and Bruno Mars Supporting Kylie Minogue on arena tours Touring burnout, tinnitus and protecting hearing Why dark, intimate clubs still matter Louis’ favourite remix of all time His production techniques and DJ floor fillers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Seinfeld 01.05.2026 49хв

Swedish DJ, DJ Seinfeld, joins Chris on How To DJ to break down his career in music, from growing up in Sweden, through to his time studying in Edinburgh and living in Barcelona. Armand opens up about his use of sound from film, TV and other media and discussed his music-making philosophy. He also discusses his breakout hit "U" and the impact that YouTube had on his journey. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOW TO GIG: Chris Hawkins 24.04.2026 49хв

Jack sits down with BBC Radio 6 Music & How To DJ presenter Chris Hawkins to discuss his gig history. From a life-changing experience at Glastonbury with Faithless, to memorable moments with Pete Doherty and his favourite UK venues, Chris shares his passion for live music. How To Gig is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Pickering 17.04.2026 1год 16хв

Mike Pickering joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to discuss his life and career in music. Mike shares stories from his days at the Haçienda, signing bands like the Happy Mondays at Factory and later founding M People. Later, he shares how he discovered Calvin Harris and launched his career at Columbia Records. How To DJ is a ⁠Listening Dog Media⁠ production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solardo 03.04.2026 1год 3хв

Chris is joined by Mark & James from Manchester house duo, Solardo. The pair discuss their meteoric rise from a council estate in Wythenshawe to playing huge gigs across the globe and launching their own record label. They delve into what brought them together, the impact other artists had on their career, and how they took matters into their own hands to achieve their phenomenal success. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEW PODCAST: How To Gig 27.03.2026

Join Jack Wood as he talks to artists about their gig history. From their first gigs, their worst gigs and their dream festival line-up. Jack discovers what live gig experiences shaped artists careers today. Listen to How To Gig wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Lottie 20.03.2026 49хв

Chris is joined by pioneering British House DJ, Lottie, to delve into her career over 3 decades. From early gigs in the North West, to iconic clubs in Miami and Ibiza, Lottie shares her journey through music. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Alex Paterson (The Orb) 06.03.2026 55хв

Chris Hawkins is joined by Alex Paterson, co-founder of The Orb, for a deep dive into the origins of ambient house and a life spent pushing musical boundaries. From punk gigs and roadie days with Killing Joke to raves with the KLF and the creation of The Orb’s landmark album Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld, Alex shares the stories, influences and chance encounters that shaped his career. Along the way he reflects on sampling, DJ culture, the evolution of dance music and why the spirit of the ’90s still resonates today. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Braxe & Fred Falke 20.02.2026 40хв

Chris Hawkins is joined by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke for their first joint interview in 20 years as they discuss the anniversary of their seminal track "Intro". In this episode, the pair discuss the track, it's impact on their career and what it is like being back together after such a long time. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Bad Mice 06.02.2026 1год 7хв

Chris sits down with Simon and Sean from 2 Bad Mice as they discuss their life in music, from the origins of the band through to their own label, touching on live performance, signings and their success with Bombscare. This episode was recorded at Listening Dog Studios. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Piller 23.01.2026 46хв

Eddie Piller joins Chris Hawkins to discuss his life and career in music. The son of the founder of the Small Faces fan club, Eddie has been in and around music his entire life. In the episode, he talks about the band that inspired his musical journey, mishaps along the way, and running Acid Jazz Records. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

London Elektricity 09.01.2026 50хв

London Elektricity AKA Tony Coleman sits down to chat with Chris Hawkins about his life and career through music, touching on what got him into music, owning his own label and his thoughts on AI in music. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To DJ Best of 2025 26.12.2025 40хв

Chris introduces some of the best bits from our guests on How to DJ in 2025 including Dave Seaman, Trevor Nelson, Lisa Loud and DJ Spoony. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnno Burgess 12.12.2025 55хв

Johnno Burgess joins Chris Hawkins to talk about his life and career through music, the success of Bugged Out and his latest book. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crazy P 28.11.2025 1год 5хв

Chris sits down with Chris Todd & Jim Baron from Crazy P. The pair share their memories of late bandmate Danielle Moore, founding the band, breaking in Australia and the journey they've taken as Crazy P as well as their future plans. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Field 14.11.2025 58хв

Chris Hawkins is joined by Mixmag "Raving Reporter" Kirk Field who shares his memories of rave culture including how technology and Margaret Thatcher enabled the rave scene. Kirk also discusses his best-selling books Rave New World and his latest book Rave new world presents planes, trains & amphetamines: Clubbing Holiday Confessions. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smokin Jo 31.10.2025 38хв

Chris is joined by the only female DJ to win the number one DJ in the world award by DJ Mag, Smokin Jo. During their conversation, Smokin Jo talks through her career from her early clubbing days through to her love for Ibiza and her various residencies and performances at iconic venues in London and the rest of the world. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andi Durrant 17.10.2025 52хв

Chris sits down with DJ and Presenter Andi Durrant who discusses his career from starting out in Yorkshire through to remixing iconic tracks, winning radio awards and spending times on private jets. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Tintin 03.10.2025 37хв

Chris joins Manchester's DJ Tintin who talks about his career on the northern music scene, from early encounters with Liam Gallagher at the Boardwalk, to touring with New Order and the poignant gig which took him back to his childhood. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices