EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 1H 11M
Doc Martin - Why Headliner Culture Is Killing Clubs
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Sign up for intellijend now: https://go.intellijend.com/will-clarkeThis episode was filmed and sponsored by THE LINE LA, Will’s favourite place to stay in LA - for 20% off your stay use code WILLCLARKE at www.thelinehotel.comPodcast Overview:Doc Martin is one of the true originals of dance music culture. In this episode, we go deep on the early LA rave scene, the underground house movement, UK club culture in the 90s, and how the role of the DJ has changed over the years.We also talk about what’s been lost in modern clubbing, why headliner culture has damaged local scenes, the importance of community, and how Doc has stayed relevant after nearly four decades in the game.This is a proper conversation about the roots of house music, what made club culture special, and what the next generation needs to understand if they want to build something that actually lasts.In this episode we cover:The early LA warehouse and rave sceneMoving from San Francisco to Los AngelesUK club culture in the 90sWhy headliner culture hurt local clubsThe difference between EDM and underground DJingWhy community matters more than hypeThe role of warm-up DJsStaying relevant after 39 years in musicVinyl culture, fashion, merch and deeper fan connectionAdvice for the next generation coming into dance music⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://willclarke.komi.io/https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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