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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 23M

Lee Foss - I Had To Get Sober To Survive The Music Industry

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This 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.comintelligend 30% off life time subscription: Use "WILL" at checkout https://go.intellijend.com/willLee Foss joins me on the podcast for a deep conversation about his lengthy career in house music, building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones, and what it really takes to survive a career in electronic music.From the early underground days to dominating Ibiza and shaping a global sound, Lee shares the real story behind one of dance music’s most influential labels. We also talk about his journey building multiple record labels, introducing some of the biggest names to house music and how he’s continued to evolve creatively and professionally throughout different eras of the scene.One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Lee opening up about his sobriety, the impact it’s had on his life, and how it changed his perspective on touring, creativity and the music industry.If you're into house music, DJ culture, or the music industry, this one is packed with insight.Topics include:• Building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones• Launching and running multiple record labels• The early underground house scene• Ibiza and the rise of Paradise• Touring chaos and DJ travel stories• Producing music that actually works in clubs• Lee Foss speaking openly about sobriety• Balancing touring, creativity and personal life• Advice for the next generation of DJsListen to more episodes of The Will Clarke Podcast for conversations with artists shaping electronic 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.

This 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.comintelligend 30% off life time subscription: Use "WILL" at checkout https://go.intellijend.com/willLee Foss joins me on the podcast for a deep conversation about his lengthy career in house music, building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones, and what it really takes to survive a career in electronic music.From the early underground days to dominating Ibiza and shaping a global sound, Lee shares the real story behind one of dance music’s most influential labels. We also talk about his journey building multiple record labels, introducing some of the biggest names to house music and how he’s continued to evolve creatively and professionally throughout different eras of the scene.One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Lee opening up about his sobriety, the impact it’s had on his life, and how it changed his perspective on touring, creativity and the music industry.If you're into house music, DJ culture, or the music industry, this one is packed with insight.Topics include:• Building Hot Creations with Jamie Jones• Launching and running multiple record labels• The early underground house scene• Ibiza and the rise of Paradise• Touring chaos and DJ travel stories• Producing music that actually works in clubs• Lee Foss speaking openly about sobriety• Balancing touring, creativity and personal life• Advice for the next generation of DJsListen to more episodes of The Will Clarke Podcast for conversations with artists shaping electronic 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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