Mark Sherry on Making Anthems, World Tours & 30 Years In Dance Music

Mark Sherry joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the untold story behind Public Domain, Operation Blade, tech-trance, rave culture, and the realities of surviving decades in dance music. From the explosive success of Operation Blade, chart success, and touring the world, to the harsh realities of the music industry and learning lessons the hard way, Mark opens up like never before. We discuss how a scene-defining rave anthem was born after watching the film Blade, how Judge Jules championed the record on Radio 1, the rise of Public Domain, and what really happened behind the scenes. Mark also reflects on his journey through club culture and how dance music has changed forever. If you were there during the golden era of clubbing, trance, hard house, and rave culture, this episode is packed with nostalgia, insider stories, and moments you won’t hear anywhere else. In this episode: ▪️ The true story behind Operation Blade ▪️ How Public Domain exploded worldwide ▪️ Judge Jules & Radio 1 support ▪️ Touring the world & chart success ▪️ Learning the hard way in the music industry ▪️ Ibiza, club culture & dance music evolution ▪️ The reality of surviving decades as a DJ & producer --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 The Untold Story Behind Operation Blade 08:14 How Mark Sherry & Public Domain Exploded 13:22 Judge Jules, Radio 1 & UK Chart Success 18:47 Touring The World & Top of the Pops 24:10 “We Learned The Hard Way” – Music Industry Lessons 30:56 The Truth About Dance Music Contracts 36:18 Public Domain, Fame & Getting Ripped Off 42:35 The Evolution of Trance, Hard House & Rave Culture 49:12 Ibiza, Space & How Clubbing Changed Forever 55:26 Surviving Decades In Dance Music 1:01:18 Mark Sherry’s Advice For DJs & Producers 1:05:11 One More Tune