Electric Communion: Conversations in Clubland – Stories from DJs, Producers & Promoters

n this episode, host Richard Q chats to Jaime Alguersuari and Loïc LeJoliff, the duo behind Pole Position. Jaime made history as one of the youngest drivers in Formula 1 before reinventing himself in electronic music, while Loïc built a career behind the scenes as a festival promoter and co-founder of Barcelona’s renowned Brunch Electronik events.Together, they discuss their journey into music, the story behind Pole Position, and the parallels between the high-pressure world of motorspor tand the electronic music scene. They also talk about their creative process in the studio, building their label Anims, the current state of Barcelona’s club scene, and why taking risks remains essential for artists today.Instagram:@poleposition_ofc@[email protected]@loic_lejoliff Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/polepositionofc

Andris is one half of the Hungarian duo Secret Factory, who've been invested within the electronic music scene for almost 30 years. They have released on many labels including Isolate, Diynamic, Frau Blau and their own label Secret Fusion.🎶Their music has received support from the likes of Sasha, John Digweed, Solomun, Frankey & Sandrino and The Echonomist.In this interview Andris talks with host Richard Q about the formation of Secret Factory, the label and the events they run and the scene in general.Follow the Instagram account @electric_communion for weekly interviews with artists, DJs and promoters in the indie and melodic house scene.

In this episode, host Richard Q sits down with Claudio Ricci for a deep, unfiltered conversation about consistency, integrity, and the long road through electronic music. From growing up in Vienna with Chilean roots shaped by political exile and folklore, to discovering rave culture in the late ’90s,Claudio reflects on how discipline, empathy, and patience became the foundations of his approach to DJing and production.The conversation moves through vinyl culture, early self-promoted parties, Ibiza’s dual realities, and the hard lessons of starting again from zero after years of success. Claudio shares his philosophy on DJing as storytelling, resisting genre boxes, and navigating an industry increasingly driven byvisibility, trends, and short-term thinking.Instagram:@[email protected]://soundcloud.com/claudioricci

Episode #18N1NJA's story moves fast. From growing up with dyspraxia to racing Formula 3 cars, sneaking into Fabric at 15, launching her label Tales of Twilight, and landing a HÖR debut in the same week.In this conversation, she breaks down how she's navigated the electronic underground as a woman of colour, how motorsport shaped her discipline, and why she built her career around stealth, resilience and relentless focus.A deep dive into mindset, identity and the realities of surviving a culture that demands speed, precision and self-belief.Instagram:@[email protected]'s Soundcloud page:https://soundcloud.com/dj-ninjaLinks to topics discussed:Mission Makers podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKEyykSxnvuNcjW6dXx1MFarah’s TEDx talk:https://www.ted.com/talks/farah_nanji_rewiring_dyspraxia_from_the_brainWatch short film: https://youtu.be/B20PSIoM_6gCredits:Director: https://www.instagram.com/mustafaozkok/Artist: https://www.instagram.com/dj.n1nja/Cinematography: https://www.instagram.com/joognfinesse/Interview: https://www.instagram.com/electric_communion/Production: https://www.instagram.com/artnstudio

Indie Elephant (Artur) is a Ukrainian electronic music producer who since the outbreak of war in February 2022 has been living in the capital of Kyiv under the constant threat of Russian attack, which happens almost on a daily basis. In this very special episode, Artur talks candidly about what live is like in the city and the impact the war has had on him as a producer and the wider electronic scene.Links:Instagram: _indie_elephantSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/indie_elephantBeatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/indie-elephant/942807srsltid=AfmBOoqJgjb2qS3QqMLcvNk7LfS-TGAAxONq07YTUesofMPYhZ0AFihf

Channan Hanif is a London born and based producerof Pakistani heritage who's been quietly building a name for himself over the last year or so with the likes of respected DJ/producers LaurentGarnier, Hardt Antoine, Sahar,  REj,Faide, Samantha Loveridge and Auggie playing out his tracks. His debut ep was recently released on Spanish label Anims and his track 'Gimme Some!' has been tearing up dancefloors worldwide. His next release is a 3 track EP coming out on Works of Intent’s Emotional Weaponry label next month. In this episode, hear Channan voice his opinion on the current London club scene, talk about what life was like growing up as a teenager in the Pakistan city of Karachi and how a former guest on this podcast has been aninspiration and mentor to him. @channanhanif @electric_communion @rick.mancusoAvailable on all the usual podcast platforms, Soundcloud and YouTube.All links in the bio⛓️Links:Instagram: @channanhanifSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4xijr2VFOZ6D'Gimme Some!' ephttps://www.beatport.com/artist/channan-hanif/1180699Realising one's creativity Youtube conversationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2PYFTdddrg

Episode 11:🗣🎙For the eleventh instalment of the Electric Communion podcast, I am back in conversation with the talented Brighton based artist FAIDE, who was my very first guest  two years ago. In this episode, we’ll dive into what he's been up to since our last chat - exploring his journey as a producer, DJ, and promoter. From his creative process to his evolution in the scene, FAIDE shares the highs and challenges of the past two years whilst also offering up some sound advice to budding DJ's and producers.🎧For the 'live' experience, head over to my YouTube channel for the video! All links in bio Instagram bio @electric_communionInstagram:@faide_music@avoy_allversionsofyouSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/faidemusichttps://www.beatport.com/artist/faide/654334 (To purchase Faide releases)Links to topics discussed:https://on.soundcloud.com/zJ3eWFCUpJ2EF9QGA (our first conversation)https://aslice.com/s3/A+Slice+of+Fairness+-+Audience+Strategies+Aslice+Report+2024.pdf

Episode 16Steve Parry is a DJ/producer whoalso co-runs the successful label Selador with Dave Seaman.🗣🎙In this podcast, we talk about hisbeloved home city of Liverpool (where he lives and I went to university between 1995-2000) and his time working in the revered 3Beat records as well as becoming a resident DJ in the world-renowned club Cream. He also discusses hislabel Selador, music production and how he got to meet a young Kylie Minogue when working for music mogul Pete Waterman. Instagram:@steveparrydj@selador_recordingshttps://soundcloud.com/steveparrydjhttps://soundcloud.com/selador-recordings

This is a recording of the very first Electric Communionlive podcast, held at the Looking Glass Cocktail Club in Shoreditch, London on Saturday 12th April 2025, as part of the 'In Limbo' cub event. The conversationis hosted by Richard Q and includes the electronic music artists/DJs Redfreya, Motip White, REj and Channan Hanif.Instagram links to artists involved:Richard Q - @electric_communion @richard.q_Redfreya - @redfreyadjMotip White - @motipwhiteREj - @rej.musicChannan Hanif - @channanhanif Meltam Yazar - @meltemyazar__Looking Glass Cocktail club - @lookingglasscocktailclub

Episode 14🎶TIMANTI is a multifaceted force in the dance industry and community. With releases on esteemed labels like Sasha’s Last Night On Earth, Seledor, Get Physical and Pets Recordings, they have established themselves as a regular DJ in the afro/melodic scene, performing at some of the biggest venues in London and Ibiza. Timanti's Tribelife events have not only showcased some of the hottest talents over the years but have also evolved into a vibrant community experience beyond just clubbing.🗣🎙In this podcast, Timanti delves into the transformative power and healing qualities of music, explores spirituality, shares their love for Ibiza, and discusses the journey of building the Tribelife community🤝Instagram:@timanti__@tribelifeglobalhttps://soundcloud.com/timantimusicLinks to topics discussed:The Jaguar foundation:https://www.thejaguarfoundation.net/Timanti’s Tribelife podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ix2kuFTry9i4AqxJ6OhZh⏯️ join @electric_communion for full-length podcast episodes with DJs, producers and promoters doing great things in the melodic house scene.⏭️ weekly 'tracks of the week' interviews ⏮️ top draw archive clips from the electronic music scene bygone days

Episode 13Motip White is an electronic musicproducer, DJ and musician from Cologne, Germany who’s had releases on the likes of esteemed labels such as Innervisions, Isolate, Vod, Sum over histories and When We Dip.He’s also the lead singer guitarist of the psych pop/rock band Acua and he recently completed a tour of Britain with his band. I caught up with Motip in London as his tour ended and the interview took place at the Looking Glass Cocktail Bar inShoreditch, who kindly allowed us to record the podcast there. To get a flavour of his productions, check out a recent mix of his back catalogue he did for Essential.part (see link below) All links in the Instagram bio @electric_communion  Instagram: @motipwhite@acuamusic Soundcloud:  Just theartist – Motip White mix https://soundcloud.com/essential-part/just-the-artist-13-motip-white MotipWhite x Redfreya B2B at the Cause, London https://on.soundcloud.com/TLonQGwiQ5ie2keQ9

Episode 12:In this episode of the Electric Communion podcast, I chat tothe London-based DJ and promoter Gus Emmett about his Kollektiv parties and the growing community of artists, DJs, promoters and electronic music enthusiasts that his brand kick-started. From playing local parties in his home town of Portsmouth to becoming a resident of the Warm Up London parties and festivals, we dig deeper into Gus’s journey as well as discussing some of the challenges that promoters of smaller events like Kollektiv are facing in the current clubbing climate.Catch the full interview now on all podcast platforms and the EC Soundcloud page; or for the 'live' experience, head over to my YouTube channel for the video!  All links in the Instagram bio @electric_communion Key links:Instagram:@gusemmett_@kollektiv_____ Soundcloud:  Gus Emmett homepage:https://on.soundcloud.com/mkovZCNz7Bumc4J77Kolletiv homepage:https://on.soundcloud.com/b29GB7r4LXCb5R2D9Links to topics discussed:Gus’s mix supporting Dixon @ Astoria, Portsmouth, 2014https://on.soundcloud.com/AonYtS9sc82UcSzdA

Redfreya is a London-based DJ who's been making a name for herself on the UK and international club scene for several years now, supporting some huge names in the industry whilst holding down a popular radio show and curating her own ‘Redfreya & friends’ eventsin London. She also sometimes DJs alongside her friend @rebecca_gough11 as the duo @rreykasound. In this episode we talk about her journey to success and the lessons she’s learnt - particularly about the needto be good to yourself - as well as getting a few exclusives in regards to some exciting projects she’s got in the pipeline.Available on all the usual podcast platforms and my Soundcloud page. You can also watch the interview now for that ‘live’ experience on my YouTubechannel. All links in the instagram bio @electric_communionLinks:Instagram:                              @[email protected]@rreykasoundREj: @rej.musicReculture (label): @reculturelondonBloop radio: @blooplondonPetra: @petraniixhttps://www.shesaid.so/https://www.womeninmusic.org/Book Freya mentioned: ‘How to DJproperly’ by Frank Broughton & Bill Brewster

Episode 9:James Harcourt has been making electronic music since the early 2000s but after a number of years in the musical wilderness, made a resurgence a few years back and has since gone from strength to strength, releasing consistently on labels such as Renaissance, Selador, Sum over histories and Siamese to name a few. James is refreshingly vocal about the dance music scene and in this episode, he talks candidly about his own experiences and the challenges he’s faced, whilst offering up some sage advice for anyone out there making electronic music.Available on all the usual podcast platforms and my Soundcloud page. You can also watch the interview now for that ‘live’ experience on my YouTube channel and Spotify podcast page. All links in the bio @electric_communion@Jamesharcourt74 @richard.q_James Harcourt links:Soundcloud:⁠https://soundcloud.com/jamesharcourt⁠Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vClj7nDFd3J6mRKNmdZ0O⁠Spotify radio:⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4liuYSbVZ4SU⁠

Having initially met in a club toilet in 2015 (listen to theconversation for the full story on this!), Luke Folks and Owen Griffithsimmediately bonded over similar tastes in music and soon formed the duo Monica.From their early beginnings on Brighton's Codesouth Radio, they quickly forged a reputation DJing on the Brighton club circuit, playing for the likes of AVOY, Berlin-Brighton, The Lucas Phenomena and Search Party, as well as putting on their own night Foucault, which has seen them book the likes of respectedartists such as Aera, Skatman, Manpower and DC Salas .Over the past couple of years, their hard work and commitment to developing their own sound has finally come to fruition, with releases on labels such as Reculture, Applied Magic andmore recently, Eastern Standard.Listen to them chat candidly with podcast host Richard Q about their approach to producing music as a duo as well as the challenges and moments of self-doubt they’ve faced along the way. This is definitely one for any producers or promoters out there trying to make it in the dance music biz at the moment.@little_bits_of_monica  @electric_communion @rick.mancuso Available on all the usual podcast platforms, Soundcloud and YouTube. All links in the bio.Links:Monica music Soundcloud page:https://soundcloud.com/monica-music-333886388ATB - 9AM (Monica’s Bed Time edit) – Free downloadhttps://on.soundcloud.com/gCR7o

Electric Communion Podcast presents Meera - Episode 6In this episode, I’m in conversation with the upcomingNorwegian producer Meera, who broke onto the scene earlier this year withmuch-talked about releases on the VOD and Crosstown Rebels labels.The Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus, someone who needsno introduction within the scene, spoke in the highest terms about the youngfemale producer saying: ‘There’s nothing about this new artist I don’tbelieve in…’Aswell as the usual insightful chat about life as a Producer/DJ, we cover a rangeof topics that include details of an exciting upcoming release with fellowScandinavian trio Tripolism, Meera’s love of video games and growing up withher celebrity DJ dad.What’smore, you can also hear an exclusive preview of an upcoming track from Meera, notdue out till early next year!  Related links:Instagram:@meera_etcSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/meera_etcResident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/meeranoSpotify page:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dlUBPnFrAnjqC9hvEpEYi

In this episode, I’m in conversation with promoters Roberta and Sara, the two brains behind the successful club night Nebula, a night that has gone from strength to strength in its first year since opening their doors to the London club scene. With their 1st year anniversary just around the corner, I chat to them about their experiences so far, the challenges they faced and what’s in store for the future of Nebula. 

In this episode, I’m in conversation with Spanish producer Adrian Roman, whose body of work so far has been released on revered labels such as Isolate, MoBlack, Microcastle and Equanimity. Described as one of the leading lights of the ‘Vanguardist’ house scene, Adrian’s music has been championed by respected artists such as Dixon, Aera and Trikk to name a few.

In this episode, I’m in conversation with London-based producer/DJ REj who originally hails from Gibraltar. Having released on labels such as Applied Magic, Reculture, Metrica and Sum Over Histories, REj is an artist whose name is very much on the rise in 2023 and his tracks been played out across the globe by heavy-weights such as Ame, Aera, Hardt Antoine and Alican.

To kick off this podcast series, I talk to Brighton-based (UK) artist Faide, who has had a number of successful releases and remixes on labels such as Reculture, Stil Vor Talent, Frau Blau and Plano B Records as well as curating his Brighton night AVOY (All Versions of You) which have seen distinguished DJs and producers such as Sahar, Nick Castle, Joone and Kadosh headline.Amongst other things, we chat about his approach to music production, his influences, the growing melodic house and techno scene in the UK, social media and his cat Malcom.

In this episode, I talk to Italian producer Maicol MP. With a string of productions, collaborations and remixes under his belt on labels such as Surrealism, Terranova, Kindisch, Future Frequencies and Ephemeral, Maicol is a name that is very much on the rise in the current melodic house and techno scene. His biggest release to date – Lilac Flame – came out earlier this year in the form of a collaboration with Iranian producer Hamoon which was released on the Surrrealism label’s ‘Speechless II’ VA. With its dark, moody percussive arrangements and melodies, the track was a hit in the clubs with scene heavyweights Trikk, Aera and fellow Italian Ivory playing it out.Maicol’s next ep, produced alongside long-time collaborator Steedo, is due out soon on Metrica and in this podcast, you get to hear an exclusive preview of their track ‘Ant’s March’, which to date has only been played out by Trikk b2b with Jimi Jules at the Innervisions Offsonar event in Barcalona 2022.Follow the podcast on instagram:@electric_communion