This week I sit down with DJ, producer, label owner and mummy :) Cristina Lazic, to talk about the balance between motherhood and the demands of a thriving career in dance music. Cristina opens up about her journey through the music world, sharing insights on managing the challenges of touring whilst raising a family. We also talk her label, La Zic and the vision behind it as well as the upcoming launch of La Zic academy!

Mason Collective join me this week on the podcast! After wanting to interview the boys for quite some time now, we finally made it happen during ADE. After the last few years of continued success, this felt like the perfect time to chat about their beginnings, the challenges of being three, hitting their big milestones and moments that have defined their rise, as well as finding out how well they know each other through some fun games! Lots of laughs and great stories in this one.

Filmed and edited by Olivier Keun

Thank you to W Hotel Amsterdam for the space

This week we are joined by the COO of Toolroom, Miles Shackleton, and Toolroom Academy Lead Tutor, Pete Griffiths, to discuss a recent report presented by Toolroom Academy in partnership with Audience Strategies called From Mix to Mainstage – The Blueprint for Emerging Electronic Artists, which aims to understand the barriers new artists face.

Having collaborated with hundreds of students who have completed their courses and mentorship programs through the academy, Toolroom possesses unique insights into the challenges faced by artists striving to build sustainable careers in electronic music.

The report directly addresses these challenges, enhancing the understanding of industry dynamics, identifying barriers for emerging artists, and providing valuable insights, guidance, and targeted strategies for their development.

Check out the report here