Épisodes

  • #8 Channan Hanif - The current London club scene, teenage years in Pakistan, and production tips
    Jul 6 2025
    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
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    1 h et 29 min
  • #11 Faide (revisited) - ID culture, networking, using AI as production tool
    Jul 6 2025
    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
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    1 h et 24 min
  • #16 Steve Parry – Liverpool, Cream, 3Beat records, Selador
    Jul 6 2025

    Episode 16

    Steve 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_recordings

    https://soundcloud.com/steveparrydj

    https://soundcloud.com/selador-recordings

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    1 h et 27 min
  • #15 'In Limbo' live podcast - Musical influences, inspirations and electronic music as an art-form
    Apr 22 2025

    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 - @redfreyadj

    Motip White - @motipwhite

    REj - @rej.music

    Channan Hanif - @channanhanif

    Meltam Yazar - @meltemyazar__

    Looking Glass Cocktail club - @lookingglasscocktailclub


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    43 min
  • #14 Timanti - Music therapy, spirituality, community clubbing
    Apr 7 2025

    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__

    @tribelifeglobal

    https://soundcloud.com/timantimusic

    Links 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


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    1 h et 12 min
  • #13 Motip White - Shoegazing, Cologne, touring Britain
    Feb 3 2025

    Episode 13

    Motip 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

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    1 h et 18 min
  • #12 Gus Emmett - The changing clubbing landscape, building a Kollektiv and outdoor raving
    Jan 9 2025

    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/mkovZCNz7Bumc4J77

    Kolletiv homepage:

    https://on.soundcloud.com/b29GB7r4LXCb5R2D9

    Links to topics discussed:

    Gus’s mix supporting Dixon @ Astoria, Portsmouth, 2014

    https://on.soundcloud.com/AonYtS9sc82UcSzdA

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    52 min
  • #10 Redfreya – Working in a male-dominated industry, creating your own brand, being kind to yourself
    Jul 11 2024

    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_communion

    Links:

    Instagram:

    @redfreyadj

    @the.restful.artist

    @rreykasound

    REj: @rej.music

    Reculture (label): @reculturelondon

    Bloop radio: @blooplondon

    Petra: @petraniix

    https://www.shesaid.so/

    https://www.womeninmusic.org/

    Book Freya mentioned: ‘How to DJproperly’ by Frank Broughton & Bill Brewster

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    1 h et 27 min