Who is Nils Hoffmann: Hailing from Berlin and shaped by German electronic culture, Nils Hoffmann is a classically trained pianist turned melodic, deep, and progressive house producer inspired by artists like Paul Kalkbrenner and Trentemoller. He has emerged as one of electronic music’s most exciting rising artists, amassing over 100 million streams worldwide.
In this conversation, Nils Hoffmann sits down with Will Clarke to talk about his album Everlight, growing up in Berlin’s electronic music scene, and how the city shaped his sound and mindset. He opens up about touring life, connecting with fans, and staying grounded while navigating success. The conversation also touches on leaving Anjunadeep, starting his own label, and the realities of building a long term career in today’s music industry.
Who is MJ Cole: The 90s reshaped UK culture with garage, jungle and more, and MJ Cole stood at the center with a 2-step sound that influenced grime, dubstep and artists like The xx. His breakout hit “Sincere” became one of the first garage tracks to reach the UK top 40, leading to a career producing for Dizzee Rascal, Katy B, Becky Hill, Stormzy, and co-writing Mary J Blige’s “Nobody But You.”
In this conversation, Will Clarke and MJ Cole dive into the roots of UK garage, the evolution of British electronic music, and the importance of creating the music you genuinely want to make. MJ Cole reflects on his classical upbringing, his early love for hardcore and jungle, and how discovering slower tempos helped shape his signature sound. He shares how he keeps creativity fresh by avoiding autopilot in the studio, constantly experimenting with new tempos, tools, and sound-design techniques. They also revisit the journey behind “Sincere,” his breakthrough single and album, and discuss the realities of performing live, where passion often outweighs profit. Despite the industry’s pressures, MJ Cole emphasizes that he has never wanted to quit because his drive comes from true artistic expression.
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Who is Yulia Niko: Yulia Niko rose to global prominence through releases on influential labels like Crosstown Rebels and Watergate. Now a globally recognized artist with an extensive touring schedule, Yulia released her debut album TWINSOUL. Her melodic sound moves between house and techno, channeling the emotional and transformative power of electronic music on dance floors worldwide.
In this conversation, Will Clarke is joined by Yulia Niko as she opens up about leaving a law career behind to fully pursue music. She shares how trusting her instincts, building community, and staying original helped her create a sustainable career without chasing trends or viral moments. Yulia also reflects on touring, social media pressure, hit records, and the importance of strategy in the modern music industry.