Back To Back with Willy Joy
380 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 344 ratingsEach week Willy Joy talks to the most interesting & influential people in dance & electronic music and beyond. The music industry is changing at a rapid pace. How did we get here? Where are we heading? And where do we all fit in? Willy tries to answer these questions each week with the help of his DJ friends, music industry guests and his own overactive brain.
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Episodes
Episode 30: Seven Lions
December 05, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSeven Lions sits down with Willy today, and when two nerdy guys get together you know you're in for a good ride! They cover his big break, his experiences dealing with labels of all sizes, being an introvert in an extroverted industry, and his vision for growing the Seven Lions project beyond just music into an overarching artistic ecosystem. Plus tons more... lets go! E-mail your questions & comments for Willy to: [email protected] Check out all Seven Lions music & tour dates he...
Episode 29: Kaskade
November 28, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBSix-time grammy nominee Kaskade sits down with Willy for a super-sized conversation! They cover his 10 album, 20+ year path through the industry. From witnessing the birth of house music to the keys to writing hits, the fear of committing to a career in music, the importance of authenticity, and so much more - enjoy this rare conversation with a dance music legend. E-mail your questions & comments to Willy at: [email protected] For all Kaskade music & tour dates, visit: www.kaska...
Episode 28: Herobust
November 21, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBHerobust joins Willy this week for a conversation about how to build a career DIY-style, why artists should be taking more risks, and his return to Atlanta's hip-hop community. Also, this interview took place in a creepy abandoned club in the basement of a hotel. Happy Thanksgiving! Find all Herobust music and follow his world tour here: http://www.herobust.com E-mail your questions & comments for Willy to: [email protected]
Episode 27: Henley Halem (TMWRK Management)
November 14, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBHenley Halem of TMWRK manages Flosstradamus, Valentino Khan, Bro Safari and many more stars of the DJ world. He and Willy cover his 20+ years in the music industry in epic fashion. From managing hip-hop legends in the 90s to working at Ultra Records, so much knowledge gets dropped in this episode you'll need to listen twice! Also: Willy gives you a chance to win a copy of FL Studio 12! Follow Willy on all social media: @willyjoy E-mail your questions for the show to: backtobackpod@gmai...
Episode 26: Wax Motif
November 07, 2017 08:06 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThe G-House don Wax Motif joins Willy this week on the show! From living out of his car to working with Ty Dolla Sign & Warren G, releasing records with Mad Decent and touring the world, his story is super inspiring. The conversation covers everything from race relations in dance music to how to find your lane as a new artist. THIS IS A GOOD ONE GUYS! E-mail questions and comments to Willy at: [email protected] Stay up to date with Wax Motif tour dates & music: https://www.waxmot...
Episode 25: Funtcase
October 31, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBFuntcase takes off the mask for a special Halloween episode of Back To Back! He and Willy link up to talk about working with Flux Pavilion & Doctor P, what happens when your mom is a DJ, the current state of dubstep and more! Check out Willy's appearance this week on the EDMProd Podcast: http://www.edmprod.com/podcast E-mail your questions and comments to Willy at: [email protected] Catch Funtcase touring with Snails on the Shell tour in December: http://officialsnails.com/she...
Episode 24: Them Jeans
October 24, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBLA legend Them Jeans joins Willy on Back To Back! They talk about working with Steve Aoki, teaching Zac Efron how to DJ, how to have longevity in the music industry, and accidentally seeing Lady Gaga's b00bs once. This episode has it all! Willy was also a guest on Them Jeans' 'Tall Tales' podcast - check that out below! E-mail Willy your questions & comments at: [email protected] Keep up with Them Jeans at: www.instagram.com/themjeans www.talltalespodcast.com www.thestewpodca...
Episode 23: GTA
October 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBGTA stops by the show to chat with Willy for an epic episode! Touring the world with Rihanna & Calvin Harris! Getting signed to a major label and releasing an album! Afrojack signing the records you made in your mom's basement! Using simplicity to make bangers! It's all here. Willy reads some listener mail and lots more... this is a good one, guys. Let's go! For all GTA music & tour dates head to: www.wearegta.com E-mail your questions & comments to Willy at: [email protected]
Episode 22: SNBRN
October 10, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBSNBRN invites Willy over to his downtown LA pad for a conversation full of laughs, insight, and good old Southern California G-House! They talk about the importance of staying authentic, failed projects, how to deal with major record contracts, and much more! Follow the show @backtobackpod and Willy @willyjoy E-mail your questions & comments to Willy at: [email protected] Check out SNBRN's upcoming tour dates in North America and Australia: https://www.facebook.com/SNBRN/app/30...
Episode 21: Will Runzel (Prodigy Artists)
October 03, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWill Runzel is the manager for NGHTMRE, Slander, Joyryde and Rickyxsan. He plays many roles in the music industry with irrepressible energy and passion. When Will used to work for Steve Aoki and Dim Mak events, he booked Willy for a bunch of shows. They dig back into their long running relationship and the drive that has taken Will not only to Los Angeles but to the upper echelons of the dance music world. Prodigy Artists, his management company, represents the scene's rising stars. Listen a...
Episode 20: Crizzly
September 26, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBCrizzly joins Willy this week for a conversation about navigating the music industry as an introvert, the early days of dubstep in the US, how to get noticed and get booked by the country's biggest promoters, and lots more! Check out Crizzly's new Crunkstep Vol. 4 mix: http://soundcloud.com/crizzly Check out Willy's guest spot on the Tall Tales Podcast this week: http://www.talltalespodcast.com
Episode 19: Mayhem
September 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week Willy chats with Atlanta producer and underground dance legend Mayhem! They talk about working with everyone from Noisia to Waka Flocka to KRS One, spotting Outkast at a rave, playing drum 'n bass in Estonia, and the importance of sticking to a plan in your career. Mayhem's album "2083" is out now, and watch out for his remixes of Bar9 & Myro on September 28 and Tha Trickaz on October 27! E-mail your questions & comments for Willy to [email protected] and he might read th...
Episode 18: G-Buck
September 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBG-Buck meets up with Willy this week for an awesome chat about Philly Club, the Fresh Prince, getting your first check from music, and imitators vs. innovators. Willy also reads some Back To Backer email and dishes out advice about dealing with your first shows starting out as a new artist. Leave a rating & review, and don't forget to SMASH THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON FAM! E-mail your questions and comments to Willy at [email protected]! Check out all things G-Buck here: http://www.sou...
Episode 17: Wolfgang Gartner
September 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWilly goes back to back with a legend of electronic music: Wolfgang Gartner! Born Joey Youngman, he and Willy delve deep - from the early days of hustle and struggle, to the heights of EDM superstardom, all the way up to 2017 when even the superstars are starting to look to what's next on the horizon. The conversation is candid, funny and extremely informative about how the dance music industry operates at the highest levels. Lets go! Wolfgang Gartner's new single "Dubplate 99" drops this ...
Episode 16: Jackal
August 29, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week Willy is joined by Jackal for a great conversation recorded while on tour in Japan! They cover dealing with anxiety as creatives, the pros and cons of standing out vs. fitting in with your sound, Jackal's inspiring drive to make his mark in the music industry and much more! Willy also recaps his performance at Gridlife Festival in Atlanta. E-mail us comments & n00dz at [email protected], and then go check out Jackal's "Endorphins EP" and all his tour dates at: http://iamjacka...
Episode 15: Wuki
August 22, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWuki and Willy wind their way through Japan in today's episode! After spending a couple weeks together in the East they cap it off with a great chat about bands vs. DJs, independent releases vs. major labels, and originality vs. EVERYTHING. Wuki is a talented producer making some of the coolest dance music out there, don't forget to check out http://www.wukileaks.com to grab all his new music now! And if you're in ATL make sure to go see Willy this Friday, Aug. 25 at Gridlife Festival: http:...
Episode 14: Party Favor
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week Party Favor joins Willy on a comfy couch in LA to talk about how he got his start, working with Diplo, getting his music into movies, and the importance (and difficulty!) of keeping it simple. Willy talks new music plans and makes a lot of dad jokes... standard. Party Favor is traveling the country on the Tuned Out tour this Fall - make sure to grab your tickets at http://www.tunedouttour.com!
Episode 13: Krewella
August 08, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBKrewella joins Willy on the show today for an awesome conversation about their shared Chicago roots, the creative process, how they built their team, songwriting, the good and bad of social media, and so much more! Krewella will be dropping their new EP "New World Pt. 2" in the coming months, shortly before their New World tour which criss-crosses the country from September to November! All tour dates, tickets and music can be found on www.krewella.com.
Episode 12: Diamond Pistols
August 01, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBTime for a special two-part episode with ultra-talented DJ & producer (and ghost producer!) Diamond Pistols. The first part of the episode was recorded about eight months ago when DP was just getting his feet wet in the industry, and the second half was recorded a couple weeks ago when he and Willy were on tour in Japan! Safe to say he's making his mark on the scene. Willy and DP cover what it's like for a young musician to carve out a career in LA, making music for yourself vs. making music...
Episode 11: AC Slater
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAC Slater stops by Back To Back this week to talk with Willy about their embarrassing shared musical history, how to stay fresh and relevant while still sticking to what you love, and rave culture past, present and future. Check out AC Slater's new single "Dealer" feat. Tchami and Rome Fortune, out now on OWSLA: http://smarturl.it/ACSlaterDealer And catch AC on the Summer Phases tour coming to a city near you! http://www.summerphases.com
Episode 10: Paul Devro (Mad Decent)
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBPaul Devro, creative director and head A&R of Mad Decent, joins Willy this week to talk about the past, present and future of his visionary record label. Along with co-founder Diplo, Paul has built an unlikely empire out of forward-thinking music, careful curation, and always being two steps ahead of the musical curve. Paul is the ultimate crate-digger and his love for music and discovery is infectious in this special extended conversation! He and Willy also take their shirts off, making thi...
Episode 9: YehMe2
July 11, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week Back to Back is proud to present the first EVER in-depth interview with YehMe2, aka Josh Young, since he left Flosstradamus to start his solo project. He and Willy are old Chicago friends, and they cover it all - the early salad days, navigating early successes and stumbles, and how to maintain your integrity and sanity under the pressure of the music industry. They also talk a lot about YehMe2's upcoming projects! Watch out for his upcoming festival debut at HARD Summer in August,...
Episode 8: Benzi
July 04, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBenzi joins Willy this week on Back To Back! They have a great chat about the hip hop mixtape game, how to make Guns 'N Roses fans like Skrillex, and why Ben is the biggest plug in the EDM game. Benzi's "Girl Trapz Summer 2017 Edition" mixtape drops on July 9th via the Diplo & Friends show on BBC Radio 1, and watch out for his USA tour and Vegas debut coming later this Summer!
Episode 7: Valentino Khan
June 27, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBValentino Khan stops by the show this week for a conversation about the importance of being dope above everything else. He and Willy cover the early years of LA, producing for T.I. and 2 Chainz, and why its so important to break rules and just follow the beat of your own drum rack. Willy is deep in the studio for the next couple weeks before his Japan tour. Send him some feedback or some jokes or some nudes so he doesn't go crazy before then. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to grab ...
Episode 6: Flosstradamus
June 20, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBToday Willy is joined by his long-time pal Flosstradamus, aka Curt Cameruci. Curt is a dance music visionary, and the shared history between these two runs deep. In their conversation they explore it all, from their early midwest roots, the struggles and triumphs of getting their careers off the ground, to how Flosstradamus became the global musical force and industry leader that it is today. Everything is covered in this candid, funny and very real conversation between two old friends. Flos...
Episode 5: Keys N Krates
June 13, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBWilly meets up with Keys N Krates for some wide-ranging conversation in this week's episode! KNK are one of the best live shows in dance music and they've got the chops to prove it. Over some beers the guys discuss growing up in and around Toronto, how they've forged their own path as a live act in the DJ-heavy EDM world, and their plans for a new album. Lots of interesting questions are raised. How are new sounds born? Can a genre ever really "die"? And most importantly, how do you stop Nil...
Episode 4: Aryay
June 06, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBAryay is this week's guest on Back To Back! He and Willy cover their early days in Chicago, how to ride a slow burning career, how to deal with all the little frustrations the music industry throws your way, and more. They end talking about Aryay's beautiful new single "Always Wanted You (feat. Kimbra)" which is out now on OWSLA, and if you haven't seen the video for his previous single "Never Gonna Leave", GO WATCH IT RIGHT AFTER YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE. Aryay is a talented pro...
Episode 3: Boombox Cartel
May 30, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWilly's back after his extremely mellow and not raging birthday, and he's ready to chop it up after the long weekend. Boombox Cartel and Willy have a lot in common. They both used to live in Minneapolis, they used to have the same manager, and they've shared early experiences playing some less-than-perfect shows together. Americo, one half of the duo, shares an inspirational conversation with Willy. He sheds light on their origins, their early days, how to start new projects on the right fo...
Episode 2: Grandtheft
May 23, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBGrandtheft is coming off his recent billboard top 40 smash "Easy Go". He and Willy discuss his early years, his collaborations with Diplo, Calvin Harris and more, and how he finally broke through to the mainstream. Also included: how to get the radio to play your song, why you can never predict what will be a hit, and how to be happy about the fact that the music industry doesn't owe you anything. It's also Willy's birthday week so go send him some love!
Episode 1: Diplo
May 11, 2017 13:33 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome to the first episode of Back To Back! On today's show, Willy chats with Diplo. The grammy-award winning producer has a busy brain and a relentless hunger for pushing the boundaries of the music industry. He covers his early years, his competitive spirit, why he feels like he can't slow down, moving beyond EDM and dance music, and what projects are coming up for him in the future.