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Back To Back with Willy Joy

Willy Joy
Electronic Music
Dance Music
Music Production
Dubstep
House Music
EDM
Djing
Drum and Bass
Bass Music
Touring
Chicago
Skrillex
Social Media
Music Industry
Virtual Riot
Rave Culture
Personal Growth
Creativity
Kaskade
Burning Man

Each 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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Latest Episodes

Mz Worthy goes Back To Back! Willy talks with her about her new single "Smokeshow", the origins of Dirtybird, iconic New York clubbing in the 90s, going to school with Justin Martin, human vs. algorithmic curation, soundtracking your daydreams, learn... more

Water Spirit goes Back To Back! Willy talks to her about hard dance, physical music, the gym bros + queer music continuum, building self-reliance, overcoming anxiety, the difference between doing creative work for yourself or for others, machinma, cr... more

Skybreak goes Back To Back! Willy talks with them about the new album "HALF BLOOD", dubstep & Color Bass ancestry, UK inspiration & Jersey dance history, why subways rule, mentoring, better ways to learn production, finishing term papers at EDC, exot... more

Dillon Nathaniel goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about relaunching his Obsessions label and his new Ethos EP, inspiration from AC Slater & Tchami, wanting to platform new artists, raving with your dad, embracing your influences, bassline scie... more

Loco Dice goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new album "Purple Jam", working with Skrillex & Carl Cox, the politics of Ibiza residencies, his hip-hop background & touring with Snoop Dogg, staying true to yourself and to "cool", running... more

Reinier Zonneveld goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about holding the Guinness Book of World Records record for longest electronic solo live set, performing live with a custom AI trained on his own music, throwing his own festival, working with C... more

Josh Wink goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about working with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, throwing the first rave ever in Philadelphia, making hits in your bedroom & revisiting his past with the "607 Sessions", 30 years of Higher State Of C... more

DJ Sliink goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about bringing Jersey Club to the masses, working with Skrillex & OWSLA memories, soundtracking Rick Owens runway shows, remixing Selena Gomez, touring the planet at 19, why the small wins matter, the... more

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Recent Guests

Mz Worthy
Talented producer, DJ, and one of the founding members of the Dirtybird crew
Dirtybird
Episode: 399: Mz Worthy
Water Spirit
Emerging DJ and producer known for her innovative hard dance music.
Episode: 398: Water Spirit
Dillon Nathaniel
Electronic music artist and producer.
Obsessions label
Episode: 396: Dillon Nathaniel
Loco Dice
A legend in the house and techno scene, former hip-hop artist, DJ, and producer
Music artist
Episode: 395: Loco Dice
Julio Iglesias
Famous international singer known for singing in multiple languages
Music artist
Episode: 395: Loco Dice
Reinier Zonnefeld
Electronic music producer known for his long live performances and innovative use of AI in music.
Filth on Acid
Episode: 394: Reinier Zonneveld
DJ Sliink
A prominent DJ and producer known for being a figurehead of the Jersey Club scene
Episode: 392: DJ Sliink
Never Dull
Emerging disco house producer
Episode: 391: Never Dull
Tina Dragonette
Lead singer of Dragonette and songwriter
Dragonette
Episode: 390: The Knocks & Dragonette

Host

Willy Joy
Host known for engaging with influential figures in the dance and electronic music scene, bringing his own insights as a producer and DJ.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings
  • :)

    thank you willy joy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harrisonlace
    United States2 years ago
  • A good dude hosting an awesome podcast

    Willie, way to go man, keeping it chilled, keeping it friendly and keeping it real with all your guests… You’re doing a great job keep pumping out the episodes and we’re sending love from Vancouver Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aklimatize
    Canada2 years ago
  • The best electronic music pod in the game!

    This podcast means a lot to me. Thank you Willy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frosty480
    Canada4 years ago
  • Favourite podcast since 2018

    Been listening the podcast for a few years.

    I’m addicted to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mansurhvh
    Russia5 years ago
  • Rogan of EDM?

    Love this podcast and the guests that he has on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dolphin-Noise
    United States5 years ago
  • Yes man who has no personal opinions but interesting guests

    Unfortunately this is the only podcast of its kind where you can listen to edm musicians but unfortunately this host speaks too much and really doesn’t have a real pov or personality. He agrees with everything his guests say even when they call him out in contradicting himself. Count the # times he says absolutely, 100%, sure or right. Edm artists are also generally not that interesting, petty and are unilateral - anyone with diverse opinions is shunned and it’s hard to listen to them whine on T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wine$swine
    United States5 years ago
  • Host talks too much for my taste

    Willy is good at relating to his guests' experiences, industry knowledge, etc., but his frequent interruptions feel unwarranted and, at times, rude. I'm not listening to this podcast to hear Willy RELATE to superstar DJs — I'm here to hear superstar DJs tell their stories. He's an excellent conversationalist, and has every right to chime in, but I wish he did it more sparingly. My two cents: reflect on the conversation AFTERWORDS rather than comment on every other sentence. The guests are intere... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BeingHonest_Here
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast. My life coach Nik Cherwink directed me to listen to it when I was first starting out my own podcast (which still in the beginning stages). But it’s so entertaining getting to hear stories from some of my favorite artists as well as get some inspiration for my own show as my show also centers around the same topic. Thank you Willy Joy for this amazing show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Underground Society Podcast
    United States6 years ago
  • Listen to this Podcast

    Always presenting great perspectives, not afraid to address important issues in the music industry and the world head on. There’s enough episodes to keep you busy for a year, get listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tMeyerhoffWSU
    United States6 years ago
  • Uncle

    The vibez just unmatched. FREE WHOREHEY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CURSE DEMON
    Canada7 years ago
  • A Great New Perspective

    Casual interviews that get to the personal side of different music industry giants.

    - Big Catch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheTreeOfMe
    United States7 years ago
  • Great

    Billy has really talent to talk with his hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woody_Harris09
    Mexico7 years ago
  • 💎💎💎

    Love the show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovecitydjs
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent Interviewer

    I am so happy I discovered Back To Back. This show truly brings out the relatable person behind the music and gives me so much more confidence and encouragement as a beginner music producer. Silly asks insightful questions that make the interview fly by and finish off by making me feel like I know the producers on a much deeper level. Listening to every episode, not getting old.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silvrants
    United States7 years ago
  • great pod

    !!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    domdomdomdomdomdomdom
    United Kingdom7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the authenticity and depth of conversations with interesting guests.
The host's ability to connect with guests on a personal level is widely praised.
Some feedback indicates a desire for the host to share fewer personal anecdotes and let guests speak more.
Overall, the podcast is considered a must-listen for anyone interested in the music industry, particularly in electronic music.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

397: Skybreak
Q: How did you achieve that level of maturity in your music at such a young age?
Skybreak shares that he began making music at the age of five, and it has taken him years to evolve his sound, which he considers mature.
396: Dillon Nathaniel
Q: What do you think about the state of the house music scene in the states right now?
The opportunities are bigger than ever, and it's our job to educate newcomers about the genre.
396: Dillon Nathaniel
Q: Are there anything in particular that you're really excited about, really looking forward to?
I'm excited about throwing pop-up parties and designing rave streetwear that represents California.
396: Dillon Nathaniel
Q: What tools have you found along the way?
Starting with simple things like waking up and taking care of my physical health and going to therapy helped me deal with anxiety.
395: Loco Dice
Q: Did you ever have that with music?
Yes, tracks can resurface years later through platforms like TikTok, demonstrating that music can gain recognition long after its initial release.

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Recent guests on Back To Back include:

1. Mz Worthy
2. Water Spirit
3. Dillon Nathaniel
4. Loco Dice
5. Julio Iglesias
6. Reinier Zonnefeld
7. DJ Sliink
8. Never Dull

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