
Paul Rose aka the musician, DJ, and label boss known as Scuba talks to people of significance from the world of electronic music about their experiences, observations, and attempts to cultivate a life for themselves in the murky and sometimes treacherous waters of the music industry.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 231 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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I’m one of those lurking listeners for years, I’m guessing not Scubas most favourite type of audience members. In general the content and conversation is really good, thought provoking and inspiring. But in this particular episode some statements are bananas. The comparison of marketing through and algorithm that can leverage thousands of personal data points of you individually and that can make projections on top of that based on aggregate cohort data to influence and shape your behaviour is i... more
The best electronic music podcast, maybe best music podcast period - anybody who cares about any aspect of the scene or the artform has something to learn!!
shall you be interested in all angles of dance music, this is the show for you! i’ve learned so much as each episode shines light on artists, promoters, the biz, events etc from different eras and different places. been a long time listener and it’s even better now that paul does a swu.fm show to feature the recent guests/style to bring full circle. love it and also enjoy the no guests shows for tidbits on what’s happening currently. thanks so much scuba, writing in and listening from coastal c... more
Absolutely love this show , great guests, really relaxed but super Interesting especially for me when interviewing artists I am not as familiar with - banging !!
Love the podcast, keep it up!
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A deep-dive interview series focused on electronic music, club culture, and the business dynamics shaping the scene. Conversations span industry moves, AI's impact on distribution and rights, scene-building in markets like Detroit and India, and the evolving relationship between art and money. Episodes pair thoughtful, long-form chats with pioneering artists, label bosses, and scene-makers, offering historical context, practical insights, and sharp takes on technology, culture, and the live/music ecosystem. The host's insider perspective and willingness to challenge prevailing narratives make the show especially valuable for listeners who crave nuanced analysis and behind-the-scenes stories from the dance music world.
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