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Love at First Sound, Sam Divine on How Defected Records Captured Her Heart
Known as the First Lady of Defected Records, Sam Divine has been making crowds dance for the last 20 years. Her love for the dance floor has carried over nicely onto the airwaves where she’s been presenting the label’s radio show for nearly 10 years. How did she go from a fan to one of Defected Records’ most recognizable faces? “You have to take risks, be knocking on doors, and have really really thick skin,” says the self-taught DJ. Sam Divine’s grit is a measure of success.Ā Having unexpected time off the road, she shares how these disruptive times have helped her kick open the door to new habits. She also talks about the changing landscape of women behind DJ decks and the importance of forging your own path as an artist. Read more
Consistency & Passion Keep John Digweed Going Strong, Celebrating 20 Year Success of āTransitions”
An artist that needs no introduction, John Digweed is a household name for lovers of underground electronic music. Consistency and passion have kept John Digweed at the helm of electronic music for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest electronic music DJ and producers, he recalls his humble beginnings broadcasting at Londonās Kiss 100 FM, and now, Digweed and his show “Transitions” celebrate 20 years of being on the radio.Ā Averaging around 104 hours of radio playtime a year, each show consistently places its focal point on both playing new music and helping showcase fresh talent. Digweed has featured 232 total hours worth of live mixes across 835 total episodes.
In this exclusive interview, Digweed shares lessons learned along the way and why organic growth will always be king.
