Back To Back With Willy Joy

MUST DIE! goes Back To Back once again! Willy talks with him about his new album "VAMPIRE WEAPON: MIDNIGHT", his Hivemind project with Space Laces & Kayzo, DJ dads, festival politics & election aftermath, the hardstyle invasion, progressive metal, trusting your taste, dubstep grandpas, producer advice & lots more!   MUST DIE!: https://mustdie.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're running back a classic episode with Will Clarke recorded back in December 2022! Catch him on his debut LIVE U.S. tour later this month!   Will Clarke: https://willclarke.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Pod fave Anna Lunoe goes Back To Back again! Willy talks with her about making her new album "Pearl", touring with The Weeknd, sleeper hits, the secret to a great dance music vocal, meeting your heroes, the power of nostalgia, early gig stories & lots more!   Anna Lunoe: https://linktr.ee/annalunoe Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

In honor of her new album "DOTR", we are running back Willy's chat with LP Giobbi from October 2021! She rules. Classic. Let's go.   LP Giobbi: http://lpgiobbi.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Franky Nuts goes Back To Back! Willy talks to him about the experience of his first US tour with Virtual Riot, growing up in the Netherlands, tips for making your production sound more unique, homegrown events, not being a punisher, drumming, hardstyle, artist visas, the European bass scene, being stubborn, day jobs, stalking Tiesto & lots more!   Franky Nuts: https://fanlink.tv/frankynuts Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Eyezic goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Astray" EP out now on Bitbird, ethereal dance music, winning Insomniac's Discovery Project contest, touring with Wreckno, embracing UKG, skate videos, college parties, baggy shirts, new projects, first headline show, working with your friends, leaving home, defining success, inspiration from salute, finding the right mentors & teaching production, ableton tattoos, social anxiety, DJ riders & lots more!   Eyezic: https://www.instagram.com/eyezicofficial/ https://bitbird.ffm.to/astray Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

ONHELL goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Juntos" EP out now on Deadbeats, throwing his "Bicurious" parties around the country, success myths, brain drain, the history of weed, making salsa, not getting jaded, grime, helping artists adapt to the social media era & lots more!   ONHELL: https://linktr.ee/onhellofficial Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Louis The Child goes Back To Back! Willy talks to them about their new album The Sun Comes Up, their "A Day In The Sun" tour, Chicago, teenage touring, future bass, working with Madeon & The Chainsmokers, the Jack U snare, how doing their research helped the early grind & lots more!   Louis The Child: https://louisthechild.komi.io Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're revisiting a hilarious conversation with Moshe Kasher recorded back in March 2024!   Moshe Kasher: https://www.instagram.com/moshekasher/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

This week we're revisiting this top tier convo with Odd Mob from July 2023!   Odd Mob: https://hoo.be/oddmob Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Wuki goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new songs "Rave Day" and "Pump The Bass", the runaway success of "Sunshine" and the pressure of following up a hit, playing frat parties vs. playing EDC main stage, house music vs. bass music, four on the floor trends, Beats I Can't Release, mixtapes, TikTok, Charli XCX, the joy of remixing, putting out official releases with the Vengaboys and Smokey Robinson, when going viral reaches escape velocity and lots more!   Wuki: https://linktr.ee/wukileaks Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Omicasa, aka DJ Craze & Matsu, go Back To Back! Willy talks with them about their new "We Got U" EP, working with Dirtybird, making house with a hip hop attitude, what DJs don't understand about booking agents, creative constraints, quitting the day job, attic parties, being a kid forever & lots more!   Omicasa:  https://bio.site/omicasa Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Justin Jay goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his upcoming album "You Are The One", being cute, being alone on your birthday, being immune to LA, being on Dirtybird, being inspired by European dance culture, just generally... being.... and lots more!   Justin Jay: https://www.instagram.com/justinjaymusic/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

 Soltan goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his "Serpent King" single and upcoming EP, immigrating from Iran and the roadblocks Iranian artists face, US tour memories, going from URL to IRL, the magic of opening sets, unique inspirations, Persian history, the importance of teaching & lots more!   Soltan: https://linktr.ee/soltansound Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

HOLLY goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Angel In The Rave" EP, working with Rezz, touring with DJ Shadow, raving in Portugal, winning the Fool's Gold Goldie Awards, inspiration from The Prodigy, writing music for Blue Man Group, DJ brothers, journaling through production & lots more!   HOLLY: https://linktr.ee/beatsbyholly Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Syzy goes Back To Back! Willy talks with them about their groundbreaking new album "The Weight Of The World", the current state of bass music, getting the rare Pitchfork dubstep review, industry relationships, pop music song structures, self discovery through art, Porter Robinson inspo, touring with Eptic, bronies & lots more!   Syzy: https://createmusic.fm/twotw https://www.instagram.com/syzymusic/   Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy     PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Saka goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his new "Monomyth" EP, Hong Kong raving, shows with Slander, experimental beatmaking, the paradox of the alogrithm, making music for dragons, grind vs. payoff, quitting the day job, fashion design, imposter syndrome, John Mayer, international touring, making bangers and much more!   Saka: https://www.soundslikesaka.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

OLAN goes Back To Back! Willy talks with her about her upcoming album "Floating Worlds" (out August 2nd!), touring with Odesza, the middle class of dance music, designing the perfect hybrid live set, post-festival blues, spirituality & existence, why haters exist, self-releasing and the pros & cons of larger labels, the Vegas underground music scene, production breakthroughs & much more!   OLAN: https://www.olanmusic.com Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

Gettoblaster goes Back To Back! Willy talks with him about his single "The Move" on Dirtybird Records, the origins of the project and tales from his incredible 30+ year career in the rave scene, Chicago house history & working with dance music icons, bringing booty house to the masses, getting originators paid, bridging the old school with the new school, underground vs. mainstream, harm reduction in dance music, memories of the mixtape era, Aliens On Mushrooms, being comfortable in chaos & much more!   Gettoblaster: https://www.instagram.com/gettoblasterdj Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/  

WHIPPED CREAM goes Back To Back again! Willy talks with her about her new "is this real?" EP & tour plans, her obsession with beatmaking, meditation & using music to get through hard times, A&R dreams, producing music in your 70s, the nature of existence & a whole lot more!   WHIPPED CREAM: https://whippedcreammusic.com/ Willy Joy: http://linktr.ee/willyjoy   PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/