<p>In this episode, I sit down with fast-rising hard techno DJ and producer AZYR to unpack one of the most unexpected breakout stories in electronic music - from training as an engineer at Rolls-Royce to selling out all-night-long shows and playing a Boiler Room set watched by millions.</p><p>We go from underground Teletech parties and getting a call on the day to play, to quitting a “safe” career and touring Australia and South America as hard techno explodes worldwide.</p><p>In this episode, we get into:</p><ul><li><p>Training as an engineer at Rolls-Royce and why he never planned to be a DJ</p></li><li><p>Learning to DJ and produce from scratch during COVID, with zero musical background</p></li><li><p>Discovering hard techno through Teletech and early underground parties</p></li><li><p>Getting a call on the day to play Teletech after another artist dropped out</p></li><li><p>Being signed to an agency the same day he played one of his first major shows</p></li><li><p>Why being thrown in the deep end helped him avoid overthinking big moments</p></li><li><p>Playing Boiler Room - the nerves, the pressure, and watching it back weeks later</p></li><li><p>The rise of hard techno and why the crowds feel different right now</p></li><li><p>TikTok’s role in making hard techno explode, even though he barely uses the app</p></li><li><p>No-phone shows vs viral culture and why presence still matters</p></li><li><p>Selling out a 6,500-capacity all-night-long show in Manchester</p></li><li><p>Quitting his full-time job and choosing a world tour over a safe career</p></li><li><p>Touring Australia and South America, and why global crowds connect so deeply</p></li><li><p>How he’s built a loyal community by staying accessible and authentic</p></li><li><p>Dealing with online criticism without letting it affect his confidence</p></li><li><p>Why producing music is harder now than ever, and his plans for an album</p></li><li><p>The strangest fan gift he’s ever received</p></li><li><p>His guestlist rules, and why energy matters more than numbers</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsors - a huge thank you for supporting the show</strong></p><p><strong>Trackstack</strong><br>Trackstack is the all-in-one platform built for music creators. Send and receive promos, manage demos, discover open label inboxes, and create social-ready promo videos with Trackstack Showcase.<br>Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life<br>my.trackstack.app</p><p><strong>LabelWorx</strong><br>Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights built by people who live and breathe dance music. If you are growing a label or releasing music, LabelWorx gives you the system to scale.<br>labelworx.com</p><p><strong>Sounds Australia</strong><br>Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam. They support Australian artists at the world’s biggest showcases, festivals, and conferences, helping them reach new audiences worldwide.<br>soundsaustralia.com.au</p><p><strong>Wow Cacao</strong><br>Made from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants. Ideal for wellness lovers, post-party recovery, or swapping alcohol for something that actually feels good.</p><p><br></p>