<p>I sit down with multi-platinum DJ and producer Jonas Blue to unpack how he creates worldwide anthems - from the melodies and emotions behind each track to the moments that shaped his career.</p><p>We go from mixing Adidas with Nike to the moment he nearly quit music, and what pulled him back.</p><p><strong>We get into:</strong></p><p>• Swapping grey London for sunny Miami - and why he doesn’t miss London at all<br>• Summers in Ibiza, living in the north and avoiding hangovers<br>• Edge of Desire becoming one of the most Shazamed tracks in Ibiza 2025<br>• The wild story of Malive nearly quitting before their collab changed his life<br>• How Club Reps made him want to DJ at age 11<br>• Fast Car turning 10, fans who grew up with his music and dealing with pressure<br>• The advice he got from Calvin Harris when he lost direction during COVID<br>• Keeping his sound credible for the dancefloor while dominating the global charts<br>• Why writing a great song is so difficult - and why melody is everything<br>• His dream to create a Balearic / Zero 7 / Air-inspired album<br>• The creepiest fan gift he’s received (a whole book of baby photos)<br>• His no-phones guestlist rule<br>• Where he’s heading next and what keeps him inspired</p><p>If you love dance music, Ibiza stories, songwriting breakdowns, and hearing the human side of huge artists, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to the sponsors of this episode:</p><p><strong>Trackstack</strong><br></p><p>Trackstack is built for music creators: send and receive promos, manage demos, discover open label inboxes, and create promo videos through Trackstack Showcase.<br>Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.<br><a href="https://my.trackstack.app/">https://my.trackstack.app/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LabelWorx</strong><br>Distribution, royalty management, promo tools and insights — created by people who live and breathe dance music. If you’re growing a label or releasing music, LabelWorx gives you the system to scale.<br>labelworx.com</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. Perfect for wellness lovers, post-party recovery or swapping alcohol for something that actually feels good.<br>Follow @drinkwowcacao</p><p><strong>Sounds Australia</strong><br>A huge thank you to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam. They champion Australian artists at showcases, festivals and conferences worldwide — helping them reach new audiences.<br>soundsaustralia.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Jonas Blue: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonasblue">https://www.instagram.com/jonasblue</a><br>Follow me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiehayknight/">https://www.instagram.com/katiehayknight/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with DJs, producers and industry voices!</p><p><br></p>
