Welcome to The Racket House Podcast where we discuss all things music and success in our fun corner of the world. Join me each time as I sit down with music industry professionals, up-and-coming artists, people at the top of their game, and many others to discuss all things to inspire and elevate your game.

Helping to inspire, inform, educate, motivate and keep hope alive for musicians, creatives, entrepreneurs and anyone else who wants to grow their brand in the music or creative spaces.

The Racket House Podcast

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HouseU 2025 Earth n Days - Gonna Do

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Earth n Days - Gonna Do

Today’s guest is a true multi-hyphenate: DJ, producer, model, and adult entertainment icon -  @listen2jako is in the building! 

Born Jaclyn Dardarian, you may know her from her work as Darcie Dolce, where she took over the modeling and adult world, gracing the cover of Penthouse twice and winning titles like XBIZ Girl-Girl Performer of the Year. 

But her real love? Nightlife and house music. Since grabbing her first DJ setup in 2014, she’s played everywhere from underground parties to EDC Vegas. In 2020, she reintroduced herself as Jako—an evolution of her sound, her identity, and her power. With releases on Space Yacht, Brooklyn Fire, and Insomniac, plus her own label Love Out Loud Records, Jako is creating a world entirely her own. Let’s get into i!

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Inside the Mind of an Unapologetic Creator - Jako on The Racket House Podcast Episode 16

ITS LIKE THAT

Argentinian tech house technician Blank Sense is an artist on the rise. With releases on Insomniac and Repopulate Mars and DJ support from heavy-hitters like MK, Marco Carolo, Tiesto and Layton Giordani, he is one to watch. We've had this version of the New Order classic as a secret weapon for a while now, and the reactions have been outstanding. Now with a new vocal from Simon Ellis, we can share it with the world—nostalgia tech at its finest.

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Blank Sense - Blue Monday (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground]

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Artist manager, experiential event producer, entrepreneur, husband, dad... Tom has lived a thousand lifetimes and he's still pumping. 

Tom Astley Williams lives at the intersection of music, culture, and experience. He's a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, artist manager, DJ, and the founder of L’Affaire Musicale - a creative agency known for building immersive events and bold community-driven platforms.

With a background in artist development, strategic partnerships, and event production, Tom’s built a reputation as a connector. Someone who brings big ideas and the right people together.

Through L’Affaire Musicale, he continues to lead with vision, creativity, and a deep commitment to shaping culture—both onstage and behind the scenes. He works with top artists including some of my favorites like Sam Blacky, N2N, Miramar, Kaysin, Tara Brooks, and many more. 

Tom is a wealth of knowledge and this conversation was just a tip of the iceberg around the state of the music industry and what it takes for artists to be successful. Strap in and get ready to LEARN!

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Inside the Mind of an Artist Whisperer - Tom Astley Williams on The Racket House Podcast Episode 17

When Kevin McKay met Jen Payne in Dublin in 2021, the pair instantly hit it off. Since then, they've produced countless tracks together and enjoyed many a B2B. Jen's style is more high-octane than Kevin's, and so when they come together, their tracks are wonderfully balanced with an incredible energy that suits a lot of DJs. Recently, they've both been adding Afro house flavours in their sets, and they wanted to try that on their 2022 version of Rihanna's hit song "Pon De Replay". So here, complete with killer bongo rolls and a groove to die for, is their 2025 version. It's a summer heater!

Kevin McKay, Jen Payne - Pon De Replay (Extended Mix)

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Here's my set from 'House on the Water' Volume 1! Had such an amazing time with everybody organizing my first boat party ever in Mission Bay. Thanks for coming and see ya next time <3

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Siggy Freud LIVE @ Mission Bay, San Diego (7/26/25)

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HouseU 2025 Qubiko - Moving On

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Qubiko - Moving On

Charlie Jeer - Nobody (Orange Soda Edit) [FREE DL]

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Danny Tenaglia & Celeda - Music Is The Answer (Mike Vale Edit) [Free Download]

On this episode we welcome Helen Gutierrez, co-founder of Straight Edge Entertainment Group. She shares how she develops artists with authenticity, transparency, and purpose. We talk artist management, social media, career growth, and what it takes to build a lasting music career.

If you're an artist trying to grow your career in 2025, this episode is for you. Take notes! And subscribe for more episodes like this, dedicated to helping emerging and independent artists. You got this!

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Inside the Mind of a Visionary Talent Builder | Helen Gutierrez | The Racket House Podcast Ep. 18

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He’s a key focus for Toolroom & Trax as Tony zones in on creating a clear brand for his artistry. He is delivering super playable club music and in turn receives countless support from across the spectrum as one of the scene’s most played artists.

With music locked in on Solid Grooves, Edible and Issues, Tony has been paving a path towards the launch of his own label, House Delivery, set to launch towards the end of the year. Tony Romera is on full power right now.

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He's BACK! For the first time ever, we welcome back a guest and it's our favorite music marketer THE Promogod. In this episode we talk about what it takes for artists to be successful in 2025. What a promising artist looks like, what an artist with no hope looks like, and how he thinks about helping the music industry. If you're an independent or emerging artist, this is an episode you need to pay attention to.

Promogod has more than a decade of experience helping artists grow their fanbases and build real momentum in their careers. With nearly 300K followers on his IG alone, he has become one of the most trusted voices in music marketing. From campaigns that drive streams and revenue to strategies that actually connect artists with fans, Promogod knows how to get results. And his content hits every time. If you missed him 9 months ago on episode 8, you can watch the last one here: https://youtu.be/dYn-p3Taogc

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Inside the Mind of a Promo God Round 2 | The Racket House Podcast Ep. 19

It's our 20th episode! NotMeghan (colloquially known as Meghan) is a Denver-based DJ and dentist by day, known for her deep and progressive house sets that take listeners on an emotional, melodic journey. Inspired by John Digweed, she approaches every performance as both art and storytelling - the result of decades spent on the dance floor as field research. With deliberate transitions and heartfelt curation, NotMeghan blurs genre lines and bridges discipline with emotion, carving a distinct space in the world of underground electronic music. 

I'm so excited to present this episode to you. Just the second in-person interview I've done and it's always so much more fun. We talk about our beginnings in music (spoiler: it involves DDR), how we approach gigs, the local Denver scene, Meghan's thriving TikTok account with her dog, and so much more!

Tune, turn it up, and as always, subscribe for more episodes!

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Inside the Mind of a DJing Dentist | NotMeghan on The Racket House Podcast Ep. 20

House, Tech, Disco Producer and DJ with 15 years experience in the industry. Bury me in grooves, see below for full bio.

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From an early age it’s been about the rhythm section for Racket Club. Playing drums in bands that covered Rage Against the Machine and Deftones, Racket Club’s style has since morphed into what he calls Disco-Tech: a little Disco, a little Tech, and everything in between. He has an affinity for bouncy House music bass lines with female and hip hop vocals and you know he’s going to throw down in the club having done it for nearly 15 years, at venues like Sound Nightclub LA, Academy LA, Audio San Francisco, House of Blues, Lost Beach Club (Ecuador), Slate New York, and Zuma Boston. 

Racket Club has played support for and alongside heavy hitters HoneyLuv, Gene Farris, Westend, DJ Susan, OFFAIAH, Pickle, and Zen Freeman and he’s been on the bill for Groove Cruise, Wicked Paradise, Space Yacht, Hood Politics, Framework, and even Mammoth Mountain.

On the production side Racket Club’s released a flurry of edits that have gone viral on SoundCloud including his Beyoncé edit that’s approaching 50K streams and has aired on BBC Radio 1. He’s also had releases on Top Shelf Disco and Quincy Boy Records, with a release on Hood Politics out Spring 2023.

Former member of the record label Top Shelf Disco, a founder of the event series Pizza & Techno plus a co-founder of the music blog My Music Is Better Than Yours, Racket Club is no stranger to the electronic music world. Keep an eye on this LA-based stud as his single goal in life is to make you dance.

Inside the Mind of a DJing Dentist | NotMeghan on The Racket House Podcast Ep. 20

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