Welcome to episode 5 of the Racket House Podcast where we discuss all things music and success in our fun corner of the world. 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.

Today I’m very excited because not only do I get to sit down with one of the first friends I made when I moved to LA, but I also get to chat with a social media powerhouse who has somehow cracked the code on going viral (and has nearly 3MM social media followers across platforms to boot). When I first met  @drachnik  (Alex Drachnik, Drax), she was a personal trainer, a nutritionist, a production assistant on major network TV, and a blossoming TikTok personality. This is, of course, after finding success as a body builder and a concert photographer.

After gaining 1 million TikTok followers in just one month, Alex has truly carved out her space in the social media world. Now, she’s the founder of  @draxsocial , a full-service production agency specializing in short-form content for major brands and personal brands alike. With a passion for entertaining and educating the world, Alex is here to share her story, insights, and tips on mastering the social media landscape. Let’s get inside the mind of this social media guru Alex Drachnik!

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Inside The Mind of a Social Media Guru - Alex Drachnik on The Racket House Podcast Episode 05

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Racket House Podcast where we discuss all things music and success in our fun corner of the world. 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.

This week we welcome a dear friend of mine to the podcast,  @kayamusique! KAYA (aka Jean-Philippe Kaya) skillfully merges his background in classical piano and film scoring with a passion for DJing and producing electronic music. Hailing from Bordeaux, France, with parents from Cameroon and Congo, and having lived across the US and Canada, KAYA draws from a rich tapestry of influences to craft his signature sound. 

Since learning how to DJ during the pandemic, KAYA's blend of lush chords and hard drops has led him across North America sharing the decks with the likes of Pete Tong, HUGEL, deadmau5, MEDUZA, Kaleena Zanders, KREAM, Joel Corry, SNBRN, Todd Edwards, A-Trak, and others. His music has been supported at the world's biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella, and EDC Las Vegas, with releases on Ultra Records, Quincy Boy Records, Groove Bassment, and Phantoms’ new label, Speed Dial.

Dedicated to his craft, KAYA continues to hone his skills both in the studio and on stage, solidifying his place in the electronic music scene one fan at a time. 

We talk about his journey, his deep experience in the music industry, and his advice for up-and-coming artists. Strap in - it's the Racket House Podcast!

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Inside The Mind of a Piano Wizard - KAYA Musique on The Racket House Podcast Episode 06

On easily the highest-energy episode of The Racket House Podcast to date, I sat down with the Disco demon himself, The @goshfather

Victor, aka The Goshfather, is a San Francisco-based artist who’s shaking up the electronic music scene by blending disco, funk, and tech house into a sound that’s truly his own. Inspired by legends like Daft Punk and Duck Sauce, Goshfather has earned residencies across the U.S., toured globally, and, in 2023, challenged himself to release a new track every single week—a challenge he crushed. His music has been supported by names like Bingo Players, Dr. Fresch, and Diplo, and he’s racking up hundreds of thousands of downloads on his music.

I'd never met Goshfather today but I wanted him on because he popped up on my social media feeds earlier this year and then I started seeing him everywhere. I love how dialed in his brand is - the head-banging disco junkie with a distinct look and outfit. His social media is both inspiring and hilarious. He's always offering tips and insights to artists. He made it on his own by releasing tons of music and staying active on socials and he's got a big personality.

The convo got intense in the best way as we discussed the state of the music industry and what artists need to do to be successful. You can tell how passionate Goshfather is and I love him for it. PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS!

The Racket House Podcast is where we discuss all things music and success in our fun corner of the world. 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. Subscribe for more episodes!

📷 Instagram:   / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse  
🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 
🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club
💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club
💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development: https://www.therackethouse.com/work-with-me

Inside the Mind of a Disco Demon - The Goshfather on The Racket House Podcast Episode 07

I caught up with one of the biggest names in music marketing for independent musicians, The Promo God who is hands down one of the nicest guys in the music industry and full of wisdom that he pumps out on his socials daily. 

I wanted Promo God on because I discovered him earlier this year and everything he was posting about absolutely hit with me. In fact, I was upset I didn't say it first :p . Not to mention he has nearly a quarter million followers on IG.

Malko, aka Promogod, is a well-known music marketing specialist in the social media space, recognized for delivering real results for independent and established artists. With years of experience running successful campaigns on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Promogod has mastered the art of helping artists turn their passion into a living. With 228k followers on Instagram Promogod is a leading music marketing voice in the music marketing field. 

Having worked with notable artists like DeeBaby, Lucho SSJ, and Lil Jairmy, Promogod brings a results-driven approach to every project. From securing playlist placements and launching viral campaigns to building high-performing ad strategies, Promogod consistently helps artists grow their audience, increase streams, and connect with the right fans.

Whether you’re promoting a new single, scaling your fanbase, or looking to go viral, Promogod delivers the tools, expertise, and proven strategies to elevate your music career to the next level.

We speak about tips for artists on how to make it in today's music industry, how he got started, and advice he has for independent musicians. If you're an artist trying to get to the next step this is a must-hear episode for you!

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Inside the Mind of a Promo God - The Promo God on The Racket House Podcast Episode 08

Kay Cote is the founder of Amplify EDM and ‪@ampedcast‬. The Classy raver herself is a community builder connecting the world of dance music in Texas. She does this by throwing music events and hosting her live podcast, AMPEDCast, shot in front of a studio audience. She believes in giving dance  artists a platform to not only share their music, but also to share their stories. Kay’s events also serve the nonprofit and corporate worlds that are highly curated and tailored to her clients’ needs.

This was a cross-over episode! We both hosted each other on our respective podcasts so the Q&A went from side to side - how fun! One hour definitely wasn't enough as we just started to scratch the surface of the music world.

Until we get around to part two... enjoy the episode!

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Inside the Mind of an Event Curation Queen - Kay Cote on The Racket House Podcast Episode 09

It's our decade episode! Welcome to the 10th episode of The Racket House Podcast where two things are true: we had some serious technical difficulties and we also had on a rising star in the dance and electronic world, our friend  @kaysin.

Real name Nick Sommers, Nick was kind enough to give some of his time out of his busy day to share his story and offer some top-tier advice for those in the music space. And when I say busy day, I'm not kidding - as Nick is the head A&R for  @RepopulateMars   - one of the biggest labels in dance music. Nick is also a budding star, DJing and producing under the alias Kaysin. At the time of recording, Kaysin was preparing for a headlining show at the famous Sound Nightclub in LA, as well as a show the following week for his debut in Philly. 

Nick is one of the nicest and smartest guys in dance music and that's probably why he's gotten so far. Oh yeah, and he's a damn good DJ and producer. He talks about his early days in music, how he got to where he is today, tips and tricks for artists, and what the future holds for the Kaysin project.

Tap in and let us show you what all the hype is about!

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🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club
💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club
💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! -  https://www.therackethouse.com

Inside the Mind of a Next-Gen Tastemaker - Kaysin on The Racket House Podcast Episode 10

DONT BLINK! No really, it's @dontblink ! All the way from Bali! They’ve made a significant impact on the Tech-House scene and have a great story to share. Since their formation in 2018, Oskar and Aleks have released over 50 tracks across prominent labels such as their own @lowceiling, Nervous Records, Repopulate Mars, Spinnin’ and Insomniac. 

Their debut album THE STATEMENT released in 2023, features 13 tracks that showcase their genre-blending style and dedication to the dance floor. With a sound that blends elements of techno, indie dance, progressive, and afro house, their tracks have garnered support from industry heavyweights like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and James Hype plus hitting #1 on the coveted Beatport charts. 

Beyond their music, they're founders of the label LOW CEILING, which has released hundreds of songs since 2019 and consistently pushes boundaries while delivering bombs to the dance floor. 

In this episode the duo discuss how they met (hint: one was a fan of the other), how they're breaking into new markets, how they think about signing music to the label, how they promote new releases, and advice they'd give to DJs just starting out.

It was a fun one... tune in and turn it up. If you like what you hear show some love and subscribe for more episodes!

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💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club
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Inside the Mind of Relentless Beatmakers - DONT BLINK on The Racket House Podcast Episode 14

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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🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 
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💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club
💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! -  https://www.therackethouse.com

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

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

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

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

Email Jon@TheRacketHouse.com for all inquiries

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.

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