Can U Put Me On Guestlist?

In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guestlist?, Katie Knight sits down with 1 half of Saudi DJ and producer duo Dish Dash for a candid deep dive into the rise of Saudi Arabia’s dance music scene, from illegal underground parties and secret no-phone raves to major festivals and a booming new ecosystem.
Dish Dash share what it was really like DJing when public events weren’t possible, how they threw private parties in a “grey area,” and the surreal moment they first played in Saudi for only 20 minutes on stage. They also unpack how the audience has evolved fast, why festivals like MDLBEAST Soundstorm and XP Music Futures changed everything, and how local promoters now work together to grow a healthier scene.

We also get into:
-How Saudi’s underground scene grew long before it was public
-The first big “we made it” moments and what changed after 2017–2018
-Why the no-phones debate hits differently when you lived it
-How Saudi crowds went from “two genres” to real musical education
-The local promoter culture: group chats, aligned dates, and healthy competition
-Clubs, weekly parties, and the new club culture emerging in Saudi
-Guiding the next wave of Saudi DJs and producers
-Guest list chaos and the wildest guest list stories
-Their origin story: family support, music at home, and why they’re called Dish Dash
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In this episode of Can You Put Me On Guestlist?, I sit down with DJ and producer Yulia Niko for an honest conversation about sobriety, touring life, creativity, and staying connected to emotion on the dance floor.
Yulia opens up about quitting alcohol - and how going sober helped her feel clearer, more productive, and more confident in her decisions, both in the studio and behind the decks. She also shares the realities of life on the road, including a terrifying flight experience that led to ongoing travel anxiety, and what it takes to keep showing up every weekend.
We get into:
How sobriety changed her mindset as a DJ and producer

The pressure of touring, airports, and burnout

Trusting your instincts and focusing on the music

Burning Man stories and what makes it so special

Her new role as a Beatport music creator

Starting a management company and mentoring emerging artists

Her hot take on the scene in 2026: “More music, less social media.”

DJ booth etiquette - and what friends should never do when they’re on guestlist!

Follow Yulia Niko: @yulianiko
Follow Katie: @katiehayknight
Follow the podcast: @canuputmeonguestlist

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Trackstack
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.
Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
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LabelWorx
Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights - built by people who live and breathe dance music.
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Sounds Australia
Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.
soundsaustralia.com.au
Wow Cacao
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I sit down with the founders of Teletech to break down how the hard techno scene exploded into a global movement.
From underground raves in Manchester to selling 20,000 tickets in an hour, we unpack how Teletech scaled by prioritising community over hype, accessibility over elitism, and long-term thinking over quick wins.
We talk about why hard techno connected so deeply with younger crowds, what most promoters get wrong about the raver experience, and how learning from negative feedback shaped Teletech’s growth. The conversation also dives into touring Australia and Europe, building artists alongside a brand, and why things like sound, space, water, and respect matter more than flashy line-ups.
This episode is about the rise of hard techno, building culture instead of just events, and what it really takes to grow a global event brand.

🌟 Sponsors
🎧 TrackstackThe 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. Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.

🚀 LabelWorxDistribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights - built by people who live and breathe dance music.

🇦🇺 Sounds AustraliaHuge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.

🥥 Wow CacaoA refreshing, vitamin-rich drink made from rescued cacao pulp, packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.

In this episode of Can U Put Me On Guestlist?, I sit down with Chris Avantgarde to talk about why we’re officially in the genre-blending era of dance music.
From being “too techno for the commercial crowd and too commercial for the techno crowd” to playing the Las Vegas Sphere, Chris opens up about finding creative freedom beyond genre labels, navigating rejection, and trusting instinct over perfection.
We talk about his journey from Germany to London, working with Anyma and Afterlife, producing music for clubs versus festivals, and building a parallel career in film, TV, and gaming with projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Call of Duty. Chris also shares the thinking behind Hyperreal, his approach to evolving as an artist, and why genre lines matter less than ever.
This episode is about identity, authenticity, and making music that feels real - without fitting into a box.
🌟 SPONSORS
🎧 Trackstack
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Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.
👉 https://www.trackstack.app/
🚀 LabelWorx
Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.
👉 https://labelworx.com/
🇦🇺 Sounds Australia
Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.
👉 https://soundsaustralia.com.au/
🥥 Wow Cacao
Made from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.
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In this in-depth conversation, Moody Jones shares how he went from Dirtybird superfan to Label President, and what it really takes to take over an iconic dance music record label without losing its soul.
We unpack the full story behind Dirtybird’s 20-year legacy, why the label was acquired as an act of cultural preservation, and how community — not hype or algorithms — became its strongest asset. Moody breaks down the difference between acquiring vs signing labels, building sustainable, artist-led ecosystems, and why infrastructure matters more than ever in modern dance music.
In this episode, we cover:
• How Dirtybird was saved from disappearing
• Taking over your hero’s record label
• Why community-led labels outperform hype-driven ones
• The future of A&R, audience-building, and artist ownership
• How Dirtybird continues to grow globally at 20 years strong
Whether you’re an artist, label founder, music executive, or dance music fan, this episode offers rare insight into the business, culture, and community behind one of electronic music’s most influential labels.

🌟 Sponsors

🎧 TrackstackThe all-in-one platform for music creators — send and receive promos, manage demos, discover open label inboxes, and create social-ready promo videos with Trackstack Showcase.Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.👉 https://www.trackstack.app/

🚀 LabelWorxDistribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.👉 https://labelworx.com/

🇦🇺 Sounds AustraliaHuge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.👉 https://soundsaustralia.com.au/

🥥 Wow CacaoMade from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.👉 Follow @drinkwowcacao