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America’s Dance 30 w/ Brian Fink

Music, Music Interviews

Brian Fink chats with your favorite artists in dance music, gets to know them better, and finds out how their songs were born! Count down the biggest dance songs every week on stations around the world on the syndicated America's Dance 30!! #AD30

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@iambrianfink

IG: @AmericasDance30, @iamBrianFink

Episodes
102
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
20 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

102 episodes, newest first

  1. GRYFFIN

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    It has been WAY too long, but FINALLY the amazing Gryffin joins us again on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, Gryffin shares how his #1 "World Away" was born w BUNT. & Inez, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the smash before its final release.

    Gryffin also answers a question he's never been asked before, AND we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into when he was growing up
    - if 'Gryffin' was his first choice for an artist project name
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - the first DJ that gave him a chance
    - the first show he ever did

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    20 min
  2. Axwell

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    The ICON Axwell joins us again on America's Dance 30, in celebration of another #1 for Swedish House Mafia!

    In this exclusive chat, Axwell shares how "Happiness Is So Sad" was born w Lykke Li and how long ago they started working on it. He also talks all things "Whatever Turns You On" w Bonn and shares how many Vs there were of the song before its final release!

    Axwell also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - a favorite song of his or Swedish House Mafia's that almost didn't get released
    - his favorite part of the process of making music
    - a favorite DJ of his that, if he had time, he would check out their set
    - his favorite non-musical thing to nerd out about that instantly brings him happiness

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    16 min
  3. Fisher

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    Celebrating another #1 on the dance charts, the amazing Fisher joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! (or second lol if you count the chat that didn't record)

    In this exclusive interview, Fisher talks all things "What A Life", how it was born w Florence Arman, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.

    Fisher also answers a question he's never been asked before, AND we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if surfing or music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - if using his real last name was his first choice for an artist project name
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - his first time ever performing for a crowd
    - the first thing he's most grateful for with the life he's living

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    23 min
  4. SACHA

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    You've heard her voice ALL OVER dance radio lately. You've seen her performing ALL OVER the world w the biggest DJs. And now, the amazing SACHA makes her debut on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, SACHA talks all things "Everlasting" w Armin van Buuren, "Close My Eyes" w Marshmello & Illenium, and "Gravity" w Steve Aoki & Ely Oaks. She also shares how long ago she wrote all of them, and how many Vs there were before their final releases.

    SACHA also shares whether she thinks she has accomplished becoming "the next big voice in dance"! She also answers a question she's never been asked before, AND we get to know her better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - the first point growing up that she realized that music could be the path for her
    - if using her real first name was her first choice for an artist project name
    - her first time performing for a crowd
    - the first time she heard one of her songs on the radio
    - the first producer that gave her a chance as a vocalist in dance music
    - the first song that made her fall in love w dance music

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    37 min
  5. BUNT.

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    The amazing BUNT. joins us on America's Dance 30 for the FIRST TIME!

    In this exclusive interview, Levi shares what kept him going in the music industry for ten years when a lot of people around him were suggesting he abandon his dream, and if he could've ever imagined the BUNT. project getting as big as it is. He also talks what it's like having his mom next to him on stage at some of his shows.

    BUNT. also shares how "I Will Find You" was born, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. AND how "World Away" was born w Gryffin x Inez!!

    Levi also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know BUNT. better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'BUNT.' was their first choice for an artist project name
    - his first time ever performing for a crowd
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - the first thing that gives him comfort in the darkness

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    18 min
  6. BLOND:ISH

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    Celebrating another #1 on the U.S. dance charts, the amazing BLOND:ISH joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Lovers On The Dancefloor"!

    In this exclusive interview, she shares how the song was born w Kurtis Wells, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. She also talks what's coming up for fans!

    BLOND:ISH also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w "Finky's Favorites"!!

    Find out about:

    - a favorite song of hers to drop in sets when she wants to change the energy
    - a favorite song from another artist that she would steal as her own
    - a favorite fan moment
    - her favorite non-musical thing to nerd out about
    - her favorite thing about being BLOND:ISH

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    16 min
  7. Cascada

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    They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, have one of the biggest global multigenerational smashes in dance music history, and have been nominated for over 15 awards worldwide. Dance music royalty has come to America's Dance 30!

    The icon Natalie from Cascada joins us for the first time to talk all things "Alive", their new smash!! In this exclusive interview, we also talk about the history of their global hit "Everytime We Touch", the rebirth of it w Steve Aoki, and if it still hits as hard for her.

    She also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know Natalie & Cascada better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing she wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'Cascade' or 'Cascada' were their first choices for an artist project name
    - her first time ever performing for a crowd
    - the first song that made her fall in love w dance music
    - the first thing that makes her feel alive

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    24 min
  8. Argy -

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    The amazing Argy joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, in celebration of his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts!

    In this exclusive interview, Argy shares how the smash "Like A Child" was born w Armin van Buuren & Marlo Rex, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.

    Argy also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'Argy' was his first choice for an artist project name
    - the first time he performed for a crowd
    - the first song he produced
    - the first time he heard someone else play one of his songs
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    15 min
  9. Cloonee

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    Celebrating his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts, Cloonee joins us on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Free Your Mind"!

    In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Prospa, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also talks about his upcoming album and what fans can expect from it!

    Cloonee also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - where the name 'Cloonee' came from, and if it was his first choice for an artist project name
    - his first time performing for a crowd
    - the first moment he realized his project was working and he could do this as a career
    - the first song he ever produced
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - the first thing he does to free his mind

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    32 min
  10. HUGEL

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    Celebrating "Movin' To The Sun" going #1 on both America's Dance 30 AND the Billboard dance chart, HUGEL joins us again on AD30! In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Imael Angel & Ultra Naté, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.

    HUGEL also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - whose set he would watch at a festival if he had time to catch some of his favorite DJs
    - a favorite thing about his current success that he would share with people 50 years from now
    - his favorite non-musical thing to nerd out about
    - his favorite place to live if he could live anywhere

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    8 min
  11. Bebe Rexha

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    Bebe Rexha has been all over the place, and now she returns to America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, we talk about her recent VMA nomination and her latest #1 w David Guetta. Bebe shares how "Sad Girls" was born, how long ago she started working on it, how many Vs there were of the song before its final release, and why she almost left it off her album!

    Bebe also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better again w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - the first festival she went to as a fan
    - her first appearance on a talk show
    - her first international trip
    - how she first found out her album debuted at #1 on the Billboard album chart
    - the first time she met David Guetta

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    14 min
  12. Kaskade x Layton Giordani

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    The legend Kaskade joins us again, and Layton Giordani joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, to celebrate their smash "Meet Again" going #1 on the dance charts!

    In this exclusive interview, Ryan & Layton share how the song was born w Natalie Jane, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.

    Kaskade also talks about his "Ryan Meet Up", they both answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know Ryan & Layton better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - their favorite non-music talents
    - their favorite things to eat right after their shows
    - their favorite celebs that they would be starstruck to meet
    - their favorite things about working w each other

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    19 min
  13. Laszewo

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    Celebrating the success of "GIMME LOVE", Laszewo joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, Matt, Justin, & Kiki share how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. They also talk about their recent visit to Łaszewo, Poland and how it was playing a set in their namesake!

    Laszewo also answers a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know them better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'Laszewo' was their first choice for an artist project name
    - the first point they released that the group was going to work
    - their first time performing for a crowd
    - the first song that made them fall in love w dance music
    - the first thing that instantly makes them happy

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    34 min
  14. The Chainsmokers

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    It has been WAY too long, but FINALLY... The Chainsmokers have returned to America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, we talk all things "Echo", find out how it was born w the amazing Oaks, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.

    Alex & Drew also answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know The Chainsmokers better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - who their favorite DJ/Producers were that originally made them want to get into dance music
    - their favorite song that made them fall in love w dance music
    - their favorite Chainsmokers song that they love seeing fans singing back to them at shows
    - their favorite Chainsmokers song that they almost didn't release
    - Alex's favorite thing to do to annoy Drew
    - their favorite memory together that fans might not know about

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    20 min
  15. Kungs

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    Celebrating the success of "Get Away", Kungs joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Boys Noize, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also shares what his fans can expect from him for the rest of the year!

    Kungs also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'Kungs' was his first choice for an artist project name
    - his first time performing for a crowd
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - the first place he would escape to if he could "get away" to anywhere

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    20 min
  16. Wuki & Allegra Miles

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    Celebrating the success of "Daydreams", Wuki & Allegra Miles joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, they share how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Plus, who else surprisingly sang on one of the versions that hasn't been released!

    Wuki & Allegra also answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know them better w "Finky's Firsts"!!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'Wuki' & 'Allegra Miles' were their first choices for artist project names
    - their first times performing for a crowd
    - the first songs that made them fall in love w dance music
    - the first person they would call to bail them out if they were arrested

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    36 min
  17. KSHMR

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    The amazing KSHMR joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, we talk all things "Ultra Love" and how it was born w Jason Ross and Brieanna Grace.

    He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know KSHMR better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up
    - if 'KSHMR' was his first choice for an artist project name
    - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music
    - the first time he performed for a crowd
    - his first "ultra love"

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    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    30 min
  18. Jazzy

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    Celebrating the incredible success of "Satisfy" w Calvin Harris, the amazing Jazzy joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, she shares how the smash was born, and what it was like getting in the studio with the icon. She also talks about her upcoming album and what her fans can expect from it!

    Jazzy also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w "Finky's Firsts"!

    Find out about:

    - if music was the first thing she wanted to get into growing up
    - where the name 'Jazzy' came from and if it was her first choice for her artist project name
    - her first time performing for a crowd
    - the first song she ever wrote
    - the first point she realized this career was gonna work for her
    - the first song that made her fall in love w dance music
    - the first thing she does to escape the noise, that brings her peace

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    12 min
  19. Jex Jordyn

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    Celebrating the release of her new smash, the amazing Jex joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Silver Lining"! In this exclusive interview, Jex shares how long ago she came up w the idea, why it took so long to release, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. She also talks "Bigger Than Dreamers" and how it was born w Matt Pridgyn and Vikkstar.

    Jex also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - her favorite artist growing up that fans would be surprised about
    - her favorite useless talent that she has
    - her favorite comfort food in the studio
    - her favorite thing about herself now that Jex from 5 years ago would be surprised about
    - her favorite thing to do on tough days to find the silver lining

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    22 min
  20. Meduza

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    Celebrating the incredible success of "Don't Wanna Go Home", Matt from Meduza joins us again on America's Dance 30!

    In this exclusive interview, we chat about how the song was born w Henry Camamile, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. We also talk about their new smash "Silence" w Rani!

    Matt also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know Meduza better w "Finky's Favorites"!

    Find out about:

    - his favorite thing about playing for crowds
    - what his favorite thing to do was while he was on a break
    - his favorite Meduza song that they almost didn't release
    - his favorite thing to do after shows

    Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!

    Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!

    21 min