Podcast

beFesti Backstage

Music, Music Interviews

beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

Episodes
19
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
45 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
4 weeks ago

Episodes

19 episodes, newest first

  1. Toman on the story behind ''Verano En NY'', his concept High Ceilings & more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 3, Episode 4

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    00:00 – Intro00:24 – Living in Ibiza03:03 – Changing His Sound04:14 – Playing Shows in South America05:46 – The Story Behind “Verano”08:40 – Being an A&R for No Art09:58 – From Drummer to DJ15:28 – The Strength of the Dutch House Scene16:45 – His Own Sound17:35 – “High Ceilings”21:33 – This or That?22:46 – Releasing an Album25:11 – Touring All Over the World28:37 – Quick-Fire Questions by Lavish30:43 – Future Plans31:58 – Follower Questions

    40 min
  2. Diffrent on the impact of ''A Little Closer'', making an album and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 3, Episode 3

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    00:00 – Intro
    03:18 – Diffrent’s Popularity in the Netherlands
    04:03 – The Story Behind “A Little Closer”
    07:01 – How to Grow in the Scene
    09:43 – How Did Diffrent Get Into the UK Garage Scene?
    10:34 – His Boomtown Set
    12:18 – Switching Between Multiple Sounds
    13:24 – Working on New Music
    15:25 – Playing With MCs
    17:23 – The Evolution of the Garage Sound
    23:05 – Diffrent’s Own Event
    25:31 – Producing New Tunes
    27:40 – Finding the Right Labels
    28:56 – This or That?
    30:15 – Follower Questions
    36:40 – Quick-Fire Questions by Lavish
    38:31 – Future Plans

    41 min
  3. Alarico on the making of "Iruka", Kenji Hina, the techno scene & more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 3, Episode 2

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    1 hr 40 min
  4. Tiësto on his return to trance, his Olympic set, favorite sneaker & more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 3, Episode 1

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    55 min
  5. TWOFACED on their breakout year, Calvin Harris' support and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - New Zealand 02:50 - The History Behind TWOFACED & Work Dynamics 09:40 - The Breakthrough Year 12:10 - Navigating the Music Industry 15:15 - Upcoming releases 18:50 - The Making of "I Need You" 21:43 - The Upcoming Plans for TWOFACED 24:00 - Being Away from Home and Together 29:00 - Follower Questions: Fav Unreleased Tunes 30:50 - Follower Questions: How to Improve Production 32:15 - Follower Questions: Dream Collabs 33:25 - Guessing the Top-Selling Festival Items on Bol 35:45 - What's coming up this year? 36:30 - The Latest with TicketSwap

    42 min
  6. Helena Lauwaert on her Pitch set, her own concept Loose Legs and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    44 min
  7. Kyle Starkey on building a career after ''Tryton'', ''The Way It Is'' & more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    44 min
  8. Paige Tomlinson on Liverpool, changing her sound and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    40 min
  9. Faster Horses on linking up with MC Pat Flynn, sample clearances and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    44 min
  10. Bad Boombox on his Beyond The Valley set, house music and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.Timestamps:00:00 - 2:36 Intro2:37 - 6:28 How Bad Boombox started his career6:29 - 10:32 Different scenes and festivals10:33 - 14:45 Bad Boombox on music videos14:46 - 18:25 Bad Boombox on upcoming releases18:26 - 21:05 Bad Boombox on controversial content21:06 - 34:14 Questions from followers34:15 - 35:31 What’s next for Bad Boombox?35:32 - Quick fire questions

    40 min
  11. Silva Bumpa on his upcoming EP "HYPA," the hype around "Doin' It," and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:19 - B2Bs and collabs09:14 - His viral ''Doin’ it’'10:33 - The ‘Shake Your Bumpa’ line14:24 - How 2000s R&B shaped his sound19:48 - Using vocals in his tracks23:31 - His production process and handling pressure28:46 - Unreleased tracks going around on SoundCloud32:04 - This or That33:55 - Questions from followers43:34 - What’s next for Silva Bumpa?

    45 min
  12. Dennis Quin on "You're In My System," being a teacher, producing and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    Timestamps:

    (00:00) - Intro(03:45) - The making of "You're In My System"(09:15) - How Dennis started his music career(13:45) - Dennis' 2025(15:40) - Dennis on the USA(18:30) - Dennis on timelessness in music(21:55) - Dennis on the younger generation of DJs(25:20) - Dennis on the importance of social media and promotion(34:10) - Dennis on labels and his own "Eardrums"(42:15) - Dennis on his own event "QuINvites"(47:00) - Dennis on his production process and being a teacher(53:55) - Follower questions: Dutch vs UK sound(58:50) - Follower questions: Dennis' OG status(01:03:10) - Follower questions: Why house has blown up lately(01:04:45) - Quickfire questions

    1 hr 13 min
  13. Julian Fijma on almost deleting "Get Stupid," the UK, his breakthrough and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    1 hr
  14. LAMMER on his insane 2025, playing at Lowlands, his first EP and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    52 min
  15. KELLAR on his quick rise, ADE, upcoming tracks and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    44 min
  16. Lisa Korver on finding her own sound, becoming a DJ, an album and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    1 hr 6 min
  17. Tjade on Agrio Tracks, Groningen, the Amsterdam highway festival and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    58 min
  18. Jamback on his viral unreleased track, playing at [UNVRS] and more | beFesti Backstage

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    48 min
  19. Milion on "LET'S GO B$NG!," his own label OG Records, making music videos, and more

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    beFesti Backstage takes you behind the decks of the next generation of dance music. Every other week, we welcome a DJ or producer from the scene to talk about their music, their sets, and everything that happens backstage. Get an inside look at the stories, struggles, and moments that shape the rising stars of electronic dance music.

    1 hr 17 min