Ep. 70
What happens when you meet Lewis Capaldi in a Dublin bar before he becomes a global superstar? 🎤 In this episode of WolfBytes Open Mic, Brooklyn sits down with Irish producer and DJ Warren to go “under the hood” of his music career, his move to London, and why he’s trying to be “less salesy” on social media. Warren opens up about his journey from the SoundCloud remix days to hitting over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. We dive deep into his creative process, his obsession with niche fashion brands, and the reality of being a producer in 2026. In this episode, we discuss: • 🍻 The story behind meeting Lewis Capaldi at a Dublin wrap party. • 🇮🇪 Moving from Dublin to London and the “no visa” luck. • 🎹 Why your first original song often becomes your most-streamed track. • 🧥 Fashion influences and the Aussie knitwear brand you need to know. • 💿 Upcoming 2026 releases and the road to a new EP this Fall. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Brooklyn’s Instagram “stalking” 0:45 – Meeting Lewis Capaldi in Dublin 🍺 2:15 – The struggle of being a creative on social media 3:45 – “Doom scrolling” & Gen Z attention spans 5:30 – Music & Fashion: Warren’s favorite designers 7:30 – Why Warren moved from Dublin to London ✈️ 10:50 – Breaking down the first “viral” remix 12:15 – Independent releases vs. working with labels 14:30 – The “Keith Warren” Google mix-up 🎣 17:30 – 2026 Plans: New music and the upcoming EP
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