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Ep. 72 Jul 15, 2026

Laidback Luke: "I Only Started DJing Because My Girlfriend Quit!"

In this episode of WolfBytes Open Mic, DJ Flame sits down with the absolute legend of Dutch House and progressive electronic music, Laidback Luke. From the secrets behind his massive summer anthem with Arty, “Lost in the Crowd,” to his deep-rooted legacy of mentoring global superstars like Avicii, Luke opens up about the unfiltered reality of the music business. He also shares a fascinating look at his “second life” as a competitive Kung Fu teacher and how martial arts keeps him sane in the high-stress world of touring. 📝 Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Origin of “Lost in the Crowd”: Luke reveals how a highly emotional studio session in L.A. with Arty—prompted by a shared love for the iconic Swedish House Mafia collab “Leave the World Behind”—led to their summer hit. A Brilliant Accident: Luke admits that he only picked up DJing as a teenager after his girlfriend at the time bought a set of decks, couldn’t figure out how to mix, threw her headphones in the corner, and gave up! The Art of Mentorship: Luke talks about his philosophy on guiding young talent, sharing what it was like to give brutal, unfiltered—but highly effective—constructive criticism to a young Avicii. It Takes a Village: Why talent alone isn’t enough to get booked. Luke breaks down the “hacks” of the industry and why you need a strong team (managers, PR, booking agents) to build a lasting career. Staying Grounded via Kung Fu: How practicing martial arts for 25 years (and even touring with his Kung Fu master) saved him from severe industry burnout and taught him how to stay calm under pressure. 💬 Notable Quotes: “I’m originally a raver, so to be back in the crowd, dancing to my own track with people that love partying with me—ah, best feeling ever.” “Tim [Avicii] was special in a sense that he could handle my unfiltered criticism… He always took my advice, and then the next week he was back with three new demos.” “Everything you tell them, even though it’s harsh criticism, it’s just like a coach. The only thing you want is for them to get better.”

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Ep. 71 Mar 27, 2026

From NYC Restaurants to Collabing with TIËSTO | Jus Jack on WolfBytes Open Mic

“The One” in NYC: Jus Jack Breaks Down His Journey | WolfBytes Open Mic What does it take to go from pressing your own vinyl at 13 to collaborating with the legendary Tiësto? In this episode of WolfBytes Open Mic, DJ Flame sits down with New York-based artist Jus Jack to discuss his deep roots in the NYC scene, his Greek heritage, and his powerful new release, “The One.” Jus Jack opens up about the “entrepreneurial hustle”—from balancing the restaurant business to the surreal moment Tiësto followed him on Twitter. If you’re an aspiring producer or a fan of that classic, driving house sound, this deep dive into the creative process is for you. In this episode, we discuss: • 🍕 The Side Hustle: Balancing NYC restaurants with a music career. • 🗽 Old School NYC: The era of racing to record shops on Tuesdays for limited vinyl. • 🤝 The Tiësto Story: How a Twitter DM turned into a major collaboration for a Swedish charity. • ✍️ Finding “The One”: Writing lyrics inspired by a 6th-grade poetry book discovered years later. • 🎹 The 2010s Revival: Why the classic synth sounds are taking over in 2026. 🕒 Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro to WolfBytes Open Mic • 00:45 – Running a Greek restaurant vs. making music • 03:22 – Catching the “beat” at 13 years old • 04:30 – The “Tuesday Vinyl” hustle in NYC record shops • 06:30 – Why vinyl is becoming a “curator’s piece” in 2026 • 07:20 – Breaking down the new release: “The One” • 08:58 – The 2010s EDM revival (Tom Gold & Lucas) • 09:25 – The Tiësto Story: From Twitter to the major leagues • 13:28 – The 6th-grade poem that inspired his lyrics • 16:44 – The secret to a perfect remix

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Ep. 70 Mar 18, 2026

Lewis Capaldi, Dublin Nights & EDM Secrets with Warren | WolfBytes Open Mic

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 ABOUT WOLFBYTES OPEN MIC 🐺 WolfBytes Open Mic is the interview series from 88.1 WolfBytes Radio, your home for EDM in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, NC. We skip the generic questions and dive into the digital details that matter with the best rising talent in electronic music.

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Ep. 69 Feb 17, 2026

WolfBytes Open Mic - Ofenbach (February 16th, 2026)

🎧 Ofenbach: From Stop-Motion to Global Electronic Superstars | WolfBytes Open Mic The biggest year yet? We’re kicking off 2026 with a massive episode of WolfBytes Open Mic! Join DJ Flame as he sits down with the world-renowned French duo Ofenbach to talk about their explosive new music, their 12-year journey from a middle school rock band, and their surprising original passion: stop-motion animation. 🌟 In This Episode: “Miles Away” & Global Charts: The duo breaks down the inspiration behind their latest hit and working with the incredible Julia Church. The Olympic Connection: Hear about their upcoming collab with Sofiane Pamart, the iconic burning-piano player from the Paris Olympics. Gaming & E-sports: How they ended up creating the new anthem for Ubisoft’s Rainbow 6. The “Fire Alarm” Origin Story: César and Dorian reveal how a school fire drill at age 11 led to one of the biggest duos in EDM. Rock Roots: Why they transitioned from a basement punk band to “French Touch” electronic pioneers.