Beat Wala 28: The Culture of Music in Ibiza

Beat Wala 28: The Culture of Music in Ibiza

Music is more than sound. It carries identity, memory, community, resistance & even rebellion. It builds bridges across generations, defines places, and reflects the social and cultural realities we inhabit. In Ibiza, music has long been a defining cultural force — shaping the island’s stories, rituals, and global imagination. For a very special episode of Beat Wala, we invited an audience to Soho House on the island intimate conversation with a trio of guest speakers who influence and shape today’s musical landscape. Guest Speakers: Igor Marijuan: Music director Akasha Sharon Simonetta:  Chinois Manu Gonzalez: DJ / Producer Together we explored how music has shaped the islands cultural identity and what Ibiza’s musical culture reveals about who we are today. We heard how sound becomes both a cultural archive and a catalyst for transformation. Thank you to Manu for the opening track, One Kiss Ft Kiki. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O4PcxsoA3s] Please support us to cotinue to create these panels talks this summer on Beat Wala by joining our Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/posts]

Beat Wala 27: Megatronic on the MENA Music scene

In this special Beat Wala conversation recorded at International Music Summit in Dubai, I sit down with London born DJ/producer, songwriter and Femme fest founder, Megatronic. She has been immersed within the music scene for over 20 years, fortifying her unmatched talent and know-how around the industry. From her roots in techno and electro to her long-running work as a broadcaster and scene connector, Megatronic shares honest reflections on longevity, integrity, and what it really means to build a career in electronic music over time. We talk about the evolution of club culture, the responsibility of selectors, and why staying curious — musically and personally — matters more than ever. Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership]

Beat Wala 26: Loco Dice talks Purple Jam at ADE

In this episode, Jo Youle [https://joyoule.co.uk/]sits down with global dance music pioneer Loco Dice to explore the storytelling and return to his hiphop roots with his new album Purple Jam — a project that showcases many new collaborations, community, and plenty of groove. From his early days in the hip-hop underground to unforgettable back-to-back sets with Carl Cox, Marco Carola, and the DC10 family, Dice shares the moments that shaped his journey and the friendships that continue to push him forward. He opens up about the emotional core of Purple Jam — a record built through connection — and how working alongside his long-time collaborator and album co-producer brought new color and freedom to his sound. Together, Jo and Dice reflect on: * How Carl Cox’s friendship & mentorship helped define his DJ philosophy. * The balance between discipline and improvisation when playing B2B on stage. * The energy of Ibiza’s DC10 from Cirillo and his early days on the terrace. It’s a soulful sofa conversation with one of the scene’s most respected artists — a man who continues to innovate without losing sight of where it all began. Follow Beat Wala on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeatWalaMusic] to hear more stories behind the sounds shaping club culture today. Listen to Purple Jam [https://open.spotify.com/album/5Map48ZqjJn7mloI1PLJ3H] Please Support us become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership] Instagram : Beat Wala [https://www.instagram.com/beatwalamusic/?hl=en]

Beat Wala 25: DeLaurentis talks AI & the creation of Musicalism

In this special live edition of Beat Wala recorded at the CultTech Summit in Vienna, host Jo Youle [https://joyoule.co.uk/] sits down with French electronic artist and producer , DeLaurentis, also known as "The Woman Machine" — to explore how artificial intelligence and human emotion can co-exist in the creative process.   DeLaurentis shares her journey from classical piano to crafting her own unique “musicalism” — a synesthetic world where colour, texture, and sound merge into cinematic, electronic storytelling. 💬 Topics in this episode:   - The birth of “Musicalism” — composing through colour and emotion   - How AI becomes a creative partner, not a threat   - Recording in Spatial Audio - Voice Manipulation - Finding authenticity in digital artistry   - The role of storytelling in sound and visual identity   - What the future looks like for hybrid musicians   Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership] 💻 More episodes on our ⁠YouTube ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BeatWalaMusic] 🔗 Follow Beat Wala: @beatwalamusic [https://www.instagram.com/beatwalamusic ] 🔗 Follow DeLaurentis: ⁠@delaurentismusic⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/delaurentismusic]

Beat Wala 24: Nightmares on Wax & Nicholas Daley talk Sound System Culture & about the making of Echo 45

Episode 24 is a very special edition of Beat Wala recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the rooftop of The Standard Ibiza overlooking Dalt vila for our first collaboration with Beat Hotel. It was a pleasure to explore the intersection of sound, identity, and creativity in this very special release and mixtape from Nightmares on Wax, Echo45 Sound System. The Tape comes as the latest release from the very much loved island resident George Evelyn whose legacy spans three decades, almost two of which have been spent here in Ibiza. Host and music journalist, Jo youle, was joined also by his art director and collaborator on the tape, British Menswear Designer, Nicholas Daley - renowned for exploring the interplay of fashion, music and culture. Please Support us become a Patreon member: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatWala/membership]