Loud&Unfiltered

How Miami Music Week Changed Forever | WMC Special

Winter Music Conference has been bringing the electronic music industry together for decades, evolving from a niche networking event into one of the defining fixtures of Miami Music Week. In this special episode of Loud & Unfiltered: Inside Miami, Alex and Grego reflect on their own experiences of WMC before speaking with seven respected figures from across the scene: Megan Venzin, Doc Martin, Nicolas Rizzo Ehrenbock, Courtney Paige Nelson, Tiffany Baez, Nitin and DJ Ease. Together, they explore the changing face of Miami Music Week, the value of genuine industry connections, unforgettable moments from years gone by, and why WMC continues to play such an important role in electronic music culture. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or making your first trip to Miami, this episode captures the stories, perspectives and community spirit that have made Winter Music Conference a cornerstone of the global dance music calendar. Presented by: Alex Jukes | @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran | @gregoibiza

Kellie Allen on Miami Music Week, PIV Records & Building a Career That Lasts

Kellie Allen joins Loud & Unfiltered for an honest conversation about resilience, sobriety, longevity and carving out a lasting career in electronic music. Recorded immediately after her debut Defected set at The Sagamore during Miami Music Week, Kellie reflects on her journey from vocalist and songwriter to becoming one of the UK's most respected selectors, as well as why she's focused on long-term growth rather than chasing short-term hype. The conversation explores her early years in music, working a full-time job while staying up until the early hours writing songs, moving to Ibiza to work for a start-up label, and the moment she nearly sold her decks and walked away from DJing altogether before winning a competition that led to a 26-week residency on the island. Kellie also discusses her sobriety journey, breaking through with BBC Radio 1, opening Fabric Room 1 for PIV's London showcase, and how a relationship that began through Ibiza Global Radio evolved into becoming part of the PIV family. She shares her thoughts on representation for women in dance music, the balance between inclusion and tokenism, and what it means to now curate her own line-up for PIV. Presented by: Alex Jukes | @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran | @gregoibiza Guest Handle: @kellieallenmusic

Melé on Miami Music Week, Boiler Room & 15 Years in Dance Music

Melé joins Loud & Unfiltered for an honest conversation about creativity, anxiety, longevity and evolving through electronic music culture. From growing up on the Wirral and initially falling in love with Hip Hop before discovering dance music through Sasha, Digweed and The Prodigy, to becoming one of the UK’s most respected electronic artists, Melé reflects on the moments that shaped his journey. The conversation explores his infamous Boiler Room set and the impact it had on his career at just 18 years old, moving from Liverpool to Miami, the pressures of staying relevant 15 years into the industry, and learning to become more present rather than constantly chasing the next milestone. Melé also discusses writing his new album in Miami, experimenting with broader vinyl sets, using Ableton as a live creative tool, memories of Miami Music Week and Defected at The Sagamore, as well as the realities of balancing passion, anxiety and longevity within modern dance music culture. Presented by: Alex Jukes @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran @gregoibiza Guest Handle: @mele

Harry Romero on House Music History, Miami & Staying Creative as a DJ

Recorded at the Sagamore Hotel during Miami Music Week ahead of his B2B set with Olive F at the Defected Pool Party, house music legend Harry Romero joins Loud & Unfiltered for a deep dive into his journey through dance music culture. From discovering electronic music in the 90s as a “brown kid from the tri-state area” through Hip Hop and Latin Freestyle, to becoming one of the most respected names in house music, Harry reflects on the sounds, people and moments that shaped his career. The conversation explores his memories of the iconic Magic Sessions with Louie Vega, seeing Daft Punk in Miami during the 90s, the resurgence of Nervous Records, the legacy of Subliminal, and his long-standing relationship with Defected. Harry also discusses balancing creativity and longevity as an artist, why he still approaches music like a student, the reasoning behind his many aliases, and how modern audiences are reconnecting with the roots and history of house music. Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod Presented by: Alex Jukes @alexjukebox Grego O’Halloran @gregoibiza Guest Handles: @harryromeroofficial @defected

Before Algorithms, How DJs Built the Underground Scene | Jonathan Cowan

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside Miami - a new series exploring the people, stories and culture that helped shape one of the world’s most influential electronic music cities.  Before streaming platforms and social media algorithms changed dance music forever, DJs discovered records in clubs, traded white labels in person, and built scenes from the ground up.    In this episode, Miami nightlife legend Jonathan Cowan reflects on the golden era of underground music culture - from the early days of vinyl digging and unpredictable club nights to unforgettable moments with artists like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Luciano, Loco Dice and more.    Jonathan shares stories from the rise of Miami’s electronic music scene, how travel and entertainment shaped his path, and why real-world music discovery created a completely different energy in club culture during the 90s and early 2000s.   Subscribe to Loud & Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators and cultural entrepreneurs, and connect with us on Instagram @loudandunfilteredpod   Presented by:    Alex Jukes | @alexjukebox    Grego O'Halloran | @gregoibiza