I sit down with the founders of Teletech to break down how the hard techno scene exploded into a global movement.

From underground raves in Manchester to selling 20,000 tickets in an hour, we unpack how Teletech scaled by prioritising community over hype, accessibility over elitism, and long-term thinking over quick wins.

We talk about why hard techno connected so deeply with younger crowds, what most promoters get wrong about the raver experience, and how learning from negative feedback shaped Teletech’s growth. The conversation also dives into touring Australia and Europe, building artists alongside a brand, and why things like sound, space, water, and respect matter more than flashy line-ups.

This episode is about the rise of hard techno, building culture instead of just events, and what it really takes to grow a global event brand.

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In this episode of Can U Put Me On Guestlist?, I sit down with Chris Avantgarde to talk about why we’re officially in the genre-blending era of dance music.

From being “too techno for the commercial crowd and too commercial for the techno crowd” to playing the Las Vegas Sphere, Chris opens up about finding creative freedom beyond genre labels, navigating rejection, and trusting instinct over perfection.

We talk about his journey from Germany to London, working with Anyma and Afterlife, producing music for clubs versus festivals, and building a parallel career in film, TV, and gaming with projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Call of Duty. Chris also shares the thinking behind Hyperreal, his approach to evolving as an artist, and why genre lines matter less than ever.

This episode is about identity, authenticity, and making music that feels real - without fitting into a box.

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🎧 Trackstack
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🚀 LabelWorx
Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.
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Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.
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In this in-depth conversation, Moody Jones shares how he went from Dirtybird superfan to Label President, and what it really takes to take over an iconic dance music record label without losing its soul.

We unpack the full story behind Dirtybird’s 20-year legacy, why the label was acquired as an act of cultural preservation, and how community — not hype or algorithms — became its strongest asset. Moody breaks down the difference between acquiring vs signing labels, building sustainable, artist-led ecosystems, and why infrastructure matters more than ever in modern dance music.

In this episode, we cover:
• How Dirtybird was saved from disappearing
• Taking over your hero’s record label
• Why community-led labels outperform hype-driven ones
• The future of A&R, audience-building, and artist ownership
• How Dirtybird continues to grow globally at 20 years strong

Whether you’re an artist, label founder, music executive, or dance music fan, this episode offers rare insight into the business, culture, and community behind one of electronic music’s most influential labels.

🌟 Sponsors

🎧 TrackstackThe all-in-one platform for music creators — send and receive promos, manage demos, discover open label inboxes, and create social-ready promo videos with Trackstack Showcase.Use code CUPMOG for 10% off for life.👉 https://www.trackstack.app/

🚀 LabelWorxDistribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.👉 https://labelworx.com/

🇦🇺 Sounds AustraliaHuge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.👉 https://soundsaustralia.com.au/

🥥 Wow CacaoMade from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.👉 Follow @drinkwowcacao