Podcast Overview: Will & Dombreksy discuss the goal of an artist, investing in your career & the myth of work-life balance.
Who Is Dombresky: Although he hails from the south of France, Dombresky’s penchant for invigorating four- on-the-floor beats is pure house bliss. The DJ and producer burst onto the scene in 2016 when he arrived in Miami as Quentin Dombres, a then-unknown talent with an impressive roster of funky, feel-good tracks. Today he has become inextricably linked with industry heavyweights including Blondish, Armand van Helden, Diplo, Claptone, and MK, all of whom supported Dombresky’s early career endeavors as collaborators. With jazz-tinged, hypnotic songs like “Soul Sacrifice” earning over 50 million streams and counting, and becoming one of Beatport’s top selling artists, it’s clear that Dombresky has set himself apart from the rest. Just a few years after arriving in the States and starting his career from scratch, Dombresky has hit career milestones that most DJs only dream of, playing Lollapalooza, headlining Snowglobe and Countdown NYE, selling out famous venues including the Shrine Auditorium and the Hollywood Palladium, and growing a loyal fanbase that nets him millions of streams per month.
Now, Dombresky has gone global, playing sold-out venues across the country, to the hottest clubs of Ibiza and Dubai, and he shows no signs of slowing down. In 2023 he is slated to return to Coachella and continues to broadcast his passion project, Process Radio, which won him an Electronic Dance Music Award for best radio show. He isn’t just stopping there. Expanding the Process name, Dombresky is thrilled to launch Process Records, which will allow him to take ownership of his masters and mentor up- and-coming talents.
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Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:23
Making a Change in Career
06:25
The Role of Management in an Artist's Career
09:35
The Captain of the Boat
10:30
The Changing Music Industry
13:42
The Impact of Social Media on Music
16:21
The Evolution of Music Releases
21:17
The Decline of Underground Hits
23:34
The Control of Social Media Platforms
26:08
Embracing the Current State of the Music Industry
29:07
The Goal of an Artist
30:00
Striving for Improvement in Music
31:40
Transitioning from Vocal Chops to Club Songs
32:19
Measuring Success in Music
33:36
Creating Timeless Music
34:26
Comparing Records to Soul Sacrifice
36:05
The Impact of Playlists on Streaming Success
37:28
Investing in Your Career
39:10
Finding Happiness in Surrounding Yourself with Good People
40:27
The Cost of Building a Team
42:38
The Return on Investment in Your Career
45:08
Desire to Move from California to Spain
46:11
The Opportunities and Challenges of Being a Foreign Artist in America
47:56
The Myth of Work-Life Balance
49:28
Daily Routine and Switching Between Administrative and Creative Work
50:38
Being More Creative at Night
52:11
The Journey and Success of Disco Dom