House Anthems

by DIPZ MISTRY

Music Interviews

Helena Violin – Breaking Through to Touring with Elite | “It’s a Money Game in the Classical World!”

House Anthems presents the first Musician on the platform — Helena Violin, a world-class violinist who has taken her instrument from the concert hall to the global stage. Having recently returned from touring the US with YUNGBLUD, Helena reflects on her journey from early rejection at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) to performing alongside some of the world's biggest names, including Ms Ross, Sienna Spiro, Craig David and the Sugababes. She also shares her transition into the pop and electronic music world, her experiences performing on major TV shows and recording albums with Gregory Porter and DJ Spoony, as she opens up about the realities, sacrifices and rewards of redefining a career as a touring musician. Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Helena Violin 📸 https://instagram.com/helenaviolin_ 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@helenaviolin_ 🌍 https://helenaviolin.com

KAZIA – Headlining Eden Ibiza In 2 Years! | "If You're Yourself, You Will Attract The Right People"

House Anthems Presents KAZIA — one of the UK’s most exciting emerging underground DJs, who has quickly built her reputation with her signature groove-led sound and UK Garage influences. In just two years, she has gone from playing London’s underground circuit to headlining Eden Ibiza, performing for PIV at Cova Santa and ABODE in Malta. KAZIA joins us for an exclusive insight into how her musical identity has developed, the importance of staying authentic, and what separates the elite brands and platforms within the underground scene. She also reflects on her PIV debut at Cova Santa, which has been described as one of the best opening sets for the brand, before sharing the story behind headlining the iconic Eden Ibiza and some of the key figures who helped lead her there. An honest conversation about identity, authenticity, ambition and the rapid rise of a DJ making her mark on the underground scene worldwide. Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow KAZIA 📸 https://instagram.com/kazia.dj 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@kazia.dj 🎧 https://soundcloud.com/kaziadj

Billie-Jean Blackett – Early Garage Roots to Ibiza and Nervous Records | “Radio Is Everything!"

House Anthems presents London-based DJ, producer and presenter Billie-Jean Blackett, who has built an impressive career across music, fashion, radio and entertainment, recently signing to the infamous Nervous Records. With a strong passion for and influence from radio, Billie-Jean discusses her DJ’ing journey and vision, representing Defected’s D4 D4NCE at O Beach Ibiza for three consecutive years, the importance of record labels and their signature sounds, and how she signed with Nervous Records. She also shares her experience of receiving national radio support from BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing, alongside her progression from hosting her own radio show to performing at premium venues including Studio 338 and Ministry of Sound. Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Billie-Jean Blackett 📸 https://instagram.com/billiejeanblackett 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@billiejeanblackett 🎧 https://soundcloud.com/billiejeanblackett

James Haskell – From Athlete to Global Chart-Topping DJ | “Music's Not Enough Now, It's Got to Be the Whole Thing”

International DJ, producer, podcast and radio host and speaker James Haskell joins House Anthems as our 50th guest feature in an exclusive interview ahead of a big weekend at the iconic EGG London. With a decade in the game, and sets at world iconic venues: Cafe Mambo, O Beach Ibiza and Ministry of Sound, James talks on his transitional journey into DJ'ing globally, his infamous 2024 collab with platinum award-winnning artist, DJ S.K.T and exclusive insights on his forthcoming releases. Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Haskell 📸 https://instagram.com/haskell.music 🎵https://tiktok.com/@haskell.music 💽 https://soundcloud.com/jameshask House Anthems Archive | 16 October, 2024

Sam Kay – The Power of Personal Branding | "People Buy People, and Connect with Relatability"

House Anthems presents one of the most positive personalities on today's social media. Singer-songwriter, podcaster and fitness coach Sam Kay has built a unique personal brand through her infectious energy, blending Dance, Pop, Soul and R&B into every performance while championing the power of authenticity and personal branding. With live appearances on the global stages, Sam discusses her creative journey, paying homage to timeless icons including Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and Lulu. She reflects on her Scottish roots and cultural upbringing, performing across London and Bournemouth, her experiences living in Dubai, meeting House icon, Angie Brown, and how health, fitness and mindfulness continue to keep her grounded in an ever-evolving creative industry. Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Sam Kay 📸 https://instagram.com/samkayofficial1 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@samkayofficial1

Kelli-Leigh – Being The Voice of UK House Music

With over 1 billion streams, 3 UK Top 10s, 2 UK No.1s, 2 Billboard Dance No.1s, and 2 Grammy nominations—Kelli-Leigh is not just a voice, she’s an unstoppable force and one of the leading icons in Dance music 💽🏆 We're joined by the ‘Voice of UK House Music’ herself, Kelli-Leigh for an exclusive House Anthems Showcase. We explore deeper into an illustrious career – from her iconic records/collabs, to launching her own imprint Music Core, and championing fellow legendary voices through her podcast 'You Know My Voice'🎙 Also on the show, Kelli-Leigh shares an insight into her collab with Bugzy Malone and a special world exclusive feature ahead of her single, ‘Elevate’ Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Kelli-Leigh 📸 https://instagram.com/kellileighuk 🎵https://tiktok.com/@kellileighuk 💽 https://soundcloud.com/kellileigh 🌍 https://www.kelli-leigh.com House Anthems Archive | 7 August, 2025

Mr. Kavalicious – From Major UK Labels to Touring India | "First Impressions Count So Much"

International Tour DJ, and Tech House producer, Mr. Kavalicious brings us a special Desi House fusion for the House Anthems Guest Mix. Based in London and Mumbai, we delve into his discography, his 8-week Tour of India, the House scenes in London and Mumbai, and mastering the art of enjoying the journey amongst commercial industry pressures, plus an exclusive insight into Kav’s future releases... Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Follow Mr. Kavalicious 📸 https://instagram.com/mrkavalicious 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@mrkavalicious 💽 https://soundcloud.com/mrkavalicious House Anthems Archive | 4 September, 2024

Aman Dhami – Building Global Brands Across London & Dubai | "Dream BIG! You Can Achieve Anything"

House Anthems presents one of the most respected independent creators and PR brand strategists working across London, Dubai and the Middle East. At the intersection of media, storytelling, personal branding and public relations, Aman Dhami has built a global career helping individuals and brands create meaningful connections with audiences around the world. From not knowing where to start to founding her own global brand, Private Members UAE, Aman shares her journey from London to Dubai and how she built an international career across personal branding, PR and media relations, and tells us her onscreen appearances with Channel 4 and Disney.. She discusses interviewing global names including AKON, Liam Robinson and Clarence Seedorf, featuring on the cover of one of UAE's leading magazines, and her ambitions to step into the Music industry with a future record inspired by her love of Deep and Afro House. Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Follow Aman Dhami 📸 https://instagram.com/aman.dhamii 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@aman.dhamii 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandhami Follow Aman Dhami's PR Agency 📸 https://www.instagram.com/byamandhami

ACID HARRY – Number 1s & Million Streams | "Your Tracks Will Get Rejected...But Don't Lose Hope"

House Anthems presents an Artist who’s rapidly becoming one of the most exciting names in the scene. With releases on Toolroom, Adesso, Pitbull’s Mr. 305 Records and Hellbent, major support and plays from Carl Cox, Chelina Manuhutu, Cloonee and Solardo, plus, several Beatport and Traxsource No.1 hits. This is ACID HARRY and he joins us in a world exclusive of his exceptional career so far... Reaching over a million streams on arguably his biggest record, 'AY PAPI', ACID HARRY reveals what it takes for producers to be heard by labels, pressures of social media, importance of consistency, dealing with rejections, and evolution of his own sound as he follows his Garage roots. The launch of his new venture Acid Harry Audio Services also paves way for new/existing producers who are aiming to learn, collaborate and create more dynamic productions. Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Follow ACID HARRY 📸 https://instagram.com/acidharry_dj 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@acidharry_dj Submit tracks to Acid Harry Audio Services 💽 https://www.instagram.com/ahaudioservices

Alana Sky – Building Her Sound On Global Dancefloors | “It’s So Important To Not Compare”

House Anthems presents a rising name bringing serious energy to dancefloors worldwide. Known for her infectious, feel-good sets and love for funky basslines, she’s been making waves from London to Marbella and Mexico. This is Alana Sky —and she joins House Anthems to tell us all, From the back of her set with Summer House Project, Alana discusses her influences towards music from her Dad, what House music means today, future of events and the female DJ network, creating opportunities abroad, and the impacts of social media for Artists and the industry. She also reveals future gigs, and where you an catch her across 2026... Subscribe with us on YouTube for full interviews & behind the scenes clips: https://youtube.com/@thehouseanthems Like this episode? Follow the House Anthems Archive for more defining conversations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tEvJLjBZTSOnL7Zcbih6Q?si=fbb61751166e4be0 Follow Alana Sky 📸 https://instagram.com/alanasky_dj 🎵 https://tiktok.com/@alanasky_dj

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