BTD001 – DJ Cash Only: Club Culture, Community, DVINE Sounds, Advice for Upcoming DJs & Artists

From the early inspirations of UK Garage and House music, Cash Only’s journey to establish himself in the music industry is truly unique. Starting with a youth project in Stoke-on-Trent aimed at using music, the creative community, and DJ culture to uplift kids from impoverished backgrounds, Cash Only (aka. Matt Wilcox) has continually placed himself at the intersection of music and community. In this episode of the Beyond the Decks Podcast, we speak to the veteran DJ and artist about his music career, his work managing Sam Divine and Defected Records’ label DVINE Sounds, his experiences touring, working with artist development, and more. We delve into Cash’s story, DJ culture, community involvement, and his advice for emerging artists.

Transcript: https://learningtodj.com/2024/07/29/btd-001-cash-only-transcript

EPISODE LINKS

Cash Only’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashonlynocards/
Cash Only’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YCvK0FOrGJifQmDc12PVE?si=3429b867aa8444d1
Cash Only’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashonlydj
Cash Only’s Website: https://djcashonly.com/
Cash Only’s Trust In Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/06uCGpRYYI28h9anmesxs5?si=2baa472fa8f64419

UNDER THE RADAR, ON REPEAT & GUILTY PLEASURE

• Under the Radar – PM, Natalie Grey – Boy Don’t [forthcoming]
• On Repeat – Atmos Blaq & Sio – Land of the Dreamers: https://staytruesounds.bandcamp.com/album/land-of-the-dreamers
• GUILTY PLEASURE – CASISDEAD

PODCAST INFO:

Beyond the Decks is your guide to mastering the art and business of the DJ, electronic and dance music industry.

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OUTLINE

Introduction (00:00:05)
Cash’s Early Influences (00:02:09)
Evolution of UK Garage (00:06:09)
Transitioning to Stoke on Trent (00:09:45)
The Importance of Networking (00:17:05)
The Formation of Unity (00:33:15)
Transition from DJing to Business (00:40:47)
Business to back DJing (00:43:41)
DVINE Sounds and Cash as a Label Manager (01:00:10)
Building Community Through Music (01:16:41)