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#34 Paul Thomas: From DJ Mix Tape to Global Gathering Main Stage in SIX MONTHS

Author
Dexter Jones
Published
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://dexterjones.podbean.com/e/35-paul-thomas-from-dj-mix-tape-to-global-gathering-main-stage-in-six-months/

In this episode, we dive into:


🎶 Paul’s first spark with dance music during the Trainspotting era


📀 Running record shops, discovering vinyl culture, and the obsession that fueled his career


🔥 The story of sending a mix to God’s Kitchen and landing his breakthrough residency (including the night he set a speaker on fire!)


🌍 Touring the world with icons like Tall Paul & Marco V, and the reality of sudden fame


🎪 Behind the scenes at Global Gathering & Godskitchen


🎵 His label UV, production journey, and thoughts on AI in music today


💡 Advice for new DJs & producers in 2025


Paul shares stories about passion, luck, imposter syndrome, and the relentless work it takes to build a career in electronic music.


If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to break through as a DJ, or what the golden era of Godskitchen & Global Gathering was really like, this is essential listening.


 

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