Hey folks,

I just published a new podcast episode with Mark Macleod on Beyond the Decks DJ Podcast.

In this episode, I sit down with Mark MacLeod, a progressive house and downtempo DJ, label founder, and business strategist and coach with deep roots in Toronto’s rave scene. Our conversation explores Mark’s journey, which has taken him from the remote Isle of Lewis in Scotland to the heart of Montreal and Toronto’s nightlife. We dive into:

• Toronto & Montreal Rave Scene: Moving to Montreal, Mark found himself immersed in the early ‘90s rave movement, which became the foundation of his career.

• Navigating the Industry: Balancing his business background with his passion for music, Mark shares insights into founding Deep Down, his progressive house label, and the unique challenges of running a label in a niche genre.

• Artist Development & Deep Down: Mark reflects on his approach to artist development during his time running A&R for the label.

• Spirituality in Music: From Kundalini yoga to spiritual gatherings, Mark explains how his personal journey shapes his music and his approach to life.

• Music for Seekers: Mark introduces his latest project, which aims to create community-driven events blending music, mindfulness, and positivity.

Mark MacLeod’s story highlights the dedication, resilience, and sense of purpose that drive his mission to connect more deeply with audiences and elevate the progressive house scene.

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

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Hey there, my name is Robert I run a DJ blog called learningtodj.com and also have a variety of online DJ courses that you can checkout here. I run a podcast called Beyond the Decks where I interview pro DJs, artists, labels and more.

You can enroll in my free DJ tutorial on Versatility for Digital DJs here or download a free PDF guide for How To Backup Your DJ Music Library here