Record Label Co-Owner: Will Davis (Invicta Audio) | Cotched w/ Joe Valek

Samuel Wulf is a singer, songwriter, producer and artist based in Bristol. He came here 8 years ago from Exeter purely to pursue music. Wulf has a strong belief that Bristol is the 'New New York', arguing that the culture in 2024 Bristol is similar to NYC in the 1970s. Having had a complete musical reset and rebrand, Wulf has just released his new single 'Ibiza'. In this episode, Joe and Samuel discuss graffiti culture in the UK, catching seeds from the ether, and how to remove heavy metals from your brain. Samuel Wulf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samuelwulf.samuelwulf/ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3ZCEnep Follow CotchedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cotched.fm/Hosted by Joe Valek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joevalek/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joevalek If you want to sponsor this podcast, please get in touch via email or DM me on Instagram.

familyperfume is a Bristol born-and-bred rapper with a style that will make you feel nothing but love. FP moves in his own lane, not paying much mind to what the scene is doing around him. Competitive by nature, his focus is always on how to make his art as successful as possible. Amassing over 1 million total streams, familyperfume is on a path to global success. In this episode, Joe and FP discuss his relationship with the Bristol music scene, his faith in God, and what scares him. familyperfumeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/familyperfume/Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Nr8NsP Hosted by Joe ValekInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joevalek/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joevalekIf you want to sponsor this podcast, please get in touch via email or DM me on Instagram.

You may not have heard of Max Scott, but you've probably been to one of his raves. Starting in Cardiff with Riddim Records, Max has been putting on events for over 10 years. Max is currently the co-director of the Bristol Boxing Gym venue, the Settlement Manager for Greenman Festival and head of Metropol Events. Max's knowledge of running events is truly inspiring, and one can only imagine the heights he will reach in the years to come. In this episode, Joe and Max discuss all things events, talk being gay in the world of drum and bass, and we get to know Max when he's not in the dance. Max Scott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/m.a.s.c.o.t.t/ Hosted by Joe Valek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joevalek/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joevalek If you want to sponsor this podcast, please get in touch via email or DM me on Instagram.

Will Davis (aka Nviable) is a co-owner of the Bristol-based drum and bass record label Invicta Audio. Invicta is fast becoming one of the most prominent labels in dnb, winning accolades including Best Newcomer Label in 2022. Will is largely responsible for the 'legwork' behind the label, especially in the area of finding new music to release. Invicta are also famous for their events, and they are about to start a UK tour spanning 12 dates, concluding with Moon Festival on NYE. In this episode, Joe and Will discuss many things, including life at school, football, and the future of drum and bass. Will Davis (Nviable) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nviable_/ Invicta Audio Web - https://www.invictaaudio.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/invictaaudio/ Hosted by Joe Valek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joevalek/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joevalek If you want to sponsor this podcast, please get in touch via email or DM me on Instagram.

Medis is a strong force in the Bristol music scene. By day, she teaches music production for Saffron Records, and by night, she is the bar manager at Green Works nightclub. At the same time, she is also a stalwart 140 + phonk DJ, playing at events and festivals across the UK. No dub night is complete without her deep cuts.Donate - https://www.justgiving.com/page/joseph-valek-1723542574190Medis - https://www.instagram.com/medismarley/ Joe Valek - https://www.instagram.com/joevalek/

Paris Yves is Bristol's most exciting and unique artist for a long time. His loud fashion, energetic performances and larger than life attitude have asserted his dominance and help him carve a path of his own. In this episode, Valek & Yves talk about Paris' return home, the power of the mind and why some movies just suck.