Podcast Overview: Will & Kaskade discuss balancing life & work, staying healthy & setting boundaries & the grass is greener mentality.

Who Is Kaskade: The worldwide media, DJ’s, radio stations and music loving public adore him. He’s been praised as “The Best Up & Coming Artist of 2003” from URB MAGAZINE and as crafting “A captivating debut” by BILLBOARD, but still unchanged, humble, and low key in flip-flops, Kaskade, better known as Ryan Raddon, has so much more love to give.

Whether it’s the uplifting sounds, organic instrumentals, catchy vocals or the diversity of his sound, Kaskade’s music embodies life, love and happiness. “I’m an optimistic guy,” he says. “There’s a lot of love in house music and this is just what comes out.” He is equally as optimistic about the scene that has embraced him with such open arms. “Dance music is so fast moving and so forward thinking; it has morphed many times over. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.” -Words by Carly Miller and Gunnar Hissam.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Touring Life
01:31 Kaskade's Love for Surfing
03:14 The Challenges of Doing Hard Things Later in Life
04:35 The Importance of Prioritizing Health
05:41 The Difficulty of Staying Healthy in a Busy Life
07:12 The Importance of Saying No and Setting Boundaries
08:35 The Impact of the EDM Boom on Kaskade's Career
09:26 No Regrets and the Necessity of the Grind
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10:28 The Importance of Hard Work and Dedication
12:13 The Balance Between Hard Work and Enjoying Life
13:05 Finding Balance and Overcoming Guilt
14:08 The Positive Impact of COVID-19 on Kaskade's Life
17:41 Learning to Feel Okay with Taking Time Off
22:48 The Challenges of Breaking into the European Market
26:05 The Difference Between American and European Agents
30:11 The Slow Growth of Dance Music in America
32:59 The Challenges of Breaking into the European Market
35:37 The Lack of Recognition for American Electronic Music in Europe
37:30 The Lack of Respect for Dance Music in America
39:05 The Perception of Dance Music as European
41:08 The Lack of Pride in American Artists
43:36 The Lack of Recognition for Pioneering Artists
45:31 The Grass is Greener Mentality
48:17 Creating a Brand and Show for Kaskade
52:51 The Transition to Cascade and the Importance of Enjoying the Journey
01:00:18 The Mentally Draining 'What's Next' Mentality
01:06:27 The Challenge of Enjoying the Moment
01:14:32 The Importance of Being Present on Stage
01:15:00 Collaboration and Ego in the Music Industry
01:15:33 The History and Creation of the Song 'Escape'
01:17:39 The Rise of Back-to-Back Performances
01:18:05 The Success of 'Escape' and Future Plans
01:19:08 The Surprising History of 'Escape'
Show Notes - Kaskade.rtf
01:20:00 Working with Hela and the Songwriting Process
01:21:09 The Journey of 'Escape' and Ego in the Music Industry
01:23:21 Dealing with Records That Don't Get Released
01:25:10 The Success and Impact of 'Escape'
01:26:48 The Perspective on Music and Its Importance
01:27:12 The Revelation of Will Clarke's Involvement in 'Escape'
01:28:14 The Talent and Potential of Hela
01:29:44 Planning for the Future and Balancing Life