TikTok Is Changing How DJs Make Music (feat. Archie Hamilton) | EF EP 144

About this episode

Olivia Mancuso interviews DJ Archie Hamilton about the realities of building a lasting career in music and the influence of platforms like TikTok on DJs.

Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters when tickets or merch go live, plus reward them with exclusives. It works across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs, with integrations like Shopify and Spotify, voicemail hotlines, and a complete tour suite when you’re ready to hit the road. Laylo makes it easy and affordable for DJs to drop in your style and build a fandom that lasts. Get 15,000 free messaging credits here with code Olivia15: https://laylo.com/auth?affiliate=eZ9o... You’ll also have a chance to meet Thatch Sammet, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Laylo and get direct insights on how to leverage the platform at Miami Music Nexus! --------------------------------------------------------- What does it actually take to build a DJ career that lasts 16 years? The answer involves sacrifice, grief, loneliness, and a studio in an attic. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Archie Hamilton, a UK-based house and tech house DJ and…

People in this episode

Host: Olivia Mancuso

Guest: Archie Hamilton

Topics covered

• DJ career
• music production
• TikTok impact
• artist promotion
• music industry challenges

Keywords

• DJ career
• Archie Hamilton
• Laylo
• music production
• TikTok
• artist promotion
• music industry

Sponsors

Laylo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laylo, Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, TekSupport, Miami Music Nexus

Places: UK

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