Who released the best album in 2023? Which song did we have on repeat all year round? What was the BEST festival this summer?! ...As a New Years’ treat we’re sharing some of our favourite parts of 2023. We have a chat about the artists we've been loving this year, including Stormzy, Joy Crookes and Anz and we select our favourite songs, albums, festivals and more! We also compare our New Years’ resolutions, share our proudest moments of the year and we consider what we want to achieve next year… Thanks so much for all of your support on the podcast this year. We’ll be back for a brand new season in 2024!

Our best of 2023! (Picking our favourite album, festival, live performance + more)

We have a lot to catch up on! We’re chatting about the DJ Mag Awards and our recent travels in Australia, Mexico, Bali and beyond. Then we’re getting into the Sugababes takeover at Drumsheds and we’re reacting to hot takes from DJ Seinfeld, sim0ne, Låpsley and Hannah Laing!&nbsp; Plus, we’re already getting excited for The Veronicas at Mighty Hoopla and we decide what the worst song of all time is. @jaguarworldwide@katiebaxter28

The Sugababes at Drumsheds, weird food DJs eat & the worst song of all time…

This week we are getting to know Jaguar a little bit more. We’re reliving her journey from a kid in Alderney with an iPod nano full of her older brother’s music, to a DJ presenting on BBC Radio 1, with a viral Mixmag Lab and beyond. We are also exploring some of the more challenging aspects of a career in dance music, as we delve into Jaguar’s journey with mental health, with an incredibly honest conversation about depression, the importance of taking a break and more. This one is a big one! Also - Jaguar has been nominated for Underground Hero at this year’s DJ Mag Awards! Your vote would mean the world to us: bestofbritish.djmag.com @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

Jaguar - hitting rock bottom and coming back

Can you believe Katy B is in the studio?! We chat to Katy about On A Mission - an album she wrote whilst she was still a student - which has since cemented itself as one of the most iconic albums of the 2010s. Katy also shares how she finds inspiration on the dance floor, who her favourite collabs have been and the differences between working with a major label and being independent. She also reflects on what’s changed since she started out, working with Rinse FM and she offers some advice for upcoming artists! @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

Katy B - On A Mission, Rinse FM & more!

This week we’re joined by our good friend Meg Ward! As well as being a highly talented DJ and producer, Meg is also hilarious, so strap in for this one... We chat about Meg’s early raving days, including memories of her first pinger at Leeds Festival and how she cut her teeth as a young resident DJ in Newcastle. We also delve into her deep love for acid house music, which has inspired her latest release - and how she’s incorporated AI to make it. Plus, we talk about her decision to give up coke and the barriers faced by working class people looking to kickstart a career in music. @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

Meg Ward - the challenges of being a working class DJ & making acid house!

We bloody love a festival, so this week we’re planning our dream festivals. We’re each selecting our perfect line up - with three headliners, one throwback artist, one upcoming artist and an artist who can return from the dead. We’re also selecting our ideal location, drink of choice, ultimate stage design and more! @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

The ultimate festival

Piri represents the new generation of music makers perfectly. As well as having an incredible ability to make catchy tracks spanning a range of genres, she’s also an amazing performer with a great eye for content and how to capture a fanbase. We chat to Piri about her relationship with her bandmate Tommy, her passion for pole dancing and how she used OnlyFans to help launch her music career in the cost of living crisis. Piri speaks very openly about the anxieties that can come with sex work, the financial barriers to working in music and how she’s navigated being an OnlyFans model alongside her music career. We also chat about the Instagram algorithm, dealing with hateful comments and a whole load more! @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

Piri - going viral, sustaining a career in music and making OnlyFans content

Hannah Laing is without a doubt one of the most exciting DJs in the UK right now and her deep passion for dance music, driven by her family’s love for raving, has taken her to incredible heights - including a top 10 hit in the UK charts this summer and an official remix for Calvin Harris. We discuss Hannah’s journey so far, from being a dental nurse and working in a chicken factory to releasing on Trick (Patrick Topping’s label) and receiving support from the likes of Peggy Gou and Fisher. We also get into the birth of ‘doof doof’, her iconic Sophie Ellis-Bextor remix and her love for Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

Hannah Laing - producing chart toppers, the Scottish scene & working with Patrick Topping!

TSHA joins us to chat about how she went from being a wedding DJ to performing all over the world! We talk about her incredible album - Capricorn Sun - and we discuss her upcoming music, including her collab with Ellie Goulding and her ambitions to start a label. TSHA also opens up about her mental health, dealing with comments online, writing music with her partner and being nominated for a Grammy. TSHA has had countless amazing successes, but she’s also not afraid to discuss the challenges that she has had to overcome. We loved this conversation! @jaguarworldwide@kjbaxter_

TSHA - tackling live streams, mental health & being nominated for a Grammy!

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UTOPIA Talks is a podcast celebrating the world of dance music and tackling issues faced by our generation. Hosted by Radio 1 DJ and broadcaster Jaguar, this is a reactive podcast and a springboard for further conversation. We want to create a more inclusive and equal world in dance music and beyond. Welcome to UTOPIA Talks!

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