America's Dance 30
Brian Fink chats with the biggest artists in dance music, gets to know them better, and finds out how their smashes were born! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week on the syndicated America's Dance 30!! #AD30
Episodes
September 25, 2023 • 28 mins
Let's get to know the AMAZING Gareth Emery!
Gareth is one of the most prolific trance DJ/producers, having been in the music business for decades with hundreds of songs to his credit. But after one of his first songs blew up, he couldn't reproduce the success for years, and almost gave up entirely!
Recorded back in 2020 (while construction was going on next door to him lol), Gareth shares who he blamed for his lack of success during...
Gareth is one of the most prolific trance DJ/producers, having been in the music business for decades with hundreds of songs to his credit. But after one of his first songs blew up, he couldn't reproduce the success for years, and almost gave up entirely!
Recorded back in 2020 (while construction was going on next door to him lol), Gareth shares who he blamed for his lack of success during...
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September 18, 2023 • 12 mins
Celebrating the release of her new smash "On My Love", Zara Larsson shares how the song was born w David Guetta!
Zara also takes on #FinkysFavorites!!
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Zara also takes on #FinkysFavorites!!
Find out about:
- her favorite workout
- her favorite place to sing when it's just her
- her favorite thing to do in VR
- her favorite David Guetta song
- her favorite thing to love
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September 14, 2023 • 24 mins
Celebrating Switch Disco's first #1 on the dance charts, Dan & Nikos share how "React" was born w Ella Henderson, how they decided to take on a classic like Robert Miles "Children", and how long the song took to produce.
Switch Disco also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Switch Disco also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing they wanted to be growing up
- the first time they met
- how the name 'Switch Disco' came about, and if it was the first name they were going...
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September 11, 2023 • 23 mins
Celebrating his smash “Let Me Go” hitting #1 on the dance chart, Afrojack shares how the song was born w Theresa Rex! And how long ago they actually started working on it!!
Afrojack also shares the story behind his viral video of bringing a kid on stage w him that was front row at a festival he was playing! And why he decided to step back from social media.
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Count down the biggest dance songs in...
Afrojack also shares the story behind his viral video of bringing a kid on stage w him that was front row at a festival he was playing! And why he decided to step back from social media.
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Count down the biggest dance songs in...
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September 4, 2023 • 41 mins
Back in January 2020, Yasmine and Jahan were VERY gracious to invite me to their house in LA to chat for a previous podcast of mine. It was such an incredible chat (and honor) that I wanted to share it on America's Dance 30: The Podcast as well.
With incredibly emotional lyrics to their songs, Krewella's rise to fame in the EDM world, and their connection to their fanbase, was meteoric. They were being requested and booked for every...
With incredibly emotional lyrics to their songs, Krewella's rise to fame in the EDM world, and their connection to their fanbase, was meteoric. They were being requested and booked for every...
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August 28, 2023 • 16 mins
Celebrating her NINTH #1 on the dance charts, Anabel Englund shares how her smash "strangely sentimental" was born, how long it took to write and produce, and why she started doubting herself.
Anabel also talks her smash "Anything 4 U" w Kaleena Zanders, how the two of them met, and why she questioned how the song would work going into recording it.
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Anabel also talks her smash "Anything 4 U" w Kaleena Zanders, how the two of them met, and why she questioned how the song would work going into recording it.
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August 21, 2023 • 24 mins
Celebrating their smash "If Only I" hitting #1 on the dance charts, Loud Luxury & Matt from Two Friends share how the song was born w Bebe Rexha!
Matt also takes on #FinkysFirsts!!
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Matt also takes on #FinkysFirsts!!
Find out about:
- the first thing he wanted to be growing up
- the first song they produced in high school
- the first names they were going to use for their artist project
- the first artist he thinks is underrated
- the first thing he would want on 'Planet Two ...
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August 7, 2023 • 24 mins
The amazing Georgia Ku has been a part of THREE #1s in ONE MONTH! That HAS to be a record, as she not only has her own #1 w TELYKast on "You Got Me", but she also helped write Regard & Ella Henderson's #1 "No Sleep" AND Rita Ora & Fatboy Slim's #1 "Praising You". Georgia shares what it's like having that many smashes out at one time!
She also talks about her latest song "No Plans", and how it was born!!
Georgia also takes on ...
She also talks about her latest song "No Plans", and how it was born!!
Georgia also takes on ...
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July 31, 2023 • 14 mins
Celebrating their smash "You Got Me" hitting #1 on the dance charts, TELYKast shares how the song was born w Georgia Ku, who the original writers were on it, and how long ago they started working on it.
Trevor & Kyle also share how their latest smash "Move It" was born w Luciana!
They also take on #FinkysFavorites!!
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Trevor & Kyle also share how their latest smash "Move It" was born w Luciana!
They also take on #FinkysFavorites!!
Find out about:
- their favorite place to play live
- their LEAST favorite TELYKast song
- their favorite dance song of a...
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July 24, 2023 • 9 mins
Celebrating her smash "Praising You" w Fatboy Slim hitting #1 on the dance charts, Rita Ora shares how the song was born, and how she decided to take on remaking such a classic by Norman Cook.
Rita also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Rita also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing she wanted to be growing up
- the first time she visited the U.S.
- the first song she ever wrote
- the first dance song that got her into EDM
- the first thing she would want to be prais...
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July 17, 2023 • 15 mins
Celebrating their smash "AM:PM" hitting #1 on the dance charts, NOTD and Maia Wright share how the song was born. Maia also talks singing in both English and Swedish!
They also take on #FinkysFirsts!!
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They also take on #FinkysFirsts!!
Find out about:
- the first thing they wanted to be growing up
- the first songs they wrote and produced
- the first time they performed on stage
- the first English curse words they learned
- the first dance song that got them into EDM
- the first t...
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July 10, 2023 • 23 mins
Celebrating his song "16 Again" w Lewis Thompson & MNEK hitting #1 on the dance chart, Paul Woolford shares how the smash was born, who the other writers were on it, and how many versions there were of it before it was released.
Paul also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Paul also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing he wanted to be growing up
- the first show he ever played
- the first song he produced
- the first time he found out he was nominated for a Gra...
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June 30, 2023 • 28 mins
Celebrating their smash “Hungry Heart” hitting #1 on the dance charts, Steve Aoki, Christian from Galantis, & Hayley Kiyoko share how the song was born and how many different versions there were before it was released. Plus Christian talks Galantis’ new smash “BANG BANG”!
The three all take on #FinkysFirsts!!
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The three all take on #FinkysFirsts!!
Find out about:
- the first time they all met
- the first song they wrote/produced
- the first thing they do when they get to a...
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June 29, 2023 • 30 mins
Celebrating her smash “No Sleep” w Regard hitting #1, Ella Henderson shares how the song was born! Plus how her latest smash “0800 Heaven” was born w Nathan Dawe & Joel Corry!!
Ella also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Ella also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing she wanted to be growing up
- the first song she wrote
- her Angel Card for the day
- the first show she ever did
- the first thing that makes her lose sleep
- the first song that made her fall in love ...
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June 29, 2023 • 25 mins
Celebrating their smash “Rhyme Dust” hitting #1 on the dance charts, MK & Dom Dolla share how the song was born, and the long road to its release. Dom also talks his new smash “Eat Your Man” w Nelly Furtado! Plus the guys discuss how TikTok and socials have changed the game for producers to promote their music.
MK & Dom also take on #FinkysFirsts!
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MK & Dom also take on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing they wanted to be growing up
- the first song t...
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June 29, 2023 • 18 mins
Celebrating her smash “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” w David Guetta & Coi Leray hitting #1, Anne-Marie shares how the song was born! She also talks her new song “Unhealthy” and how it was born w Shania Twain!!
Anne-Marie also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Anne-Marie also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first car accident she was in
- the first thing she wanted to be growing up
- the first time she performed
- the first song she wrote
- the first award she won
- the first time she real...
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June 29, 2023 • 18 mins
Fresh off her awesome performances at Red Rocks and EDC Vegas, Hayla shares how they were.
Hayla also talks her smash “Where You Are” w John Summit and “I Found You” w Sub Focus, and how they were born. Plus why she chose the artist name ‘Hayla’.
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Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on dance stations around the world!
Americas...
Hayla also talks her smash “Where You Are” w John Summit and “I Found You” w Sub Focus, and how they were born. Plus why she chose the artist name ‘Hayla’.
Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!
Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on dance stations around the world!
Americas...
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June 29, 2023 • 10 mins
Celebrating his North American and World tour, Hardwell shares how it has been coming back and doing live shows again! He also talks his new song “Acid”, and how it was born w/ Maddix & Luciana!!
Hardwell also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
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Hardwell also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- if music was the first thing he wanted to do growing up
- the first song he produced at 12 years old
- if ‘Hardwell’ was his first choice for artist names
- the first person he told he was ...
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June 29, 2023 • 16 mins
Zara Larsson has had a #1 on the dance charts w Clean Bandit and Alesso, but “Can’t Tame Her” is her first solo #1! Celebrating the feat, Zara shares how the song was born, and how many v’s there were of the song before it was released.
Zara also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
Zara also takes on #FinkysFirsts!
Find out about:
- the first thing she wanted to be growing up (and the truth about her rough birth)
- her first performance
- the first thing she bought with her prize mon...
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June 29, 2023 • 15 mins
Celebrating her first #1 on the dance charts, Kaleena Zanders shares how her smash “V I B R A T I O N” was born w Shift K3Y, and what foreshadowing question he had for her. Plus how many versions there were of the song before its release.
Kaleena also talks her favorite moment from touring, and which profession she would choose if she could only choose one: singer, songwriter, or touring DJ. The chat wraps up w/ a very special video...
Kaleena also talks her favorite moment from touring, and which profession she would choose if she could only choose one: singer, songwriter, or touring DJ. The chat wraps up w/ a very special video...
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