Nic Fanciulli on Space Ibiza, War Zones, and 20 Years of House Music

TSL fam… this one is special. 😮‍💨 Today we’ve got house music legend Nick Fanciulli in the Miami studio – fresh off a golf round and on his way to shut down Club Space for the 20-year anniversary of Saved Records. From DJing war-torn Bosnia for the UN, to closing Space Ibiza side by side with Carl Cox, to designing his own non-alcoholic “booth fuel,” this episode is a full masterclass in longevity, passion, and not losing your soul in the process. We get into: 🇧🇦 Playing for the UN in Bosnia after the Yugoslavian war – Black Hawks, minefields, bunkers, and using music to bring kids back together 🇯🇵 Womb Tokyo & “husher people” – the club where staff literally shush ravers so they don’t wake the neighbors 🧠 Touring for 20+ years – sleep deprivation, forgetting what country you’re in, and why 3AM Irish exits might actually save your life 🎧 Early days & almost giving up – getting picked up by Deep Dish, touring the US, then watching his career nose-dive when the minimal wave hit 🏆 Grammy-nominated remixes & Saved Records – how starting his own label because no one would sign his music turned into a 20-year institution 🎵 Sticking to your sound vs chasing trends – why Nick refused to become a “chameleon DJ” even when everyone else changed for the hype 🇦🇷 Why Argentina is different – the Argentinian shuffle, marathon sets, and the Latin energy that never lets you drop the ball 🧘‍♂️ Balance, family & growing up – three kids, more responsibility, partying less, and learning to love just “going to work” and playing great sets 🥤 Soba Circus – Nick’s new non-alcoholic, nootropic drink built for DJs, golfers, and anyone who wants the buzz without the booze 📀 The reality of music in 2024 – 4,000 releases a day, viral clips, social media burnout, and why the best part of your career is usually the grind at the start 📱 Follow Nic: Instagram:   / nicfanciulli   TikTok:   / therealnicfanciulli   YouTube: ‪@nicfanciullidj‬ Sponsor — PrizePicks Use code DADDY on PrizePicks for $50 in free play after your first $5 deposit. Available in FL & CA. 18+ (or 21+ where applicable). Play responsibly. BUSINESS / BOOKINGS: [email protected] 🥤 CHECK OUT SOBA CIRCUS Nick’s new non-alcoholic, nootropic drink designed for late nights, long sets, golf rounds, and everything in between. Maca, yerba mate, ginseng, magnesium, L-theanine and more – all the buzz, none of the hangover. Launching first in the UK. If you’re a DJ, producer, creator, or just somebody obsessed with nightlife and house music history… this episode is going to hit deep. Drop a comment with: Your favorite Nick Fanciulli track The club/city you want to see him in next