Intro: 0:00 - 13:46
LSDream: 13:47 - 21:31
Lightcode: 21:32 - 25:54
The Strong Cheese Incident: 25:55 - 31:22
The Funk Hunters: 31:23 - 38:57
SoDown: 38:58 - 43:35
Ravenscoon: 43:36 - 51:36
Justin Jay: 51:37 - 59:26
Sully: 59:27 - 1:07:16
Tiedye Ky: 1:07:17 - 1:11:15
Outro: 1:11:16 - 1:13:42
This is part 2 of our reviews of our interviews from 2021. We continue our discussion of the second season(year 2) of the show. This is done with the intention of reflecting on our guests, our experience interviewing them, and our thoughts about the final episode release. We hope you enjoy the show. Stay Caffeinated.
Connect with DJ Coffee Talk
Linktree | https://linktr.ee/DJCoffeeTalkPodcast
Time Stamps
00:00 - 00:40 - Intro
00:40 - 06:22 - Alex Bochel
06:22 - 18:20 - Dreamcode
18:20 - 21:34 - Black/White
21:34 - 24:42 - Monsoons
24:42 - 28:18 - WHZLY
28:18 - 31:01 - Mike Danglez
31:01 - 41:33 - L!ve at
41:33 - 46:36 - San Holo (L!ve at)
46:36 - 1:00:09 - Closing discussion
1:00:09 - 1:00:55 - Outro
We review the interviews of 2021. This is the first part one of a two part series. We sit and discuss the second season(year 2) of the show. This is done with the intention of reflecting on our guests, our experience interviewing them, and our thoughts about the final episode release. We hope you enjoy the show. Stay Caffeinated.
Connect with DJ Coffee Talk
Linktree | https://linktr.ee/DJCoffeeTalkPodcast
Time Stamps
00:00- 07:40 - Intro
07:40-13:42 - Jimmy Dana
13:42- 16:52 - Morgan Blackwell
16:52- 26:06 - Paper Skies
26:06- 33:54 - Kyra Bramble
33:54-37.25 - Conscious Pilate
37:25-40:41 - Dante Levo
40:41- 44:46 - Low Audio
44:46- 49:46 - Steph
49.46- 55: 57 - SUEDE
55:57- 1:02:00 - MENTAL
1:02:00- 01:02:38 - Outro
Harlan Emil Gruber is an architect and electrical engineer turned structural installation artist. Harlan received a BFA in environmental design from Parsons school of design after studying physics at Emory University and electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. He’s combined his interests and talents and channeled them into a lifelong career in art and design. Originally, Harlan Emil worked for the design firm SITE Projects of New York before launching an independent career in 1987. Harlan is a ‘Burner’ and has been attending Burning Man festivals since 1999. He has used this venue and similar venues to showcase his artwork. He has worked in collaboration with other artists since 2004. The installation’s are designed to operate as gateways that elevate human consciousness. Ultimately, Harlan hopes his installations will help individuals re-orient themselves so they can live in sacred harmony with all life. We discuss his installations and the stories behind them and Harlan gives insight to the philosophy behind his creative methodology. Hope you enjoy the show, stay caffeinated!
Connect with Harlan| https://transportals.org/ | https://portaltothenewearth.com/
Mike Danglez is a producer and DJ who primarily produces dubstep and melodic dubstep. Although his emphasis is in the genre’s previously mentioned, he experiments with a variety of unique subgenres to further express himself and flex the boundless potential of music. Mike's motivation for producing music is pure and simple, it makes him happy.
“Music is my safe place, the one constant behind all the chaos, and I hope my music can bring that comfort to others”. His hope is for those who stumble upon his art will find beauty and inspiration from it.
Mike is a member of the Subtle But True family. Subtle But True(SBT) is an artist management collective based out of Montreal, Canada. He hails from Gatineau, Quebec and has had involvement in the local EDM music scene in Ontario and Quebec. He can be found performing at local venues. Nightly, he is investing hours developing his sound in the studio. Currently, Mike has releases on Beast Trap Records, Gas Money Music, Hybrid Trap, and Ganja White Night’s Subcarbon Records. Mike is an artist, husband, father, brother, creative, friend, coworker, and collaborator. “The Dubstep Dad” is a colorful expression of the many roles we can play as human beings.
We hope you enjoy the show, stay caffeinated!
Connect with Mike| MIKE DANGLEZ | Subtle But True| Stream Mike Danglez music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZU1poJ88ouQeZnDLWAOlo?si=8Niz0jraTJuOgA6v7EhP3Q
Our story of a night at a local venue at the Rialto in Tucson, Arizona. Last November we attended San Holo’s Tucson leg of his “BB U OK?” tour. Through a series of events we were able to meet with San Holo backstage and record an interview. Sander Van Dijck, known by his stage name San Holo, is a musician, producer, and performing artist from the Netherlands. He originally sky-rocketed to international recognition after releasing his remix of Dr. Dre's, “The Next Episode” in 2014. Since then he has launched and co-founded the creative label Bitbird. Its mission is to support creative freedom by releasing genre bending music that is historically overlooked or unsupported by other record labels. San’s mission is to, “stay vibrant” and to “create forever”. Both notions are things we resonate deeply with at DJ Coffee Talk.
In this episode we review and praise the supporting acts and San Holo’s performance. We tell the story of how we connected with San backstage and conclude with San Holo’s interview. It was a beautiful night and an unexpected interview. We’re happy to archive and share it with you. Stay caffeinated!
Time Stamps
Rome in Silver - 2:58
Chet Porter - 6:36
Kasbo - 13:57
San Holo - 22:02
Interview with San - 27:52
Credit for the original photo used in the episode artwork goes to - Drew Ressler with Rukes photography
WHZLY is a bass music DJ and producer based out of Los Angeles, California. He began producing and performing professionally in 2018. Since, he has displayed his versatility as an artist through the release of diverse discography. He has released on Buygore, Dim Mak, Music High Court, and Subcarbon records. WHZLY is a creative and free spirit, dedicated to forward movement and authentic self-expression. Daily, Anthony walks the path from professionalism to mastery by honing his craft through hours of investment. He hopes to inspire individuals to embrace their uniqueness and the uniqueness of those around them. To him, vulnerability is a gateway to acceptance and self-actualization. He hopes to give others encouragement so they can express themselves to the fullest, with passion and love.
“Let us live our lives by expressing ourselves to the fullest with passion and with love, even if that means eating parmesan out of the bottle with a spoon.” - WHZLY.
This man is a beacon of light, realness, and authenticity. He was a joy to talk with.
Enjoy the show and stay caffeinated.
Connect with WHZLY| https://linktr.ee/WHZLY
Hello all! This episode is a breakdown of our coverage of Gem and Jam in Tucson, Arizona. Gem and Jam is a festival that attracts festival goers from around the nation. It is a platform for experimental bass and folk musicians to showcase their art. Gem and Jam also functions as a hub for healing sanctuaries, drumming workshops, performing art, fine art, and craftsmanship. We had the opportunity to cover the event and interview artists and festival goers. This episode follows Devin and his interviews. Stay Caffeinated!
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Show notes are below.
10:12 Vincent Antoinne, future funk and bass artist, performed at Opal and Amethyst Stage
13:30 Devin’s pick: Set of the weekend
18:03 MZG, Trap Hip Hop Infused Bass Music, performed at Opal Stage
33:46 Project Aspect, Live performance based Bass Music, performed Amethyst Stage
54:20- Attendee Interview: David
1:00:24 Fine Artist Interview: Harlan Emil Gruber, https://portaltothenewearth.com
1:11:24- Hot Butter Rum: Folk Jam Band-Segment from live performance
Tier One
Liquid Stranger
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJsSCuag8W1TFTgSeEc2k?si=PogPXt1dSKqqVpYxDCDWdA
Claude VonStroke
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CYAFhywQTXdZmppCp0ukd?si=wGRynZtATS2-xLPh23yquw
Tier 2
Opiou
https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Fy7EM9qAFPdKSKLFU66b?si=r46_mVyuRNSLr69kmx6NWg
Random Rab
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w8MWlPCLi8uZRkCMyrtCO?si=zeCmVnw2SjunO6dEj_yAlw
Tier 3
Daily Bread
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IsiG6RpDyRq6Frd2CvddW?si=KoXQ9V2kRseDxbITtj3SFA
TRIPP ST
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IuIhkCK8SjoSJskiCZdp0?si=tviLzwoUT3iv8n__Nsxwew
Tier 4
MZG
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wYOGoKwFM8sRryvmRf206?si=vdg3Wi33SbOGAd93vHrGAg
Josh Teed
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m5NlhNMYQc0gUmvmRmVUS?si=VgtnPNSXS7WzsvVb-o-Q6Q
Tier 5
Siren & Seer
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VLOgqRZgW3suY52UUpS9N?si=PMMBfMPsRyqu_4XLvVSfTA
Battery Lo
https://soundcloud.com/batterylo?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Randy Huynh is a producer based out of Chicago, Illinois who releases under the name Monsoons. Monsoons produces wavy and dream-like music that creates a space that is charming and colorful. His name acts as a homage to the monsoons that pass through Southeast Asia. He is of Vietnamese descent. To Randy, the beautiful and chaotic weather phenomena functions as a symbol for the tears and transformation inherent in one’s journey to find peace.
Monsoon’s draws influence from emo and pop music. His music is made with the hopeless romantic in mind. His tracks are marinated in the energy of romanticism and pulse with upbeat and high frequency energy. Randy’s production has roots in the raw, vulnerable, and expansive nature of love and intimacy.
His most recent single, “Feel Alive” can be streamed on all streaming platforms!
Connect with Randy| https://hypeddit.com/link/kddpl6
Edward (Ted) Wickstead, is a DJ, producer, and research scientist based out of Tucson, Arizona who produces under the name BLACK/WHITE. Originally born in Essex, England Black/White moved to Arizona to further his education. He received his Ph.D in Neuroscience in 2019 and now is a Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Arizona. During his undergrad at the University of London BLACK/WHITE’s began expressing his reverence and passion for music through DJing. He gained experience performing at the Ministry of Sound in London and similar clubs. BLACK/WHITE has drawn inspiration from his experience in science to develop a diverse and unique production style. He has released through a variety of labels to showcase his range as a music producer.
Ted’s creativity is impossible to ignore and radiates from his presence as he discusses his ideas, passions, and musings.
Enjoy the show!
Connect with Ted: linktr.ee/blackwhiteuk
Dreamcode is a DJ and production duo based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Dreamcode seeks to tread the line between reality and illusion and create a world of their own through music. Their style is a combination of Wave, Trap, Trance, and Melodic Bass. They create a community through the world they generate via sound design. It is colored by euphoric soundscapes, elevated by beautiful progressions and intensified by heavy melodic drops.
Anton and Khalil are two young music professionals working to make a name for themselves in the industry. They met in a college classroom, brought together by a common interest in music design. With time, small talk and common interests transformed into collaboration and friendship. Their partnership quicky became successful as the duo resonated with each other creative musings. Their collaboration acts as an engine to generate authentic and significant music.
Anton and Khalil continue to glide through the shifting landscape that is artistic expression. They play with forms and the formless, ultimately threading the needle between order and disorder in an endless process of production and performing art.
Dreamcode invites us into their studio and share space with us. We discuss their history, recent rebranding, their perspectives on production, their experiences in the industry, and their visions for the future.
Relax, tune in, and “Enter the dream”.
Enjoy the show!
Connect with Dreamcode| https://solo.to/dreamcode
Alex Bochel is an audio engineer, DJ, Pop music and EDM producer based out of Washington, DC. Alex’s mission is to inspire action for individuals to answer their call to adventure, accept burdens, and look for beauty in the world. He uses music as a vehicle to express the authentic components of life and a tool to capture the emotions that resonate through our daily experiences. Alex began his music career in 2019 living out of his car, making music out of coffee shops and spare rooms. In 2020 he began making music full-time. Last year he released 14 songs and increased his audience size by 5000%. His community, “The AB Fam” is growing and Alex is eager to continue cultivating the AB community. He’s an active artist, with 8 singles released in 2021 alone.
Originally trained in computer science, Alex has since transformed into artist and entrepreneur working his craft, creating music, self-marketing, self-promoting, and funding his ventures through different revenue streams.
This episode is a memorandum of an individual who decided to accept his call to adventure. It’s also a great conversation.
Connect with Alex Bochel | https://www.alexbochelmusic.com | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ye0oq8DvwDIlDWCXlSxUu?si=8F94P7M-Tfe419RlVdlLkQ&dl_branch=1 | https://soundcloud.com/alex-bochel | https://twitter.com/alexbochelmusic?lang=en | https://www.instagram.com/alexbochelmusic/?hl=en
Timothy Jones, known by his stage name Mental, is a Tucson based DJ and producer. Mental produces and mixes primarily dubstep and riddim. However, you can find him mixing house under the alias Jimothy Tones. Tim has spent the past few years working within Specto Entertainment, a local music management company. He offers insight on the industry surrounding EDM and the festival experience. Tim is an artist and a businessman. He leverages his understanding of the artistry behind EDM and his connections within the industry to generate the optimum venue experience. This is showcased in his most recent venture Prism. Prism seeks to throw events that leave viewers in a state of happiness. Its mission is to radiate PLUR.
Tim recently opened for Virtual Riot and YDG. He can be found mixing in Tucson alongside local names such as; Alex the Lad, SEUDE, Isiah Hall, Half Dead, and Lance Fairchild. His new song “World Unknown”, can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and SoundCloud.
Join us as we sit down and get caffeinated with Mental. Enjoy!
Connect with Mental|https://linktr.ee/mentalmusicofficial
Ethan Ramos is a musician and DJ based out of Tucson, Arizona. Ethan’s musical roots are planted in hip hop. His lyricism is an expression of the deep emotions and thoughts that flow like currents in the theater of his psyche. His artistry is vulnerable, and from this vulnerability sprouts fruits of philosophical and poetic reflection. Ethan recently immersed himself into the world of EDM and has been DJing under the alias SUEDE for the past year. In a short time, he has gained residency at a local up and coming EDM venue in Tucson. In August, Ethan opened up for Subtronics at the Rialto in Tucson, Arizona. He will be performing at the Endgame Music Festival September 5th, 2021.
Ethan mixes a variety of music and uses his background in hip hop and music production to enhance his Djing. You can find him mixing dubstep, experimental bass, and house music. Ethan has an intuitive understanding of music and an appreciation for the soulful energy that emerges from artistry and performing art.
In this episode we get to know the man behind the persona. We dive into discussions on the music industry, his perspectives on music and philosophy, and his musings.
Enjoy the show!
Connect with Ethan|
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethvnrvmos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethvnrvmos/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ethvnrvmos
Booking/Inquiries: ethvnrvmos@gmail.com
Steph Landreville is the owner and founder of Subtle But True, a Montreal based Artist management company. Steph entered the music industry as a fan of EDM and the local scene. Her appreciation for music turned to an apprenticeship in the trade of artist management. She entered the field, “fan-girling” for Matt Doe after his set at a local venue. That fan-girling turned into a partnership and that partnership flowered into a business relationship. With time she grew to manage additional artists, ultimately overseeing the following music producers/DJ’s: Dragos, Fools of Wisdom, Matt Doe, Mike Danglez, Remeti, and Whzly.
Subtle But True is an enterprise centered around discovering, nurturing, and developing talent to its full potential. It exists to support the process of healthy artistic flourishing. It’s aim is to create a quality experience for artists and fans.
We meet with Steph and discuss the founding of Subtle But True. She offers insights to artist management, her process, her personal journey, and her perspectives on health and business. We also go off the rails a bit….as we tend to do.
Cheers!
Connect with Steph | https://www.subtlebuttrue.ca/
Jeff Griffith, known by the name Low Audi0, is a native Arizona tech house artist. Jeff’s production and DJing style is influenced by the origins of house. It contains big vocals and driving bass lines that transmute the elevating energy characteristic of tech house. Jeff’s motivation is to get you moving and grooving and to influence people to dance. He lives for house music and chaperones individuals seeking to be unified by the beat of the groove.
Jeff is working to make a name for himself in the industry. He performs frequently in venues throughout Phoenix and Tucson. His debut solo release, “Walk Away” on Hot City Records released in 2020. He released his newest single “Nothing Hurts”, earlier this year. Jeff is a young artist with plans to release many more creative and high energy tracks in the future.
Jeff is also the host of the “The Lowdown Radio” a monthly mix down and radio talk show where he mixes and vibes out. You can tune in on Sound Cloud. Cheers!
Connect with Low Audi0| https://linktr.ee/low_Audi0
Dante Levo is a dubstep producer and DJ based out of Los Angeles, California. Dante mixes and produces a blend of progressive house, trance and dubstep that offers a unique twist to the EDM music scene. Dante guides listeners through a journey of emotional melodies and dramatic dubstep drops. Dante’s style is intense, deep and genuine. He uses his artistry as a portal that invites listeners into the vulnerability, the bliss, and the musings of his own soul. Levo picked up Djing at age 18 and began producing soon after. He’s been making a name for himself in the industry for the better part of a decade and now performs at Insomniac clubs in LA regularly. Dante has opened for acts like; ATB, Morgan Page, Tritonal, and W&W. He hopes to bring people together through music and provide them with an elixir to wash their troubles away, even if only for a moment.
His new release, “In Control” , with Eunoia featuring Meggie York released June 12th. You can access it through all streaming platforms. July 17 he will be performing at Fractal Festival via Twitch Tv. You can access his set with us wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Stay tuned and stay caffeinated!
Connect to Dante Levo| https://linktr.ee/Dante_Levo
Owen Cole, known by the name Conscious Pilate, is a DJ and producer based out of Niagara, Ontario. Owen is exploring the realms of music production and developing his artistry daily. He blends his mixes with riddim with various flavors and colors of bass music. His musical essence exists somewhere between ripping your face off and telling a story that will open your heart and the joints in your neck. Owen is a Conscious Pilate of his soul, he currently navigates the music scene of Eastern Canada. He’s active in the local bass scene, dropping ID’s and performing at local underground clubs. He invites us into his life and we get to know more about him over a cup of coffee. Our conversation explores music, Owen, his relationship to music, and many, many, many, many other topics. Owen is a creative man. Enjoy the show!
Connect with Conscious Pilate|https://soundcloud.com/consciouspilate
Kyra Bramble is an author, chef, entrepreneur, marketer and yogi based out of Maui, Hawaii. We discuss her book, “Burning Wings: A mostly true story about love, light, fear, darkness, hallucinations, narcotics, spirituality, debauchery, and that thing in the desert.” That thing is burning man. Kyra takes readers through a journey of adventure and self-discovery. A journey narrated in a third person perspective that follows a 21 year, optimistic, bright eyed, and naíve young woman. There are hallucinogenic highs and traumatizing and perceptive shattering lows. It is a story of fire and ash and a story of a rebirth. Burning wings is an odyssey through a mythical psychedelic landscape that oscillates between reality and illusion. She offers epiphanies amidst the turbulence induced by drugs. Kyra’s voice is authentically feminine and her prose flexs with Gonzo flair.
Kyra answers questions on her book and invites us to better understand herself, her inspiration, and her interests. She’s a woman of many talents and an individual wisened by a variety of colorful experiences. We feel her perspective and writing resonate deeply with EDM culture.
We hope you all enjoy the episode. Stay Caffeinated!
Connect with Kyra: https://kyramirianbramble.com/chef/#.YJnf3S-cbUo| https://linktr.ee/kyralovey | https://www.instagram.com/kyrabramble/ | https://www.instagram.com/chefkyrabramble/