In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zen Selekta, a DJ and producer whose fusion of spirituality, intention, and raw energy has defined her signature ceremonial bass sound. From Atlanta roots to festival stages, Zen Selekta shares how meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection shape her creative process and keep her grounded on and off stage. She opens up about transforming anxiety into presence, turning music into medicine, and drawing inspiration from thinkers like Joe Dispenza, who teaches the power of embodying what you want before it manifests.
We also explore her path through the music industry, building community in Atlanta’s bass scene, learning the value of a great agent, and navigating professionalism behind the decks. Zen Zelekta reflects on mentorship, creative faith, and the lessons learned from Pretty Lights’ comeback shows, while offering perspective on what it means to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated space. This episode is a reminder that the most powerful artists move both body and spirit.
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The Podcast for Producers
Chapters
00:00 Cold open — hair talk, Lord Farquaad & the fly saga
01:15 Intro — who is Zen Selekta beyond the decks
03:40 Early inspirations & first concert (Sting at Chastain)
05:19 Big Fam memories, flamenco playlists & olive oil debates
06:35 Meditation, breathwork & finding stillness
09:45 Overcoming anxiety through creative practice
14:20 The moment meditation changed everything
16:20 Mindset, manifestation & embodying belief
19:56 Joe Dispenza teachings & quantum creation
23:06 Shadow work, journaling & personal evolution
24:13 From UKF to Atlanta — discovering purpose in music
27:23 Breaking in, early promoters & first agent
30:23 Industry lessons — community, professionalism & touring
33:42 The ATL “ho!” chant and Atlanta’s live energy
37:30 Staying out of drama & building healthy scenes
39:55 Sci-fi love, Dune aesthetics & creative imagination
48:16 Music as language — dance as worship
49:12 Ceremonial bass & the healing power of presence
52:16 Stage energy, flow state & connecting with the crowd
57:37 Women in music — normalization over tokenization
1:04:45 Pretty Lights comeback & artistic renewal
1:06:44 Mentorship, family & creative faith
1:09:57 Outro — gratitude, links & closing thoughts
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In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zen Selekta, a DJ and producer whose fusion of spirituality, intention, and raw energy has defined her signature ceremonial bass sound. From Atlanta roots to festival stages, Zen Selekta shares how meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection shape her creative process and keep her grounded on and off stage. She opens up about transforming anxiety into presence, turning music into medicine, and drawing inspiration from thinkers like Joe Dispenza, who teaches the power of embodying what you want before it manifests.
We also explore her path through the music industry, building community in Atlanta’s bass scene, learning the value of a great agent, and navigating professionalism behind the decks. Zen Zelekta reflects on mentorship, creative faith, and the lessons learned from Pretty Lights’ comeback shows, while offering perspective on what it means to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated space. This episode is a reminder that the most powerful artists move both body and spirit.
🎧 Follow Zen Selekta: https://www.zenselekta.com/
🎙️ Follow Poducer: linktr.ee/poducerpodcast
The Podcast for Producers
Chapters
00:00 Cold open — hair talk, Lord Farquaad & the fly saga
01:15 Intro — who is Zen Selekta beyond the decks
03:40 Early inspirations & first concert (Sting at Chastain)
05:19 Big Fam memories, flamenco playlists & olive oil debates
06:35 Meditation, breathwork & finding stillness
09:45 Overcoming anxiety through creative practice
14:20 The moment meditation changed everything
16:20 Mindset, manifestation & embodying belief
19:56 Joe Dispenza teachings & quantum creation
23:06 Shadow work, journaling & personal evolution
24:13 From UKF to Atlanta — discovering purpose in music
27:23 Breaking in, early promoters & first agent
30:23 Industry lessons — community, professionalism & touring
33:42 The ATL “ho!” chant and Atlanta’s live energy
37:30 Staying out of drama & building healthy scenes
39:55 Sci-fi love, Dune aesthetics & creative imagination
48:16 Music as language — dance as worship
49:12 Ceremonial bass & the healing power of presence
52:16 Stage energy, flow state & connecting with the crowd
57:37 Women in music — normalization over tokenization
1:04:45 Pretty Lights comeback & artistic renewal
1:06:44 Mentorship, family & creative faith
1:09:57 Outro — gratitude, links & closing thoughts
Greg Corner — Kill Hannah, Darkwave Disco & Chicago’s Underground Music Scene
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Greg Corner — Kill Hannah, Darkwave Disco & Chicago’s Underground Music Scene
In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Chicago creatives Greg Corner — bassist, DJ, promoter, and co-founder of the legendary Darkwave Disco parties. From playing bass with Kill Hannah to booking breakout artists at JBTV, Greg has lived through multiple eras of Chicago music and helped shape the city’s underground into a global influence.
He shares the journey from sneaking into raves and punk shows to sharing stages with icons, why the “bloghouse” years created a blueprint for today’s DJ culture, and what it really takes to build a scene. We dive into his philosophy on curation, taste, and trust, plus the challenges of breaking artists in a city that often celebrates its own only after they’ve left.
Greg also gives his perspective on the future: how AI could flood dance music, why bands may be poised for a comeback, and why real fans — not algorithms — still decide which art lasts.
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00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Darkwave Disco & Chicago’s Bloghouse Era
06:00 – From Metal to Electronic: Skrillex, Justice & Bass Culture
11:20 – Joining Kill Hannah & Blending Rock with Electronic Influences
22:31 – Life on a Major Label in the 2000s
28:20 – JBTV & Discovering Bands Before They Blew Up
36:43 – Why Music Became a Rich Kids’ Pastime
41:05 – AI, Dance Music, and the Future of Live Bands
46:16 – Culture Over Headliners: Throwing Parties in Chicago
48:46 – Daft Punk, French Touch & Chicago House Legacy
55:36 – Bands Writing Together vs. Bedroom Producers
1:12:32 – From Tracks to Songs: How EDM Went Mainstream
1:13:21 – DIY Culture vs. Capitalist Festivals
1:15:07 – Touring the World with Kill Hannah
1:20:22 – Behind the Scenes with Kesha’s Comeback
1:36:12 – Best Concert Ever: Rage Against the Machine at Metro
1:42:43 – Closing Thoughts & Shoutouts
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In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zen Selekta, a DJ and producer whose fusion of spirituality, intention, and raw energy has defined her signature ceremonial bass sound. From Atlanta roots to festival stages, Zen Selekta shares how meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection shape her creative process and keep her grounded on and off stage. She opens up about transforming anxiety into presence, turning music into medicine, and drawing inspiration from thinkers like Joe Dispenza, who teaches the power of embodying what you want before it manifests.
We also explore her path through the music industry, building community in Atlanta’s bass scene, learning the value of a great agent, and navigating professionalism behind the decks. Zen Zelekta reflects on mentorship, creative faith, and the lessons learned from Pretty Lights’ comeback shows, while offering perspective on what it means to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated space. This episode is a reminder that the most powerful artists move both body and spirit.
🎧 Follow Zen Selekta: https://www.zenselekta.com/
🎙️ Follow Poducer: linktr.ee/poducerpodcast
The Podcast for Producers
Chapters
00:00 Cold open — hair talk, Lord Farquaad & the fly saga
01:15 Intro — who is Zen Selekta beyond the decks
03:40 Early inspirations & first concert (Sting at Chastain)
05:19 Big Fam memories, flamenco playlists & olive oil debates
06:35 Meditation, breathwork & finding stillness
09:45 Overcoming anxiety through creative practice
14:20 The moment meditation changed everything
16:20 Mindset, manifestation & embodying belief
19:56 Joe Dispenza teachings & quantum creation
23:06 Shadow work, journaling & personal evolution
24:13 From UKF to Atlanta — discovering purpose in music
27:23 Breaking in, early promoters & first agent
30:23 Industry lessons — community, professionalism & touring
33:42 The ATL “ho!” chant and Atlanta’s live energy
37:30 Staying out of drama & building healthy scenes
39:55 Sci-fi love, Dune aesthetics & creative imagination
48:16 Music as language — dance as worship
49:12 Ceremonial bass & the healing power of presence
52:16 Stage energy, flow state & connecting with the crowd
57:37 Women in music — normalization over tokenization
1:04:45 Pretty Lights comeback & artistic renewal
1:06:44 Mentorship, family & creative faith
1:09:57 Outro — gratitude, links & closing thoughts
