20 years of professionally DJing, 60 curated producer events, 80 techno releases, Joel West is an expert in DOING IT. Creator of Groundwerk events and record label based in Vancouver, Joel has reinvented himself as an artist in several different markets several times over. Founder of Groundwerk, he carefully curated a space for budding producers to showcase their WIPs (works in progress) and connect with other likeminded individuals. With a dj resume bosting Canadawide appearances, Joel details the passion he has for techno. Finally, releasing over 80 songs on his own label and others, Joel is details his secret formula for creating songs that we all know and love. Packed full of details for everyone from new dj to experienced professional, this episode is for you! Find Joel West: https://www.instagram.com/joelwestmusic/Groundwerk: https://www.beatport.com/label/groundwerk-recordings/59467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EIN8l6D4FreERcYwoansX?si=7MdKj72-RCu8VPicgtfrcw Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about their wild weekends in Vancouver, and the growing electronic music scene. Vancouver’s music scene is quickly emerging onto the global stage at an exponential pace, and what better way to learn about all the players contributing to its success is ‘After Hours’! An interview style podcast, the dynamic duo sit down with DJs, producers, artists and industry leaders to chat all about creativity, passion, music and nightlife. They chat about their musical focused ventures, current industry news & highlight music that they love, hate and everything in between. Catch the live recording streaming on ParalegallyBlonde’s Twitch channel every Wednesday and uploading on podcast platforms the following Tuesday. Tune in each week to discover your next favourite artist, download the juicy nightlife gossip and learn more about music in Vancouver. What happens at Afters, stays at Afters!