Welcome back, party people! In this episode of Vinyl Underground, hosts Tony Technique and Tim Pinner sit down with Sai (Syrn) and Liam from Somatic House Collective — a fast-rising force in the Triangle’s house music scene.
They discuss how the collective came together, their vision for inclusive dance-floor culture, the evolution of local nightlife in Raleigh–Durham, and the future of global DJ culture from Afro-house to AI music. Whether you’re a DJ, dancer, or electronic-music lover, this episode dives deep into community, creativity, and connection.
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00:00 – Welcome back party people!
01:00 – Introducing Somatic House Collective
03:00 – How Liam & Sai met and started the collective
04:30 – Shared values, vision, and the mission behind Somatic House
06:00 – Shifting focus back to the dance floor
08:00 – Sai’s journey from Seattle to the Triangle & DJ influences
10:00 – Cultural roots and global sound inspirations
12:00 – Asian and global electronic scenes emerging
14:00 – Technology and the new wave of DJs
16:00 – Liam’s musical roots and discovering house
18:00 – The future of DJing and AI in music
19:00 – Reading the room and building your library
21:00 – Dancing as therapy & the joy of movement
24:00 – The lost art of the dance floor
27:00 – Raleigh–Durham nightlife & No Visa parties
29:00 – Breaking the four-on-the-floor pattern
31:00 – Afro-house rhythms and cultural fusion
33:00 – Upcoming Somatic House events & collaborations
36:00 – Growing the Triangle’s music scene together
39:00 – Late-night food, club culture, and creative communities
42:00 – Comparing Raleigh–Durham to Charlotte and beyond
45:00 – Opportunities for new DJs and building community
47:00 – Remembering the Subterranean parties
48:00 – Arc Festival in Chicago & house music inspiration
51:00 – After-parties, Smart Bar, and the energy of Chicago
53:00 – The future of Somatic House Collective
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Vinyl Underground brings you the stories, struggles, and successes of DJs, producers, and creatives shaping the Triangle’s underground dance scene, where beats meet community.