Open Mic

🎧 Ofenbach: From Stop-Motion to Global Electronic Superstars | WolfBytes Open Mic The biggest year yet? We’re kicking off 2026 with a massive episode of WolfBytes Open Mic! Join DJ Flame as he sits down with the world-renowned French duo Ofenbach to talk about their explosive new music, their 12-year journey from a middle school rock band, and their surprising original passion: stop-motion animation. 🌟 In This Episode: “Miles Away” & Global Charts: The duo breaks down the inspiration behind their latest hit and working with the incredible Julia Church. The Olympic Connection: Hear about their upcoming collab with Sofiane Pamart, the iconic burning-piano player from the Paris Olympics. Gaming & E-sports: How they ended up creating the new anthem for Ubisoft’s Rainbow 6. The “Fire Alarm” Origin Story: César and Dorian reveal how a school fire drill at age 11 led to one of the biggest duos in EDM. Rock Roots: Why they transitioned from a basement punk band to “French Touch” electronic pioneers. http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! Chapter Markers: 00:00 - intro 03:29 - social media and chatting 11:37 - getting into EDM 19:00 - future dreams/how to help new artists 24:00 - health and support 31:23 - friends and pets 34:24 - health advocacy 40:00 - a woman in the industry 47:00 - artistry in socials 49:00 - cultural backgrounds http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

The 2025 Classic Dance Weekend is here! And what could be better than Maddog hanging with dance and pop legends Exposé! 0:00 Intro with Expose 0:44 Biggest hits 1:21 Concert Prep 3:08 Live Concerts 3:37 Favorite song to preform 6:26 It’s Showtime at the Apollo 8:26 Favorite memory of all time 11:06 What is Latin Freestyle? 14:35 Instant Hit 16:17 Never Getting Over You Getting Over Me 17:02 Record Label seasons changing with online marketing 19:15 Record labels in the 80s 21:30 Re-releasing songs 23:20 Future of Expose 25:34 The Expose trio’s relationship http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

DJ Flame hangs with legend Orjan Nilsen! 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Welcome 01:24 – Sky Falls Down 03:45 – 20 Years of Producing 05:30 – Getting in touch with Armin Van Buuren 08:24 – Favorite track in all of 20 years 09:32 – Favorite Performance 11:00 – Tricks on Planning Sets 12:25 – Memorable Performances 16:12 – Vinyl vs Virtual 17:43 – Years Ahead 18:42 – Where the inspiration started 20:57 – Neurosurgeon DJ? 23:00 – Meeting other veteran DJ’s 25:00 – Upcoming Plans 27:10 – Final Performance Idea 28:30 – Words for young DJ’s 30:20 – New Music! 33:20 – Wrapping Up/Outro http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Burns hangs with JARED LEE! 00:00. Introduction 03:20. Length of Creating a Track 04:56. Cord Changes and Contrasting Darker Energies 07:20. Artistic Evolution and Writing 09:30. Response to Back 2 Life 11:28. Differences in writing for yourself and awareness of writing for someone else 14:20. Collaboration that Jared gets recognized for the most 15:36. American Song Contest 17:20. Sports in Boston and Jared’s favorite sports 18:56. Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival 23:36. Dream collabs 26:40. Theme Song for Fantasy Island 30:36. The rest of the year and releasing more music 33:05. Theme of authenticity and where it comes from http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Maddog and Burns hang with HAYLA! 00:40 - Dusk Album 02:03 - Career Growth 03:07 - Audience Connection 04:35 - Comment sections 06:14 - Connection through vulnerability 07:40 - Collaborations with KX5 08:40 - Where You Are with John Summit 09:45 - Shiver 12:15 - The creative journey over three years 14:09 - Where You Are impact 15:43 - Without You with Kygo 16:12 - Whitney Houston influence 17:12 - I Will Always Love You Remix 18:12 - Hayla’s hobbies 20:02 - Cooking 21:00 - HAYLA’s style and confidence 23:42 - HAYLA’s identity through clothing 25:40 - Thrifting style 26:30 - Most unusual confidence 28:12 - HAYLA’s future 30:15 - Christmas Song 30:56 - Discussion on writing a progressive House Christmas song. 32:45 - HAYLA Dusk Album Vinyl 34:15 - Outro http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

DJ Flame hangs with VICETONE! The DJ’s discuss about new ideas, how they made Honey Water, an upcoming New Years Mix, and how two high school friends became VICETONE! 00:00 Intro 00:18 Welcome 01:10 Back at the home studio 02:41 Making of Honey Water 06:21 Using older tracks to promote new tracks 07:41 Mixing, producing and mastering 08:56 VICETONE Year Mix 11:40 Behind the artwork 13:35 Golden Plaques and growth 15:00 High School friends to DJ’s 20:40 Ideas come together and progress 24:00 VICETONE Highlights 26:55 Instagram Shenanigans 28:50 New tracks in 2025 30:50 Closing 33:30 Outro http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

DJ Flame meets with MEDUZA! Listen in to hear about his upcoming tour, making of his top tracks of 2024, highlights and more! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-mic/id1239517253 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6S8fxQRWt1WlPmNWedlPKJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfbytesradio/ X: https://x.com/wolfbytesradio Online: wolfbytes.ncsu.edu 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Welcome 00:51: Coming back to the U.S. 02:00: Making “Another World” 03:47: Making “Fire” 06:30: Difference of emotion between “Another World” and “Fire” 07:50: Escape Halloween 2024 09:44: Music Evolving 12:54: 2024 Highlights 14:08: Touring goals for rest of 2024 15:05: Creating tracks on tour 18:10: Hyping audience in different environments 19:40: Clubs or Festivals? 22:45: DJ’ing or Producing? 23:40: Learning from experience 26:25 Hobbies outside of DJ’ing 26:58: Relaxing from DJ’ing 28:40: Fans in Public 29:55: 2025 Ideas 32:00: Advice to young DJ’s/Producers 34:52: Closing 35:20: Outro http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Maddog hangs out with Linney and her COUSIN? Our very own DjWhtDaHek! After the family reunion, they talk nature, Southern California, the release party and even nose surgery? http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

DJ Flame goes to the top of the charts and talks with #1 ranked KIESZA! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Midnight Maddog hangs with Morgin Madison on the day that the Odyssey album drops! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

It’s the Classic Dance Weekend and WolfBytes welcomes Grammy nominee and LEGEND TAYLOR DAYNE, but with a twist! Listen as Taylor talks about everything from what inspired her, to porn stars to Cash Cash and New Kids on the Block! Plus exclusive news about the upcoming tour! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Emily hangs out with Theresa Rex and talks her #1 track with Afrojack, how Theresa got started in music, how to celebrate success, what songs she likes to cover and more! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

HARIZ joins DJ Flame to talk about tour experiences, autographs on random objects, pranks pulled while on stage, future tracks, how to create moods in music, Open Mic nights in high school and more! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Emily talks with Karen Harding! http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Hek and Afrojack hang out and talk about everything from Steve Aoki to gaming. Find out how Afrojack got his name. Listen to him describe Ulta Miami and Melbourne. What's changed in EDM? Learn more about Jacked Radio and more!http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Mr. Voice and Cade Cross talk with Joe Abella of ARMNHMR! Find out how the Joes came up with the name, how they started out, college, EDM, touring during the pandemic, the Waiting For Love tour and EP, the creative process that goes into a track, UNC, Halloween and more!http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Nathan talks mental health, collabs, the bitbird label and San's bb u ok? album!http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

DjWhtDaHek talks with Mahalo about everything from the weather to Italian food! Find out what it was like growing up in Hawaii. How did Mahalo's dad and uncle introduce him to EDM? What was it like doing a club residency? How about being out and about and hearing your own music? Mahalo talks about his smashes So Cold and Not Watching Anymore, the Mahalo Show and more!http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire

Chris talks with Lost Kings in the latest episode of Open Mic!http://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu @wolfbytesradio Z3LLA is a duo girl group, consisting of Juj and Kiana, that produces EDM. Most recently they have released their song “Supernova” which has proved to be a big hit! While still being new to the industry, the girls are rising to fame quickly, displaying heavy talent and a new way to listen to EDM through combined cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Brooklyn and DJ Smoke get to know Juj and Kiana and learn about their struggles, successes, tips of advice, and how they live their life! 00:00: Open Mic Intro 00:18: Intro 01:20: Ofenbach’s Biggest Year 03:00: Miles Away 03:50: Working with other artists 04:36: Overdrive 06:13: The Fire Alarm and Stop Motion 09:20: Using Stop Motion and Music 11:31: From Rock Band to French Touch EDM 14:00: Around the Fire