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Sweat Equity is a free audio podcast focused on the people who formed, and contribute to the dance music community in Canada and beyond. DJS, producers, event organizers, creatives, and entrepreneurs are all featured on the show. Long-form chats hosted by Western Canada's Isis Graham aka Esette alongside mentors, friends and special guests. Explicit language & no rules. The show is also featured on Calgary's underground online radio EXFM.live
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In this episode, I chat with my business partner and AEMCON co-founder Andrew Williams about all things house music, how times have changed as DJS, what a career in music looks like and what we're looking forward to the most at the Virtual Electronic Music Summit coming up from June 4-7th. For more information about VEMS go to www.virtualelectronicmusic.com. Connect with Andrew Williams aka Dunmore ParkConnect with Esette
In Episode 14, I sit down over a Zoom chat with the prolific Metalheadz artist, Alberta DNB producer and DJ, John Rolodex. We talk about everything from dubplates, food, to the future of music and more. Connect with Machinist Music on Soundcloud Visit the Machinist Music Website
Chris Lillico is a household name in Calgary from his work in the Drum and Bass community, but he's also just one of those people who are always behind the scenes creating community and making friends. He now lives in Victoria and I got the chance to catch up with him on Zoom to have a chat. Enjoy!Connect with The Guru on SoundcloudConnect with Esette
In this episode, lighting and sound technicians Dan Derksen & Michelle Sparksman reveal what it's like to work behind the scenes of big event production. Both Dan and Michelle work for Calgary's premier sound company PK Sound and typically spend their summers touring around at major events. All of that has changed since Covid-19 and I touch base with them via Zoom to see what's going on in their worlds. Connect with Dan on FacebookConnect with Michelle on InstagramConnect with Esette
Cody Freele is a House DJ, film enthusiast, promoter and, basically a stand up comic from Calgary. In this pre-COVID chat, we cover a lot of ground about his history, current issues in the music industry and all things that interest Cody, which is a lot of stuff! Enjoy. Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. open.spotify.com/playlist/13XWBNQ…m3TOCpRmsIMUJzkwFollow Cody on Soundcloud Connect with Esette
In this episode, I sit down and chat with Calgary wonder woman, Carissa Gem! Carissa has been a rising star in the Western Canadian bass music scene, but she's been hard at work since she was a teenager. She is currently on the Triple-A talent roster, works for Bass Coast Festival on their street team and is a crew member of Sub Chakra based in Calgary. Enjoy the show.Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. open.spotify.com/playlist/13XWBNQ…m3TOCpRmsIMUJzkwFollow Carissa Gem on SoundcloudConnect with Esette
The man behind Underground Sound, Beats Union and so much more. Originally from Syria now based in Regina, Canada. Noor has so much story to tell. He's a spiritual guy who loves his processes. Enjoy the story! Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. open.spotify.com/playlist/13XWBNQ…m3TOCpRmsIMUJzkwFollow Noor on Soundcloud Connect with Esette
On this week's episode, I pulled in a group of friends together to have a discussion about the impacts of Covid-19 on their lives and businesses. Jessica Wittman is a Photographer & Digital Marketer, Tim Bedford is a restaurant owner, entrepreneur, and teacher in Vancouver BC and Chris Lillico is a DJ and essential services provider in Victoria. We discuss everything from problems facing us all, possible solutions and outcomes and of course, best practices. It was great to connect with like-minded folks that I have spent so much time on the Dance Floor with to talk about our real-lives. Enjoy!Please note, since we are practicing social distancing, this podcast was recorded on Zoom. So the audio quality is not the same as usual, but there is still a lot of great info here!
The name PK Sound is synonymous in Canada with good quality sound, big bass and huge parties like Shambhala Music Festival and Arlen Cormack is one of the many folks behind the Calgary born, award-winning sound company. We sit down and talk about his upbringing in Canmore, the early days of rave, sound system culture and all the things that have come and gone over the years. Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. open.spotify.com/playlist/13XWBNQ…m3TOCpRmsIMUJzkwLearn more about PK Sound
Danger Bay is one of Calgary's finest Italo DJs. In this episode we dig into his early beginnings in Saskatoon, starting things small, moving cities, building festivals and more. Dane is a passionate guy with a hilarious character. Always a great laugh! Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with Danger Bay on Soundcloud Connect with Esette
Happy International Women's Day! It felt appropriate to feature one of the great women in my life on this day on Sweat Equity: Brooke Bampton, formerly known as Plaine Jane and now known as Tiny Tuque is a house and techno DJ and multifaceted visual artist from Calgary. Having spent some time in the prairies as well, she's got lots of stories about Winnipeg's early club life and beyond. Always a pleasure and a laugh to gain insight from this adventurous matriarch from our community.Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with Tiny Tuque aka Brooke Bampton Connect with Esette
If you're in Western Canada, you've seen his work, maybe you've hired him for a show, or maybe you've just heard about him in your network. It's Concert Socks, aka Neil McElmon, one of Calgary's best nightlife photographers and we have a great chat about his roots, his new career, where he's been and where he's going. Lots of laughs with this guy and we get the opportunity to see what it's like to be behind the lens in the dark and in the light. Follow his photo work on InstagramConnect with Concert SocksSubscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests.
Anput is an artist that I'm really excited about. Her taste, her approach, her intellect, you could say I am a very big fan of her work as an artist, and events and culture curator. I feel that it's an exciting time in the emerging artist space, renewal and fresh ideas are on the horizon and that always makes me feel great about the future and what we can learn from this new generation. In this conversation, we cover a small part of what she's currently working on, her ideals, ideas and more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with AnputConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM
Chordlust is a great Canadian techno artists that is in constant motion creating opportunities for others every step of the way. With a storied history in electronic music, this will sure be one of many conversations with Kris. Check out his weekly radio show on CJSW 90.9FM "Modulations" and his label Magnetascope with the links below. Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with ChordlustConnect with Modulations Radio on CJSW 90.9FMConnect with MagnetascopeConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM
The pilot episode of Sweat Equity brings anecdotes from DJ Applebaum, locally known in Calgary as Shauna Applebaum; a wonderful hip hop DJ who got her start in the Rockies DJing parties in Banff. Mostly known for her soulful, golden era sets, she is a primary member of the Girls on Decks DJ collective, has performed at many clubs and events around town and is an advocate for LGBTQ+2 DJ Culture. She was kind enough to be my very first guest on the show and we had a great chat about her come up and all the things ahead. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests including Shauna's of course. Connect with Applebaum on MixcloudConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM
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