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We're back from a 3-month break! Consider this season 2, folks. Deep house DJ/producer/vocalist Alice.KM stops in for a conversation spanning her artistic process, the NYC scene, throwing parties in her local Tuscon AZ, and the role of social media as an emerging artist. Connect with Alice: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alice.km_/ Solo.to | https://solo.to/alicekmNick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Dollar Sign talks about his journey as a House DJ/producer, recently culminating in one of his releases reaching Beatport's Top 10 for Minimal / Deep Tech. He also chats about his early experiences throwing teen raves at the iconic Fox Theater in Pomona, the renegade party renaissance, and sharing a "hype house" with some of the Coalesce crew. Connect with Dollar Sign: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kevtranada/ Linktree | https://linktr.ee/dollarsignbeatsNick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

DJ/Producer Stephen Disario cruises through to chat about his Work residency with 6AM, adventures at Burning Man and ADE, his rave origins, balancing work & music, and his approach to getting tracks released. Connect with Stephen: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stephendisario/ Linktree | https://linktr.ee/stephendisarioNick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Gerard Not Gerald, co-head of Incognito, joins Nick for a conversation about the crew's 16-year history as a cornerstone of LA's house & techno scene, including navigating changing musical tastes, economics, and COVID-19. And if anyone's wondering, Gerard meant to shout-out Max Cooper at around 24 mins! Connect with Gerard: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gerardnotgerald/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iluvincognito/ Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/iluvincognito Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Our first dubstep guest Rhino sits down to chat about his recent touring in Texas, regional genre preferences, the sync debate, his approach to producing, and DJ economics. Connect with Rhino: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamrhinoofficial/ Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/iamrhinoofficial Linktree | https://linktr.ee/IamRhino Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/

House/Techno newcomer Nica stops by to chat about Coachella, LIB, and Ibiza in addition to DJ gear, her musical influences, and favorite parties in LA. Connect with Nica: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/duhhhhnica/ Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Atmospheric Techno DJ, Realize, stops by to show off his Sasha & Digweed merch while discussing networking in dance music as an introvert, his DJ origin story, partying at Berghain (and Europe in general), commercial considerations as an emerging artist, and more. Connect with Realize: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/realizedj/ Linktree | https://linktr.ee/realizedj Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoynick/ [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidenotemedia/

We get another inside look at Southern California's Coalesce Gathering through its founder Forest Bump, who talks about the positive, collectivist ethos that undergirds the renegade event. Connect with Forest Bump: Instagram | @forest_bump, @reflectionsfm, @coalescenewyears Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/forest_bump Linktree | linktr.ee/Forestbump Connect with Nick:Instagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Partner of Coalesce New Year's Gathering and the re|flections DJ collective, J. Gill, sits down with Nick for a conversation spanning 2020's lockdown livestream bonanza, the ups and downs of organizing a large renegade party in the desert, Burning Man (a favorite topic around here), and more. Connect with J. Gill: Instagram | @jgillmusic, @reflectionsfm, @coalescenewyears Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/jgillmusic Linktree | linktr.ee/jgillmusic Connect with Nick:Instagram | : @decoynick  @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Head of LA's Sound Dunes party, Pam Sessions, give us a candid look into the world of talent buying for clubs and festivals. She and Nick also chat about the challenges of juggling competing priorities as a triple threat (DJ/producer/promoter), her college radio and event production roots, and her methodical approach to marketing and networking in the social media age. Connect with Pam: Instagram | @itspamsessions Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/pamsessions Linktree | linktr.ee/pamsessions Connect with Nick:Instagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

International house DJ/producer, FreedomB, stops by for a chat spanning DJing at Berlin sex parties, going to Berghain, his experiences touring North America, the current state of the European scene, and coming out to his mom as a raver. Catch his releases on Toolroom, Kittball, Repopulate Mars and more. Connect with FreedomB: Instagram | @freedom_b_ Linktree | linktr.ee/freedom_b_Connect with Nick:Instagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

House & Techno DJ, Blanc Mamba, sits down for a conversation about her punk rock music roots, navigating trans identity in today's rave scene, building a career and community in the post-COVID landscape, and Burning Man. Connect with Blanc Mamba: Instagram | @blanc__mamba Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/blancmambaInstagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Head of Under Los Angeles, the Eminent Artist Agency, and Progressive House purveyor, J. Wu, drops by for a conversation about navigating Asian American identity in dance music, the challenges of throwing events as a relative newcomer (and in Mexico!), and keeping it all going while holding down a day job. Connect with J. Wu: Instagram | @jwu.ofc / @under.losangeles / @eminentartistagency Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/jwu-music Web | jwumusic.comInstagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Nick's younger brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Jasmine, pop in from New York City to discuss their introduction to rave and the current state of the NYC scene. The three of them also unpack a strange family adventure to Cityfox's Departure festival in Mexico. Forgive us, Cityfox and Brooklyn Mirage!Connect with Mark & Jas: Instagram | @litbyjasmine Nick on Instagram: @decoynick [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Dialogue resident, YOU KNOW WHAT boss, and long-time staple of the LA scene, Enzo Muro, sits down with Nick for a chat about their shared love of old-school Progressive House, Enzo's international festival adventures, aging as a raver, and keeping up with the new school. Nick's mic died during shooting, so pardon the audio issues. One day soon technical difficulties will completely be in our rear-view but, alas, not today. Connect with Enzo: Instagram | @enzomuro Soundcloud | www.soundcloud.com/enzo-muroInstagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

The ubiquitous Lavenge stops by for a conversation about navigating disparate musical scenes as an open-format DJ, providing value as an artist, and the intricacies of networking. Connect with Lavenge: Instagram | @djlavenge Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/djlavengeConnect with NickInstagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

We're back! House and Techno DJ, NOVACANE, stops in for the inaugural episode from our new set, talking to us about his Electric Jungle party, the Inland Empire rave scene, and the haters. Special shout-outs from NOVACANE to: Kylie Coats, Ssurpreme, Impulse, Swaysav, Lavenge, Jupiter, Diskreet, Edward Rodarte, Noscenterairbnb, Elation Moment, William Johnson, Catch One LA, UBL, and Meowhouse Connect with NOVACANE: Instagram | @novacanesounds Soundcloud | soundcloud.com/novacanesounds Web | www.novacane.co Nick on Instagram: @decoynick [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: @sidenotemedia

Marco Sgalbazzini, founder of Synthetik Minds and Chief Growth Officer at 6AM, sits down with Nick for a fascinating look behind the scenes of LA's booming rave scene, the trends and challenges therein, and what lies ahead for the future. Connect with Marco: Instagram | @synthetikminds Instagram | @6amgroup Linktree | https://linktr.ee/6amgroupConnect with NickInstagram | : @decoynickInstagram | : @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

House/Techno newcomer Errol Bangz joins Nick for a conversation about his stage name, going to parties solo, politics & dance music, the end of gatekeepers, and figuring out how to dance to music at 150bpm. More Errol: Instagram: @errolbangz Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/errolbangz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/errolbangz Nick on Instagram: @decoynick [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia

Techno DJ, Orly Gal, sits down for a conversation about her punk music roots, the grind of touring, playing in Mexico as a rite of passage for LA DJs, her time in the Israeli Defense Forces, and much more. More Orly Gal: Instagram: @orlygalofficialSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/OrlyGalOfficial Nick on Instagram: @decoynick [ s i d e n o t e ] on Instagram: @sidenotemediaWatch or listen to [ s i d e n o t e ] on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/sidenotemedia