Interviews of music industry professionals from in and around the Seattle House music scene. DJs, producers, promoters and everything in between.
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It all began in 2018 with an unexpected phone call to collaborate from 5,000 miles away. Sen-Sei, an iconic keyboardist and producer deeply embedded in the West Coast House Music scene, reached out to Col Lawton, an ex-professional footballer, seasoned UK DJ, and radio show host who was early in his production journey. Fast forward to 2024, and the…
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Christine Michelle Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S02E08
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Christine Michelle was immersed in music from an early age. Raised by her mother, a professional pianist and composer, Christine played viola and sang in choirs before discovering Seattle's burgeoning rave scene in the '90s. Her passion for electronic music and dancing was crystallized at legendary events like Freak Night and Nocturnal Wonderland, …
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Black Velveteen Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S02E07
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From the South Side of Chicago to Seattle, to San Francisco, and back again, Chris Offutt (aka Black Velveteen) is a pillar of Seattle’s dance music scene, navigating crews and projects with humble ease. She has contributed to and drawn inspiration from SF Pride, Burning Man, various radio shows, and a host of local, regional, and national events. …
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After experiencing individual success in the '90s and 2000s as solo DJ/producers, Josh Quest and AJ Sorbello initially joined forces as the production team 'HeatSeakers' in 2010. However, as life's responsibilities grew, maintaining a consistent production schedule became increasingly challenging, leading HeatSeekers to part ways in 2012. Neverthel…
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Ramiro Gutierrez, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S02E05
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Ramiro Gutierrez, the visionary founder and President of Uniting Souls Music, the iconic event production company and record label. From his culturally rich upbringing in Nicaragua, to his teenage immersion in New Orleans' punk scene, and his subsequent journey to San Francisco during the golden era of rave and dance culture, Ramiro's story is both…
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Jeremy Linden, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S02E04
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Jeremy Linden, aka Mr. Linden joins us in the hot seat. We discuss what initially got him excited about dance music and delve into his current projects, both as a DJ and a producer. We also get into a slightly spicy conversation about the Seattle dance music scene and where there could be improvements (e.g., sound systems, politics, cliques, poor e…
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Trent Von, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S02E03
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DJ Trent Von, one of our personal DJ heroes. As a DJ veteran for more than 40 years, Trent shares his undeniable passion for gear, the music and the art of making people dance. Stick around for Trent's DJ set as he drops an absolute banger of a retro-inspired mix that only someone at his level could pull off. You can watch this interview on our You…
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Beyond an award winning DJ, Harmony is the Music Director and Assistant Program Manager for C89.5, the longest running dance music radio station in the US. Harmony first got involved with C89.5 as a student at Nathan Hill High School. 20 years later, alongside her talented team, she's driving the direction of the station, mentoring the next generat…
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In our first episode of Season 2, we sit down with Alfonso Tan. His humility and positivity shine through as he shares his story and how his unique life circumstances led him to dance music, first as a fan and then as a sought after DJ producer. Make sure you hang until the end where Alfonso shares his thoughts on how to progress as an individual a…
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Matthew Geoks aka DJ Matt G, from his early rave days in Tacoma to his military service, Matt's story is a unique one to say the least. Never losing his love for DJing and dance music, Matt's re-entry after his time overseas had its early challenges, but his perseverance has made him a notable personality and performer in the local scene.…
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Emily Griffin aka GriffinGrrl. From coming up in the LA rave scene in the 90's to her move North to host KUSF's Future Breaks FM to co-founding San Francisco's renowned club night Eclectic. Emily's roots in dance culture has defined a music focused career path ranging from Accelerator Magazine to XBox Entertainment, to vinyl and digital record labe…
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Pezzner, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S01E10
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Dave Pezzner, aka Pezzner, a mainstay in the Seattle dance music scene for the better part of three decades. From demoing tracks for his co-workers at Taco Time in the early 90s, to touring the world in support of releases on some of dance music’s most prestigious labels, to writing original show tunes for theater and cabaret, Dave’s intriguing jou…
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We sit down with multi-genre DJ, Producer and Event Organizer, Mindy Christman aka Miss Min.D. From her humble beginnings on the Wyoming Karaoke circuit, to running multiple nights, producing floor burning releases and performing at Seattle’s premier venues and parties, Min D. has put the work in for the last 20 years and it absolutely shows.…
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Multi-talented Seattle DJ, Producer and Vocalist, Rachel Vick. We cover a lot of ground in our chat but specifically, how her unique foundation in music and athletics has created a focus and drive that continually pushes her evolution in dance music forward. #techhouse #deephouse #vocalhouse #seattlehousemafia #dj #djmix #djinterview…
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One of Seattle's hardest working DJs, producers and record label owners, Tony H. We discuss his recent Coachella experience, his latest DJ Academy project and talk about his overall approach to personal success while still supporting the larger dance music community. Make sure you stick around to the end where Tony shares some of the key talent he'…
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With Jon Lemmon the question has always been "What's Next?" In the last 30 years, Jon has been a visionary and a staple in the Pacific Northwest dance music scene. He is the founder of Viva Recordings, Seattle's longest running dance music label, and continues to DJ at world class events with similar world class artists. We get the chance to sit do…
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Sherman Crawford, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S01E05
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Local legend Sherman Crawford sits down for an entertaining and revealing interview about his life, his record store and his unique journey so far.Seattle House Mafia
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Snapdragon, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S01E04
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Amie Dabu aka Snapdragon drops by the Seattle House Mafia HQ. We covered a lot of ground; from her Dance Dance Revolution Jedi status, to her early exposure to rave culture via the southwest desert party scene. We also discussed her current projects, her unique experiences as a femme artist and her passions and focus outside of music.…
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Terry Jasinto, Industry Interviews by Seattle House Mafia S01E03
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Veteran San Diego based DJ/Producer Terry Jasinto, shares his early inspirations and insights into his unique productions, DJ performances and the business side of dance music. Afterwards, Terry treats us to an exclusive set, something he admits he has never done before; an entire performance carefully curated 100% from his own catalog of original …
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Renowned Seattle DJ/Producer/Record label owner Jon Lee, shares his early influences in DJing, music production, and his perspective on the current state of the music industry. This is one you don't want to miss.Seattle House Mafia
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Veteran House DJ Paul Velocity from the UK talks about his early influences, what got him into House Music, what his journey has been like up to this point as well as giving the inside scoop on how he structures DJ sets, what he's currently working on and who really is the man is behind the decks.Seattle House Mafia
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