Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today we have the “founder” of Yeedm, Taylor Kade. And if you are wondering what Yeedm is, it is simply combining the country songs that many people know and love with the EDM that you and I have such a passion for. Taylor has made so many opportunities for himself from playing a whole Yeedm set at EDC to recently creating some originals with country star Chase Wright just by leaning into what he is passionate about and making i...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2024Ep. 20
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. In this episode we talk with Nosphere who had a tweet “explode” with over 600k engagements where he mentions Ghost Production. While Ghost Production is frowned upon in this industry, it happens a lot more than you would think. But that wasn’t the problem… A part of what Nosphere does is ghost production. It’s a great way to make money and he has been very successful at it. But today he tells us a story of something that we all ...
Jun 25, 2024•59 min•Season 2024Ep. 19
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. I’m not surprised that our guest today, Koji Aiken has become as successful as he has. When Koji was growing up, his dad was a professional Juggler and he saw his dad commit his life to growing his career and going from performing on streets all the way up to big sanctioned events. In our conversation, I was very curious as to what he has learned from having a dad who was in the performing arts and he claims that besides the und...
Jun 11, 2024•59 min•Season 2024Ep. 18
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Our guest today, Carol, is the first young artist that I have seen in a while that has put an immense amount of time, money, and effort into the branding and live performance of his act. You see Carol grew up a massive fan of all things haunted. Building news channel worthy haunted houses with his dad to raise money to donate to charity for children, gave him the foundational business knowledge that he has used in his music proj...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 17
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Our guest today, MPort, can be found on social media using his infamous Slug Filter making funny videos to his new releases that already have so much comedy “MPorted” into them. You see, MPort got his name by importing comedy clips from movies, viral social media videos, and tv shows into his music. (i.e. Level 9 Turtle & Cha Cha Step w Tvboo) One would think it was easy for him to conceptualize his brand and his project in ...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2024Ep. 16
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Our guest today, Sara Benyo, might be known for her vocal work with artists like Jessica Audifred or Freaky but there is so much more to her than what’s just on the surface or the vocal work that she has done. For starters, Sara has also been djing and producing and is now touring as a solo act playing festivals like Breakaway and EDC! Furthermore, a GIANT part of her brand is spirituality (which of course intrigued us). We are ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 2024Ep. 15
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. You probably know today’s guest by one of his hit songs “Come Check This” which has received over 18M plays on Spotify alone! It originally went viral on TikTok with its own dance and quickly made its way to the top of the EDM charts. What we thought was interesting about Fetish is his concept of his project as a whole. You see the name Fetish and you think of this polarizing idea of something that some may be very into and othe...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Season 2024Ep. 14
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today’s guest, Blvnkspvce, we have been wanting to get on for a while. Being from the same area as Justin, they had a lot of things in common right off the bat! With playing shows in different countries, opening for huge artists like Subtronics, and even releasing music on his label Cyclops Records, Blvnkspvce has began making a name for himself in the dubstep and riddim scene in a HUGE way. The thing is, when he began his music...
Apr 23, 2024•54 min•Season 2024Ep. 13
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today’s guest is new to the EDM industry but has extensive experience in touring full time with one of Justin's childhood favorite bands 3 Doors Down, who is known for their song “Kryptonite” which has accumulated over 900M streams on Spotify alone! Hunter Wurzelbacher (aka Wurzy Media) is someone who we could tell has a fire inside him about his life and anything that he is even remotely interested in. And lucky for us, one of ...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2024Ep. 12
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today we are introducing a quarterly (for now) podcast series “Faithful Frequencies” where Justin McGary and Austin Stout openly discuss their faith in Jesus and talk about what it means to be Christians while working in the Electronic Dance Music Industry. As Christians, we believe that we are supposed to surrender to God’s plan and timing that he has for our lives. While it is difficult to do when dealing with things like marr...
Apr 10, 2024•53 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. We have talked about how important it is to wear earplugs but we personally have never talked to anyone who works in the music industry that is Hard of Hearing. But today that changes, because we have Eva Billy Singer who is an agent for Corson (who works with some of your favorite dubstep artists including many from the Disciple team). And who also runs her own woman only operated agency as well called “Seaview Talent”. To tell...
Mar 26, 2024•57 min•Season 2024Ep. 10
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Let me ask you, have you ever heard a high level artist’s song and before you even saw who it was, you already could tell just based on what the song sounded like? Well today, we dive deep into the new brand direction that Nimbvs is taking with their project that they say they have been struggling to figure out since day one. Because they enjoy making so many different types of music, it has been extremely hard for them to land ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2024Ep. 9
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today we have the pleasure of having an absolute legend on the show, G-Rex, who has been a part of massive songs like Babatunde and Badders with Peekaboo and Skrillex. But just like any other success story, there is the road of getting there… What a lot of people don’t see is that right before he released his breakthrough track “Babatunde” he was working odd jobs like landscaping, hanging up Christmas lights and living the “Star...
Mar 12, 2024•54 min•Season 2024Ep. 8
Welcome back to another episode of the Underground Society Podcast. Today Justin and TRNDS (Zach) who is an artists on the Underground Society Management roster talk about what it means to "Play the Game" vs what it looks like to remain true to who you are and being a good person who doesn't step on or use people for your own gain in your career. They also get into talking about some of the latest news in the EDM world including Excision's Thunderdome vs Illenium's Trilogy, Skrillex winning anot...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2024Ep. 7
Hamro has been absolutely crushing the riddim scene the last few years and when he told me that he has only been producing since he 2020, I was SHOCKED! Playing multiple dates and festivals such as Origins, Forbidden Kingdom, Summoning of the Eclipse and tour dates with Benda and Savage Society, Hamro has begun to make a stamp in the riddim scene unlike other young artists. With everything happening so quickly with his career, I was curious to see if he even had any areas in his career that he s...
Feb 20, 2024•43 min•Season 2024Ep. 6
*Message From Justin* I have been looking up to Emma Kapotes since day one of the podcast because she herself runs one of the best podcasts in the EDM world “Rave Culture Cast”. She says her mission is to help serve as a guide to new members of the rave and festival scene. With over SEVEN years of experience not only as a content creator but with creator coaching experience under her belt, we get into all of the most common pitfalls that she sees other creators fall into and how to overcome them...
Feb 13, 2024•57 min•Season 2024Ep. 5
Today we have another “Team Only” episode with Justin and Halley where they talk about everything from the new Ghost Producer gossip, why the prices of festivals have gone through the roof, William McFarland planning his attempt at throwing another Fyre Festival (which we hope people aren’t dumb enough to buy tickets for), why planes are no longer safe to fly on, Tiesto booked to be the first SuperBowl (IN GAME) DJ and much more. This one is a little bit shorter than our normal episodes but we h...
Feb 06, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 4
The Underground Society Team has been waiting a while for this one and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the masked trio “Hostage Situation” to the show. We have all seen masked DJs before (Mashmello, ATLiens, etc.) but what we haven’t seen is a trio of masked artists… until now. And what really sets these guys apart is the genuineness of their friendship. After talking with these guys, we can really tell that their relationship is similar to a brotherhood. In this episode they share with u...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 2024Ep. 3
Are you tired of feeling stuck at the gatekeepers' door, trying to break into the industry? It's time to release the power within you and defy the odds. We understand the challenges you face and believe that your talent deserves to be seen and heard. And so does our guest today, Hxphy, who is the Tour Manager / Lead Photographer for Dr. Fresch. Today he is going to tell us all about the platform that he created called “No Travel Agency” that is designed to help creatives receive the support they...
Jan 23, 2024•46 min•Season 2024Ep. 2
Happy New Year Society Members! We are back with a brand new episode to kick off our 2024 season. First off, I want to apologize for us taking a little hiatus. We were going through a lot of restructuring with the addition of a new co-host (Halley Wozniak - Kambi’s manager) as well as our regular scheduled time off for the holidays. Today Halley and I discuss a bunch of hot topics in EDM news ranging from the EDMMYs, to Funko Pop AI that exploded on X (Twitter) last month and of course we couldn...
Jan 16, 2024•45 min•Season 2024Ep. 1
Imagine stepping into a whole new groove, a fresh beat, a different energy. It's invigorating, exciting, and possibly a bit daunting. Today we have Afterthought who started his career in the Rap / Hip Hop industry and has successfully transitioned into making electronic music. He says going from working with the likes of Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa and Taylor Gang to shifting his focus was a difficult task for him faced with many gatekeepers and people constantly telling him to stay in his own lane....
Dec 13, 2023•41 min•Season 2023Ep. 40
Automhate who is a 21 year old Riddim producer from Italy shares with us his struggle with his relationship with his parents as he began to pursue his career in the Music Industry. This story I feel many people can relate to in this industry, but of course we can’t really blame our parents for not wanting us to pursue something that is a little bit more on the safe side. Most of our parents just want what they think is best for us. However, if you are a listener of this podcast then I know that ...
Dec 05, 2023•44 min•Season 2023Ep. 39
Today we share an incredible story of resilience and determination with you. As a dedicated vocalist in the Dance & Electronic Music scene who has worked with Mitis, Spag Heddy, Blanke, and Adventure Club, Luma has faced the daunting challenge of Hashimoto's and its impact on my ability to perform. After a long and courageous journey, she is thrilled to share that she has overcome this obstacle and is now touring the world, sharing her passion and music with audiences everywhere. (Most recen...
Nov 21, 2023•35 min•Season 2023Ep. 38
We're thrilled for this episode today because we have not only the CEO of Soundry, a revolutionary AI software designed to empower music producers like you. But also DeAndre from Bandlez! How it works is you type in a description of what sound or sample that you want and it turns into a list of original samples. But you might be asking yourself “How is Bandlez involved in all of this?” And DeAndre is actually one of the cofounders and CPO for the company. And today they share with us how they ha...
Nov 14, 2023•52 min•Season 2023Ep. 37
Working with friends can be a transformative experience, but it's important to know both the good and the bad parts. On the bright side, collaborating with friends brings boundless creativity and a shared passion and as they say, two heads are better than one. The energy is contagious and the support, unwavering. It's like dancing to the same beat, synchronized and in perfect harmony. Yet, it's crucial to be aware of the challenges too. Mixing business and friendship can sometimes blur lines and...
Nov 07, 2023•55 min•Season 2023Ep. 36
As someone working in the fast-paced Electronic Dance Music world, you know the importance of constant growth and improvement. But have you considered the need for spiritual growth alongside your career advancement? In today's hyper-connected and demanding society, it's more important than ever to nurture our spiritual selves. We must cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and purpose to maintain balance and find true fulfillment in our professional lives. When we invest in our spiritual well-being...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2023Ep. 35
The guest on the show today “Future Exit” is a Canadian producer who recently just went through an extremely tough mental battle of not being able to perform due to having surgery. He had what is called a Pilonidal Cyst which left him unable to sit and work on music, go to the gym, and even perform. All of the things he loves doing were all of a sudden taken away from him in the blink of an eye. But here's the good news: he was able to not let this setback define him. And see it as just a detour...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min•Season 2023Ep. 34
Building a career in music takes a lot of hard work and long hours for years before you ever start to see any kind of success and it is so easy to ignore things like friends, family, hobbies outside of work, and even things like remembering to eat (yes, I am guilty of this one). But today we have Sully who recently just put out his debut album “Digital Underground” that speaks directly about this topic. Sully says “throughout my adult life, I've struggled, I've struggled with balance. I've lost ...
Oct 14, 2023•50 min•Season 2023Ep. 33
In a world where the EDM industry is often dictated by gatekeepers and conventional norms, This episode's focus is on Jaenga’s career, a trailblazer who refused to let industry gatekeepers hold the keys to his destiny. Join us as he shares with us his unconventional journey from living on a school bus to releasing on massive labels like Deadbeats, Subcarbon and even Wakaan. In this episode, we explore Jaenga's humble beginnings, how he boldly challenged industry norms and carved a path distinctl...
Oct 07, 2023•53 min•Season 2023Ep. 32
In the fast-paced world of Dance & Electronic Music, it's easy to become consumed by our craft and forget to embrace other aspects of life. That's why we want to remind you of the importance of having hobbies beyond the music industry. While it's crucial to pour our hearts and souls into our musical pursuits, finding balance is equally essential. Engaging in activities outside of music allows us to recharge, gain new perspectives, and keep ourselves grounded. Whether it's exploring nature, p...
Oct 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2023Ep. 31
