FREQUENCY UNDERGROUND INTERVIEW WITH AIDAN ROLFE:

◾Real Name: Aidan Rolfe

◾Current city: Asheville NC

◾DJ Collective: Synth Etiquette Radio, Asheville Full Moon Gatherings, Our House Productions

◾How and when did you get into djing: After a long history full of passion for music, house, and techno, I got deep into the dance music scene while still living in Boston. I started DJing in 2015 after a group of close friends took me under their wing. They were all resident DJs at a monthly event called Binary, a party I very rarely missed. I was also heavily influenced by a summertime outdoor party called Dancing on the Charles, originally organized by Soul Clap, that truly helped spark my desire to get behind the decks. 

◾Who are your musical influences and what is your inspiration: Whoa boy... Now this is a tough question. I grew up on punk rock, metal, and some 90s house, techno, and drum and bass. I was a big fan of Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk, for example. 

I moved on to other music when I started playing drums. From there my biggest I influence in music as a whole became Umphrey's Mcgee  who led me to my absolute love of prog rock (Yes, King Crimson, Return to Forever, Mahavisnhu Orchestra), and a number of other genres. I traveled all over seeing them well over 100 times, and even met the love of my life through them. It's why I'm in Asheville. In a way, they also got me on the road back into house and techno. 

Once I got into DJing, my biggest my early inspirations were some Boston and Northeast locals. Mikey Maags and Banana Cat out of Boston, Business Casual Disco out of Connecticut, and Mr Bonkerz out of DC. When I branched out, the international sensations to really catch my attention and completely change my direction were Josh Wink, Joris Voorn, and Truncate, to name a few. 

Some of the most powerful emotions and experiences I've ever felt have been through love music, and long ago I vowed to make it a life goal to try and help create that for other people, whether that was through sharing or creating music. DJing has been the medium that has gotten me closest to that goal. I am inspired to try to connect to dance floors and music lovers in the way my idols have touched my passions. I don't think I'll ever get close, but every time I can make someone smile, dance, move, sing, or feel through music, I feel an incredible level of joy that can't be compared to any other aspect of my life. 

◾Describe your sound as a DJ: I am an adventurer in the esoteric and unconventional. When it comes to playing solo DJ sets, I strive to play music that tickles the synapses to create introspective experiences through hypnotic, pulsing, and psychedelic techno that doesn't rely on conventional sounds or boundaries to be effective. But that doesn't mean there won't be some familiarities mixed in. 

◾If you could play a b2b with anyone, who would it be: Well... I already play my dream B2B sets with my wonderful partner Peri Meters. But in terms of international DJs, I'd go with Joris Voorn. I'm a huge fan of his range and would give almost anything for a chance for the challenge of playing with him. Most people would say I'd choose Josh Wink, but honestly I'd rather just lose myself to his sets then try to keep up with him. 

◾What does the future hold in store for you as an artist: For me personally, my next goal is to work on playing live sets. I'm an avid guitar player, and have a deep desire to play live music in addition to DJing. There are some things in the works that are shaping up to be very special. 

For the community, I look to grow Synth Etiquette Radio with more live events, and of course building that archive of incredible artists as much as possible.

Honestly though, who knows? I'm enjoying the ride now, and for the most part I'm just looking to experience and contribute to the regional dance music scene as much as humanly possible.

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Frequency Underground | Episode 098 | Aidan Rolfe Live @ Catacombs VII [techno]

deep tech | tribal house | funky minimal

Greg Cordo, a.k.a. Bassarid, is a Charlotte, NC based DJ known for taking his audience on a journey through tribal house, funky minimal, deep tech, and hypnotic downtempo grooves. His sound also draws influence from dnb, jazz, bass, hip hop, disco, jungle, dub, ambient, psychedelic and world music. His multi-genre sets seamlessly weave these complementary, and sometimes contradictory elements into a unique, handcrafted story finely-tuned to fit the setting at hand.

Originally from Boston, he first began running music and lights for private parties in 2009. After moving down to the Queen City in 2012, he was adopted by a group of old school ravers, burners, and DJs who plugged him into the local music scene. Hooked on the underground sound, Greg soon found himself behind the decks at regional events. He has since played clubs, burns, and festival stages from Michigan to Miami, and he throws parties with the ChEM Lab crew in Charlotte.

https://ra.co/dj/vitamind
Longtime acolyte of transcendent dancefloor grooves

How bliss is the ignorance, the realm of your distance? 
Uninterrupted existence, 
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Gold glistens, 
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Goolish decisions, 
Stereotype religions, 
Categorized incisions, 
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Ignorances blistness, 
Exuberated convictions,  
Ugly petitions, 
Multiple additions, 
Divine addictions, 
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Church Christens, 
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Ice fishing, 
Snakes hissing, 
Losers dissing, 
Strangers kissing, 
Phones ringing, 
meat sizzling 
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Drug dealing, 
No stealing, 
Shallow ceiling, 
Fish reeling, 
Prayer kneeling, 
Poetic healings

Originally from Dallas, TX, and Southern California, RHiNO found his way to the Charlotte area, where he began his DJ journey while running a skateboard company at the age of 15. His love for music expanded during his college years, leading him to perform at clubs and festivals along the East Coast. Now based in Asheville, NC, RHiNO delivers captivating, uplifting deep minimal rhythms that bring energy to the dance floor.

[Tech/Deep/Minimal]

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