Episode 246 features SoCal based DJ/Producer XIE - We have been trying to line up a date for an interview for a minute and I'm so glad we found some time to connect

XIE is truly a unique talent not just because of her history as a classically trained musician but also her approach and perspective on what her intentions are on her journey as an artist.

It's all about the music to XIE and I couldn't agree more - we got deep on topics like purpose, finding your sonic identity, support DJ sets vs headlining, and so much more. 

XIE you are a real one and I had so much fun talking with you and I'm sure everyone else will enjoy this episode as well!

SITB 246 - Creativity Without Borders w/ XIE

DJ/producer Feed The Fire joins me for the very first episode of The Drop Spot to talk all things bass, inspiration, and chaos. Plus: a rapid-fire Q&A, a wild alien music pick, and a killer 15-minute mix to round it all off.

🎧 Follow Feed The Fire: 
Instagram - @feedthefire_dnb
YouTube -  @FeedTheFire  
TikTok - @feedthefire_dnb
Spotify - Feed The Fire 

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Instagram - @thedropspot.au
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and listen to this episode and more on Soundcloud - https://on.soundcloud.com/NMgnzk3suhDjJayYA

Tracks played: 
Buss Up Di Dance - Feed The Fire, Eskei83, Coppa Kamanche
Freedom - Richie Havens
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
93' Till Infinity - Sounds of Mischief 

The Drop Spot theme tune produced by - Exit Exit



Feed the Fire Talks Tunes, Aliens and Drum and Bass!

Interview met kunstenaar Amerikaanse kunstenaar Dan Walsh door Robert van Altena over zijn werk naar aanleiding van zijn tentoonstelling 'Decoys ' bij Slewe Galerie in Amsterdam van 12 april t/m 17 mei 2025. Het interview is in het Engels.
Interview with artist Dan Walsh by Robert van Altena on Walsh' current exhibition 'Decoys' at Slewe Gallery from April 12 through May 17, 2025.

Interview Dan Walsh 2025

In this episode of The Drop Spot, I sit down with powerhouse vocalist Grace Barton for a raw, funny, and insightful conversation.

We get into:
 🎤 What it’s really like being a woman in the electronic music industry
📱 The challenges (and weirdness) of being an artist in the age of social media
As well as much, much more...

It’s a chill but honest episode full of laughs, reflections, and music talk — perfect for anyone into DnB, vocalists, or creative life behind the scenes.

🎧 Tune in, have a laugh, and get inspired.

Follow Grace: https://www.instagram.com/graceisabellabarton/
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Banter, Beats & Barton | The Drop Spot ft. Grace Barton

Im Interview: Pearz

Interview by Dillon Woodward. Produced by Marjorie Alford

Lapi On The Beat Interview

In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Artie Do Good — a genre-bending producer, trombonist, educator, and storyteller who fuses live jazz instrumentation with electronic music and deeply rooted political themes.

From his early days throwing ska shows in Kenosha to composing orchestral works in NYC, Artie walks us through his evolution as an artist, educator, and community builder. We dig into the influence of Chicago’s DIY scene, the impact of labor movements and socialist philosophy on his music, and the creative process behind his powerful album Socialist Dance Party.

We also explore the intersection of soulful composition and beat production, his dual life as a teacher and performer, and the growing movement of emotionally intelligent masculinity (aka himboism). Plus, he shares unreleased tracks, stories of musical mentorship, and memories of transformative shows like D’Angelo at Afropunk.

Links:
🎶 Follow Artie Do Good: https://www.instagram.com/artiedogood
💿 Listen on Bandcamp: https://artiedogood.bandcamp.com
🎙️ Follow Poducer: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast

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artie do good: Socialist Dance Party, Himboism, Live Jazz Fusion & Teaching with Heart

The Slow Burn of a Beautiful Dream with Jennifer Peterson

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. I’m your host, James Navé.

In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Peterson, founder of the Estelle Center for Creative Arts in La Veta, Colorado (https://estellecreativearts.com/).

Jennifer shares how a dream seeded by her grandmother's artistic spirit evolved into a vibrant retreat center for women to explore creativity, build community, and work with their hands. 

We talk about the emotional power of quilting, the quiet transformation that happens during a five-day retreat, and how making art becomes a way to live with more grace, connection, and resilience. Jennifer’s story is a masterclass in patience, purpose, and creative leadership.

Whether you’re a fiber artist, a retreat leader, or someone yearning to carve out creative time in a busy life, you’ll find inspiration here. Jennifer reminds us: you don’t have to know exactly how your dream will unfold—you just have to let it live long enough to find its form.

Listen in and discover how one woman’s quiet dream turned into a movement of creative restoration.

The Slow Burn of a Beautiful Dream with Jennifer Peterson

Medicine Place joins Poducer live at Sound Haven 2024 to share stories about his musical roots, cultural background, and the path that led him from college basketball to becoming one of the tallest DJs in the game. We talk about his first concert (Beyoncé in Miami), growing up on a reservation, and how the name “Medicine Place” represents something deeper than just music.

This episode touches on Native tradition, the healing power of sound, learning from elders, and how Electric Forest changed everything. Plus shoutouts to Snake Blood, Big Bird, and the Wiggles.

📍 Recorded live at Sound Haven Festival 2024
🎙 Hosted by Jerry Valakas | Poducer: The Podcast for Producers
👉 Follow Medicine Place: https://linktr.ee/medicineplace?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacPFX-Mjflt8TOprinTwU8TkTedkZSqoyuDxPaIj0ZVFpvqw3TDm6nsbd0-0A_aem_N5o15RTfhTkISNKczg3qvg
🎟️ Grab your tickets for Sound Haven 2025 now at Had the chance to catch up with the homies EAZYBAKED backstage at Sound Haven 2024. We talk about their first concert (Mac Miller + hotboxed arenas), early inspiration from Wiz Khalifa’s day-to-day vlogs, and what it feels like to play iconic venues like Red Rocks and the Ogden Theater.

They share stories from the road, what it’s like being in full creative control right now, and how wild their Shambhala set was last weekend. There’s some Swiftie talk, too—don’t ask, just watch.

📍 Recorded live at Sound Haven Festival 2024
🎙 Hosted by Jerry Valakas | Poducer: The Podcast for Producers
👉 Follow EAZYBAKED: https://linktr.ee/eazybaked?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadJIOMbGZF-r5kBmOvJVt2k18ZVokto4BQbIhFK7aazo3cWx65InJuTU2OS4w_aem_itILm9OPprQrQUk-1VIg7Q
🎟️ Grab your tickets for Sound Haven 2025 now at https://soundhavenfestival.com/

Medicine Place at Sound Haven 2024

Just when you thought summer was winding down, the West Coast sound has a new ruler, and her name is Ashanti Major. The CEO of Major Music is building a buzz with her "Major Gang" movement, and the momentum is palpable in her new single, "Actin' Up." This track is a masterclass in modern hip-hop, featuring a sleek, infectious beat and a confidence-soaked vocal performance that's both unapologetic and undeniably catchy. Consider this the anthem of the season—the kind of song that soundtracks a night out and fuels a grinding lifestyle—ready to light up playlists and dominate the charts.


Ashanti Major - ACTIN' UP

🎧 The Drop Spot – A home for bass-heavy beats, exclusive artist interviews & underground sounds 🔥
🎛 Drum & Bass | UKG | Bassline | Dubstep
First episode dropping 2nd April !

CHIRP Radio is a music- and culture-focused community radio station for Chicago and the world.

In the world of dance music, where creativity and innovation converge, Sherm has emerged as a prominent figure. With an insatiable passion for music and an uncanny ability to dissect and articulate the intricacies of artists, Sherm has carved a niche for himself as a leading podcaster in the music industry.

Based in Chicago, Sherm quickly developed an appreciation and admiration for house music. Building his name in a city where house was born, his journey into electronic music has been one built on a genuine curiosity to learn and collaborate with industry peers and icons. His passion for dance music and educational background in media production ignited a spark that would eventually lead him down an extraordinary path to start a podcast.

With a thirst for knowledge on what it takes to make it in the music industry, Sherm launched Sherm In The Booth in 2017 and began interviewing local talent. This relentless pursuit of stories of success and failure laid the groundwork for what makes SITB so special. He spent countless hours honing his interview skills, improving his content, and delving deep into the history of each guest to create a unique experience for them and the listener.

Sherm In The Booth became known for its insightful interviews with prominent figures in the electronic music industry, where Sherm skillfully navigated conversations about music production techniques, industry trends, and the the past, present, and future of electronic music. Sherm's ability to connect with both artists and listeners through candid and engaging discussions set the podcast apart.

Over the years, Sherm has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between artists and fans in the electronic music community. His dedication to promoting emerging talent and shedding light on the genre's rich history, has fostered a sense of unity and appreciation within the electronic music world.

Through Sherm In The Booth, Sherm has built a legacy of knowledge sharing and musical exploration. His impact on the electronic music scene goes beyond the digital airwaves, as he continues to curate live events, collaborate with artists, and contribute to the growth of the genre he holds dear.

As Sherm continues to harmonize soundscapes and inspire countless others, his story remains a source of inspiration for all who share their love for electronic music.

Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

Born and raised in South Florida, Chrohm comes from an African American and Cuban background. With the artistic allure that you’d expect to find in a talented Singer-Songwriter, he combines Hip-Hop/Soul with a 90s R&B flava and intimations of pain and pleasure. If you ask Chrohm where his unique sound came from he would humbly say, "WELL... JAMES BROWN WAS MY FIRST COUSIN, TWO TIMES REMOVED". 

Chrohm’s past work includes written & vocal collaborations with a few of the industry's top performers and producers, such as Gorilla Tek and Wyclef Jean. As a teenager he performed publicly in the Orange Bowl Parade televised before an audience of over 60 million. In 2014 he graduated from SAE Institute of Miami for Audio Technology where he studied under the tutelage of Charles Dye (First engineer to mix an entire song in Pro-Tools, winning a Grammy for Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca). 

In 2016 Chrohm won 1st place at the Coast 2 Coast Live event in Miami and was invited to the yearly conference as a VIP guest to represent Miami. 2018 was full of surprises, his hard work paid off big and Chrohm received the "Entertainer of the year award" from The Miami Award Program for his strong online presence and community work at events like Roc'Da Stage Live. 

Teaming up with South Florida’s powerhouse label Essential Media Group, where hot new mixes climb the charts and original works of past and present generations dominate in the world of Hollywood music, we finally get a chance to hear the highly anticipated release of “Message”.

The Podcast for Producers



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