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From North Carolina to Los Angeles, Oak City Slums is a dynamic beat maker known for blending genres like Club, Jack, House, and Breaks. His tracks, including the infectious “2Kilos” and the powerful “Jack Me,” get audiences moving like never before. As one third of the producer trio Dance Maniacs, alongside Avi Loud and Liano, he’s made waves with a residency at Checker Hall and appearances on Daddy Kev's "Scenario." Their debut EP “Built Like That” led to a multi-city tour and rave reviews...

In this episode, DJ Shannon chats with Ben Manzone, DJ and curator of the acclaimed Instagram archive There Is No Planet Earth. Renowned for his dedication to preserving the rich history of dance music, Manzone showcases rare footage, photos, and audio from the House, Techno, and Disco eras of the '80s, '90s and beyond. His extensive collection captures the vibrant club culture that thrived in legendary cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit, featuring everything from Disco icons and Hous...

DJ Shannon takes the reigns for a short but sweet episode recapping her summer, exciting shows, her terrible apartment hunt, and more. Support the show

In episode 93 of Club Management, we explore Vol. 10, a dynamic multi-genre club night in Seattle founded by DJ and nightlife organizer Arel. Arel began his journey in nightlife with his House Party Sea event in 2015. It slowly transformed from a Monday night party into an influential online mix series and a hub for innovative music. The series featured prominent acts like New York's OSSX and LA producer Avi Loud. Now, with Vol.10, Arel continues his mission of musical exploration, offering a...

For episode 92, DJ Shannon rides solo recapping her incredible trip to Seattle to play at Timbre Room and the first edition of her summer residency with Niyah West called "In The Pocket." She also talks about battling perfectionism and so much more. Read Shannon's interview on how to become a club promoter: https://pirate.com/en/blog/become-a-club-promoter/ Support the show

Elinah Shams, also known as DJ BOSSY BOOTS, is the founder of She.They.DJ, a Brooklyn-based party series that champions women, non-binary, and trans DJs. Their weekly happy hour event at Mood Ring not only showcases diverse talents but also promotes inclusivity within the music scene. Additionally, BOSSY BOOTS is a key member of BBL (Booty Bass Lift), a dynamic trio including DJs and producers Kooxla and Thirdself. Together, they curate an electrifying party experience that celebrates various...

In episode 90, DJ Shannon chats with Karlala Soundsystem, a fixture in NYC's dance scene. Starting his journey in California's house music and rave scene as a teen, Karlala launched his first mobile sound system at 15 to uplift his community. During the pandemic, he pioneered a sustainable sound system equipped with a large battery pack, enabling Sweet Kicks, his mobile party concept, to thrive. Today, Karlala goes beyond music, fostering community, joy, and empowerment through sound at multi...

In episode 89 of Club Management, Shannon shares her remarkable journey in Detroit during Movement, the iconic electronic dance music festival held annually in the birthplace of Techno since 2006. She reminisces about her favorite parties and unforgettable moments, from the vibrant scenes outside the main event to the captivating showcase of Underground & Black, culminating in Theo Parrish's awe-inspiring set at The Lincoln Factory. Support the show

For episode 88 of Club Management, we dive into the legacy of Soul Summit. For over a decade, Soul Summit, the brainchild of Sadiq Bellamy, Tabu, and Jeff Mendoza, has been a beacon of community spirit, drawing forth a devoted following that transforms Fort Greene Park into a lively tableau of familial bonds, culinary delights, and exuberant dance. The trio also has a monthly residency at Nowadays. Encompassing a spectrum of house music genres—from the rhythmic vibrations of afro hous...

By fan request, DJ Shannon is back with another self-reflection for episode 87. In this show, Shannon talks about her recent show in Chicago, her highlights about interviewing house music icon, DJ Sneak and why it's important to take your craft seriously. ~Tracklist Balcony Cliffs by KOOXLA Support the show

For episode 86 of Club Management, we dive into the pulsating beats and vibrant history of house music legend DJ Sneak, as he shares his journey from the sunny shores of Puerto Rico to the bustling streets of Chicago. In this episode, Shannon chats with DJ Sneak about his immersion into the diverse musical landscape of Chicago, where he found inspiration in underground house music and honed his DJing skills amid a crowded field of talent. DJ Sneak's musical journey began with a vibrant bl...

Episode 85 of Club Management has arrived and this week, we invite NYC-based DJs and event organizers Lovie (Lindsay Summers) and Honey Bun (Sam Taylor) to the show. Individually, Lovie and Honey Bun have been shaking up the NYC dance scene with their fun sets filled with disco, house, Y2K-era bangers, and whatever else they can manage to sneak into their impeccable record bags. Together, the duo throws Soul Connection, a recurring party that encourages dancers to connect with their minds, ...

Another Self-reflection episode has arrived for episode 84. Shannon takes the wheel alone and reflects on some of her highlights from Dweller, which just celebrated its 5th year in February. She also gives an update on her production process, her health journey and DJ happenings for April. Subscribe To Our Patreon For More Content: Patreon.com/ClubManagement1 Support the show

Episode 83 of Club Management is here and today we shine a light on Facility, a party series that prioritizes health and wellness in NYC. Run by DJ Lani and Adi Dahiya, who DJs as Taal, Facility is a hub dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of the dance music community in New York. It serves as a haven where creativity thrives, granting DJs the freedom to explore their musical repertoire while partygoers groove from the early hours of the morning until the late afternoon. Embracing...

For episode 82, we dive into the vibrant world of a self-taught producer and DJ, @nextdimensional. In 2018, nextdimensional packed her bags and made the move from Minneapolis to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Since then, she's been a force to be reckoned with in the New York City music scene. Independently releasing music and curating her own event series, Lucid Dream, nextdimensional has ignited the decks at hotspots like Mi Sabor Cafe and Mood Ring. She’s also taken her energetic sets ab...

Episode 81 of Club Management is here and for this episode Shannon takes wheel and reflects on her growth from 2023 and goals for 2024. Subscribe To Our Patreon For More Content: Patreon.com/ClubManagement1 Support the show

Born and raised in New Jersey, Niyah West loves experimenting on the dance floor and keeps the party activated with her fun, all-vinyl sets – and no stone is left unturned with her dynamic range. If you listen closely, Niyah loves giving dancers and listeners a history lesson with her unique mixing. One minute she’ll have you transporting back to the iconic Club Zanzibar, touching corners of Gospel House, big-band Disco native to the legendary Newark hot spot in the ‘80s and early ‘90...

For episode 79, Shannon is reliving the magic of her first Europe/UK tour. The DJ and podcaster reflects on her busy Euro/UK tour run, with stops in Berlin, London and Vienna. Shannon also talks to her good friend Kira Ibanez, who helped her to organize her latest tour and who is the mastermind behind the booming NYC collective, XOXA. Founded in 2017, XOXA is a collective and party that provides a supportive platform for women and LGBTQ+ artists to perform while creating an intentional...

After a five-month hiatus, Club Management is back! We’re kicking off the season on a high note with Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin — the founders of @Nowadaysnyc. In this episode, Shannon spoke with the duo about the long road toward opening their iconic club based in Ridgewood, Queens and the parties and songs that inspired and informed their musical journeys. Justin and Eamon also gave Shannon a history lesson on the formation of their long-running party series, Mister Sunday and @Mist...

Before we go on a hiatus, we leave you with episode 77 featuring the multi-talented DJ, producer and thought leader Elijah. If you’re on Instagram, you may see Elijah posting his world-famous yellow squares. They are filled with his thoughts about the music industry and provide tips for DJs and producers on how to navigate the industry’s complicated and rugged terrain. From the power of collaboration to music sustainability, every day, the busy artist takes to the platform with a new idea t...

Episode 76 of Club Management has arrived. For this episode, Shannon invites DJ, radio presenter and mental health advocate Vanessa Maria to the show. The UK- based DJ has been annihilating dancefloors with her genre-twisting high-energy sets filled with Hard Drum, Baile Funk, Jersey Club and whatever she damn well pleases. Vanessa has been booked and busy, tearing down events with Boiler Room, Fabric London and Beyond Fest in recent months. The multihyphenate also releases steady rad...

Episode 75 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, Shannon chats with DJ, writer and energy healer Taylor Bratches. Taylor has been helping people in her community to heal through the power of music and psychedelics for years. And it was her passion for raving that helped her steer down a path of clarity, understanding and inner healing after years of family strife, trauma and life's inevitable downs. You’ll find elements of Taylor’s spiritual and energy-healing capabilities in her ...

For Episode 74, Shannon chats with DJ and event producer Daiyah about her thrashing techno party Rumble n The Ramble (R&R), a monthly event that has become a utopia for ravers across NYC. It’s not just a party, it's an experience. Packed with fog and the tint of smoldering red lights, every month, Daiyah finds the most interesting spaces to hold her monthly rave, whether its a massive warehouse or in the case of March’s event, an empty skatepark, ravers are invited to show up as their aut...

For episode 73, Shannon chats with the brilliantly talented Devoye Folkes, a DJ, producer and educator who has been delivering exciting sets all across NYC. Masterfully weaving between club, melodic house and driving techno, Devoye hits every sweet spot jumping across genres with his hefty production and impeccable music taste. Devoye has numerous self-released albums and banging DJ tools that have been shelling down dance floors across the city. The talented producer inherited his passion f...

For Episode 72, Shannon sits down with one of the forefathers of Philly Club Music. Meet DJ Sega. The producer and phenomenal DJ has been blaring down sound systems around the world for more than a decade with his hard-hitting high energy club anthems and edits. And he’s truly a student of the game. Sega’s passion for producing and Djing came at a rough time period in his life. After the death of his grandmother, the Philly native locked into production as a way to process and mourn her loss ...

For episode 71, Shannon sits down for a chat with Dev Moore, the co-creative director of FELT Zine, a global digital art, music and fashion community that’s bridging the gap between Web3 and the Metaverse. Dev and his team have been curating exciting art exhibitions around the world that showcase the spectrum of digital art from NFTs to Interactive Web3 projects. In the process, they have been forging strong community ties with folks online and in IRL with their dynamic parties and secret sho...

We’re kicking off the first episode of 2023 with the inimitable @JaymieSilk. The Paris-based producer, vocalist and remixer has been churning out music with machine-like efficiency over the last two years. Jaymie weaves and bobs through a number of music personalities greatly influenced by his Afro-European roots. From club tracks to thrashing techno beats, you’ll get a little taste of the rave and the diaspora in between when listening to the producer’s music. Our host Shannon Dawson caught...

For episode 69, we finish up the last installment of the "Mommas in Music" series, which also happens to be our final episode of 2022. For this show, Shannon talks to two mommas in different parts of the world about their experiences with motherhood, production and music. For the first half of the show we head to the UK for a lovely chat with DJ and producer Ikonika. The Hyperdub artist has spent over two decades making the world dance to her incredible tracks filled with a little bit of ev...

Episode 68 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this time, DJ Lindsey joins the show for part two of our “Mommas in Music” series. DJ Lindsey knows no bounds when it comes to music. The exquisite selector takes listeners on a vast journey with her eclectic sets spanning from 80s New Wave, Hip-Hop, House and Bass. The Georgia native garnered fame from her long-running Negroclash party where she DJed alongside music legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Mantronix and Larry Heard. Lindsey al...

Episode 67 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, we dive deep into the joy of motherhood for part 1 of our mommas in music series. For the first episode, Shannon chats with her mother Sharon about how she helped foster and cultivate all the creative talents she has today. Sharon talks about the challenges she faced throughout motherhood and why autonomy was key in helping Shannon and her siblings to find their passion. Later on the show, Shannon chats with Web 3 aficionado and mus...

For episode 66, we head to NOWADAYS for a special live recording of the podcast. For this episode, three heroes in NYC’s music community join Shannon for a deep discussion about the state of the music industry post-pandemic. Shannon chats with Sweet Kicks co-founder Rose Kourts, The Carry Nation’s Nita Aviance, and producer Doctor Jeep, about how they are navigating the music industry post-pandemic and how they have managed to weather some of the economic challenges present in the industry du...

Episode 65 has arrived and this time, Shannon sits down for a beautiful chat with super producer and DJ James Bangura. Shannon talks with the DC-based artist about his family's rich musical history, his time serving in the military and why music seems to flow effortlessly from his creative mind. Tracklist Broken Mind - James Bangura Curtain Call - James Bangura Lucid Memory - James Bangura In My Bizzness - Black Rave Culture Ft. Dreamcastmoe Sub Poppin - Black Rave Culture Bandcamp jamesbangu...

After a long hiatus, we’re back with episode 64! This time Shannon chats with writer, DJ and Dub Lab radio host Martyn Pepperell about New Zealand’s incredible music scene, what it's like to rave at 14, and Martyn finally settles the opening DJ debate. Tracklist Summer Vee - Judas Summer Vee - Key To All Your Love Support the show

For this episode, Shannon steers the ship solo and gives a short update on life events, growing pains, future goals, and all of the fun projects she's currently working on. Support the show

For episode 62, Shannon speaks to KYRUH and WTCHCRFT, a DJ duo who has been blowing up dance floors in NYC with their fiery DJ sets. Whizzing through trashing Techno, Hard House and booming Electronic vocal samples, KYRUH and WTCHCRFT light up the dance floor with their high energy. Every time the pair manage to offer up something unique and their creative synergy feels timeless and unbound. KYRUH and WTCHCRFT have been devoted to the rave since high school and college, where they happened to...

Episode 61 has arrived and we are jumping into the last episode for the How To Handle Music Business series. For the last episode, we invite none other than the fierce blend Queen DJ Noir to the show. She’s the co-founder of @JukeBounceWerk, an international collective of producers and DJs, who have laid the groundwork in expanding the Chicago Juke and Footwork sound in Los Angeles and across the globe. DJ Noir has been working in music and nightlife since the early 90s, priming her impeccabl...

The 2nd episode of the "How To Handle Music Business" series has arrived and this time super producer, DJ and event organizer Jadalareign joins the show. She’s negotiated some big music deals in all corners of the industry from DJing internationally to booking incredible talent at her dynamic parties. The phenomenal Brooklyn-based DJ and producer has been shaking up dance floors since 2016 with her eclectic sound centered on Black underground dance and if you’ve never had a chance to witness ...

Episode 59 has arrived and for this series, we're diving deep into what goes on beyond the dancefloor. If you're just starting out in the music industry, negotiating fees, signing performance contracts and networking with clubs and promoters can seem daunting, but over the next few weeks, Shannon has enlisted the help of club bookers, DJs and event organizers to help demystify some of those pressing questions. This week, David Kiss joins the podcast. He’s the music and booking director at Hou...

After a nice hiatus, we’re back with the final installment of the Mental Health and Therapy series. For the first half of the show, Shannon chats to producer Derek Russo about his work in the mental health space and how he practices self-care through music and psychedelics. They both reflect on the lockdown period and how sometimes they miss the stillness from that moment. During the second half of the show, Shannon speaks to DJ, writer and Hang Time magazine founder Ebony Anderson Brown who ...

Episode 57 has arrived and this week, we continue the conversation on mental health and well-being in music with DJ and event organizer Kristin Malossi (@latenitesbookclub), who performs under the moniker DJ Voices. From breaks and bass to techno, Kristin is known for her genre-shifting DJ mixes that pack a powerful punch from start to finish, and as a booker at NYC’s famed Nowadays, Kristin extends her explorative ethos into the lineups she curates, inviting a loaded roster of talented produ...

Episode 56 is here and this week, we get real about some of the life stressors that have a negative impact on our mental health from burnout and FOMO to stage fright and today's anxiety-inducing state of the world. It can weigh you down mentally and physically but there are healthy tactics we can implement in our daily lives to optimize and maintain our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. For the first episode of the mental health and therapy series, NYC-based producers and DJs, KA W...

For this week’s episode, we take a trip to Berlin for a really lovely chat with Oscar Atanga, a crucial member of the Black Artist Database team. They've been working hard to showcase a wealth of talented musicians across the diaspora with their growing community platform. Founded by east London DJ and Percolate resident Niks in 2020, Black Artist Database, or B.A.D for short, is a crowd-sourced database platform created as a direct response to the global pandemic and as a way to challenge th...

Episode 54 has arrived and this week we extend the conversation on the power of Web3 with pianist and super-producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. In 2021, Mark minted his very first audiovisual album “Motherland” on the blockchain and followed up with a series of NFTs inspired by his rich Japanese heritage and ancestry. Now, he’s taking it to another level with his BUYBACK CAMPAIGN - a crypto crowd funding project he’s launched to help buy back the rights to all 7 of his albums. Mark breaks down h...

Crypto and the world of Web3 are slowly proving to be alternative forms for artists, content creators, and musicians to build meaningful communities and maintain ownership of their work without the hands of pesky gate-keeping platforms stealing a cut of their hard-earned profit. Changemakers like Austin of Currents FM are leading the way in building a more equitable future for artists. Established in 2020, Austin launched Currents FM as a community space dedicated to music, creation, and cura...

For this week's episode, we head to LA for a chat with producer @Baexploitation or BAE BAE for short. The versatile producer uses her rich ancestry to explore sound creating music filled with an eclectic blend of house, bass, r&b, and dancehall. Beyond music, BAE BAE extends her passion for culture into her monthly parties series The Hood Rave, a space to celebrate Black music and community. BAE BAE talks about her Jamaican roots, her rich Negress World community dedicated to uplifting b...

For this episode, Shannon chat's with a producer who's pivotal to the fabric of New York's electronic dance ecosystem. Welcome, New Jersey’s very own EQUISS (@equissss), who’s one half of super-producer duo @OSSX. EQUISS and his right-hand man @lektorscopes have been letting off a loaded arsenal of catchy edits over the last few years, and OSSX knows no bounds when it comes to experimenting with different genres or reintroducing classic house gems into something new for a younger audience. Th...

For the first episode of 2022, DJ Shannon invites Dance Mania alum, Jana Rush. Jana Rush’s hefty catalog extends back to the label’s heyday. She was dubbed “The Youngest Female DJ” under Dance Mania after she made an appearance on 1996’s “The Armageddon”-- a split collaborative EP With DJ Deeon. With the mentorship of some of the greats like Chicago’s juke king Gant-Man and the late great Paul Johnson, Jana’s production style slowly morphed, incorporating a bevy of different sounds from ...

This has been one heck of a year and for this last episode of 2021, DJ Shannon takes the wheel for a solo episode giving thanks to all the friends, interviews, and experiences she was blessed to have during this difficult year. No script, just straight off the dome! Shannon also shares some resolutions and plans she hopes to accomplish for next year. Have any new year resolutions for 2021? Email us at ClubManagementLLC212@gmail.com with yours! Follow + Donate To Club Managemen...

For one of the last shows of 2021, Shannon invites sunny radio host, DJ, and promoter @spinorita to the show. The Los Angeles native has been serving up listeners fresh new music from a bevy of different genres on her long-running NTS show Casual Play. She's a pleasure to listen to whether she’s scratching through broken beats, hip hop, or disco tunes, there’s no shortage of fun listening to the energetic radio’s hosts dynamic mixes and live sets. Like many DJs, Spiñorita was left wondering h...

*Edit : This is episode 47! For this edition of the pod, we invite producer and pioneer of the new club wave genre CalvoMusic to the show. What is New Club Wave you ask? According to Calvo, the roots of the genre stem heavily from Baltimore Club Music’s rich history. The buzzing producer mixes sounds that have influenced him from various genres into bouncy and infectious club anthems. Shannon spoke with the Baltimore native back in October about developing his sound, his love for video game ...

DJ Tara is a member of the Rare Form DJ collective and one of the originators of Donuts Are Forever, an annual fundraiser and tribute held each year in honor of the legacy of the great J Dilla. The talented selector has also blessed Brooklyn with the Makossa Cookout Party for over 10 years strong in the borough. Shannon and the Brooklyn native talk about her knack for finding rare gems, her epic DJ gig at The Oscars over the summer, and The New York Nightlife report that dropped in June, whic...

We're back with a new season of Club Management and what a better way to kick off than with Elise. She’s the queen of vibes and an integral member of the Juke Bounce Werk crew, a heavy-hitting international collective of DJs and producers. Elise has brought so many folks absolute joy over the last year with her Twitch show Vibetown and her community of over 1000 DJs, musicians, and music fans is steadily growing. Shannon chats with Elise about building her popular Twitch show, her recent Boil...

Episode 44 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this one is for the books! For this episode, Shannon chats with underground house music legend and producer Parris Mitchell about the history of Dance Mania and his iconic releases throughout the label’s history. Mitchell who has recorded under a number of different monikers from Victor Romeo, The Dance Kings, and the Parris Mitchell Project continuously adapted and shaped his prototypical sound throughout the label’s existence. From ...

Episode 43 has arrived and we're back with the third installment of the Club Management playlist. This week's list features lush melody house from Leon Vynehall, experimental club music from Chicago's Mojek, and spacey rhythms from Jordan GCZ, but the fun doesn't stop here. Check out the full playlist on our Currents FM channel. FULL PLAYLIST: https://a.currents.fm/c/djshannon Follow + Donate To Club Management - www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/ I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGS!! Support ...

Episode 42 is here and this time we invite the illustrious bass producer and event curator, Anna Morgan to the show. Hailing from the Bronx, NY, the DJ, and producer has been melting the decks with her heavy hybrid bass tracks. Anna does it all-- from spearheading her own label called Worst Behavior Records to curating some major bass nights across the states like her infamous Heavy nights in NYC. Anna is so important to the culture because she continues to carry the torch for women i...

We're back for the second installment of the Club Management Playlist! All tunes inspired by the pod! For this month's playlist, we offer up sounds from legendary multi-instrumentalist Kaidi Tatham, emotional club vibes from Calvo Music, and a new track unleashed from Chengdu-based producer Kaishandao along with a loaded smorgasbord of new music ranging from Jersey Club to thumpin' House and UK Drill. Check out the full playlist on Shannon's Currents FM Channel and tell us where and how yo...

For episode 40, Shannon had the pleasure of chatting with Moroccan producer and artist Selwa Abd who creates music under the moniker Bergsonist. The multihyphenate transcends between multiple mediums of art and design to discover what makes us human. Last year, Bergsonist captivated listeners with the release of her full-length project Middle Quest on Optimo Records. The project serves as a sonic autobiography of her identity and a body of work that captures her genre-less spirit. When she’s ...

For episode 39, we're launching the very first playlist of the Club Management podcast! Very excited to extend the conversations of the pod into a monthly playlist filled with club-ready bangers, ambient melodies, and fun tunes that are inspired by the show. For the first installment, the playlist showcases music that has kept Shannon together, particularly throughout this last month, which has been incredibly challenging, to say the least. After losing a dear friend, a few icons--mixed wit...

For episode 38, we chat with Alex Sushon, who produces and DJs under the moniker Bok Bok. As one of the founders of London-based music label Night Slugs, Bok played a vital role in ushering in a genre-bending club sound that successfully combined the spirit of UK dubplate culture with the futurism of the digital world in the late 2000s Throughout the years Night Slugs has churned out dizzying dance floor bangers from Little Silva’s "Seasons" to Girl Unit’s "IRL". The charismatic producer sat ...

For Episode 37 we meet the inimitable @Kush_Jones. The Bronx native and producer is blowing up in the Electronic dance music scene for his sound that’s rooted in Chicago’s seismic and kinetic vibration of Footwork. But we’d be remiss to label Kush as just a Footwork artist. As a member of the Juke Bounce Werk collective, Kush’s music shapeshifts every project, drawing elements of Jungle, House, and Acid, all while keeping your feet moving. Kush is on a mission. Since 2018, the seminal produce...

For episode 36, Shannon chats with one of the founders of NYC-based collective and talent agency Discwoman --Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson. She’s an incredible event organizer and promoter as well as a prominent voice and activist for diversity and representation within nightlife. Hutchinson has planned and curated a number of shows all while giving space and opportunities to marginalized artists who are often overlooked in the industry. With Frankie at the helm, Discwoman has showcased and r...

*INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 7:14 Brainorchestra has made a name for himself throughout his home state of New Jersey and internationally with his heavily sampled and meticulously crafted hip hop beats. With major influences from other beat making greats like the late MF DOOM and J Dilla, Brainorchestra is cementing his own style and flair right in line with his idols. His latest projects fromThe 908, Sacred, and The Wizards Scroll are a testament to that. In recent years, Brainorchestra has st...

For episode 34 we travel to Nairobi, Kenya for a chat with an artist whose whimsical voice and impeccable production paints a vivid story of her experiences growing up on the continent. Meet Nabalayo. She's the pioneer of the Changanya genre, a style that she characterizes as a complex mix of heavy electronic sounds perfectly weaved together with African idioms and light airy vocals. Nabalayo recently performed at this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival for Black Bandcamp’s stage and she’s on...

We’ve finally made it to 2021! We’re blessed to see another year and glad you came on the journey with us too. We step into the new year with a new episode, and this one is all about reflection. Shannon chats with rapper, producer and entrepreneur, @TalayaMcCain about growing pains, finding yourself through hardship, and using music as a means of spirituality. McCain also gives us a closer look into the themes behind her new self-titled EP "Talaya." Follow Talaya McCain - @talayamccain Follow...

For Ep. 32 we take it to the motherland to have a nice chat with Wamya Tembo who is becoming known for his dynamic and club-ready sounds. Driven by impressive drum arrangements with stylized rhythms that take on the sound of South African genres like GQOM and Nigeria’s Afrobeat, Tembo shines under his producer moniker @SHESpellsDoom. Hailing from Lusaka, Zambia, Tembo has released a number of heavy tracks that are sure to pack out and move any dancefloor. For the last episode of 2020, Shannon...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:31For episode 31, Shannon has a chat with Cornelius Ferguson, better known as @TRAXMAN. Hailing from the West Side of Chicago, TRAXMAN has witnessed the evolution of the city’s rich music history as a producer, with releases stretching back to the height of Ray Barney’s Dance Mania and now he stands at the forefront of Chicago’s iconic Footwork and Juke scene.As one of the founders of Chicago’s G.E.T.O. DJz and an honorary member of Teklife, TRAXMAN continues to spread C...

Episode 30 is here! Thank you to all of the new followers we’ve made over the last week! For this episode, Shannon chats with HOURGLASS. She’s the producer, DJ, and event curator that’s shaking things up in Atlanta’s growing club scene. A member of creative collective WERC Crew, HOURGLASS and her team have been creating fun and inclusive spaces for folks to catch a whole vibe on the dancefloor. Whether she’s setting it off at her Down For Whatever parties or opening up for big names like Sang...

Episode 29 is finally here after a month long hiatus and for this episode Shannon chats with producer @DRANQ out of Leipzig, Germany. DRANQ quite literally makes his own music, building DIY modular systems from scratch to create beats that skew between Half Time Bass and Hip Hop. Shannon and the shining producer met during his China tour last year and now a year later, Shannon catches up with DRANQ to see how he's doing amidst the pandemic and to talk about the release of his new EP titled "J...

For episode 28 Shannon speaks with Ray Barney the founder of legendary house label Dance Mania. From 1986 to 1999 Dance Mania pioneered an incredible moment in Chicago House history. It saw a ton of milestones throughout its existence, releasing everything from Classic House, Trax, and Hip House, but the label hit a sweet spot when the dawn of Ghetto House emerged in 1994. Dance Mania cultivated the careers of some of the most influential producers and DJ's in House music history like the inc...

For Episode 27, we have Stacey Lee who is the brilliant mind and director behind UNDERPLAYED, a film that explores gender inequality in the EDM industry and underground dance scene. This is Stacey's debut-feature length project and it will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. UNDERPLAYED features the stories and experiences of some established superstar female DJs, producers, and artists like TOKIMONSTA, Apple Music's Anna Lunoe, and megastar DJ, Alison Wonderland. We ...

Episode 26 has arrived and for this show we speak to producer and DJ Jeremy Howard also known as @Sinistarr. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Sinistarr is known for his consistent and innovative production style. He is praised for his skilled and adventurous ear for defying genres not only within his tracks, but with his DJ sets too. Traversing elements of Footwork, Jungle and Techno, Sinistarr makes music that shatters dance floors with pure bass and infuses a broad range of tempo and vibes f...

This episode was in collaboration with Currents FM and was aired during their Common live-stream festival. It featured an hour long mix from DJ Shannon (Youtube link below to watch!) and an in-depth interview with the Jersey Club Queen, @UNIIQU3. UNIIQU3 has been taking the underground dance scene by storm with her Jersey Club production and effortless choreography and music videos. Following the footsteps of iconic Jersey Club legend and creator, DJ Tameil, UNIIQU3 is a part of a second gene...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 8:40Episode 24 of Club Management has arrived and this time we welcome producer, nightlife curator and label boss, Dion McKenzie to the show. You might know her as @TYGAPAW, the NYC DJ and producer that’s smashing the societal confines of the patriarchy one beat at a time. She’s a core figure within NYC’s LGBTQ nightlife community as the creator of @FakeAccent, a label and party that is notoriously dedicated to incredible music as well as a home for black, brown and the LG...

Episode 23 is out now with the remarkable Suzi Analogue. Suzi is a rarity within electronic music as a beat maker, songwriter and creator of her label Never Normal Records, which features releases from artists tinkering and crafting sound and vision from every society. Suzi has been taking listeners down a synthesized journey with her music and production, often toying with sounds that pull from Footwork, Hip - Hop & even R&B. She’s blazed down a path of her own, from composing live s...

Episode 22 has arrived and in this show Shannon chats it up with powerhouse DJ and producer Dani Deahl. Dani does it all from organizing her own headlining tours, self releasing her own productions and tearing it up behind the decks at major festivals like Lollapolooza and Spring Awakening. She’s also the vice president of the Recording Academy Chicago chapter and she writes for a multimedia platform called The Verge where she talks about the intersection of music and technology.Shannon and D...

In episode 21, Shannon begins to bring her experiences with the nightlife and music community back home to NYC. With the pandemic causing a major disruption to nightlife venues and cultural spaces, Shannon has a chat with a few members of the community who are looking to keep the city’s music scene alive. For the first half of the show, we hear from Ric Leichtung and Diana Mora who are spearheading NYC Nightlife United, which is an emergency fund aimed at providing financial relief to venues ...

Episode 20 is here. In this show, we explore the dark side of the digital domain and what artists need to consider before sharing some of their music and content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitch. The pandemic has caused an enormous amount of uncertainty for everyone but for DJ's and musicians who make most of their income from touring and live performance, this pandemic has been completely catastrophic. Mix this in with the burden of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistances' slow...

In episode 19, Shannon takes a look into how the music industry in China is having to readjust and pivot post Covid. She also explores the safety precautions clubs are taking now that dance floors are open for partying. With Chengdu rising out of lockdown, owners Choo and Big Loco from Axis Club and Aymen who organizes the International bookings at the legendary .TAG, chat with Shannon about what the new normal looks for them in nightlife and what the future has in store for them post COVID-1...

Episode 18 has arrived and in this show Shannon does a little soul searching within and calls on the help of friends to share their frustrations, thoughts and fears as we enter a new world post Covid-19.Shannon chats with Sammy, an expat who's stuck in Indiana and awaiting her return to China, after leaving the country to attend a wedding. Now, her stay in the US has become indefinite as she awaits for China's borders to re-open. Shannon also checks in with DJ HU1Z1T from Chengdu, China, who ...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 4:03 Episode 17 is here and Shannon is still stranded in NYC as the Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world. Luckily, Shannon is no stranger to adversity and shifting course. She checks in on other folks who are facing the same situation around the world like Shanghai based producer Nardja.Shannon also chats with aspiring Hong Kong rapper @HaysenCheng on his epic comeback story. Two years ago, the twenty-year-old had to make a tough decision on whether he wou...

Episode 16 is here! Shannon gives updates on the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic right from the epicenter in New York City. She's still stranded in NYC as the situation grows worse in the states. However, things seem to be returning back to normal in China. In Chengdu in particular, now that the virus has subsided, the nightlife scene is slowly reopening bars and clubs for people eager to hit the town and dance again. But what will nightlife look like moving forward?Kristen Ng joins Shannon for ...

Shannon is all alone for episode 15, but she's checking in with herself during this rather difficult time. Being in quarantine has really tested her mind and strength and she shares how she's been feeling.Wondering what it's like to get tested for COVID19? Shannon shares her bizarre experience and offers some words of wisdom to help folks cope. Shannon also shares tracks from amazing artists and labels across the Asian diaspora with music from @BalmingTiger @Svbkvlt @DJKoolKlone and more!Trac...

For part 2 of episode 14, Shannon chats with Xiamen based DJ and producer @Knophasound, a contributor to the Home Fitness compilation and a budding producer who’s work often drowns in drony ambient melodies. His music feels timeless. Knopha has been using his down time to make more music. In 2018, he released “Nothing Nil” a space odyssey like EP, which she first discovered from Shanghai’s Eating Music label. The project showcases Knopha’s unique direction and sound.Now he’s dropped another t...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 5:17 China is still battling endlessly to contain the outbreak and it continues to spread rapidly around the world, with cases rising in South Korea, Italy, the UK, and even right here in New York City. more than 2000 people have been put into quarantine. We’re starting to wonder if the US government is equipped to handle the severity of this situation. Luckily, there are a few people who have a solution. For the first half of the episode, Shannon chats with Slowcook. Base...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:14Life has come to a complete stand still in China and Hong Kong, especially within the entertainment world. Clubs and bars have been forced to shut down in an efforts to contain the Coronavirus outbreak. After a month long hiatus, Shannon is back to speak on how the virus has effected her life, not knowing when she will be able to return to Chongqing, China, a place she's called home for the last 4 years.Shannon also has a chat with Hong Kong native and producer Alex Yi...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 5:03Shanghai Community Radio is a dynamic little station broadcasting the very big talent coming from behind the great fire wall.The station has been in existence for 2 years now and has been a vital way for local and international artists, crews and DJ's to promote their music and talk about issues and ideas that effect there communities and societies within Shanghai and globally.Shannon chats with station founders Katy Roseland, Sam Lu and Difan Xu who work full time to ...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 4:42In Episode 11, we meet Ellis, also known as Li Hei Shuai( 李黑帅 ), a social media comedian and viral content maker living in Chongqing, China. Ellis has been living in Chongqing since 2013. He has a funny story too! In 2016, he made a video for his friends in China addressing the day to day questions and sometimes rude comments he would get from locals, living as a black man in China. He did this all while speaking standard Mandarin too. After casually posting it online,...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:02DADA Club has existed for 10 years in Shanghai and 7 Years in Beijing. It has become a household name in China’s underground music scene for showcasing China’s local talent and bringing artists and DJ’s from around the world. At the center of it all is owner, Michael Ohlsson. Michael came to Shanghai in 2003 to find a small music scene bubbling out of the city. After getting to know some of the local artists and DJ’s, DADA Club eventually opened its doors shortly after...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 4:40China is becoming a great place to do business and to seek a wealth of opportunities. Q, who is an expat living in Chongqing has used the Middle Kingdom to build and expand on his own business ventures. For 4 years he owned a Bar called Brooklyn located right in the middle of JiuJie, a busy street known for its great bars and delicious restaurants in Chongqing. It was a place where Chinese locals and expats in the city could unite, have a great drink and dine all while...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 7:27 Oil Club is becoming a big name in China’s music scene. Known for its crazy sound system, ecletic parties and bringing some of the biggest talent to China within the last two years, Oil has put the city of Shenzhen on the map for cultivating its forward thinking and powerful music scene and making it a prime destination for artists and DJ’s to perform. Acts like Kode9, Jacques Greene, Nina Las Vegas and Lotic have all blessed the decks at Oil. The founders, Yang Yang ...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 5:48Producer Anti-General, is carving out his own lane within the Dark Trap sub genre. His production is clean, ominous and filled with ghostly decadence. He often borrows and blends sounds from around the world by mixing elements like Arabian flutes, African drums and Traditional Chinese and Japanese instruments into his work. After his appearance on the Chinese reality TV show Rave Now in 2018, things have soared for the young producer, as he’s been traveling around Asia...

INTERVIEW BEGINS 4:45If you walk into Shenzhen's Oil Club in China on any given Saturday night, you may find a man by the name of Daniel Power, playing at 160 BPM. Transitioning seamlessly between UK Drum and Bass, Footwerk and even some half time. Daniel has been living in Shenzhen , China for 10 years now and has been heavily involved with growing the cities music culture, first as the music director at Sector, to now running one of the fastest growing party and record labels called Unchain...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 1:39Just Bee is another essential member of Shenzhen party and music label Unchained. She’s a wicked DJ who has fired up the dance floor at the Unchained functions with her unique taste in bass filled tracks and melodic liquid rhythms. After the show, she takes the crazy energy of the party online with the Unchained Radio Podcast and Mix Series, which features in depth interviews with some of the best DJ's and Producers in the Drum and Bass scene.The podcast has featured m...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:00In Episode 5 of Club Management, Shannon talks about how much she loves living in Chongqing and the history behind the city's culture and food. There’s also one rapper in particular living in the city who is using his influence and up bringing to create powerful songs and art. 梦徐MX is his name.He’s a 2 time contestant on the popular show The Rap of China and since his appearance on the show, life has changed drastically for the Chongqing native. 梦徐MX has been making mu...

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:10陈彦希REGI Is killing it in the Chinese Hip Hop Scene being the only female member of one of the biggest Hip Hop groups coming out of Chongqing called Go$h. The entire group is comprised of rappers, singers and producers. 陈彦希REGI is bringing her own flare and individuality to the group, delivering melodic bars on trap ballads and singing about life and love through her R&B songs.In the 4th episode, Shannon speaks about how she met 陈彦希REGI back at Baemix, a night curat...

INTERVIEW BEGINS at 9:18Hip Hop is exploding in China and in the past year, many American Hip Hop artists have been coming over to the Middle Kingdom to tour and connect with a whole realm of fans they probably never knew they had. Acts like Rae Sremmurd, A$AP Rocky and even Lil Yachty have touched down to the streets of Chengdu, Shanghai and Beijing. In episode 3, Shannon speaks with producer, Kino Beats who has been coming to China a lot now. The producer has a resume that‘s stacked, making...

INTERVIEW BEGINS at 22:10In the 2nd episode of Club Management, rapper Bohan Phoenix shares his story of duality. Hailing from Hubei, China, Bohan came to the states at the age of 11, knowing absolutely no English and having to grasp a foreign land far removed from his own. Hip Hop and rhyming was a scapegoat for the artist as he used the genre as a tool to build confidence and learn English. The rapper has been hustling non stop since then using his gift in lyricism to draw stories of his li...

INTERVIEW BEGINS at 9:00In the first episode of Club Management, Host Shannon has a chat with RVE who is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Xi'an based underground music collective The Boring Room. The Boring Room is a collective of DJ's, Producers and Promoters, working tirelessly to bring the best in Electronic, Hip Hop and Hype to the ancient city of Xi'an with their monthly parties. The team has bought some house hold names to perform, DJing alongside acts like Howie Lee, Harikiri an...