MKN - the king of REVERSE BASS returns to the podcast for a ‘1 Year Later’ special! 

We discuss his time in lockdown, what it’s like returning to gigs and answer some questions from the audience!

:::Topics:::
Intro

Recent Gigs

Life During Lockdown

Start of Questions from the fans

Early challenges, lesson’s learned & advice

Sash or Chicane?

Sound Design & Presets

Best Nightclub experiences (Welsh & Overseas)

Who inspired MKN to focus on RVRS BASS!?

Meeting Technoboy & Tuneboy

MKN’s thoughts on the RAW side of Hardstyle

Coming up from MKN

Patreon

MKN’s dog-walk adventures!

Mushrooms

Preparing the 100% Reverse Bass Label

Krystal Ravegirl is one of Sydney’s most diverse and talented entertainers and DJ!

Known for her love of Happy Hardcore, Krystal showcases her passion through her weekly Twitch Livestreams (DJ sets), performances as a Hula-Hoop-Dancer and as a vocalist working with music producers such as S3rl and M-project! 

::Topics::

Intro - Krystals Week

The Krystal Ravegirl Origin Story

Hula-hoop Dancing

Happy Hardcore Vocalist

Becoming a DJ

Livestreaming DJ sets on Twitch

Advice for new Twitch Streamers

Questions from the fans

How did your first gig?

Tell us a Rave Story!

Other Interests

Coffee

Favourite S3rl Track

First Rave Memory

Process with writing lyrics

Krystal’s second favourite genre

Music production

Favourite Rave outfit aside from the Mustard costume?

Krystal in her spare time

Shoutouts

Outro

https://www.instagram.com/krystalravegirl

https://www.facebook.com/Krystalravegirl

https://www.twitch.tv/krystal_ravegirl

In this episode, I chat with the talented Hardstyle Producer - Twisted Melodiez! 
We talk about his origin story,  his process with music production and we discuss his melodic, euphoric sound!

Intro 

Sam’s week

The Twisted Melodiez Origin Story

HypeEdit, Soundcloud & Bootlegs

The early years of Hardstyle & events

Labels 

Music Production & Advice 

DJ’ing

Social Media tips

Dad Life 

Questions for the Audience

What do you have the longest name?

When will you play in Brazil?

Favourite Key to write in?

What is your process with melodies?

Favourite classic Hardstyle tracks?

Thoughts on the Rawphoric style?

Plans for the year

Personal Life

Shoutouts - Melbourne Boyz, promoters & event organisers

https://www.facebook.com/twistedmelodiez
https://www.instagram.com/twistedmelodiez

https://www.facebook.com/EmoticonAus
https://www.instagram.com/emoticonaus

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🔴 Melbourne boys - Horseplay & Kid Columbo take over this episode after their huge night at Highvoltage! 

In this episode, we explore their origin stories, the differences between the Melbourne - Sydney Hardstyle scenes & a quick surprise visit from Dvrgnt for some extra laughs! 

Conversation topics in order...

Intro

Highvoltage - Melbourne Takeover event

Kid Columbo’s history with the harder styles & music

Hoseplays history with the harder styles & music

KC getting into Music production & Djing

HP getting into music production & Djing

Melbourne HardDance Scene & PHD

Questions from le audience

What are their favourite hairstyle tracks?

If you could collab with anyone who would it be & why?

Kid Columbo - sports related questions

Favourite plugins to use in the studio

Favourite non-Hardstyle tracks

Stage name origin stories 

Questions from Brodie XD

Kid Columbo’s Sholumbo

Air Max 2.0

Rachel & her fries - Uber Eats

Horseplay & his inventions

Shout outs

End

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He’s back on the podcast, its your boy - Firelite!

Over the year, Firelite has been super busy dropping new music through Dirty Workz, surprising us with new collabs and rebooting his Fired Up podcast! Get to know what he’s been up to since his episode last season and a look into his plans & goals for the future! 

Timestamps

Intro 

Recent events

Collab with Wasted Penguinz

 Studio time and new releases

Questions from the people

Are you working outside of music?

How long did you produce & learn before releasing?

Memory Lane - How Firelite fell in love with the harder styles

When did the collar with Wasted Penguinz

Have you ever had Chicken biriyani? 

Love to have a chat with Clarence?

Can Firelite do a Tailwhip of the DIY ramp?

Producing other genres

Future goals

The Australian Hard Dance Scene

The Highlight for Firelite over 2020

Collab projects

Advice from Firelite 

Is Music theory essential for music production?

In his downtime

https://www.facebook.com/firelitemusic
https://www.instagram.com/firelitedj/

Blocka the man who delivered Highvoltage to you when you needed it most! In this episode, you’ll hear his origin story, get to know about his obsession with thongs and get some insight into his hard hitting musical style. 
::Discussion topics::
Intro
Blocka’s Origin Story
High Voltage Story
9:00 - Fan Questions & Comments
Blocka’s Name
Thongs
High Voltage Venue
Thongs as Merch
High Voltage History and its DJs
What Drives Blocka & High voltage
Blocka opens up about his lowest point in his career & what brought him back
Cheeky question from Bret 
How it feels to have Highvoltage back
Blocka loves his music
Blocka’s first gig
Blocka’s favourite tracks
How many pluggers does he own?
Blocka should be sponsored by Havana 
The days of Nox - Liverpool
It’s Blocka, let him wear his Thongs
Maccas and their paper straws & wooden spoons
Why Blocka be dropping Vomit Emoji
Blocka vs Horseplay 
Old school Raw or New school Raw
Career making moments
Blocka's Birthday Bash! 9th April
Shoutouts
End

https://www.facebook.com/HIGHVOLTAGESYD
https://www.facebook.com/blockadj
https://www.instagram.com/highvoltagesydney

Blocka the man who delivered Highvoltage to you when you needed it most! In this episode, you’ll hear his origin story, get to know about his obsession with thongs and get some insight into his hard hitting musical style. 
::Discussion topics::
Intro
Blocka’s Origin Story
High Voltage Story
9:00 - Fan Questions & Comments
Blocka’s Name
Thongs
High Voltage Venue
Thongs as Merch
High Voltage History and its DJs
What Drives Blocka & High voltage
Blocka opens up about his lowest point in his career & what brought him back
Cheeky question from Bret 
How it feels to have Highvoltage back
Blocka loves his music
Blocka’s first gig
Blocka’s favourite tracks
How many pluggers does he own?
Blocka should be sponsored by Havana 
The days of Nox - Liverpool
It’s Blocka, let him wear his Thongs
Maccas and their paper straws & wooden spoons
Why Blocka be dropping Vomit Emoji
Blocka vs Horseplay 
Old school Raw or New school Raw
Career making moments
Blocka's Birthday Bash! 9th April
Shoutouts
End

https://www.facebook.com/HIGHVOLTAGESYD
https://www.facebook.com/blockadj
https://www.instagram.com/highvoltagesydney

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27822612)

The second episode of the year is with two of Sydney’s most loved Hardstyle Producers & DJs - DVRGNT & Game! We discuss their recent and upcoming releases, current events in sydney , hear some advice for new-comers and hear a little of what to expect from their DJ sets at the upcoming Highvoltage event!

::Timestamps::

Intro

0:10 What’s new with Game & DVGRNT

5:00 - Favourites & Classics of the harder-styles.

7:00 - advice for people coming into the Hard Dance Scene

10:20 -  Music production

14:00 - DJing

16:00 - Goals for  2021

18:30 - Advice for New DJs

22:00  - In their downtime

https://www.facebook.com/GameDJOfficial

https://www.facebook.com/dvrgntdj

The first podcast episode of the year is with two of the most talented female DJs in Sydney’s Hard Dance scene - Risqué & Emparezz! 

This episode showcases their origin stories, a discussion about their first time behind the decks and some marketing advice for up-and-comers & veterans alike!

https://www.facebook.com/RisqueDJ

https://www.facebook.com/emparezz

https://www.instagram.com/dj_risque

https://www.instagram.com/emparezz

::Timestamps::

Intro

0:20 - Current events

2:50 - Origin Stories

8:00 - Favourites & Classics of the harder-styles.

10:20 - Favourite Festival moments and Memories as DJs

14:00 - Mentally preparing for a set/gig

16:00 - Favourite tracks & artists

18:30 - Advice for New DJs

21:45 - Set prep (clip 1)

28:00 - Social media content, marketing and advice (clip 2)

34:00 - In their Spare time