Elevated Frequencies

Going viral takes the same time as making the song. That's the mindset shift Tres Mortimer credits for breaking out of the Chicago local DJ scene. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Tres Mortimer, the producer behind Optics Records and the new party brand Slavic House Society.

They unpack the local to touring jump, why content has to be funded like studio time, and how hate comments means your content is working. They cover why remixes are losing grip, and his fresh Planet X signing with Ben Sterling. For any producer trying to grow past their home city, this one is a roadmap.

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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

AJ Christou went from hanging out at Sankys with a fake ID to becoming a resident at the same club, signing with The Martinez Brothers, and playing his first official Miami Music Week set at Wynwood Studios. In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with AJ to break down how a Manchester teenager who hated electronic music the first time he heard it built a career in the global house and tech house circuit.

AJ shares the random chain of events that started his DJ journey: buying CDJs that sat untouched for 6 months, learning to mix for his sister's 30th birthday, and getting his first Sankys slot off a SoundCloud mix. He gets honest about why the "gatekeeping" complaint is mostly entitlement, why he moved to New York to study at Dubspot, and the real difference between Miami Music Week and ADE for emerging producers.

For any new producer trying to figure out where to invest first (music, networking, education, or production lessons), AJ lays out the exact order that worked for him and explains why showing up to the shows of DJs who play your music changes everything.

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth:
👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__
👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters when tickets or merch go live, plus reward them with exclusives. It works across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs, with integrations like Shopify and Spotify, voicemail hotlines, and a complete tour suite when you’re ready to hit the road. Laylo makes it easy and affordable for DJs to drop in your style and build a fandom that lasts.
 
Get 15,000 free messaging credits here with code Olivia15

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Some DJs have a million followers but can't fill a 100-cap room. So what actually builds a career?

Olivia Mancuso sits down with Thatch Sammet, Director of Partnerships at Laylo, to break down the infrastructure behind real fan loyalty in electronic music.

They unpack the 1,000 true fans framework, the fan flywheel, and why owning your fan list beats chasing streams, followers, and the algorithm.
Real case studies: Griz's early access merch drops, Austin Millz' backstage giveaway system, the Dean Turley "Acting Tough" missed moment, and the night Skrillex crashed Dropbox with a Gmail link.

For DJs, producers, and electronic artists who are tired of chasing virality and want to build a career that actually sells tickets and merch.

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👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth
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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

What happens when billions of streams stop meaning anything? In this episode of Elevated Frequencies, Olivia Mancuso sits down with multi-platinum artist Jonas Blue to talk about the moment commercial success stopped being enough.

Jonas opens up about the summer of 2024, when years of touring and making EDM left him feeling creatively empty and personally unhappy in London. Instead of staying comfortable, he made a drastic decision: sell everything, leave the major label system, and move to Miami to rebuild from scratch.

This conversation goes deep into what it actually looks like to rebrand after a decade at the top. Jonas talks about returning to his house music roots, DJing on vinyl again for the first time in years, and writing songs the way he always did: starting at the piano, not with drums and bass.

They also dig into why originality matters more than ever in the AI era, what Jonas learned by standing on the dance floor as a fan instead of behind the booth, and why the younger generation's relationship with phones is changing club culture for better and worse.

Whether you're an artist thinking about making a creative pivot or just curious about what happens when someone at the top decides to start over, this episode is a masterclass in trusting your gut.

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth
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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

Ever wonder what happens when two brothers make 500 tracks before one finally breaks through? In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with Murphy's Law, the UK brother duo taking the US dance music scene by storm.

From growing up in a studio at the end of their garden (their dad played with Stevie Wonder) to making rap music as teenagers, Sonny and his brother Finn built their careers through relentless grassroots hustle. They share the full story behind their breakout remix of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man," including the 13 month clearance nightmare and the McDonald's car park moment they got the news.

The conversation gets real about why being sober behind the decks makes you a sharper, more honest DJ. They break down the industry's ripping culture, why most DJ duos implode, and how they strategically built relationships with artists like Joseph Capriati and Jamie Jones.

Murphy's Law also reveal the trap of chasing a viral hit after your first big record, and why going back to making whatever feels cool is always the answer.

Whether you're an up and coming DJ or deep in the scene, this one's packed with real talk about resilience, patience, and playing the long game in dance music.

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.
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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

What does it actually take to go from bottle service gigs to touring techno DJ? Flashgea has a very specific answer.

Olivia Mancuso sits down with Flashgea, a Bronx-born, Ecuadorian-Trinidadian producer and DJ who discovered rave culture at 20 years old on an illegal boat party during COVID lockdown and never looked back.

They cover the story behind Took the Night, his biggest track to date, how a single caption about the genre police triggered a viral moment that brought Hannah Laing, Sarah Landry, and eventually JSTJR into his orbit.

Flash breaks down the exact bar deal strategy he used to make free events financially viable, how he grew the Mezcla party series from a Brooklyn rooftop to a 1000-person birthday show, and why he asked for just two stops on  JSTJR's tour and ended up with seven.

This episode is essential listening for any DJ or independent artist trying to understand how to build leverage before you have it, how to stay mentally grounded in the quiet periods between wins, and why being genuinely interesting outside of your genre matters more than most people admit.

Subscribe to Elevated Frequencies for weekly conversations with the artists, DJs, and industry figures actually building careers in dance music.

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth
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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters when tickets or merch go live, plus reward them with exclusives. It works across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs, with integrations like Shopify and Spotify, voicemail hotlines, and a complete tour suite when you’re ready to hit the road. Laylo makes it easy and affordable for DJs to drop in your style and build a fandom that lasts.
Get 15,000 free messaging credits here with code Olivia15:
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You’ll also have a chance to meet Thatch Sammet, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Laylo and get direct insights on how to leverage the platform at Miami Music Nexus!

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What does it actually take to build a DJ career that lasts 16 years? The answer involves sacrifice, grief, loneliness, and a studio in an attic.

Olivia Mancuso sits down with Archie Hamilton, a UK-based house and tech house DJ and label founder who has spent over a decade and a half touring internationally and releasing music across multiple imprints.

This conversation gets real about the parts of the industry nobody glamorizes. Archie opens up about moving back home at 26 to pursue music full-time, why external studio setups quietly destroyed his creative output, and how building a home studio this year has him producing 6 hours a day for the first time in years. He talks about the discipline behind longevity versus the trap of chasing a two-year hype cycle.

From the TikTok effect on how music gets made, to the loneliness of touring, to why smart money habits matter more than most artists realize, this episode is a blueprint for artists who want a real career, not just a moment.

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Ever struggle to finish tracks because of endless screen time and studio distractions? Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with underground house heavyweight Josh Butler to discuss how strict time limitations actually fuel his creativity.

Josh reveals how balancing fatherhood with his DJ career forced him to embrace constraints, proving you can produce a great track in just three hours by stepping away from your phone and protecting your creative flow.

They also dive into his hands-on workflow with analog synthesizers, the minimal mixing principles of vintage dub reggae, and the launch of his new vocal-led imprint, MYC Records.
For electronic music producers, this conversation is a masterclass in working efficiently and keeping your focus strictly on the music.

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Ready to turn Miami Music Week into more than just parties?
Join us at Miami Music Nexus and spend your time in Miami learning how to build real fanbases, tour smarter, and grow your career in electronic music—with industry pros who actually know what they're talking about.
👉 Get tickets here

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👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth
👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__
👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters when tickets or merch go live, plus reward them with exclusives. It works across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs, with integrations like Shopify and Spotify, voicemail hotlines, and a complete tour suite when you’re ready to hit the road. Laylo makes it easy and affordable for DJs to drop in your style and build a fandom that lasts.
 
Get 15,000 free messaging credits here with code Olivia15.

You’ll also have a chance to meet Thatch Sammet, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Laylo, and get direct insights on how to leverage the platform at Miami Music Nexus!

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What happens when a DJ bets her career on the one album she wrote only for herself?

Olivia Mancuso sits down with Sippy, the Australian-born bass music and dubstep producer who just wrapped her Scars In Stereo album tour. Sippy built a loyal fanbase on lighthearted, high-energy club sets. Then she released something completely different. They dig into how Sippy held onto years of moody, personal music before finally committing to an album, and how that decision had nothing to do with strategy or bookings.

Olivia and Sippy also break down when it actually makes sense to pivot your sound, how to build a fanbase that rides with you through career changes, and why chasing virality produces fans who will never buy a ticket or a piece of merch. This episode is essential listening for any artist trying to build something that lasts in dance music without losing themselves in the process.

Ready to turn Miami Music Week into more than just parties?

Join us at Miami Music Nexus and spend your time in Miami learning how to build real fanbases, tour smarter, and grow your career in electronic music—with industry pros who actually know what they're talking about.
👉 Get tickets here

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.

👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__

👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters when tickets or merch go live, plus reward them with exclusives. It works across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs, with integrations like Shopify and Spotify, voicemail hotlines, and a complete tour suite when you’re ready to hit the road. Laylo makes it easy and affordable for DJs to drop in your style and build a fandom that lasts. Get 15,000 free messaging credits here with code Olivia15:

You’ll also have a chance to meet Thatch Sammet, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Laylo and get direct insights on how to leverage the platform at Miami Music Nexus!

Miami Music Week can transform your dance music career, but only if you arrive with a proven networking strategy. Olivia Mancuso delivers a solo masterclass on navigating the chaos, breaking down her "FBI approach" to intelligence gathering, identifying real decision-makers, and naturally bypassing gatekeepers before you even walk through the door.

Olivia also reveals how to craft the perfect 30-second elevator pitch without sounding like a walking EPK, and lays out a clear 90-day follow-up plan to turn the connections you make into real opportunities, whether that's getting tracks signed, securing bookings, or building relationships that actually last.

Subscribe for more real strategies, and join us at Miami Music Nexus on March 26th to put it all into practice!

👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.
👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__
👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx