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Inside Amsterdam: Benny Rodrigues Shares The Truth About DJ Culture, Social Media & Staying Authentic
In this Loud & Unfiltered ADE special, Inside Amsterdam, Benny Rodrigues joins Alex Jukes and Grego O’Halloran for an unguarded conversation about authenticity, artistry and the evolution of dance music culture.
A true Dutch electronic music icon, Benny discusses the early Rotterdam record-shop days that shaped his career, the lost art of crate-digging, his resistance to social-media pressure, and why he still refuses to use a smartphone. From DC-10 to Bret Amsterdam, from record stores to residencies, Benny reflects on three decades of keeping house and techno honest - with humour, perspective and heart.
What You’ll Hear:
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Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction, Guest Welcome & Podcast Overview
0:52 - Who is Benny Rodriguez? Dutch DJ’s Background & Achievements
01:34 - Amsterdam Dance Event: Importance, Culture & Experience
04:13 - Early ADE Memories & Social Networking in the Music Scene
06:15 - The Role of Spontaneity: Meetings, Dance Floors, and Artist Connections
09:14 - Preparing for Gigs: Discovering and Categorizing New Music
11:49 - Social Media’s Impact on the DJ Scene & Artist Authenticity
17:46 - The Loss of Innocence: Social Media, Crowds, and Club Culture
23:01 - Offline Lifestyle: Benny Rodriguez on Not Having a Smartphone
25:35 - Organizing Music: Genres, Playlists, and DJ Methods
26:54 - Influences & Beginnings: DJ Career Origins in Record Shops
34:23 - The Record Shop Era: Stories, Lessons & Scene Development
36:07 - Advice for the Next Generation of DJs & Artists
39:50 - Benny Rodriguez’s Favorite Amsterdam Clubs
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By JukeboxIn this Loud & Unfiltered ADE special, Inside Amsterdam, Benny Rodrigues joins Alex Jukes and Grego O’Halloran for an unguarded conversation about authenticity, artistry and the evolution of dance music culture.
A true Dutch electronic music icon, Benny discusses the early Rotterdam record-shop days that shaped his career, the lost art of crate-digging, his resistance to social-media pressure, and why he still refuses to use a smartphone. From DC-10 to Bret Amsterdam, from record stores to residencies, Benny reflects on three decades of keeping house and techno honest - with humour, perspective and heart.
What You’ll Hear:
Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/
Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction, Guest Welcome & Podcast Overview
0:52 - Who is Benny Rodriguez? Dutch DJ’s Background & Achievements
01:34 - Amsterdam Dance Event: Importance, Culture & Experience
04:13 - Early ADE Memories & Social Networking in the Music Scene
06:15 - The Role of Spontaneity: Meetings, Dance Floors, and Artist Connections
09:14 - Preparing for Gigs: Discovering and Categorizing New Music
11:49 - Social Media’s Impact on the DJ Scene & Artist Authenticity
17:46 - The Loss of Innocence: Social Media, Crowds, and Club Culture
23:01 - Offline Lifestyle: Benny Rodriguez on Not Having a Smartphone
25:35 - Organizing Music: Genres, Playlists, and DJ Methods
26:54 - Influences & Beginnings: DJ Career Origins in Record Shops
34:23 - The Record Shop Era: Stories, Lessons & Scene Development
36:07 - Advice for the Next Generation of DJs & Artists
39:50 - Benny Rodriguez’s Favorite Amsterdam Clubs