Mindful Mayhem

Mike and Dom of House Music Duo, Pods, share their remarkable journey from preschool best friends to rising artists in Chicago's electronic music scene, performing at major venues and playing alongside artists such as Noizu, Tchami, Flume, and more.

Here's what to expect:

• Childhood friendship that evolved into a music partnership
• The origin of their name "Pods"
• How Louis The Child's 2014 Lollapalooza performance inspired them to pursue music
• Their favorite cities to perform in, including Miami Music Week experiences
• The creative process behind their production
• Balancing personal sacrifices with professional growth in the music industry
• Their approach to different sub-genres within house music
• Upcoming shows include North Coast Festival's 15th anniversary
• Advice for aspiring artists to release music regardless of perfectionism

Find Pods on all social platforms @podsmusic and check out their recommended tracks, including "Set You Free," "Power to the People," "Blueprint," "Poison," and "Hypnotherapy."

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What happens when life abruptly closes one door and forces you to find another path? In this refreshingly candid conversation, we're joined by musician and creative powerhouse Lexi Ryan, who shares her journey from professional modeling to emerging EDM artist following the industry slowdown during COVID.

Lexi's story isn't just about career transitions—it's about finding authentic joy and purpose when life takes unexpected turns. What makes this episode special is Lexi's wisdom about resilience. "With every door that closes, as long as you leave the door open for something else to happen, it will come," she shares—a powerful reminder that sometimes our greatest growth comes from unexpected redirections.

Listen now for an uplifting conversation about finding your flow, staying open to new possibilities, and embracing what Lexi calls "Mindful Mayhem"—being chaotically authentic, but in the most intentional way.

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Kayla and Taylor dive into the evolving EDM scene, discussing how festival culture is shifting toward more mindful experiences with a focus on safety, community, and genuine connections. They share personal stories of loss within the rave community and explore how these experiences have shaped their perspectives on substance use and harm reduction.

Remember that this podcast creates a safe space for anyone going through substance-related challenges, grief, or simply trying to find their place in the community. You are not alone.

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Spring has arrived, bringing renewal and reflection as we celebrate the return of GRiZ, who dropped new music AND a brand new festival, Seven Stars, within ten days of ending his hiatus.

- Spring equinox offers a perfect time to reflect on the beginning of the year and ongoing personal growth.
- GRiZ's Seven Stars festival Tickets sold out in just 90 seconds, once on sale to the GP, sparking discussions about bots and ticket accessibility.
- The Deathpact controversy raises questions about artist accountability and transparency.
- Festival essentials: What's in our backpack?
- Our best festival moments vs WORST.
- Going to festivals sober offers a different but equally rewarding experience. 

Stay hydrated, stay positive, and don't forget to subscribe and turn on post notifications so others can find and enjoy our podcast too!

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AI is making its way into music production, but is it a game-changer or just an easy way out? In this episode of Mindful Mayhem, Kayla and Taylor unpack how AI is changing music production, if it's "cheating," and where the line is between innovation and imitation. 

They also deep-dive into destination festivals- EDSEA, HOLY SHIP, and GROOVE CRUISE-why these floating raves are on every festival-goer's bucket list. And, of course, a whole lot of laughs. 

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Welcome to the very first episode of Mindful Mayhem!  

Whatever brought you here, you're meant to be. We’re kicking things off with a topic that’s as controversial as it is unavoidable: When artists get caught up in crimes, should we still listen to their music? From festival headliners to underground producers, we dive into the messy reality of separating the art from the artist. Do bangers stay bangers, or do we hit the skip button?  

But that’s not all—we’re also talking about a new era for EDM & festival culture, DJs & the Short King Era—why some of the biggest names in EDM are proof that height doesn’t matter, but most importantly, Mindful Mayhem is here! This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to bring you the chaos, comedy, and unfiltered convos that make EDM culture so unique.  

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