MUZZ joins us backstage at Electric Forest 2026 for a conversation about his journey into drum & bass, the importance of concept albums, and why he believes the genre has so much more to offer than what's currently on the surface.

We discuss how MotorStorm and Pendulum inspired his career, his passion for cinematic world-building in projects like F Minor Factory, why he's stepping back from touring to focus on creating deeper, more ambitious records, and his advice for new fans looking to explore the rich history of drum & bass.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:20 Discovering Drum & Bass

03:11 Concept Albums & World Building

05:02 Production & Creative Process

10:14 What's Next for MUZZ?

11:18 The Growth of Drum & Bass

15:01 Outro

Couch stopped by to chat with us at Electric Forest about life on the road, staying independent, and building a band from the ground up. We talked about their evolution from FaceTiming song ideas in college to recording their album Big Talk with $15k mics, what it takes to stay self-managed without a label, and pinch-me moments like selling out Roadrunner in Boston and hearing fans sing along in Stockholm. Plus first concerts, band dynamics, and a chicken parm debate. A fun, honest conversation with a band that's earned every bit of their success.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro & First Impressions of Electric Forest

01:11 - "What Was Your First Concert?"

02:56 - "How's the Chicken Parm?"

03:56 - "What's Van Life Like With the Group?"

05:19 - "How Has Your Songwriting Process Changed?"

09:58 - "How Do You Know When to Step Back on Stage?"

13:24 - "What Have You Learned Staying Independent?"

19:38 - "Have You Had an 'I Can't Believe This Is Happening' Moment?"

22:36 - "What Actually Makes You Feel Successful?"

25:21 - "Where Do You See Yourselves in a Few Years?"

27:46 - Wrap Up & Thanks

We caught up with Close Friends Only backstage at Electric Forest 2026 to talk about their first Forest, the origins of the Boom Boom Room, building a community through authenticity, their rise from Twitch streams to festival stages, and why "Hug Your Homies" has become their motto.

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Poducer: The Podcast for Producers features conversations with producers, DJs, artists, and music industry professionals about the creative process and the stories behind the music.

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The Podcast for Producers

Dr. Ushūu returns to Poducer for a deep conversation about his new 140 era, the rise of “Camden Town,” rediscovering why he loves making music, and learning how to stop overcomplicating creativity.

We talk about the shift from heavy dubstep into deeper, dance-focused 140, going viral by simply enjoying his own music, rebuilding his artist identity around who he actually is, and the mental health realities that come with touring, comparison, pressure, and trying to survive as an artist.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:10 Reassessing life, music, and turning 27

04:51 The Instagram post that changed everything

12:20 Hitting rock bottom and posting honestly

16:23 The set that reignited his passion for music

20:03 Separating “Dr. Ushūu” from Dany

24:23 Why simple music makes people dance

31:25 Stop trying to sound like everyone else

43:59 Artists as startups and music as a product

49:10 The meaning behind the Camden Town rollout

54:56 Learning self respect and confidence

1:03:55 Dubstep niches and evolving as an artist

1:23:04 The highs and lows of being an artist

1:29:58 Therapy, burnout, and mental health

1:40:44 Health, touring, and the long game

1:41:30 NSW Chicago show plug & outro

Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

Wreckno and Gardella pull up for a chaotic, funny, and honest conversation about bass music, queer identity in EDM, social media burnout, and the reality of building a career in electronic music.

A big part of this episode dives into Wreckno’s experience navigating the scene as a queer and gender non-conforming artist, the evolution of inclusivity in dance music, and how representation in bass music has changed over the years. They also talk about rave culture, self-expression, and why creating space for people to fully be themselves matters.

Outside of that, the conversation spirals into Survivor audition tapes, trap-era nostalgia, getting kicked off stage at Brillz shows, algorithm fatigue, touring life, and the weirdness of being an artist online in 2026.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:08 First concerts

06:27 Defining “cunty dubstep”

08:47 Queer identity and representation in EDM

12:35 Rave culture, PLUR, and self expression

25:38 Fan interactions and being visibly queer on stage

31:23 Fighting the algorithm as an artist

40:42 Personal mantras and creative philosophy

42:37 “What we’re selling is not what they’re selling”

46:25 Game changing concerts

49:20 Empty rooms, flop shows, and touring realities

52:59 Carnage, trap music, and the golden era of EDM trap

59:25 Final shoutouts

1:00:40 Outro

Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

Jerry sits down with PAV4N, legendary MC, rapper, and founding member of Foreign Beggars, for one of the most in-depth conversations in Poducer x NSW yet. This episode explores UK rave culture, drum and bass history, MC culture, bass music, and PAV4N’s journey from growing up between Dubai and the UK to becoming one of electronic music’s most respected voices.

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PAV4N reflects on his earliest musical memories, from hearing rock, hip-hop, and metal through his family to discovering jungle tape packs and early UK rave culture as a teenager. He shares firsthand stories about MC culture, sound system tradition, and how those underground scenes spread before streaming and social media.

Jerry and PAV4N also dig into identity, belonging, and how growing up Indian between different worlds shaped his perspective. PAV4N opens up about reconnecting with his heritage through his solo work, using Hindu mythology and visual storytelling in a way that feels both personal and intentional.

The conversation also explores the rise of Foreign Beggars, the making of I Am Legion with Noisia, and what it was like witnessing the Skrillex era and electronic music’s rapid evolution up close. PAV4N also speaks candidly about grief, losing Metropolis, and what it means to carry forward a legacy while continuing to grow as an artist.

This episode is packed with history, perspective, and stories from someone who has lived through multiple eras of music culture.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro / PAV4N Joins the Show

1:08 Early Music Memories / First Concert

8:48 Growing Up Between Dubai and the UK

18:26 Discovering Jungle / Starting to Rap

23:18 MC Culture and UK Rave History

33:52 Identity, Heritage, and Solo Evolution

48:22 Collaborations / Bass Music and Career Growth

57:10 Grief, Legacy, and Losing Metropolis

1:02:54 Noisia, Foreign Beggars, and I Am Legion

1:21:47 Skrillex, the Lost Album, and Outro

Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

Super Future and Daggz join Jerry on Poducer, the podcast for producers, to talk about life as touring DJs, music production, and the realities of building a career in electronic music. From bass music and DJ culture to burnout and creativity, this episode covers what it really takes to sustain a long-term path as an artist.

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They discuss becoming fathers while actively touring, how it changed their priorities, and why it actually made them more focused and productive in the studio. The conversation also dives into burnout, overcommitting, and learning how to balance touring, releases, and personal life.

On the production side, they break down their musical roots, from metal and hip-hop to house and bass music, and how those influences shaped their sound. They also talk about the current state of bass music, DJing for different crowds, and how community plays a major role in the electronic music scene.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro + Cult of Cube story

02:50 First concerts + early influences

04:45 First electronic music experiences

10:30 Becoming dads + what actually changes

17:30 Time management, touring, and burnout

23:10 Creativity, purpose, and community

29:30 Musical roots (metal, hip-hop, house)

40:00 Bass music scene + crowd dynamics

55:30 Current projects + what’s next

Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

Jerry sits down with Loqum to talk about club music, cultural identity, and finding your sound within a globalized music landscape. The conversation covers Loqum’s roots in Turkey, his journey into Chicago’s dance music scene, and how genres like footwork, juke, and jungle continue to evolve today.

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Loqum shares how his background shaped his approach to music, from classical training to playing in metal bands, and eventually discovering electronic production and DJing. Jerry and Loqum dive into how Chicago’s dance music culture influenced his sound, and why the city continues to play such a major role in shaping global club music.

The conversation also explores the deeper context behind genres like footwork and juke. Beyond just patterns and sounds, they talk about the culture, history, and communities that define these styles, and why understanding that matters more than ever in an era of fast content and instant access.

They also get into topics like gatekeeping vs accessibility, the impact of the internet on music discovery, and how oversaturation is changing the way artists build careers. Loqum shares his perspective on respecting the origins of genres while still pushing things forward creatively.

Toward the end, they talk about live performance, DJing for dancers vs listeners, and the importance of real-world experiences in a time where so much of music exists online. The episode closes with reflections on community, collaboration, and what it means to truly contribute to a scene.

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Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

Jerry sits down with Ben Moskow (The Real Ones) to talk about independent media, podcasting, and the evolving creator economy. The conversation covers Ben’s background in media, how The Real Ones started, the rise of Substack and newsletters, and what it takes to build sustainable independent platforms in an increasingly crowded media landscape.

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Ben shares how The Real Ones grew out of a desire to document artists early in their careers and create space for deeper conversations outside the traditional press cycle. Jerry and Ben discuss the role independent media can play in music scenes, especially when smaller platforms highlight emerging artists and communities that larger outlets often overlook.

The conversation also dives into the evolution of podcasting itself. What started as a grassroots medium where anyone could start a show has become a far more competitive space, particularly as celebrities and major public figures have entered the format. Jerry and Ben explore how that shift has changed the way audiences discover and engage with shows.

They also discuss the broader creator ecosystem, including platforms like Substack and the growing interest in building direct relationships with audiences through newsletters and independent media channels. Toward the end, the conversation turns to the realities of sustaining independent projects today, from audience attention to the economics of building a platform that can last.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro

4:24 The Origin Story of The Real Ones

11:10 Consistency, Video, and Building Momentum

14:06 Pitching Artists and Why Generic Emails Fail

25:22 Ben’s Role as Co-Founder and How The Real Ones Operates

31:14 Taking Political Stands as a Media Platform

35:32 Team Dynamics, Shared Values, and What Makes the Cut

38:17 Hooky vs Bait Content

43:05 Adapting to Algorithms and Short-Form Content

50:37 Media Platforms and Publications That Inspired The Real Ones

57:51 Chicago Media, Collaboration, and the “Rising Tide” Idea

1:05:16 Artist vs Media Personality in the Modern Internet Era

1:08:14 When Celebrities Took Over Podcasting

1:12:09 Artist vs Personality and Building an Audience

1:18:18 Centralization vs Decentralization in Music Media

1:24:15 Nardwuar, Patience, and Earning Access

1:29:38 Learning How to Interview

1:37:24 First Concert and First Festival Memories

1:44:33 Venue Economics, Free Water, and the Cost of Running Spaces

1:49:00 Most Impactful Concert Experiences

1:55:36 Future Goals for The Real Ones

2:02:08 The Role of Money in Independent Media

2:08:23 Final Shoutouts

2:13:34 Outro

Poducer | The Podcast for Producers

On this episode of Poducer, Jerry sits down with Neumonic, Northern Road, and Kiefer Ian for a conversation about the realities of building a career in electronic music. The discussion moves from early influences and first concerts into the path from DJing to producing, and how artists eventually find the sound that feels like their own.

Neumonic talks about landing in the UK garage lane after years of DJing across genres, and how committing to that direction helped everything start to click. The group also dives into the modern production landscape, including the rise of sample packs, the temptation of drag-and-drop workflows, and why developing a real sound still takes intention and practice.

They also get into the process of improving as a producer. Neumonic shares lessons from Justin Jay’s production bootcamp, the mindset of finishing songs instead of stacking loops, and how mentorship and creative constraints can help break through creative blocks.

Toward the end, the conversation shifts to the business side of music. From touring burnout to the real economics behind show fees and promotion, the episode offers an honest look at what it takes to keep building a sustainable project while still keeping the joy of making music alive.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:31 First concert memories

02:33 How Neumonic got into producing

05:34 Why production has gotten easier (and the loop problem)

12:22 Early recognition and the “make a bad song” challenge

16:05 Finishing tracks, practice, and Justin Jay bootcamp

24:55 Early influences, UKF, and dubstep roots

33:15 Touring burnout and the real economics of shows

39:06 Working in music beyond releases (label, stages, ads)

43:16 Promoting, backend deals, and percentage cuts

55:40 Favorite director tangent (Tarantino)

57:25 Gamechanging show and UKG in London

1:02:12 What’s next (Mission Ballroom, Coachella, Red Rocks)

1:05:36 Where to find Neumonic