On episode eleven of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with multiple guests at once, OMGPRKR and MGR Mike!

Matt and Mike have become very close friends over the years aligning their common interests in both DJing and producing music. Although they’ve had completely different journeys along the way, they both ultimately made the jump to pursuit music as a full time job.

With both of them recently putting out new originals (At The Disco by MGR Mike, and All Day by OMGPRKR), they get into what it takes to push new music and how to do it the RIGHT WAY.

Nashville has plenty of talented artists and going outside of your typical crowd can give you insight into new ways of writing, producing and more. Matt talks about working with Brady Riley and connecting with a world of artists he otherwise never would’ve seen himself crossing paths with. He also teases a new track they’re working on and it sounds like a hit!

As a DJ there’s a never ending discussion on requests. We dive into it yet again, as well as discuss how important it is to introduce the crowd to new music.

Matt and Mike tell their stories about past experiences they’ve dealt with regarding racist management/ownership. Sadly, I think it’s something that most DJs will have similar experiences with.

Nashville DJs vs other cities, I explain why I think Nashville’s nightlife actually hurts the DJs as opposed to other cities where it makes them adapt to more difficult situations with the crowd.

The never ending battle between balancing your life as a DJ and your life as a producer. Matt and Mike talk about their week to week schedule and how they find the time and motivation to work on music as a DJ and an artist.

Always playing with 100% effort. Not every gig is in front of a packed crowd, but you never know who is going to be there to listen to you play. Mike reflects on an opportunity he may have missed out on due to having an off night.

Follow our two guests for today's show on their socials

OMGPRKR: https://www.instagram.com/omgprkr/

Manager Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mgr.mike/

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