EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 1H 20M
E13 SEYMORE | From Auckland’s Clubs to Global Stages, Finding Purpose & Reconnecting with Culture
from The Melding Muse Podcast · host The Melding Muse
Seymore is a DJ, athlete, and content creator — to dive deep into his journey of music, culture, and self-discovery. From dominating Auckland’s DJ scene to performing an electrifying Boiler Room set, Seymore opens up about the industry's challenges, the importance of staying grounded and reconnecting with his Māori heritage. We explore how ego, community, and gratitude shaped his career, why embracing his cultural identity was a game-changer, and how he balances family life with artistic ambition. He also shares exclusive insights into the creative process behind his iconic Boiler Room performance and the raw emotions that fueled his set. If you're an aspiring DJ, musician, or creative looking to carve your own path, this episode is for you! 🎧🔥Seymore | Boiler Room Aotearoa: Pulotu UnderworldMoments:(0:00) 🟣 Intro(2:10) ⭕️ Boiler Room Set (Waitangi Day)(3:42) 👉 Early life - Being an All Black, Rapper, DJ(7:42) 💿 SEYMORE is born(9:36) 🗡️ “Don’t Play New Music - Play the same shit everyone likes” A Bar manager(13:02) 👥 John vs Seymore(17:22) ❓ What’s your UVP? What’s different about you?(20:38) 👣 Building COMMUNITY(22:23) ⭕️ THE BOILER ROOM SET(24:56) ⭕️ 💪 Getting ready to jump on stage(27:00) ⭕️ 🏠 SWIDT(27:42) ⭕️ ⬇️ South Auckland, Being Māori(29:05) ⭕️ 🇳🇿 Representing Aotearoa - Music, Home, Garage Parties(34:01) 🔴 ⚫️ Connecting with my roots, the void(43:20) 💍 The Proposal Story (Finding Home)(49:48) 🎵 Feeling of Music(53:08) ⭕️ 🛣️ Taking you on a Journey of Music (Structure of BRS)(54:44) 👕 Huffer, Content & More(1:01:40) ⛳️ Golf, Waka ama, Basketball(1:03:04) 👀 Joe Daymond(1:04:07) 🔑 My top key lessons for Artists(1:07:22) 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD(1:07:42) 🎛️ 🙏 One thing you do every day that makes life better?(1:09:02) 🎛️ 🎉 What skill do you wanna master instantly?(1:10:04) 🎛️ ␡ Erasing a moment of your life?(1:11:18) 🎛️ 🌏 Where would you move to for a year?(1:17:50) 🤖 ChatGPT (Eva) QuestionABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again.Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE:🔗 https://themeldingmuse.coLike this content? 🔴 SUBSCRIBEFollow us on:Instagram | Tiktok🎵 Music: Intro [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda]A project powered by:🟩 NEZIAKSupported by:🇲🇽 🌽 Salsaroha Group▪️ NZK Creative Collective
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Seymore is a DJ, athlete, and content creator — to dive deep into his journey of music, culture, and self-discovery. From dominating Auckland’s DJ scene to performing an electrifying Boiler Room set, Seymore opens up about the industry's challenges, the importance of staying grounded and reconnecting with his Māori heritage. We explore how ego, community, and gratitude shaped his career, why embracing his cultural identity was a game-changer, and how he balances family life with artistic ambition. He also shares exclusive insights into the creative process behind his iconic Boiler Room performance and the raw emotions that fueled his set. If you're an aspiring DJ, musician, or creative looking to carve your own path, this episode is for you! 🎧🔥Seymore | Boiler Room Aotearoa: Pulotu UnderworldMoments:(0:00) 🟣 Intro(2:10) ⭕️ Boiler Room Set (Waitangi Day)(3:42) 👉 Early life - Being an All Black, Rapper, DJ(7:42) 💿 SEYMORE is born(9:36) 🗡️ “Don’t Play New Music - Play the same shit everyone likes” A Bar manager(13:02) 👥 John vs Seymore(17:22) ❓ What’s your UVP? What’s different about you?(20:38) 👣 Building COMMUNITY(22:23) ⭕️ THE BOILER ROOM SET(24:56) ⭕️ 💪 Getting ready to jump on stage(27:00) ⭕️ 🏠 SWIDT(27:42) ⭕️ ⬇️ South Auckland, Being Māori(29:05) ⭕️ 🇳🇿 Representing Aotearoa - Music, Home, Garage Parties(34:01) 🔴 ⚫️ Connecting with my roots, the void(43:20) 💍 The Proposal Story (Finding Home)(49:48) 🎵 Feeling of Music(53:08) ⭕️ 🛣️ Taking you on a Journey of Music (Structure of BRS)(54:44) 👕 Huffer, Content & More(1:01:40) ⛳️ Golf, Waka ama, Basketball(1:03:04) 👀 Joe Daymond(1:04:07) 🔑 My top key lessons for Artists(1:07:22) 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD(1:07:42) 🎛️ 🙏 One thing you do every day that makes life better?(1:09:02) 🎛️ 🎉 What skill do you wanna master instantly?(1:10:04) 🎛️ ␡ Erasing a moment of your life?(1:11:18) 🎛️ 🌏 Where would you move to for a year?(1:17:50) 🤖 ChatGPT (Eva) QuestionABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again.Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE:🔗 https://themeldingmuse.coLike this content? 🔴 SUBSCRIBEFollow us on:Instagram | Tiktok🎵 Music: Intro [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda]A project powered by:🟩 NEZIAKSupported by:🇲🇽 🌽 Salsaroha Group▪️ NZK Creative Collective
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