PH7P15 feat MAZADU, Producer/DJ - Exploring the Underground Rave Scene and the Power of Live Events

Episode 15, ft. MAZADU. Based in Los Angeles, CA. Summary In this episode, Don Pairion interviews Mazadu, a house DJ and producer from Los Angeles. Mazadu discusses his journey as an artist, his gravitation towards melodic house, and his use of samples in his music. They also talk about the influence of other artists, the LA music scene, and Mazadu's brand, which incorporates Japanese elements and spirituality. They touch on the importance of finding one's signature sound and the potential for future cities to play in. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Mazadu's recent merch and the significance of being an authentic artist in the dance music industry. Mazadu shares his experience with the rave scene and how it has made him more extroverted. He talks about the underground shows he attended during the pandemic and the sense of community he found there. Mazadu also discusses his music production process and the inspiration behind his tracks. He emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions through music and leaving it open to interpretation. Mazadu shares his thoughts on balancing the demands of being a producer and DJ, and how he finds support and connections within the music community. Keywords EDM, balance, Mazadu, artist, house music, melodic house, tech house, bass house, music production, MIDI keyboard, samples, signature sound, LA music scene, Japanese culture, spirituality, Miami, merch, authenticity, rave scene, underground shows, community, music production, inspiration, emotions, interpretation, balancing, support, connections Takeaways Mazadu is a house DJ and producer known for his melodic house sound. He started off producing trap and future bass before gravitating towards bass house and tech house. Mazadu draws inspiration from artists like Mau P, John Summit, and Farrell. He incorporates Japanese elements and spirituality into his brand, which is represented by the Tory Gates symbol. Mazadu has played at various clubs in the LA music scene, including Academy LA and Avalon. He is interested in playing in Miami and other cities outside of California. Mazadu recently collaborated with Pler4u to release merch, including t-shirts, hoodies, and a denim jacket. Authenticity is important to Mazadu as an artist, and he aims to find his signature sound and stay true to himself. The underground rave scene during the pandemic provided a sense of community and connection for Mazadu. Mazadu finds inspiration in tribal and melodic sounds, and aims to create music that evokes emotions and is open to interpretation. Being a producer and DJ can be overwhelming, but Mazadu finds balance by viewing music production as therapy and finding support within the music community. Mazadu emphasizes the importance of expressing oneself through music and leaving it open for listeners to interpret and connect with. Attending events and networking allows Mazadu to meet like-minded individuals and build relationships within the music industry. Titles Exploring the LA Music Scene with Mazadu Mazadu's Merch: A Reflection of His Authenticity The Therapeutic Power of Music Production Balancing the Demands of Being a Producer and DJ Sound Bites "Finding balance in EDM" "Gravitating towards melodic house" "Using a MIDI keyboard for production" "Going to those events during the pandemic... this is it right here." "I wanted something that hits you in the emotions, kind of has an emotional vibe to it." "I want my music to be left up to you to decide... what does the listener feel about it?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:45 Direction of Mazadu's Project 28:14 Exploring the Underground Rave Scene 36:03 The Inspiration Behind 'Spiritual Thing' 46:56 Finding Balance and Managing Stress