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Elevated Frequencies

by Olivia Mancuso

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__

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Episodes

  1. How to Sell Merch Before You Have a Fanbase

    If you're sitting on a merch idea until you hit some follower number, this one's for you. I go through a record label whose logo got bootlegged across the UK before people there had heard a single release, a Chicago club that moves more shirts off one inside joke than most artists do off their…

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  2. Why I'm Changing Elevated Frequencies (and Why You Win) | EF EP 169

    After three years and 160-something weekly episodes, Elevated Frequencies is evolving, and this episode is Olivia walking you through exactly why, what's coming, and why the change means you get more out of her, not less. Starting October 1st, the show becomes a monthly newsletter (first Thursday...

  3. How to Build an Empire Around Your Music ft. Josh Baker | EF EP 168

    Josh Baker has built an actual empire around his music. He's a DJ and producer who's also built a whole world of businesses around his artistry — the You & Me party series, the Hide & Seek festival, and his artist education platform Synto — and each one feeds the others. In this episode, Olivia...

  4. How to Make Your DJ Competition Irrelevant | EF EP 167

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  5. Why Talent Isn't Enough, and What Actually Builds a Career | EF EP 166

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  6. Anyone Can Drop a Banger. Almost Nobody Can Build a Night. ft. Mishell | EF EP 165

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  7. Do You Actually Need to Chase Bigger Rooms? ft. Deeper Purpose | EF EP 164

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  8. The One-Way Ticket to Ibiza That Built Hot Creations ft. Lee Foss | EF EP 163

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  9. How to Break Into a Scene From the Outside ft. Daniel Orpi | EF EP 162

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  10. Chasing Gen Z Is Overrated ft. Party Pupils | EF EP 161

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  11. She Walked Away From the Sound Everyone Wanted From Her (ft. J. Worra) | EF EP 160

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  12. You Don't Have to Be a DJ to Build a Label ft. PNK Records | EF EP 159

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  13. How Festival Lineups Get Picked with Will Runzel (Prodigy Artists) | EF EP 158

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  14. How All Day I Dream Grew on Word of Mouth Alone ft. Lee Burridge | episode 157

    This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts...

  15. Inside Beatport's #1 Selling Label ft. Mark Knight | EF EP 156

    Mark Knight went from freezing on a construction roof to running Beatport's number one selling label. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with the Toolroom founder. He explains why making a record is like managing a construction project, and why he never took a single day off building the company.…

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  16. Still Playing Bars When His First Hit Dropped (ft. Bontan) | EF EP 155

    At 38, Bontan still looks 23. He quit school at 17 to DJ pubs five nights a week, took a 6-month pay cut to chase the Bontan project from his parents' house, and just launched his own label North Drum at Fabrik London. He's signed to Hot Creations, releases on No Art, and his latest track just…

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  17. How Francis Mercier went from Frat Parties to Selling Out Clubs Worldwide | EF EP 154

    From a perfect SAT math score to a residency at Hï Ibiza, Francis Mercier built his career on networking, not luck. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Francis Mercier, the Haitian DJ, producer, and Deep Root Records founder. He breaks down spinning $300 frat parties at Brown and throwing his own New...

  18. The Rejected Track That Built Life And Death, ft. DJ Tennis | EF EP 153

    What does it really take to get signed to a respected electronic label? Hint: it has nothing to do with your follower count. Olivia Mancuso sits down with DJ Tennis, founder of Life and Death, who didn't earn his first real DJ recognition until he was 40. He traces his path from Italy's punk and...

  19. Delete These 4 Things From Your Career Strategy Before It's Too Late | EF EP 152

    Most of what you call career work isn't actually moving your career forward. In this one, I'm breaking down the four habits quietly stalling most DJ careers right now. I get personal about why I'm giving up my studio over a $1,100 rent hike, and why "knowing your worth" can be a costume for ego.…

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  20. How to Stay in the Game When the Game Keeps Changing ft. Laidback Luke | EF EP 151

    What happens when one hate comment almost ends a 30-year career? Olivia Mancuso sits down with Laidback Luke, the Dutch DJ behind Mixmash Records and mentor to a generation of EDM giants. He opens up about losing the underground scene after his first hit, and the silent year that followed his MTV...

  21. Why Hate Comments Means Your DJ Content is Working with Tres Mortimer | EF EP 150

    Going viral takes the same time as making the song. That's the mindset shift Tres Mortimer credits for breaking out of the Chicago local DJ scene. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Tres Mortimer, the producer behind Optics Records and the new party brand Slavic House Society. They unpack the local to...

  22. How He Got Signed by The Martinez Brothers (feat. AJ Christou) | EF EP 149

    AJ Christou went from hanging out at Sankys with a fake ID to becoming a resident at the same club, signing with The Martinez Brothers, and playing his first official Miami Music Week set at Wynwood Studios. In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with AJ to break down how a Manchester teenager...

  23. Why 1M Followers Can't Sell 100 Tickets (feat. Laylo) | EF EP 148

    Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters...

  24. Jonas Blue Sold Everything and Started Over | EF EP 147

    What happens when billions of streams stop meaning anything? In this episode of Elevated Frequencies, Olivia Mancuso sits down with multi-platinum artist Jonas Blue to talk about the moment commercial success stopped being enough. Jonas opens up about the summer of 2024, when years of touring and...

  25. 500 Tracks. 2 Brothers. 1 That Changed Everything. | EF EP 146

    Ever wonder what happens when two brothers make 500 tracks before one finally breaks through? In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with Murphy's Law, the UK brother duo taking the US dance music scene by storm. From growing up in a studio at the end of their garden (their dad played with...

  26. How Flashgea Went From Bottle Service Clubs to Techno Touring | EF EP 145

    What does it actually take to go from bottle service gigs to touring techno DJ? Flashgea has a very specific answer. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Flashgea, a Bronx-born, Ecuadorian-Trinidadian producer and DJ who discovered rave culture at 20 years old on an illegal boat party during COVID...

  27. TikTok Is Changing How DJs Make Music (feat. Archie Hamilton) | EF EP 144

    Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters...

  28. Make Better Music in 3 Hours (feat. Josh Butler) | EF EP 143

    Ever struggle to finish tracks because of endless screen time and studio distractions? Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with underground house heavyweight Josh Butler to discuss how strict time limitations actually fuel his creativity. Josh reveals how balancing fatherhood with his DJ career forced...

  29. Virality Doesn't Fill Shows (feat. SIPPY) | EF EP 142

    Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters...

  30. The FBI Method: From Miami Music Week to Opportunities | EF EP 141

    Laylo is the drop platform and CRM used by artists and promoters like Fisher, Chris Lake, James Hype, Mochakk, Whethan, and TekSupport to create hype around big moments and build a direct line to fans. With Laylo, you can capture phone numbers from social media and message your biggest supporters...

  31. Making a 10-Year Hit (feat. Valentino Khan ) | EF EP 140

    The music industry's trend cycle is moving faster than ever, but surviving for over a decade requires more than just bowing to the algorithm. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with iconic DJ and producer Valentino Khan (@ValentinoKhan) to dissect his unique journey from making hip-hop beats on basic...

  32. 12 Years to Go Viral (feat. OKAYVAL) | EF EP 139

    Viral fame looks like overnight success, but building a sustainable music career often takes a decade of grinding behind the scenes. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with tech house artist OKAYVAL ( @OKAYVAL ) to dissect her journey from making beats in 2013 to dominating charts with viral hits like...

  33. Singles Are Holding DJs Back (feat. ALLEYCVT) | EF EP 138

    Creating a cohesive body of work is the ultimate challenge for rising artists. We explore the pressure of music production while balancing a relentless release schedule and touring. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with bass music powerhouse ALLEYCVT to discuss her journey from professional...

  34. Why Avello Stopped Teasing His Music | EF EP 137

    Stop dreaming about the mainstage and start building your music career today. Discover how a bedroom producer went from downloading an Ableton Live trial to performing with Illenium at Lost Lands. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with EDM artist Avello to decode his rapid ascent in the electronic...

  35. The Financial Mistake That Ends More Music Careers Than Bad Music | EF EP 136

    You're finally making money from music. Shows are coming in. Maybe you just got your first $10K, $50K, or $100K check. This is the moment every artist works toward—and the moment where most careers start falling apart. The music industry doesn't teach you what to do when the money actually…

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  36. Sam Divine on Sobriety & Starting Over | EF EP 135

    When success starts destroying you, do you walk away or do you rebuild on your own terms? Sam Divine spent 25 years grinding her way to the top—from handing out flyers on Ibiza streets to becoming the Queen of Defected. But the journey nearly broke her. Depression, addiction, relentless touring,...

  37. It's a Burden, But What Does It Outweigh? Will Clarke on the Artist's Trade-Off | EF EP 134

    Will Clarke posted that he was retiring. For 48 hours before revealing it was a remix album announcement, he experienced something unexpected: complete freedom. "I woke up the next day after retiring and was like, my god, this is so free." That moment revealed a truth most artists won't admit -...

  38. The Hidden Costs of Starting a Label with Charles D | EF EP 133

    Think running a label is just passion and good taste? Charles D is learning the hard way what it actually costs to build something from scratch. With releases on Drumcode and Pryda Presents, Charles has earned his stripes in techno. But now that he's launched KONKRTE, he's pulling back the…

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  39. Map Out Your DJ Career in 2026 Using This Framework | EF EP 132

    New year, same you? Good. Because I'm not here to tell you to hustle harder or add seventeen new habits to your routine. The artists crushing it right now aren't doing MORE than you - they're doing DIFFERENT. They've figured out how to stop being a full-time employee in their own career and start...

  40. No One Is Teaching Industry Etiquette (This Competition Is Changing That) | EF EP 131

    Think learning to DJ means mastering your equipment? You're missing the entire point. Your Shot just wrapped their first-ever US competition after 15 years of success in Australia, and what I witnessed at the LA finals completely shifted my perspective. Hundreds of people across LA and New York...

  41. 'I Turn Down More Gigs Than I Accept': The ANATTA Approach | EF EP 130

    Most artists think saying yes to every opportunity is how you build a career. ANATTA proves the opposite is true. Since our last conversation, ANATTA has mastered one of the hardest skills in this industry - strategic rejection. He turns down more bookings than he accepts, including clubs he's…

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  42. Should You Adapt to Trends? Ferreck Dawn's 20-Year Answer | EF EP 129

    The world is at 134 BPM right now. Your sound sits at 125. Do you adapt or wait for the trend to pass? This is the choice every producer faces, and Dutch house legend Ferreck Dawn has navigated it for over two decades. Fresh from Amsterdam Dance Event, Ferreck breaks down how he's built a career...

  43. The Real Timeline to Quitting Your Day Job as a DJ with Malone | EF EP 129

    Most artists agonize over when to quit their day job. Malóne spent 9 years building his career strategically until the timing was finally right. After nearly a decade of playing Miami clubs, growing his WHYNOTUS label, and building the right relationships, quitting his corporate job before Miami...

  44. Why Desperate Artists Fail (And Grateful Ones Succeed) | EF EP 127

    Most artists think gratitude is just feel-good fluff. But what if I told you it's actually one of the most powerful business strategies you can use to transform your career? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the exact gratitude practice that took me from making $30,000 a year in a job…

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  45. How to Turn Your Other Skills into Career Gold with Rebūke | EF EP 126

    Most artists compartmentalize their lives - music over here, other interests over there. Rebūke shows how to fold your entire self into your music career. The same kid who got pulled out of geography class to fix teachers' computers now creates stunning 3D visuals that have transformed his live...

  46. How Jamie Jones Mastered the Long Game | EF Ep 125

    Most DJs burn out, fade away, or get replaced by the next big thing within five years. Jamie Jones has been dominating dance music for over two decades. So what's his secret to mastering the long game? In this rare, in-depth conversation, we dive into the strategic decisions and mindset shifts…

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  47. "Not Everyone Deserves Access": The Controversial Strategy Behind Chicago's Biggest Nightlife Success | EF EP 124

    Most people think inclusivity is the key to building a successful venue or event. Dom Brown built his empire doing the exact opposite - and he's not apologetic about it. As the founder of Porn & Chicken (Chicago's most legendary weekly party), owner of Never Have I Ever bar, and touring manager…

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  48. Your Most Valuable Fans Aren't Who You Think They Are | EF EP 123

    Think you know who your most valuable fans are? This conversation with Ritesh Patel, co-founder of Ticket Fairy, will completely flip your understanding of fan value and event data. While most artists focus on big spenders and VIP customers, Ritesh has discovered through processing over $300...

  49. $9K Debt to $200K Months: Marketing Events When Nobody Knows You | EF EP 122

    Think you need a big budget and industry connections to throw successful events? Kyle Cassico proves otherwise. He went from $9,000 in credit card debt to building a thriving experiential company, and his guerrilla marketing tactics work whether you're throwing your own events or trying to get...

  50. "Going Viral Changed Everything": Lawrence James on Breaking Out of Your Local Scene | EF EP 121

    Think you need millions of followers to break out of your local DJ scene? Lawrence James from Crossfader proves that one viral video can change everything - but only if you know what to do next. Lawrence went from playing the same local clubs seven nights a week to touring internationally, all...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__

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