Monday Commute Podcast

Champ Fresnel on the pod this week — hailing from Australia, Charlie packed his bags and moved stateside to chase the American dream. We get into adjusting to life in California, making music outside of trends, and why Aussies seem to be so efficient at putting out quality music.Champ Links:https://www.instagram.com/champfresnel?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://open.spotify.com/artist/7h9VJ9ln1N6Micnp9WmYPA?si=Vf7T4ECLS4qv-6EuFZrlXwhttps://on.soundcloud.com/VbBtYbaeuP8mDnOcWoIan Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrMonday Commute on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MondayCommutePodcast

DJ Xboyfriend on the pod this week, dj/producer and curator of Cool Contest records. Anthony has been around the block and has carved a unique space for himself by hosting a label for the unique and weird underground house music. We get into the humble beginnings of the label, the grind of being in the scene, and the chaotic life of being a starving artist.DJ Xboyfriend Links:https://www.instagram.com/djxboyfriend.wav?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/coolcontestrecords?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Ian Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Justin aka $coe on the pod this week. Originally from Los Angeles, Justin is no stranger to a 303 or any underground genre with an acid synth. We get into his time in Brooklyn, how he survived clubbing in the freezing temperatures, and the sustainable way to create electronic music$coe Links:https://www.instagram.com/lilsco3x_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://linktr.ee/sirroscoemusik?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQr95RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacDGp0-UqLKaGcSrk8T8kjWGoj_7SxaMJtFbAMa4IiidDmcEQ9L1bbrPT_XZw_aem_7q0vJvENzD6QdyskQlUuxQIan Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrMonday Commute on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MondayCommutePodcast

Landopolo on the pod this week. We get into the music scene in the early 2000s, what it takes to throw a successful party, and his passion for passing on music production knowledge. Hope you guys enjoy this one, definitely one of my favorite episodes so far.Landopolo Links:https://www.instagram.com/landopolo?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://on.soundcloud.com/7Y2l7QW3OUmnG3NuqZhttps://on.soundcloud.com/7Y2l7QW3OUmnG3NuqZIan Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrMonday Commute on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MondayCommutePodcast

Ryan Both AKA Pacific Groove on the pod this week. Ryan and I met at a networking event in DTLA a few months ago and we had a similar perspective on music so I wanted to get him on. Ryan was born and raised in OC and at the ripe age of 22, has a view on dance music and dance music culture that is far beyond his years. Ryan's sound could be techy with a bit of classic flavor sprinkled in. Was a refreshing convo, hope you guys enjoy this one-IanYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnnJGiWbGlcPacific groove links:https://www.instagram.com/ryan_both?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/ryan_both?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NX03B2w4lSM68T5yBC8ET?si=UUlZCVfpQYyuXO9OkT2f-AIan Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Amir aka 10Grandboi back on the pod this week. He was our first ever guest on the pod so I had to get him back on for some proper visuals. We get into his resurgence into the LA hip-hop scene, AI controversy, and the dynamics of CoachellaAmir Links:https://www.instagram.com/10grandboi?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Ian Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnnJGiWbGlc

Bijan on the pod this week. If synth wave, post punk, and dark disco all had a baby its name would be Bijan. We get into his roots of making bass music, his transition into house music, and how his sound has evolved into the dark textures we know from Bijan today.Enjoy my friendsBijan links:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WDZsKoDwJMeLcn89n3PAV?si=5QxeN40OROWTx1cyfmdiOghttps://soundcloud.com/bijan_officialIan Myers links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enMonday Commute on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mondaycommutepodcast/?igsh=MWpqczVmcjM4MHdvaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Riskie on the pod this week. Riskie has been in the game since the 1990s, proficient behind the decks whether it's vinyl or digital. We get into the rave scene in the 90s, digging for vinyl records, music discovery, and his passion for giving back to the scene.Enjoy!Riskie Links:https://www.instagram.com/riskie_la/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3Dhttps://soundcloud.com/riskie_la?ref=thirdParty&p=i&c=0&si=6BBCAF39B04A4077A4585FCC954868F1&utm_source=thirdParty&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingIan Myers Links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enTownhall Records Links:https://www.instagram.com/townhall_records/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZL4hfa_5kUfFkuP_zXXRGg

Sonny Sonshine on the pod this week. With recent support from OMNOM, Loud Luxury, and Lee Reynolds, Sonny is an artist on the rise(Sonrise) pun intended lol. We catch up on our Desert Hearts experience, getting help with music production, working with other artists, and the truth about substances in dance music. Thanks for tuning in ;)Sonny Links:https://www.instagram.com/sonshineee/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3DIan Myers Links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enTownhall Records Links:https://www.instagram.com/townhall_records/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZL4hfa_5kUfFkuP_zXXRGg

Gianni Blanco on the pod this week. Had some audio issues for the first half. Apologies on that one. This was my first time actually sitting down and chatting with Gianni so it was fun getting to know him as a person as well as a dj. Gianni has made huge progress in a short amount of time and we get into his origin story and how he moved from open format to his 90s underground sound.Gianni's Links:https://www.instagram.com/gianniblanco/?hl=enhttps://soundcloud.com/gianniversaceblancohttps://www.instagram.com/straightfromthecrate/?hl=enIan Myers Links:https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?hl=enTownhall Records Links:https://www.instagram.com/townhall_records/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZL4hfa_5kUfFkuP_zXXRGg

Pepe G on the pod this week. With a hefty catalog of minimal deep tech releases, we discuss his move from the Bay Area down to Long Beach and the struggles of getting signed to labels in the modern era.Enjoy!Pepe G LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepegmusic/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3DSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bVlEnkTkHZWhJn7q9vUFc?si=5Lm_zh51SoOKFT3NWoaKVw&nd=1&dlsi=e411eaad9f4e4476Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/pepe-g/744873Ian Myers LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTownhall Records (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/townhall_records/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Brando on the pod this week. Brando is a proper classic house gentleman. He has grown up around house music from a very young age, even learning how to spin vinyl at 10 years old. We get into rave culture before cell phones, getting rejected by labels, and how to evolve as an artist.Enjoy!

Tyler Rochi on the pod this week. Tyler has become one of my best friends in the world of music and has been making waves with his funky tech house sound. We get into his origin story and how he has been able to build a following through his mastery of social media.Monday Commute on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/35bahCz3b3AjIv23uFtJVF?si=Z5WJy1GeT0WwVaTL4uQsAA&nd=1&dlsi=8758b426a3464a1fIan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmyers_official/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTyler's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tylerrochi/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3DTyler's Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BLH6e3duvVxx81uiVyBIn?si=rOyfqB8fSOe24tnBxXv_pA&nd=1&dlsi=b55a3cb275424730Enjoy!

Welcome TempoTapz to the show this week. Tapz is known for his painting/ traditional artistry but has dabbled in pretty much every artistic medium you can think of. We talk about our experience of throwing parties and how/why the party scene is evolving so quickly these days.

This week's episode we sat down with my good friend and Long Beach native, Ian Zunich. Ian is a regular selector at Foot Work records, and we discussed his journey of moving from hip-hop to spinning vinyl and his experience breaking into Los Angeles house scene. Enjoy!

This week's episode we have one of my favorite LA producers Amir Kiani. He's worked with some of your favorite west coast hip-hop artists. We dive into his transition between hip-hop production and house music production and the nuances of each genre. Always love chatting with Amir, hope you guys enjoy the first episode!