The Vinyl Underground
The Vinyl Underground
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Vinyl Underground, a podcast created by fans, for fans of electronic music in North Carolina. Hosted by Crowd Control, this show dives deep into the local and regional scenes across Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington.
Our first series, Behind the Decks, showcases the hottest emerging DJs—sharing their stories, musical styles, inspirations, and favorite dancefloor moments. Whether you're Gen Z discovering the scene or a seasoned Gen X raver revisiting your roots, The Vinyl Underground is where beats meet community.
Tune in, get inspired, and stay connected to the movement.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focusing on topics related to electronic music culture, guest artist journeys, and community building, episodes delve into specific themes like emerging artists and the local scene. Notable episodes include insights from DJs on overcoming adversity, navigating the industry, and staying authentic, with discussions on mental health and inclusivity within the electronic music community.
Welcome to The Vinyl Underground, a podcast created by fans, for fans of electronic music in North Carolina. Hosted by Crowd Control, this show dives deep into the local and regional scenes across Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington.
Our first series, Behind the Decks, showcases the hottest emerging DJs—sharing their stories, musical styles, inspirations, and favorite dancefloor moments. Whether you’re Gen Z discovering the scene or a seasoned Gen X raver revisiting your roots, The Vinyl Underground is where beats meet community.
Tune in, get inspired, and stay connected to the movement.
Tony Technique and Tim welcome veteran DJ, remixer, producer, turntablist, and label manager DJ Halo (Jeep Ward) to the Vinyl Underground Podcast. Halo recounts starting to DJ in 1997, upgrading to Technics 1200s, and surviving a life-changing incident at 22 when he was run over by two cars, with music becoming part of his rehab. He discusses early radio work in Arkansas where his hip-hop/R&B station surged in ratings before being sold, his roots in hip-hop through tapes like NWA and Public Enemy, and his approach to remixing and production in Ableton. Halo details touring and DJ runs, his time in Oakland, and current projects including an Ice-T release and label distribution challenges driven by AI-era legal scrutiny. He shares where to find his radio shows and offers advice for DJs to learn manual mixing.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:48 Halo Joins the Show
04:36 Origin Story and DJ Name
05:27 First Turntables and Gear Tips
07:43 Accident and Recovery
10:28 Radio Career in Arkansas
13:47 Early Hip Hop Influences
17:04 Remixes and Beatmaking Process
21:15 Ableton Setup and Workflow
23:04 Label Work and Legal Battles
27:25 AI Music and Spotify Concerns
30:14 Touring and Growing Up
34:12 NYC Connections and Breakthrough
35:06 Knitting Factory Crew
36:01 Learning to Mix
37:03 NYC Scene Memories
40:09 Touring and West Coast
42:19 Fake Four Records Era
44:18 Oakland First Fridays
45:59 Bay Life and Money
49:23 Hustle Mindset Origins
52:50 New Blue Records Update
56:44 London Yoga Meets Goldie
01:00:44 Ibiza DJ Conference
01:02:39 Where to Find Halo
01:04:42 Advice and Farewell
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