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.
Host Tony Technique celebrates the Vinyl Underground Podcast’s one-year anniversary and welcomes Matt, Peter, and Patrick from Durham’s Party Illegal, organizers of Blends With Friends open decks. They trace Party Illegal’s origins at The Pinhook, beginning with plans in late 2012 and the first event on New Year’s Eve 2013, its four-year monthly run, and a shift in 2016 to less frequent one-off events featuring artists from outside the area. They explain how Blends With Friends began in 2021 during COVID, moved from Quarter Horse to The Pinhook in 2022, and expanded to Boom Club (formerly PS37) with regular nights. The guests discuss providing access to club gear, a welcoming space to learn and make mistakes, the Blender DJ contest pipeline to first paid gigs, community-driven equipment crowdfunding, and upcoming events including Wax Museum vinyl night at Stanchics, Mood Board at Boom Club with open decks, and Peter’s Arcana residency and new music as Bardo Bloom.
00:00 Welcome and Anniversary
01:18 Meet Party Illegal
02:19 Durham Scene Origins
03:07 Party Illegal History
05:07 Blends With Friends Begins
08:39 Open Decks Mission
11:35 The Blender Showcase
14:11 Community and Crew
15:58 Peter on Organic Growth
20:30 Open Decks Around Triangle
21:51 Mood Board Announcement
23:37 Beyond Genre Philosophy
28:15 Promoting Realities
33:11 Changing Nightlife Economics
34:27 Local Talent vs Headliners
35:30 Touring Costs and Legacy
37:54 Themed Raves Rise
38:38 Triangle Scene Visibility
39:55 Finding Events Today
43:54 From Musician to DJ
45:26 Arcana Monthly Residency
45:56 Blends and Party Illegal Origins
47:53 Low Barrier DJ Era
50:08 Crowdfunded Club Gear
54:37 Priority Nights Inclusion
56:43 Youth Workshops Garner
58:40 Upcoming Events Plugs
01:04:10 Final Shoutouts Wrap
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