Episode 44 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this one is for the books! For this episode, Shannon chats with underground house music legend and producer Parris Mitchell about the history of Dance Mania and his iconic releases throughout the label’s history.Mitchell who has recorded under a number of different monikers from Victor Romeo, The Dance Kings, and the Parris Mitchell Project continuously adapted and shaped his prototypical sound throughout the label’s existence. From Hip House, Vocal House, and even his more stripped-down drum machine experiments, Mitchell kept fans peeled to the dance floor waiting for more.With the help of Ray Barney, Parris released a number of influential EPs like 1994’s Life In The Underground and 1995’s  Project.Shannon walks down memory lane with Mitchell about the early days of Dance Mania, going on tour with Club Nouveau and the inspiration behind some of his music iconic records.Follow + Donate To Club Management - www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

Episode 43 has arrived and we're back with the third installment of the Club Management playlist. This week's list features lush melody house from Leon Vynehall, experimental club music from Chicago's Mojek, and spacey rhythms from Jordan GCZ, but the fun doesn't stop here. Check out the full playlist on our Currents FM channel.FULL PLAYLIST: https://a.currents.fm/c/djshannonFollow + Donate To Club Management - www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/ I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGS!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

Episode 42 is here and this time we invite the illustrious bass producer and event curator, Anna Morgan to the show.  Hailing from the Bronx, NY, the DJ, and producer has been melting the decks with her heavy hybrid bass tracks. Anna does it all-- from spearheading her own label called Worst Behavior Records to curating some major bass nights across the states like her infamous Heavy nights in NYC. Anna is so important to the culture because she continues to carry the torch for women in the bass scene and create spaces where female bass DJ and producers can thrive. Now based in Hawaii, Anna chats with Shannon about her Jamaican and Japanese roots, the importance of creating your own opportunities, and how her passion for curating events has opened up a realm of opportunities to showcase new female and LGBTQ artists coming up in the scene.Follow Anna Morgan - @annamorgan_djFollow Worst Behavior Recs - https://worstbehaviorrecs.bandcamp.com/Follow + Donate To Club Management - www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

We're back for the second installment of the Club Management Playlist! All tunes inspired by the pod! For this month's playlist, we offer up sounds from legendary multi-instrumentalist Kaidi Tatham, emotional club vibes from Calvo Music, and a new track unleashed from Chengdu-based producer Kaishandao along with a loaded smorgasbord of new music ranging from Jersey Club to thumpin' House and UK Drill.Check out the full playlist on Shannon's Currents FM Channel and tell us where and how you're connecting to these tracks!FULL PLAYLIST a.currents.fm/post/CadZe89gDeyCh8RVLvJ7Check out Shannon's Twitch: www.twitch.tv/shannon1djFollow + Donate To Club Management - www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/ CDCR YT: www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-WbwCq977xCuTO9T5gxGgI DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGS!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

For episode 40, Shannon had the pleasure of chatting with Moroccan producer and artist Selwa Abd who creates music under the moniker Bergsonist. The multihyphenate transcends between multiple mediums of art and design to discover what makes us human. Last year, Bergsonist captivated listeners with the release of her full-length project Middle Quest on Optimo Records. The project serves as a sonic autobiography of her identity and a body of work that captures her genre-less spirit.When she’s not producing, Bergsonist is busy tending to some of her other community-based projects like her Pick Up The Flow initiative--an online resource that promotes opportunities available to artists and creatives looking for income, grants, or scholarships. She also runs a music blog called BizaarBazaar. Bergsonist and Shannon chat about everything from bad Keto diets to grief. The busy producer also shares more on how Pick Up The Flow has been helping artists in need during the pandemic.~ Tracklist Throw It Back Edit - Bergsonist SAVAGE (حلوا EDIT ) - Bergsonist Drop It - Bergsonist Middle Quest - Bergsonist Gaza Border Violence - Bergsonist Follow Bergsonist - https://bergsonist.bandcamp.com/Pick Up The Flow - https://pickuptheflow.org/Bizaarbazaar- https://bizaarbazaar.com/Follow + Donate To Club Management - https://www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

For episode 39, we're launching the very first playlist of the Club Management podcast! Very excited to extend the conversations of the pod into a monthly playlist filled with club-ready bangers, ambient melodies, and fun tunes that are inspired by the show. For the first installment, the playlist showcases music that has kept Shannon together, particularly throughout this last month, which has been incredibly challenging, to say the least. After losing a dear friend, a few icons--mixed with the hate crimes and travesties throughout the world, our host and fearless leader needed music to uplift her soul, as we're sure you could use too. This playlist speaks to that. For this month we feature songs from Detroit electronic producer Kyle Hall, ambient melodies from Napolean, and summery tunes from TLIM SHUG, but there's a whole lot more packed into this thang too. Check out the full playlist on Shannon's Currents FM Page linked below.Tracklist ~1. JJ Dreams Of Nippon by Kyle Hall2. So Beautiful Edit by Karizma 3. Attitude by TLIM SHUG 4.  Northma by Raw Takes 5. Fairy Bluebell by Napolean (SORRY LOL) *said it wrong*more tunes included in our monthly playlist on Currents FM: https://a.currents.fm/c/djshannonListen Back To Our Archives + Donate: https://www.clubmanagementpodcast.com/*Disclaimer : I do not own the rights to these songs!! lol Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

For episode 38, we chat with Alex Sushon, who produces and DJs under the moniker Bok Bok. As one of the founders of London-based music label Night Slugs, Bok played a vital role in ushering in a genre-bending club sound that successfully combined the spirit of UK dubplate culture with the futurism of the digital world in the late 2000sThroughout the years Night Slugs has churned out dizzying dance floor bangers from Little Silva’s "Seasons" to Girl Unit’s "IRL". The charismatic producer sat down with Shannon for a history lesson on the label’s early beginnings, London club culture, and Bok shares some exciting news about a new label he’s developing.~ TracklistHoward By Bok BokIRL By Girl Unit Seasons By Lil Silva I Want U Bok Bok Dub By Bok BoK Follow Night Slugs -https://nightslugs.bandcamp.com/Follow AP Life - https://www.instagram.com/ap__life/New website:  https://www.clubmanagementpodcast.comWant to start a podcast? Join Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card for signing up! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1535594Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

For Episode 37 we meet the inimitable @Kush_Jones.The Bronx native and producer is blowing up in the Electronic dance music scene for his sound that’s rooted in Chicago’s seismic and kinetic vibration of Footwork. But we’d be remiss to label Kush as just a Footwork artist. As a member of the Juke Bounce Werk collective, Kush’s music shapeshifts every project, drawing elements of Jungle, House, and Acid, all while keeping your feet moving.Kush is on a mission. Since 2018, the seminal producer has been churning out his genre traversing Strictly 4 My CDJZ series that showcases exactly what he’s all about, and with 12 down so far, we’re in for a ride because he plans on dropping 40 altogether.However, even with his music skyrocketing to new heights, Kush remains humble, often seen as a voice of reason within the dance music community for voicing his opinions on the systemic barriers still in place for many artists of color in the industry.Kush talks about his musical upbringing, why NFT’s could change the game for artists, and the driving force behind his impeccable work ethic.~ TracklistJill - By Kush JonesDANCE MUSIC TOOL - By Kush Jones ACIDIC - By Kush Jones Make It Make Sense - By Kush Jones Barebelly - By Kush Jones Ganza - By Kush Jones Dancing - By Kush Jones Ari Dub - By Kush Jones Follow Kush Jones - https://kushjones.bandcamp.com/Follow Club Management - linktr.ee/ClubManagementSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

For episode 36, Shannon chats with one of the founders of NYC-based collective and talent agency Discwoman --Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson. She’s an incredible event organizer and promoter as well as a prominent voice and activist for diversity and representation within nightlife. Hutchinson has planned and curated a number of shows all while giving space and opportunities to marginalized artists who are often overlooked in the industry.With Frankie at the helm, Discwoman has showcased and represented a loaded roster filled with female producers, artists and, DJs. The label started in 2014 and has grown to produce and curate over 20 events in different cities across the globe. In 2019, Hutchinson began to work on another passion dear to her heart and community work. The techno evangelist created Dweller, a 6-day festival celebrating Black artists from all walks of Electronic music. The festival also served as a way to pay homage to today’s artists pushing forward Electronic Music’s undeniable influence and inception within Black culture. Frankie joined Shannon on the pod to chat about why Black lineups and inclusivity within the industry matter, her plans on growing Dweller, and what changes she would like to see in nightlife when the rave returns.~ Tracklist Riven - UMFANGGaza Border Violence - Bergsonist Change 4 Me - Fauzia Follow Club Management - linktr.ee/ClubManagementFollow Frankie  - @FrankieFatGold (Twitter & Instagram)Follow Discwoman - https://soundcloud.com/discwomanWant to make a podcast? Buzzsprout has everything you need to get started. Get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan. It will help support our show too! www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1535594*Whoops our email is - [email protected] if you'd like to write into the show. Sorry for the boo boo!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)

*INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 7:14Brainorchestra has made a name for himself throughout his home state of New Jersey and internationally with his heavily sampled and meticulously crafted hip hop beats. With major influences from other beat making greats like the late MF DOOM and J Dilla, Brainorchestra is cementing his own style and flair right in line with his idols. His latest projects fromThe 908, Sacred, and The Wizards Scroll are a testament to that. In recent years, Brainorchestra has started to incorporate his own wicked rhymes on top of his already solid production, and his new project "E-Town General" unlocks a new level of power and scope for the Elizabeth, New Jersey native.Brainorchestra talks about the new release, the importance of visuals, and why vinyl reigns supreme within his distribution process.Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjc2oFi9Xhb33DFYprV2sgw~ Tracklist "Gate of Dreams"  by Brainorchestra "Stars At Night" by Brainorchestra "Get A Boat" by Brainorchestra *Off E-Town General Out February 4th! Follow Brainorchestra - https://brainorchestra.bandcamp.com/Follow Club Management - linktr.ee/ClubManagementGet Your “How To Start Your Freelance Business Guide” - https://shopakanundrum.com/collections/be-your-own-boss/products/how-to-start-your-freelance-business?ref=_5bovoezcza5Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1)