DJ Coffee Talk Podcast

Intro: 0:00 - 13:46 LSDream: 13:47 - 21:31 Lightcode: 21:32 - 25:54 The Strong Cheese Incident: 25:55 - 31:22 The Funk Hunters: 31:23 - 38:57 SoDown: 38:58 - 43:35 Ravenscoon: 43:36 - 51:36 Justin Jay: 51:37 - 59:26 Sully: 59:27 - 1:07:16 Tiedye Ky: 1:07:17 - 1:11:15 Outro: 1:11:16 - 1:13:42

This is part 2 of our reviews of our interviews from 2021. We continue our discussion of the second season(year 2) of the show. This is done with the intention of reflecting on our guests, our experience interviewing them, and our thoughts about the final episode release. We hope you enjoy the show. Stay Caffeinated. Connect with DJ Coffee Talk Linktree | https://linktr.ee/DJCoffeeTalkPodcast Time Stamps 00:00 - 00:40 - Intro 00:40 - 06:22 - Alex Bochel 06:22 - 18:20 - Dreamcode 18:20 - 21:34 - Black/White 21:34 - 24:42 - Monsoons 24:42 - 28:18 - WHZLY 28:18 - 31:01 - Mike Danglez 31:01 - 41:33 - L!ve at 41:33 - 46:36 - San Holo (L!ve at) 46:36 - 1:00:09 - Closing discussion 1:00:09 - 1:00:55 - Outro

We review the interviews of 2021. This is the first part one of a two part series. We sit and discuss the second season(year 2) of the show. This is done with the intention of reflecting on our guests, our experience interviewing them, and our thoughts about the final episode release. We hope you enjoy the show. Stay Caffeinated. Connect with DJ Coffee Talk Linktree | https://linktr.ee/DJCoffeeTalkPodcast Time Stamps 00:00- 07:40 - Intro 07:40-13:42 - Jimmy Dana 13:42- 16:52 - Morgan Blackwell 16:52- 26:06 - Paper Skies 26:06- 33:54 - Kyra Bramble 33:54-37.25 - Conscious Pilate 37:25-40:41 - Dante Levo 40:41- 44:46 - Low Audio 44:46- 49:46 - Steph 49.46- 55: 57 - SUEDE 55:57- 1:02:00 - MENTAL 1:02:00- 01:02:38 - Outro

Harlan Emil Gruber is an architect and electrical engineer turned structural installation artist. Harlan received a BFA in environmental design from Parsons school of design after studying physics at Emory University and electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. He's combined his interests and talents and channeled them into a lifelong career in art and design. Originally, Harlan Emil worked for the design firm SITE Projects of New York before launching an independent career in 1987. Harlan is a ‘Burner' and has been attending Burning Man festivals since 1999. He has used this venue and similar venues to showcase his artwork. He has worked in collaboration with other artists since 2004. The installation's are designed to operate as gateways that elevate human consciousness. Ultimately, Harlan hopes his installations will help individuals re-orient themselves so they can live in sacred harmony with all life. We discuss his installations and the stories behind them and Harlan gives insight to the philosophy behind his creative methodology. Hope you enjoy the show, stay caffeinated! Connect with Harlan| https://transportals.org/ | https://portaltothenewearth.com/

Mike Danglez is a producer and DJ who primarily produces dubstep and melodic dubstep. Although his emphasis is in the genre's previously mentioned, he experiments with a variety of unique subgenres to further express himself and flex the boundless potential of music. Mike's motivation for producing music is pure and simple, it makes him happy. “Music is my safe place, the one constant behind all the chaos, and I hope my music can bring that comfort to others”. His hope is for those who stumble upon his art will find beauty and inspiration from it. Mike is a member of the Subtle But True family. Subtle But True(SBT) is an artist management collective based out of Montreal, Canada. He hails from Gatineau, Quebec and has had involvement in the local EDM music scene in Ontario and Quebec. He can be found performing at local venues. Nightly, he is investing hours developing his sound in the studio. Currently, Mike has releases on Beast Trap Records, Gas Money Music, Hybrid Trap, and Ganja White Night's Subcarbon Records. Mike is an artist, husband, father, brother, creative, friend, coworker, and collaborator. “The Dubstep Dad” is a colorful expression of the many roles we can play as human beings. We hope you enjoy the show, stay caffeinated! Connect with Mike| MIKE DANGLEZ | Subtle But True| Stream Mike Danglez music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZU1poJ88ouQeZnDLWAOlo?si=8Niz0jraTJuOgA6v7EhP3Q

Our story of a night at a local venue at the Rialto in Tucson, Arizona. Last November we attended San Holo's Tucson leg of his “BB U OK?” tour. Through a series of events we were able to meet with San Holo backstage and record an interview. Sander Van Dijck, known by his stage name San Holo, is a musician, producer, and performing artist from the Netherlands. He originally sky-rocketed to international recognition after releasing his remix of Dr. Dre's, “The Next Episode” in 2014. Since then he has launched and co-founded the creative label Bitbird. Its mission is to support creative freedom by releasing genre bending music that is historically overlooked or unsupported by other record labels. San's mission is to, “stay vibrant” and to “create forever”. Both notions are things we resonate deeply with at DJ Coffee Talk. In this episode we review and praise the supporting acts and San Holo's performance. We tell the story of how we connected with San backstage and conclude with San Holo's interview. It was a beautiful night and an unexpected interview. We're happy to archive and share it with you. Stay caffeinated! Time Stamps Rome in Silver - 2:58 Chet Porter - 6:36 Kasbo - 13:57 San Holo - 22:02 Interview with San - 27:52 Credit for the original photo used in the episode artwork goes to - Drew Ressler with Rukes photography

The Coffee Break Series is a platform for artists and creatives to showcase their work. We acknowledge the magic of artistry and creativity. Through the Coffee Break series we hope to snapshot segments of the spectrum of human expression. We aim to do so with integrity. This series is an embodiment of our mission to archive and honor artwork while contributing to the community. It is a pulse with veins that lead back to the bleeding heart of the vulnerable and honest expression that is artistry. Monsoons (Randy Huynh), is a music producer based out of Chicago, Illinois. His music is charming and dreamlike. This set is composed of his own music. We hope you enjoy it. -Track List- monsoons- radio monsoons- idk.why monsoons- can't forget(feat.corbin Giroux) monsoons- feel alive monsoons- scribble monsoons- medley

WHZLY is a bass music DJ and producer based out of Los Angeles, California. He began producing and performing professionally in 2018. Since, he has displayed his versatility as an artist through the release of diverse discography. He has released on Buygore, Dim Mak, Music High Court, and Subcarbon records. WHZLY is a creative and free spirit, dedicated to forward movement and authentic self-expression. Daily, Anthony walks the path from professionalism to mastery by honing his craft through hours of investment. He hopes to inspire individuals to embrace their uniqueness and the uniqueness of those around them. To him, vulnerability is a gateway to acceptance and self-actualization. He hopes to give others encouragement so they can express themselves to the fullest, with passion and love. “Let us live our lives by expressing ourselves to the fullest with passion and with love, even if that means eating parmesan out of the bottle with a spoon.” - WHZLY. This man is a beacon of light, realness, and authenticity. He was a joy to talk with. Enjoy the show and stay caffeinated. Connect with WHZLY| https://linktr.ee/WHZLY

Our 'Coffee Break' series aims at giving our guests the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities in a relativly short episode for us to digest over a cup of coffee, ideally. This installment to the series is a guest mix by none other than the UK raised and Tucson based house music genius, Black/White. Sit back, sip some coffee, and let the mix of orinigal / collaborated / inspired house beats wash over you. Enjoy - and as always, stay caffeinated :)

Hello all! This episode is a breakdown of our coverage of Gem and Jam in Tucson, Arizona. Gem and Jam is a festival that attracts festival goers from around the nation. It is a platform for experimental bass and folk musicians to showcase their art. Gem and Jam also functions as a hub for healing sanctuaries, drumming workshops, performing art, fine art, and craftsmanship. We had the opportunity to cover the event and interview artists and festival goers. This episode follows Devin and his interviews. Stay Caffeinated! If you enjoy our content please subscribe and follow. We love watching the DJ Coffee Talk family grow. Show notes are below. 10:12 Vincent Antoinne, future funk and bass artist, performed at Opal and Amethyst Stage 13:30 Devin's pick: Set of the weekend 18:03 MZG, Trap Hip Hop Infused Bass Music, performed at Opal Stage 33:46 Project Aspect, Live performance based Bass Music, performed Amethyst Stage 54:20- Attendee Interview: David 1:00:24 Fine Artist Interview: Harlan Emil Gruber, https://portaltothenewearth.com 1:11:24- Hot Butter Rum: Folk Jam Band-Segment from live performance

Tier One Liquid Stranger https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJsSCuag8W1TFTgSeEc2k?si=PogPXt1dSKqqVpYxDCDWdA Claude VonStroke https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CYAFhywQTXdZmppCp0ukd?si=wGRynZtATS2-xLPh23yquw Tier 2 Opiou https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Fy7EM9qAFPdKSKLFU66b?si=r46_mVyuRNSLr69kmx6NWg Random Rab https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w8MWlPCLi8uZRkCMyrtCO?si=zeCmVnw2SjunO6dEj_yAlw Tier 3 Daily Bread https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IsiG6RpDyRq6Frd2CvddW?si=KoXQ9V2kRseDxbITtj3SFA TRIPP ST https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IuIhkCK8SjoSJskiCZdp0?si=tviLzwoUT3iv8n__Nsxwew Tier 4 MZG https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wYOGoKwFM8sRryvmRf206?si=vdg3Wi33SbOGAd93vHrGAg Josh Teed https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m5NlhNMYQc0gUmvmRmVUS?si=VgtnPNSXS7WzsvVb-o-Q6Q Tier 5 Siren & Seer https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VLOgqRZgW3suY52UUpS9N?si=PMMBfMPsRyqu_4XLvVSfTA Battery Lo https://soundcloud.com/batterylo?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Randy Huynh is a producer based out of Chicago, Illinois who releases under the name Monsoons. Monsoons produces wavy and dream-like music that creates a space that is charming and colorful. His name acts as a homage to the monsoons that pass through Southeast Asia. He is of Vietnamese descent. To Randy, the beautiful and chaotic weather phenomena functions as a symbol for the tears and transformation inherent in one's journey to find peace. Monsoon's draws influence from emo and pop music. His music is made with the hopeless romantic in mind. His tracks are marinated in the energy of romanticism and pulse with upbeat and high frequency energy. Randy's production has roots in the raw, vulnerable, and expansive nature of love and intimacy. His most recent single, “Feel Alive” can be streamed on all streaming platforms! Connect with Randy| https://hypeddit.com/link/kddpl6

Edward (Ted) Wickstead, is a DJ, producer, and research scientist based out of Tucson, Arizona who produces under the name BLACK/WHITE. Originally born in Essex, England Black/White moved to Arizona to further his education. He received his Ph.D in Neuroscience in 2019 and now is a Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Arizona. During his undergrad at the University of London BLACK/WHITE's began expressing his reverence and passion for music through DJing. He gained experience performing at the Ministry of Sound in London and similar clubs. BLACK/WHITE has drawn inspiration from his experience in science to develop a diverse and unique production style. He has released through a variety of labels to showcase his range as a music producer. Ted's creativity is impossible to ignore and radiates from his presence as he discusses his ideas, passions, and musings. Enjoy the show! Connect with Ted: linktr.ee/blackwhiteuk

Dreamcode is a DJ and production duo based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Dreamcode seeks to tread the line between reality and illusion and create a world of their own through music. Their style is a combination of Wave, Trap, Trance, and Melodic Bass. They create a community through the world they generate via sound design. It is colored by euphoric soundscapes, elevated by beautiful progressions and intensified by heavy melodic drops. Anton and Khalil are two young music professionals working to make a name for themselves in the industry. They met in a college classroom, brought together by a common interest in music design. With time, small talk and common interests transformed into collaboration and friendship. Their partnership quicky became successful as the duo resonated with each other creative musings. Their collaboration acts as an engine to generate authentic and significant music. Anton and Khalil continue to glide through the shifting landscape that is artistic expression. They play with forms and the formless, ultimately threading the needle between order and disorder in an endless process of production and performing art. Dreamcode invites us into their studio and share space with us. We discuss their history, recent rebranding, their perspectives on production, their experiences in the industry, and their visions for the future. Relax, tune in, and “Enter the dream”. Enjoy the show! Connect with Dreamcode| https://solo.to/dreamcode

Alex Bochel is an audio engineer, DJ, Pop music and EDM producer based out of Washington, DC. Alex's mission is to inspire action for individuals to answer their call to adventure, accept burdens, and look for beauty in the world. He uses music as a vehicle to express the authentic components of life and a tool to capture the emotions that resonate through our daily experiences. Alex began his music career in 2019 living out of his car, making music out of coffee shops and spare rooms. In 2020 he began making music full-time. Last year he released 14 songs and increased his audience size by 5000%. His community, “The AB Fam” is growing and Alex is eager to continue cultivating the AB community. He's an active artist, with 8 singles released in 2021 alone. Originally trained in computer science, Alex has since transformed into artist and entrepreneur working his craft, creating music, self-marketing, self-promoting, and funding his ventures through different revenue streams. This episode is a memorandum of an individual who decided to accept his call to adventure. It's also a great conversation. Connect with Alex Bochel | https://www.alexbochelmusic.com | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ye0oq8DvwDIlDWCXlSxUu?si=8F94P7M-Tfe419RlVdlLkQ&dl_branch=1 | https://soundcloud.com/alex-bochel | https://twitter.com/alexbochelmusic?lang=en | https://www.instagram.com/alexbochelmusic/?hl=en

Timothy Jones, known by his stage name Mental, is a Tucson based DJ and producer. Mental produces and mixes primarily dubstep and riddim. However, you can find him mixing house under the alias Jimothy Tones. Tim has spent the past few years working within Specto Entertainment, a local music management company. He offers insight on the industry surrounding EDM and the festival experience. Tim is an artist and a businessman. He leverages his understanding of the artistry behind EDM and his connections within the industry to generate the optimum venue experience. This is showcased in his most recent venture Prism. Prism seeks to throw events that leave viewers in a state of happiness. Its mission is to radiate PLUR. Tim recently opened for Virtual Riot and YDG. He can be found mixing in Tucson alongside local names such as; Alex the Lad, SEUDE, Isiah Hall, Half Dead, and Lance Fairchild. His new song “World Unknown”, can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and SoundCloud. Join us as we sit down and get caffeinated with Mental. Enjoy! Connect with Mental|https://linktr.ee/mentalmusicofficial

Ethan Ramos is a musician and DJ based out of Tucson, Arizona. Ethan's musical roots are planted in hip hop. His lyricism is an expression of the deep emotions and thoughts that flow like currents in the theater of his psyche. His artistry is vulnerable, and from this vulnerability sprouts fruits of philosophical and poetic reflection. Ethan recently immersed himself into the world of EDM and has been DJing under the alias SUEDE for the past year. In a short time, he has gained residency at a local up and coming EDM venue in Tucson. In August, Ethan opened up for Subtronics at the Rialto in Tucson, Arizona. He will be performing at the Endgame Music Festival September 5th, 2021. Ethan mixes a variety of music and uses his background in hip hop and music production to enhance his Djing. You can find him mixing dubstep, experimental bass, and house music. Ethan has an intuitive understanding of music and an appreciation for the soulful energy that emerges from artistry and performing art. In this episode we get to know the man behind the persona. We dive into discussions on the music industry, his perspectives on music and philosophy, and his musings. Enjoy the show! Connect with Ethan| Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethvnrvmos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethvnrvmos/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ethvnrvmos Booking/Inquiries: ethvnrvmos@gmail.com

Steph Landreville is the owner and founder of Subtle But True, a Montreal based Artist management company. Steph entered the music industry as a fan of EDM and the local scene. Her appreciation for music turned to an apprenticeship in the trade of artist management. She entered the field, “fan-girling” for Matt Doe after his set at a local venue. That fan-girling turned into a partnership and that partnership flowered into a business relationship. With time she grew to manage additional artists, ultimately overseeing the following music producers/DJ's: Dragos, Fools of Wisdom, Matt Doe, Mike Danglez, Remeti, and Whzly. Subtle But True is an enterprise centered around discovering, nurturing, and developing talent to its full potential. It exists to support the process of healthy artistic flourishing. It's aim is to create a quality experience for artists and fans. We meet with Steph and discuss the founding of Subtle But True. She offers insights to artist management, her process, her personal journey, and her perspectives on health and business. We also go off the rails a bit….as we tend to do. Cheers! Connect with Steph | https://www.subtlebuttrue.ca/

In today's Coffee Break, Jeff Griffith (known by the name of Low Audi0) showcases his taste for top shelf house music while sprinkling in some of his original songs. As a special treat, he drops his unreleased song around the 8:40 minute mark called "The Sound" which he plans to drop later on this month. Low Audi0 is a native Arizona tech house artist. Jeff's production and DJing style is influenced by the origins of house. It contains big vocals and driving bass lines that transmute the elevating energy characteristic of tech house. Jeff's motivation is to get you moving and grooving and to influence people to dance. He lives for house music and chaperones individuals seeking to be unified by the beat of the groove. Jeff is working to make a name for himself in the industry. He performs frequently in venues throughout Phoenix and Tucson. His debut solo release, “Walk Away” on Hot City Records released in 2020. He released his newest single “Nothing Hurts”, earlier this year. Jeff is a young artist with plans to release many more creative and high energy tracks in the future. Jeff is also the host of the “The Lowdown Radio” a monthly mix down and radio talk show where he mixes and vibes out. You can tune in on Sound Cloud. Cheers! Connect with Low Audi0| https://linktr.ee/low_Audi0

Jeff Griffith, known by the name Low Audi0, is a native Arizona tech house artist. Jeff's production and DJing style is influenced by the origins of house. It contains big vocals and driving bass lines that transmute the elevating energy characteristic of tech house. Jeff's motivation is to get you moving and grooving and to influence people to dance. He lives for house music and chaperones individuals seeking to be unified by the beat of the groove. Jeff is working to make a name for himself in the industry. He performs frequently in venues throughout Phoenix and Tucson. His debut solo release, “Walk Away” on Hot City Records released in 2020. He released his newest single “Nothing Hurts”, earlier this year. Jeff is a young artist with plans to release many more creative and high energy tracks in the future. Jeff is also the host of the “The Lowdown Radio” a monthly mix down and radio talk show where he mixes and vibes out. You can tune in on Sound Cloud. Cheers! Connect with Low Audi0| https://linktr.ee/low_Audi0

Dante Levo shows off his mixing in his FULL LENGTH Coffee Break Set. He truly is a master of capturing a feeling, creating a song that evokes that emotion, and performing it in a way that captivates your attention. He showcases a wide variety of his ability in producing multiple different genres. If you love this performance as much as we do - make sure to check out his live set on July 17 for Fractal Festival (available on twitch TV). Sit back, relax, and as always - stay caffeinated! Connect to Dante Levo| https://linktr.ee/Dante_Levo

Dante Levo is a dubstep producer and DJ based out of Los Angeles, California. Dante mixes and produces a blend of progressive house, trance and dubstep that offers a unique twist to the EDM music scene. Dante guides listeners through a journey of emotional melodies and dramatic dubstep drops. Dante's style is intense, deep and genuine. He uses his artistry as a portal that invites listeners into the vulnerability, the bliss, and the musings of his own soul. Levo picked up Djing at age 18 and began producing soon after. He's been making a name for himself in the industry for the better part of a decade and now performs at Insomniac clubs in LA regularly. Dante has opened for acts like; ATB, Morgan Page, Tritonal, and W&W. He hopes to bring people together through music and provide them with an elixir to wash their troubles away, even if only for a moment. His new release, “In Control” , with Eunoia featuring Meggie York released June 12th. You can access it through all streaming platforms. July 17 he will be performing at Fractal Festival via Twitch Tv. You can access his set with us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Stay tuned and stay caffeinated! Connect to Dante Levo| https://linktr.ee/Dante_Levo

Conscious Pilate (Owen Cole) blesses us with his annual mix entirely comprised of IDs. Caution - this mix may possibly melt your face, but will most definitely open your hearts as well as the joints in your neck. If you like the mix, please check out Conscious Pilate through the link below. Connect with Conscious Pilate | https://soundcloud.com/consciouspilate

Owen Cole, known by the name Conscious Pilate, is a DJ and producer based out of Niagara, Ontario. Owen is exploring the realms of music production and developing his artistry daily. He blends his mixes with riddim with various flavors and colors of bass music. His musical essence exists somewhere between ripping your face off and telling a story that will open your heart and the joints in your neck. Owen is a Conscious Pilate of his soul, he currently navigates the music scene of Eastern Canada. He's active in the local bass scene, dropping ID's and performing at local underground clubs. He invites us into his life and we get to know more about him over a cup of coffee. Our conversation explores music, Owen, his relationship to music, and many, many, many, many other topics. Owen is a creative man. Enjoy the show! Connect with Conscious Pilate|https://soundcloud.com/consciouspilate

Kyra Bramble is an author, chef, entrepreneur, marketer and yogi based out of Maui, Hawaii. We discuss her book, “Burning Wings: A mostly true story about love, light, fear, darkness, hallucinations, narcotics, spirituality, debauchery, and that thing in the desert.” That thing is burning man. Kyra takes readers through a journey of adventure and self-discovery. A journey narrated in a third person perspective that follows a 21 year, optimistic, bright eyed, and naíve young woman. There are hallucinogenic highs and traumatizing and perceptive shattering lows. It is a story of fire and ash and a story of a rebirth. Burning wings is an odyssey through a mythical psychedelic landscape that oscillates between reality and illusion. She offers epiphanies amidst the turbulence induced by drugs. Kyra's voice is authentically feminine and her prose flexs with Gonzo flair. Kyra answers questions on her book and invites us to better understand herself, her inspiration, and her interests. She's a woman of many talents and an individual wisened by a variety of colorful experiences. We feel her perspective and writing resonate deeply with EDM culture. We hope you all enjoy the episode. Stay Caffeinated! Connect with Kyra: https://kyramirianbramble.com/chef/#.YJnf3S-cbUo| https://linktr.ee/kyralovey | https://www.instagram.com/kyrabramble/ | https://www.instagram.com/chefkyrabramble/

Daniel Sanchez, who releases under the name Paper Skies, is a melodic dubstep producer based out of Toronto, Canada. Over the past fe w years Paper Skies has been developing his brand and releasing music to a growing fan base. He's a man with many interests, with an affinity for graphic design, photography, and fashion. Dan's an authentic artist with a passion for the process of music production. He creates music that aligns with his musings, and shares his creations to communities of listeners without sacrificing his personality for clout. He's active on twitter and discord and mingling in creative marketplaces daily. At the end of 2020 Paper Skies attracted 1913k listeners on Spotify and accumulated over 500k streams. Recently his fanbase grew substantially and he now attracts over 38k listeners a month to Spotify page. His fan base is diverse, with fans tuning in from 91 different countries. We connect with Dan and explore his perspectives on music, music production, discord culture, and life in general. Stay Caffeinated! Check out his recent collaboration with Sekai, “Fold”, it's available on all major streaming platforms. Connect with Paper Skies | https://solo.to/paperskies

Morgan Blackwell's live performance for our ‘Coffee Break' series. Morgan has a way of capturing your attention and keeping it. He performs with a range from fun and light songs, to songs heavy pulling on your heart strings. The songs he performs today include his latest release “Give Me Love” in an unrehearsed acoustic version as well as three other unreleased songs he was gracious enough to share with us. We hope you enjoy his performance as much as we do. Connect with Morgan Blackwell: |https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w73WyzfQucf6oummUHpL2?si=kMSLNw34TZiCqImwkUh0AQ| https://soundcloud.com/morgandoeswhatever |

Morgan Blackwell is a singer songwriter based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Morgan side-stepped into music after years of doing impersonations to entertain himself. At 16 he began song writing and has been creating music ever since. He's experimented with many genres and his exploration through different musical landscapes is reflected in his music. The soul of his music is unique and can be loosely categorized as folk indie. His most recent single, “Give Me Love” released January of this year. He touches on themes of romance, intimacy of love lost and of love found. Each day he's tinkering with new sounds and further improving his ability to express his feelings and perceptions. Morgan provides a window for us to better understand the journey of an independent artist in the information age. Connect with Morgan Blackwell. |https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w73WyzfQucf6oummUHpL2?si=kMSLNw34TZiCqImwkUh0AQ| https://soundcloud.com/morgandoeswhatever |

Today we sit down and share a cup of coffee with Jimmy Dana and his partner in crime, ‘the' Greg. We cover an MMA fight that Jimmy competes in at Sleeping Lion Dojo in the equally cold and beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona. We get the opportunity to sit down and pick Jimmy's brain after his definite win over his opponent via submission. Jimmy and ‘the' Greg fill us in on their long journey to legitimize the sport that they love and discuss what challenges and barriers they see for the sport in the future. Jimmy is a personal trainer and is currently the lead instructor at Grey Fox Training Academy in Tucson, Arizona. The love and passion that these two bring to the sport of MMA is unparalleled and we wish them the best in continuing to do what they love and grow the sport of mixed martial arts.

Today, the co-creators of DJ Coffee Talk (Jack Dana, and Devin Coppess) sit down to discuss the birth and development thus far of the brand. Future direction and goals are also discussed in short as we reminisce over the experiences encountered in the beginning stages of the podcast. We love and appreciate everyone watching and following us, and plan to expand on this brand to further build a community of creators and expressive people! A special shout out goes to our guests who have been a part of the show so far, you have inspired us and allowed us to grow! - Stay caffeinated -

Andrew Kraffick-Wittman, known in the music industry by the name AVKW, is a music producer based out of the Bay area in San Francisco, California. He has a history in music and has been performing since his teenage years. He found his way into electronic music production after a profound club experience a few years ago. Since then he's released a series of singles and signed on with the Bonsai Collective, Electric Hawk, and Myopic Sounds. Andrew is an antithesis to the starving artist, filling himself with the satisfaction of his creative process. He's a man that loves music, plain and simple, and he's a dope human. Enjoy the show and stay caffeinated. Connect with Andrew Kraffick-Wittman: https://twitter.com/AVKWmusic | https://soundcloud.com/avkw|https://open.spotify.com/artist/30VVMo3oZBNnezq0lQc4DD?si=wZhNvSZwRraFHri8KPocVA |

A set from Ceej Frankera. She opens the door into the little world expressed through her lyrics and vocals. Each song acts as an invitation into a theater of romance and soul. Ceej offers the warmth of summer in the middle of winter. Peep the song at the end. Stay caffeinated.

Ceej Frankera is an independent singer-songwriter shuffling between Los Angeles, California, and Manila, Philippines. Her lyrics explore themes of love, self-care, and self-understanding. Ceej is a modern day torch singer, figuring out her world-view through music and creative expression. She recently released her debut single, “record” which reached 50,000 streams in less than 3 months. She did this through self-promotion without collaboration with a label company. Her music can be found on all streaming platforms. Ceej shares perspective from her journey as an artist and her journey as a person. Connect with Ceej Frankera: https://www.facebook.com/ceejfrankera/ | https://soundcloud.com/ceejfrankera | distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ceejfrankera/fly. | spotify:artist:6k0PqGi4cb3lWusTS9LqRd | https://instagram.com/ceejfrankera?igshid=m66dtqx0xm4k | For Collab and Inquires: mgmt.ceej@gmail.com Stay Caffeinated.

Today we sit down for a cup of coffee with DJ / Producer by the name of Spooks who is from Washington state. He just happens to be a coffee connoisseur and gives a little lesson on what coffees to look for at our local coffee shops. We also discuss music at length (not surprisingly) but also touch on the importance of independence and struggle in his progression thus far as an artists, and the idea of "finding your path". We had a great time speaking with Ezra and see big things in the future for him and his group of friends, the 'Creators Collective'. Please check out Spooks mixes on sound cloud along with the Halloween mix put together for us, and look out for an EP from him coming on the horizon. Enjoy!

Spooks graces us with an eerie bass heavy mix that ties together classics you know and love with face melting bass. Enjoy responsibly. Happy Halloween!!

Teeoh is a producer / DJ from Phoenix, Arizona who produces a wide variety of sounds. He can be broadly generalized as future bass, however his work is versatile and creative. He throws down in this set with a performance containing primarily his original work. We were incredibly stoked to have him on and can't wait to hear the music he plans on putting out this next year! If you like this set please check him out on all of his socials if you haven't already, and stream his music on SoundCloud and Spotify. Stay Caffeinated.

Today we sit down and share a cup of coffee with producer / DJ Teeoh who is an up and coming artist based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Teeoh's music is versatile and captivating, with elements of future bass and trap oozing from his beats. We get a chance to pick his brain about the obvious questions such as how he got his start with music but we also dive into some deeper conversation about balance in life and how he manages to keep his. We had an incredible time talking with Teeoh and we hope you enjoy listening! Please check out his music on nearly all music streaming services and tune in to his Season 2 series of live stream DJing events found on YouTube and Twitch. Stay happy, stay healthy... Stay caffeinated!

A Dubstep set with originally produced music and collaborations from Half Dead. You can find their music here: https://soundcloud.com/halfdead69

Today we sit down and share a cup of coffee with a gnarly dubstep duo from Tucson Arizona and touch on topics raging from magik, psychedelics, intention setting, as well as some of the more deeper meanings behind their songs. The mix they prepared is completely original music and you can find them on all major streaming platforms. Get ready for head-bangs and heart breaks from hell with Half Dead.

Today we sit down and share a drink with Mara Nara, a humanitarian aide worker from the Arizona / Mexico border. Mara tells us about his experiences while working on the border, Mexican American history, and much more. We hope you are able to learn as much as we did from this sit down!

An ambient, emotional, and mythical set from MAGNUK. If you like his work you can find his music here; https://open.spotify.com/artist/1U5kf9Vn7vREjwjVYhR0Ss?si=6jGXVKieRXKFMueKfAZxaw https://soundcloud.com/magnuk

Today we sit down with producer / DJ MAGNUK. He is from Bhopal, India originally and attended the University of Arizona where he gained his recognition as a producer and an artist. He is currently back in India working in sustainable energy, and making music on the side while building his name brick by brick. MAGNUK has a very particular vibe and he does a great job capturing it in his mix that he prepared for us today. We get the chance to pick his brain about his roots, his future plans as an artist, and much more in today's episode. If you enjoyed his mix, check out the rest of his music anywhere you find music, but he states that sound cloud has been particularly good to him. Thank you all for listening! Stay healthy, stay hydrated, and as always... stay caffeinated!

Today we sit down and share a cup of coffee with a good friend of ours, Tyler Waner. Tyler is just starting out making his name as a financial advisor in California. He has an unconventional reason for why he loves what he does and it comes from a desire to help other which is right on with his character. I think you all will be surprised as we were about how much being financially stable is a possibility for anyone, and how it can be used to fuel a lifetime of fun and adventure if that's what we want to do. It may be just me but I always thought of saving for retirement to be this boring lifestyle with absolutely no fun, but I am happy Tyler was able to show us his refreshing and completely opposite take on the matter.

In today's episode we sit down with Cole, an exercise scientist who is equally as funny as he is intelligent to discuss overall health and wellness while enjoying a cup of coffee. Cole also has his own podcast where he discusses a range of topics and is currently covering the idea of 'intuitive eating' which he briefly goes over with us. If your interested in hearing more from Cole, PLEASE check out his podcast "Biometal Fitness" and follow him on social media.

A grimy house set from flagstaff's SPAT. If you like his style you can find him on SoundCloud @ https://soundcloud.com/traplordsc. Love you all, stay safe and stay healthy!

In todays episode we are joined by local DJ SPAT, a Flagstaff Arizona native that specializes in riddim with ranges in grimy house and dubstep. The mini mix put together today for the beginning and end of the episode were created by SPAT himself and coined as his 'miniriddimmix'. SPAT joins us in an interesting and uncertain time lost somewhere in the midst of the COVID pandemic and shares a cup of coffee (or two)with us while discussing the importance of mental health and grounding, especially in these times. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and are reminded to take a breath and remember what is important in life, as we were. Peace, love, and as always… stay caffeinated.

In today's episode we sit down and share a cup a coffee with our good friend Aaron, who is currently in training for his final year of college football with the University of Arizona. Among the challenge of coming back from an injury, Aaron has been faced with an extremely unpredictable climate caused by COVID. Aaron discusses what specifically challenges his team has faced as well as how the NCAA has been reacting to this as a whole. It was a pleasure to have him on and hope to have him back soon.

In today's episode we talk to Ike, a friend of ours who spent the first part of his college career at the University of Arizona and then returned to finish up in his home state of Iowa with his undergraduate degree and begin to apply for medical schools all while working in a hospital. He is as hard working as he is hilarious. Today we get the opportunity to talk to him about a range of things including his experience in a hospital setting during COVID-19, difference in college experiences, memories we share, as well as his take on psychedelic substances. This was a fun time catching up with a friend and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Peace, love, and as always... stay caffeinated.

Today we discuss racial injustice, police brutality, protesting, and the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd. We are joined today by journalist Alex Pere who helps us conceptualize exactly what happened in Minneapolis and sticks around to discuss with us the important role the media has played in recent events and the ever shifting dynamic between police and journalists.

Today we sit down with EDM music producer and all around dope guy, Jeff Timpson. We start off by discussion music roots and influences, drift into Jeffs aspirations and goals for his music career, deviate off into the strictly religious life he left behind with the help of music, and stumble upon many other beautiful talking points along the way. Please check out his music at JeffersonTimpson on sound cloud if you enjoy the mix that he put together for us today because it is all his original music. Peace and love everyone, stay caffeinated.

In todays episode we sit down with a Tucson local stand up comedian, University of Arizona graduate, dabbler in hip-hop music, a hilarious guest to keep us all company during social distancing; Jesus Otamendi. Discussion today ranges from conspiracy theory to improvised skits about noodles on the ceiling. Jesus is as witty and unpredictable as he is funny and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast. Find him at open mics all around Tucson as well as the social media handles he mentions at the end of the show. All audio used in the intro today was provided and is owned by Jesus.