Elevated Frequencies
By Olivia Mancuso
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I’m Olivia Mancuso, founder of Elevated Frequencies and co-founder of Chicago Music Nexus. Here, I break down how to build a real career in dance music through monthly video essays and the occasional artist interview.
The home base is the newsletter: free, the first Thursday of every month, at elevatedfreq.com.
| Episode | Date |
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How to Sell Merch Before You Have a Fanbase
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Why I'm Changing Elevated Frequencies (and Why You Win) | EF EP 169
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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How to Build an Empire Around Your Music ft. Josh Baker | EF EP 168
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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How to Make Your DJ Competition Irrelevant | EF EP 167
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Why Talent Isn't Enough, and What Actually Builds a Career | EF EP 166
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Anyone Can Drop a Banger. Almost Nobody Can Build a Night. ft. Mishell | EF EP 165
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Do You Actually Need to Chase Bigger Rooms? ft. Deeper Purpose | EF EP 164
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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The One-Way Ticket to Ibiza That Built Hot Creations ft. Lee Foss | EF EP 163
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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How to Break Into a Scene From the Outside ft. Daniel Orpi | EF EP 162
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Chasing Gen Z Is Overrated ft. Party Pupils | EF EP 161
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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She Walked Away From the Sound Everyone Wanted From Her (ft. J. Worra) | EF EP 160
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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You Don't Have to Be a DJ to Build a Label ft. PNK Records | EF EP 159
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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How Festival Lineups Get Picked with Will Runzel (Prodigy Artists) | EF EP 158
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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How All Day I Dream Grew on Word of Mouth Alone ft. Lee Burridge | episode 157
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Inside Beatport's #1 Selling Label ft. Mark Knight | EF EP 156
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Still Playing Bars When His First Hit Dropped (ft. Bontan) | EF EP 155
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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How Francis Mercier went from Frat Parties to Selling Out Clubs Worldwide | EF EP 154
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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The Rejected Track That Built Life And Death, ft. DJ Tennis | EF EP 153
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May 28, 2026 |
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Delete These 4 Things From Your Career Strategy Before It's Too Late | EF EP 152
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May 21, 2026 |
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How to Stay in the Game When the Game Keeps Changing ft. Laidback Luke | EF EP 151
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May 14, 2026 |
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Why Hate Comments Means Your DJ Content is Working with Tres Mortimer | EF EP 150
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May 07, 2026 |
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How He Got Signed by The Martinez Brothers (feat. AJ Christou) | EF EP 149
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Why 1M Followers Can't Sell 100 Tickets (feat. Laylo) | EF EP 148
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Jonas Blue Sold Everything and Started Over | EF EP 147
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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500 Tracks. 2 Brothers. 1 That Changed Everything. | EF EP 146
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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How Flashgea Went From Bottle Service Clubs to Techno Touring | EF EP 145
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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TikTok Is Changing How DJs Make Music (feat. Archie Hamilton) | EF EP 144
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Make Better Music in 3 Hours (feat. Josh Butler) | EF EP 143
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Virality Doesn't Fill Shows (feat. SIPPY) | EF EP 142
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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The FBI Method: From Miami Music Week to Opportunities | EF EP 141
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Making a 10-Year Hit (feat. Valentino Khan ) | EF EP 140
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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12 Years to Go Viral (feat. OKAYVAL) | EF EP 139
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Singles Are Holding DJs Back (feat. ALLEYCVT) | EF EP 138
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Why Avello Stopped Teasing His Music | EF EP 137
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The Financial Mistake That Ends More Music Careers Than Bad Music | EF EP 136
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Sam Divine on Sobriety & Starting Over | EF EP 135
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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It's a Burden, But What Does It Outweigh? Will Clarke on the Artist's Trade-Off | EF EP 134
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The Hidden Costs of Starting a Label with Charles D | EF EP 133
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Map Out Your DJ Career in 2026 Using This Framework | EF EP 132
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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No One Is Teaching Industry Etiquette (This Competition Is Changing That) | EF EP 131
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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'I Turn Down More Gigs Than I Accept': The ANATTA Approach | EF EP 130
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Should You Adapt to Trends? Ferreck Dawn's 20-Year Answer | EF EP 129
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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The Real Timeline to Quitting Your Day Job as a DJ with Malone | EF EP 129
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Why Desperate Artists Fail (And Grateful Ones Succeed) | EF EP 127
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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How to Turn Your Other Skills into Career Gold with Rebūke | EF EP 126
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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How Jamie Jones Mastered the Long Game | EF Ep 125
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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"Not Everyone Deserves Access": The Controversial Strategy Behind Chicago's Biggest Nightlife Success | EF EP 124
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Your Most Valuable Fans Aren't Who You Think They Are | EF EP 123
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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$9K Debt to $200K Months: Marketing Events When Nobody Knows You | EF EP 122
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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"Going Viral Changed Everything": Lawrence James on Breaking Out of Your Local Scene | EF EP 121
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Stop Being Broke: The Financial Wake-Up Call Every DJ Needs | EF EP 120
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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The Secret to Packed Shows (Hint: It's Not Big Names) | EF EP 119
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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How to Turn Your Culture Into Your Competitive Advantage w/Henry Fong | EF EP 118
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Stop Copying DJs: Layton Giordani & Parker Cohen on Creating Your Own Lane | EF EP 117
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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'I Don't Care About Your Follower Count': Slugg's Music-First Philosophy | EF EP 116
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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"I ALMOST QUIT DJING": Bijou's Brutal Career Reset | EF EP 115
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Who's Really Winning in House Music | EF EP 113
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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How to Build Multiple Revenue Streams as an Artist w/Night Tales | EF EP 113
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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The Industry Will Change Whether You Like It or Not: Gene Farris' Strategy | EF EP 112
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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From 30 to 400 People in 12 Months: How to Build Your Own Scene | EF EP 111
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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The $3 Million Marketing Strategy Every Artist Needs to Know | EF EP 110
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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When Everyone Has a Label: The New Rules of Music Collaboration with Kyle Watson | EF EP 109
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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How to Build a Profitable Music Career by Serving Fewer People | EF EP 108
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months | EF EP 107
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Why Your Ego Is the Biggest Threat to Your Music Career | EF EP 106
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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The Space Miami Formula: How to Handle Any Crowd | EF EP 105
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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How to Take Your Music to New Cities with Jeff Sorkowitz | EF EP 104
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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From House Parties to Throwing Festivals: Josh Baker's Journey | EF EP 103
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Put Yourself On in Music | EF EP 102
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Your Hometown Won't Make You Famous: How to Build Beyond Local Scenes with Hiroko | EF EP 101
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May 29, 2025 |
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The Overnight Success Story that Took 15 Years | EF Episode 100!
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May 22, 2025 |
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The Artist-to-Manager Journey: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table | EF EP 99
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May 15, 2025 |
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Your Release Marketing Strategy Is Outdated: Here's What Works Now | EF EP 98
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May 08, 2025 |
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Building an Empire: Mark Knight's Toolroom Blueprint for Artists | EF EP 97
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May 01, 2025 |
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The 10-Year Rule: Why Mary Droppinz Says You Can't Quit Before Then | EF EP 96
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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James Hype & Tita Lau’s Content Strategy (That Most DJs Won't Try) | EF EP 95
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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From $970M Twitch Exit to Burning Man's Massive Art Car | EF EP 94
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Miami's Most Notorious Venue: The E11even DJ Experience Revealed | EF EP 93
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Collect More Failures: The Counter-Intuitive Path to Success | EF EP 92
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Miami Music Week: The Insider's Guide You Can't Afford to Miss | EF EP 91
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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From Viral Hit to Identity Crisis: The Story Artists Need to Hear w/GUDFELLA | EF EP 90
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Industry Wake-Up Call: Your Health Can't Afford to Ignore This | EF EP 89
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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DJs, Stop Getting Played: My Exact System for Getting Paid On Time | EF EP 88
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Tired of Making No Money? Industry Experts Share Their Solution | EF EP 87
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Your Music Isn't Enough: A Stylist's Guide to Getting Noticed | EF EP 86
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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My TikTok Manager Said 'Keep Streaming' - 2AR on Surviving the Ban Scare | EF EP 85
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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From Outsider to Industry Connected: My Networking Playbook | EF EP 84
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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'They Told Me to Change My Sound. I Refused.' 3x Grammy Nominated Terry Hunter | EF EP 83
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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How Pre-judgement Affects All Artists (And What To Do About It) with Haylee Wood | EF EP 82
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Make Music People Can Actually Use (Label Secrets Revealed) | EF EP 81
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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How One Festival Grew 17% in 2024 By Putting Community First (And Why Artists Should Care) | EF EP 80
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Don't Set 2025 Goals Until You Hear This (Game-Changing Framework) | EF EP 79
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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What Fans REALLY Want in 2024: Insights from Dance Music's Trusted Voice Emma Kapotes
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Why Your Non-Music Experience Matters More Than You Think: Lessons from Henry Fong | EF EP 77
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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The Face Behind ARC Festival's Viral Tweets | EF EP 76
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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How to Create Memorable Shows on Any Budget with Rhizome Music | EF EP 75
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Dance Music's Collaboration Crisis: A Candid Talk with Nadia Ali | EF EP 74
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Create Months of Social Content in One Day: A Former VH1 Strategist's Framework | EF EP 73
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Stand Out and Score Gigs by Creating Unique Festival Experiences with Drew Dapps | EF EP 72
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome – Insights and Tools for Every DJ | EF EP 71
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Unlock the Secrets to Going from Local Artist to Touring Pro with Max Pohlmann | ELEVATED FREQUENCIES #70
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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What Every Artist Must Master Before a Manager Steps In with Corynne Burrows | Elevated Frequencies #69
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Making DJ Duos Work with Walker & Royce | Elevated Frequencies #68
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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What Strategies Do Top DJs Swear By? Insights from Arc Music Festival | Elevated Frequencies #67
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Revenue Streams Most Dance Music Producers Miss with What Up Pitches | Elevated Frequencies #66
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Mastering DMs: How to Build Powerful Industry Connections with Austin The Manager | Elevated Frequencies #65
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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80% of DJs Aren't Making Enough to Survive: Can Chicago Music Nexus Help? | Elevated Frequencies #64
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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How to Beat Producer Perfectionism with ANATTA | Elevated Frequencies #63
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Thriving with ADHD: Crucial Tips for DJs and Producers with Tristan Hunt | Elevated Frequencies #62
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Is the Festival Era Over? Desert Hearts Founder Mikey Lion Reveals What Artists Need to Survive | Elevated Frequencies #61
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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How to Stay Consistent with Your DJ Career with AQUTIE | Elevated Frequencies #60
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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How to Make a DJ Career Out of Live Streaming with Whistleface | Elevated Frequencies #59
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Sobriety in Music, Ghost Producing, Spotify Streams, & more with FREAK ON | Relevant Frequencies #58
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Finding Purpose in Your Music Career with Fredy Lane | Elevated Frequencies #57
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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How to Get Past the Fear of Making Social Media Content with Goshfather | Elevated Frequencies #56
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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How DJs Grow a Loyal Fanbase with X & Ivy | Elevated Frequencies #55
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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What Record Labels Look For & How They Help DJs Grow with Deron Delgado | Elevated Frequencies #54
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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4 Business Mistakes Most DJs Make | Elevated Frequencies #53
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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What to Know Before Hiring Music PR with Franz Hilberath | Elevated Frequencies #52
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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What to Invest in Your Music Career (Real Numbers) with Mario Danza | Elevated Frequencies #51
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May 30, 2024 |
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How to Start Your Own Record Label with Maxinne | Elevated Frequencies #50
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May 23, 2024 |
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Trusting Your Creative Process with Kevin Knapp | Elevated Frequencies #49
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May 16, 2024 |
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Consistency in Your Music Brand Identity with REAPER | Elevated Frequencies #48
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May 09, 2024 |
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Self Care to Support Your Music Career with XIE | Elevated Frequencies #47
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May 02, 2024 |
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Matching Your Artist Brand to Your Beliefs with Lucati | Elevated Frequencies #46
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Finding Gratitude From Difficult Experiences with Andrew Lux and Proppa | Relevant Frequencies #45
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Uplifting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Gender-Inclusive EDM Artists | FEMME House | Elevated Frequencies #44
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Taking Control of Your Music Career with Z3LLA | Elevated Frequencies #43
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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How to Make the Most Out of a Music Networking Event | Miami Music Week | Elevated Frequencies #42
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Knowing Your Music Business Strengths with Walker & Royce | Elevated Frequencies #41
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Mental Blocks with Nik Cherwink | Elevated Frequencies #40
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Resilience: The Key to Becoming a Successful DJ with Night Tales | Elevated Frequencies #39
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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How to Build Confidence in Your Music Career with Sherm | Elevated Frequencies #37
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Turning Your Music Into a Full Time Career with Cloverdale | Elevated Frequencies #36
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Curating Your DJ Set to Connect to Your Audience with Ky William | Elevated Frequencies #35
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Opening Your Mind to Opportunity with Nitti | Elevated Frequencies #34
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Crafting Your Authentic Artist Brand: A Guide to Meaningful Impact | Elevated Frequencies #34
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Mastering Career Pivots with Barclay Crenshaw | Elevated Frequencies #33
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Making Music with Purpose with Luzi Tudor | Elevated Frequencies #32
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Want to cut back on drinking? Tips for Dry January | Elevated Frequencies #31
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Drawing Inspiration from Outside the Music Industry with Bijou | Elevated Frequencies #30
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Creating Music & Content From Pop Culture That Shaped You with Jake Shore | Elevated Frequencies #29
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Nurturing Your Creativity Through Intentional Mental Health Practices | Elevated Frequencies #28
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Avoiding Trends & Branding Yourself Authentically with Dateless | Elevated Frequencies #27
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Throwing Unique Events & Staying True to Your Own Vision with Destructo | Elevated Frequencies #26
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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ADE, The Controversy of Ghost Producing, Festival Icks, & More | Relevant Frequencies #25
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Salvione's Visualization and Manifestation Practice Led to His Dream Gig | Elevated Frequencies #24
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Eskuche's Experience Being Alcohol-Free | Elevated Frequencies Byte Sized #23
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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My Low Alcohol Lifestyle - Tips, Benefits, Downsides | Elevated Frequencies #22
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Blending Music Styles & Curating Thoughtful Events with Ky William | Elevated Frequencies #21
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Energy Exchanges and Fashion Influences with House DJ Duo RaeCola | Elevated Frequencies #20
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Break Through Mental Barriers - 4 Mindset Questions Artists Must Face: Elevated Frequencies Episode #19
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Mastering the basics with Josh Butler: Elevated Frequencies Episode #18
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Manifest anything you want using these tips from top DJs: Elevated Frequencies Episode #17
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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From Law School to the DJ Booth - Flashmob's True Calling: Elevated Frequencies Episode #16
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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All About ARC Music Festival | Set Recommendations, Afters, What I'm Bringing, Food and Travel Tips - #15
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Dark Beats and Enlightening Vibes with Mari Lee: Elevated Frequencies Episode #14
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Setting Vibes and Invisible KPIs with Jia Wang: Elevated Frequencies Episode #13
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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A Tribute to Chicago House Music Legend, Paul Johnson: Elevated Frequencies Episode 12
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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The Power of Teamwork with Truth x Lies: Elevated Frequencies Episode 11
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Proppa is Turning Adversity into Advantages: Elevated Frequencies Episode #10
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Lucati is Leading By Example: Elevated Frequencies Episode #9
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Malcolm Brown, Harmonizing Nightlife and Wellness: Elevated Frequencies Episode #8
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Maxinne, Building Community All Over the World: Elevated Frequencies Episode #7
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Speaker Honey is on Mars Time: Elevated Frequencies Episode #6
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Kaleena Zanders, Manifesting Magic: Elevated Frequencies Episode #5
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Will Clarke, Setting and Keeping Boundaries: Elevated Frequencies Episode #4
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Disco Fries, Building Beyond Beats: Elevated Frequencies Episode #3
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Westend, the Power of Nostalgia: Elevated Frequencies Episode #2
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Elevated Frequencies - Intro
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Jun 01, 2023 |