Ear Buds Podcast

Going Viral, Getting Booked & The Future of Nightlife with Nate C. (South Carolina) Ear Buds Podcast | Episode 37 (Part 1 of 4) The Buds are joined by DJ and content creator Nate C. from South Carolina to discuss building a social media following, creating viral content, and turning online success into real-world opportunities. Plus, the crew dives into the latest nightlife trends, new music,...

The buds celebrate three years of Ear Buds with Four Color Zack, talking open format DJing, left field edits, social media, technology, and what it takes to stay creative in today’s music world. Plus, the crew runs through the latest music news, releases, and more.

The buds celebrate three years of Ear Buds with Four Color Zack, talking open format DJing, left field edits, social media, technology, and what it takes to stay creative in today’s music world. Plus, the crew runs through the latest music news, releases, and more.

The buds celebrate three years of Ear Buds with Four Color Zack, talking open format DJing, left field edits, social media, technology, and what it takes to stay creative in today’s music world. Plus, the crew runs through the latest music news, releases, and more.

The buds celebrate three years of Ear Buds with Four Color Zack, talking open format DJing, left field edits, social media, technology, and what it takes to stay creative in today’s music world. Plus, the crew runs through the latest music news, releases, and more.

The buds sit down with Villa, a young open format DJ making a name through college parties, custom edits, and his strong music background. Originally from Atlanta and now the Music Director at Trio in Charlotte, Villa talks younger crowds, the future of open format, and what it takes to build a career as a young DJ today.

The buds sit down with Villa, a young open format DJ making a name through college parties, custom edits, and his strong music background. Originally from Atlanta and now the Music Director at Trio in Charlotte, Villa talks younger crowds, the future of open format, and what it takes to build a career as a young DJ today.

The buds sit down with Villa, a young open format DJ making a name through college parties, custom edits, and his strong music background. Originally from Atlanta and now the Music Director at Trio in Charlotte, Villa talks younger crowds, the future of open format, and what it takes to build a career as a young DJ today.

The buds sit down with Villa, a young open format DJ making a name through college parties, custom edits, and his strong music background. Originally from Atlanta and now the Music Director at Trio in Charlotte, Villa talks younger crowds, the future of open format, and what it takes to build a career as a young DJ today.

The buds are back after a whirlwind month on the road. This episode recaps their experiences DJing World Cup events, the biggest moments from New York, and what they learned from one of the busiest stretches of the year. It’s a packed episode full of stories, music, and insights from the booth.

The buds are back after a whirlwind month on the road. This episode recaps their experiences DJing World Cup events, the biggest moments from New York, and what they learned from one of the busiest stretches of the year. It’s a packed episode full of stories, music, and insights from the booth.

On Episode 33, the buds take a look back at the first half of 2026 and break down what has actually been working in clubs, online, and across the DJ world. The crew talks AI-generated music, SoundCloud’s download gate changes, new albums from Skrillex, Baauer, Sonny Fodera, Olivia Rodrigo, and FIFA Sound, plus the records showing up across streaming charts and nightlife. They also introduce Open F...

On Episode 33, the buds take a look back at the first half of 2026 and break down what has actually been working in clubs, online, and across the DJ world. The crew talks AI-generated music, SoundCloud’s download gate changes, new albums from Skrillex, Baauer, Sonny Fodera, Olivia Rodrigo, and FIFA Sound, plus the records showing up across streaming charts and nightlife. They also introduce Open F...

On this episode of Ear Buds, the buds sit down with DJ Ever, former Power 106 mixer and current Music Curator for Headliner Music Club, who brings a unique perspective from both radio and the DJ world. Ever pulls back the curtain on how radio playlists really work, what makes a great DJ edit, and the biggest mistakes DJs make when submitting music.

On this episode of Ear Buds, the buds sit down with DJ Ever, former Power 106 mixer and current Music Curator for Headliner Music Club, who brings a unique perspective from both radio and the DJ world. Ever pulls back the curtain on how radio playlists really work, what makes a great DJ edit, and the biggest mistakes DJs make when submitting music.

The buds sit down with Dex, a Nashville-based DJ and talent buyer who brings a unique perspective from both sides of the booth. From navigating a city known for country music to building a name in open format DJing, Dex breaks down what nightlife in Nashville is really like and how different crowds move compared to other markets. The crew also talks Coachella, festival season, and how those moment...

The buds sit down with Dex, a Nashville-based DJ and talent buyer who brings a unique perspective from both sides of the booth. From navigating a city known for country music to building a name in open format DJing, Dex breaks down what nightlife in Nashville is really like and how different crowds move compared to other markets. The crew also talks Coachella, festival season, and how those moment...

Devin Lucien pulls up to the pod to break down open format DJing, LA nightlife, and what’s really happening on dance floors right now. The buds break down crowd energy, the rise of house music, and the ongoing debate around open format DJing.

Devin Lucien pulls up to the pod to break down open format DJing, LA nightlife, and what’s really happening on dance floors right now. The buds break down crowd energy, the rise of house music, and the ongoing debate around open format DJing.

From Bad Bunny’s historic Grammy win to his Super Bowl halftime show, the impact is undeniable. Marty Rock joins the show to break down how Latin music moves across New York and where the culture is heading next.

From Bad Bunny’s historic Grammy win to his Super Bowl halftime show, the impact is undeniable. Marty Rock joins the show to break down how Latin music moves across New York and where the culture is heading next.

Industry veteran James Hwang joins the buds to break down today’s NYC nightlife, from booking DJs and filling rooms to changing crowds and culture.

Industry veteran James Hwang joins the buds to break down today’s NYC nightlife, from booking DJs and filling rooms to changing crowds and culture.

The first Buddy Awards are here. The records that saved sets, the trends that burned out, the edits that carried rooms, and the moments DJs will actually remember from 2025.

A focused look at Rick Wonder’s rise from open format roots to a signature New York dance identity. He breaks down his approach to edits, reading rooms, and finding new music, plus the crew covers the month’s top trends.