Industry Interviews

Some guests are worth waiting for. Riz Rollins and Rob Green sat at the top of Phil Anthony's dream list when this series was still an idea on paper, and this conversation shows why. Riz arrived in Seattle from Chicago in 1980, fresh out of Bible college and looking for somewhere gentler to figure himself out. He landed at Orpheum Records, said no to DJing roughly a dozen times, then got thrown in...

They started as two guys with a B2B name they came up with at a Beyond Wonderland campsite. Since launching Dilly Disco in 2025, Chris and Reef have produced more than 60 events, sold out the HIYU with Disco Fish, brought Chris Lake and OMNOM through Central Saloon, and opened for artists including Gudfella and Mita Gami. Phil Anthony sits down with them to find out how the hell it all happened. T...

She's back! Three years after her first appearance on Seattle House Mafia, Amie Dabu (Snapdragon) returns to the studio for a candid catch-up with Phil Anthony, marking her status as the show's first-ever repeat guest. In this episode, Snapdragon opens up about trading Seattle for rural Massachusetts, the emotional weight of leaving a city and scene she calls home, and building a new life alongsid...

Seattle House Mafia sits down with Sloane Motion, and this time the crew is in the hot seat. This episode brings all three members of Seattle House Mafia together for a deep, unfiltered conversation about how three DJs with completely different backgrounds became a crew, a brand, and lifelong friends. The trio traces their individual paths into electronic music: Phil's Seattle upbringing and first...

Seattle House Mafia sits down with Sloane Motion, and this time the crew is in the hot seat. This episode brings all three members of Seattle House Mafia together for a deep, unfiltered conversation about how three DJs with completely different backgrounds became a crew, a brand, and lifelong friends. The trio traces their individual paths into electronic music: Phil's Seattle upbringing and first...

Phil Anthony sits down with Mixed Up Mike (Mike Comella), a Seattle DJ, promoter, and dance music veteran with more than 25 years in the scene. Mike's introduction to dance music is one you won't forget. After growing up between Portland and Seattle and getting into trouble as a teenager, he found himself being hauled off to a wilderness rehabilitation program by two giant dudes, an experience tha...

Phil Anthony sits down with Mixed Up Mike (Mike Comella), a Seattle DJ, promoter, and dance music veteran with more than 25 years in the scene. Mike's introduction to dance music is one you won't forget. After growing up between Portland and Seattle and getting into trouble as a teenager, he found himself being hauled off to a wilderness rehabilitation program by two giant dudes, an experience tha...

In this episode of Seattle House Mafia Industry Interviews, we sat down with Jason Brown, DJ, producer, and grandson of the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. Jason came through Seattle for back-to-back gigs, playing Elevated Frequencies’ 3rd anniversary party, Transcend, at Nectar Lounge and the Populus Hotel, hosted by the Pacific Skyline Club. We were lucky enough to catch him between show...

In this episode of Seattle House Mafia Industry Interviews, we sat down with Jason Brown, DJ, producer, and grandson of the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. Jason came through Seattle for back-to-back gigs, playing Elevated Frequencies’ 3rd anniversary party, Transcend, at Nectar Lounge and the Populus Hotel, hosted by the Pacific Skyline Club. We were lucky enough to catch him between show...

In this episode of Seattle House Mafia’s Industry Interviews, Phil Anthony sits down with Darek Mazzone, a veteran DJ, radio host, filmmaker, and cultural connector with over 30 years immersed in the music and art world. The conversation traces Darek’s journey from growing up in communist Poland, where Western music was contraband, to landing in Boston as a nine-year-old immigrant with zero Englis...

In this episode of Seattle House Mafia’s Industry Interviews, Phil Anthony sits down with Darek Mazzone, a veteran DJ, radio host, filmmaker, and cultural connector with over 30 years immersed in the music and art world. The conversation traces Darek’s journey from growing up in communist Poland, where Western music was contraband, to landing in Boston as a nine-year-old immigrant with zero Englis...

In this episode, we sit down with Cisco, a Seattle-based shuffle dancer who discovered the dance form through YouTube videos in 2018. From practicing alone in her Atlanta apartment to building a thriving dance community in the Pacific Northwest, Cisco shares her seven-year journey and the determination it took to transform from a self-described "cringe" beginner to a recognized instructor and perf...

In this episode, we sit down with Cisco, a Seattle-based shuffle dancer who discovered the dance form through YouTube videos in 2018. From practicing alone in her Atlanta apartment to building a thriving dance community in the Pacific Northwest, Cisco shares her seven-year journey and the determination it took to transform from a self-described "cringe" beginner to a recognized instructor and perf...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Bosi, Insomniac Events' regional promoter for the Pacific Northwest. Alex shares his journey from starting in live sound at age 12 and spinning vinyl by 14 to becoming the sole Insomniac employee representing the entire region. He talks about his path through the Seattle music scene, including running a club in Olympia for nearly a decade and launching his ow...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Bosi, Insomniac Events' regional promoter for the Pacific Northwest. Alex shares his journey from starting in live sound at age 12 and spinning vinyl by 14 to becoming the sole Insomniac employee representing the entire region. He talks about his path through the Seattle music scene, including running a club in Olympia for nearly a decade and launching his ow...

In this episode we sit down with Paul Song, the owner of Q Nightclub in Seattle and 45 East in Portland. Paul shares his fascinating journey from attending his first rave in the 1990s to building a nightclub empire that produces over 300 events annually across the Pacific Northwest. Paul reveals how he acquired Q Nightclub in February 2025 and discusses his plans to revitalize the venue by returni...

In this episode we sit down with Paul Song, the owner of Q Nightclub in Seattle and 45 East in Portland. Paul shares his fascinating journey from attending his first rave in the 1990s to building a nightclub empire that produces over 300 events annually across the Pacific Northwest. Paul reveals how he acquired Q Nightclub in February 2025 and discusses his plans to revitalize the venue by returni...

In this episode, we sit down with Nathie Katzoff — the creative force behind Seattle’s Naf Revival/Naf Studios. Nathie shares the story of how he and his team transformed his woodworking studio into a thriving warehouse venue that pays tribute to the iconic Naf Studios and its legendary role in both the rave and grunge scenes, while pushing Seattle’s warehouse culture into a bold new era. Naf is b...

In this episode, we sit down with Nathie Katzoff — the creative force behind Seattle’s Naf Revival/Naf Studios. Nathie shares the story of how he and his team transformed his woodworking studio into a thriving warehouse venue that pays tribute to the iconic Naf Studios and its legendary role in both the rave and grunge scenes, while pushing Seattle’s warehouse culture into a bold new era. Naf is b...

In this episode, we sit down with one of Seattle's electronic music legends—Johnny Monsoon! This conversation is packed with mind-blowing stories from his 20+ year career. From his early days spinning vinyl to holding down residencies at iconic Seattle venues like Last Supper Club and Foundation, Johnny has shared the decks with every heavyweight in the game. He even tells the wild story of gettin...

In this episode, we sit down with one of Seattle's electronic music legends—Johnny Monsoon! This conversation is packed with mind-blowing stories from his 20+ year career. From his early days spinning vinyl  to holding down residencies at iconic Seattle venues like Last Supper Club and Foundation, Johnny has shared the decks with every heavyweight in the game. He even tells the wild story of getti...

As a devoted father and husband with an impressive 25-year military career, Josh Jackson—aka Jaemus—is a powerhouse DJ and producer hailing from sunny San Diego. With deep roots in underground hip-hop and drum & bass, Jaemus crafts a sound that is vibrant, funky, and deeply soulful. A true artist, he brings relentless drive, focus, and passion to dance music, aiming to leave a lasting mark on...

As a devoted father and husband with an impressive 25-year military career, Josh Jackson—aka Jaemus—is a powerhouse DJ and producer hailing from sunny San Diego. With deep roots in underground hip-hop and drum & bass, Jaemus crafts a sound that is vibrant, funky, and deeply soulful. A true artist, he brings relentless drive, focus, and passion to dance music, aiming to leave a lasting mark on...

As we kick off Season 3 of Seattle House Mafia Industry Interviews, we’re thrilled to sit down with Sloane Cosens, aka Sloane Motion. Whether she's sharing the stage with international artists such as Dom Dolla, James Hype, Paul Oakenfold, Hannah Wants, and HoneyLuv, or lighting up Seattle’s most iconic venues like Monkey Loft, Chop Suey, Q Nightclub, The Showbox, and WAMU Theater, Sloane is a sta...

As we kick off Season 3 of Seattle House Mafia Industry Interviews, we’re thrilled to sit down with Sloane Cosens, aka Sloane Motion. Whether she's sharing the stage with international artists such as Dom Dolla, James Hype, Paul Oakenfold, Hannah Wants, and HoneyLuv, or lighting up Seattle’s most iconic venues like Monkey Loft, Chop Suey, Q Nightclub, The Showbox, and WAMU Theater, Sloane is a sta...