The Afters Podcast

Speaking out for the first time to address SAFETY, MUSIC and MORE, find Minna, General Manager of Gorg-o-Mish, Vancuver's 23 year old after hours night club here: Minna https://www.instagram.com/minnamundadi/ Gorg-o-Mish https://www.instagram.com/gorgomish/ Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about...

Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about their wild weekends in Vancouver, and the growing electronic music scene. Vancouver’s music scene is quickly emerging onto the global stage at an exponential pace, and what better way to learn about all the players contributing to its success is ‘After Hours’! A...

Whether its playing an intimate venue in his home city of Vancouver or throwing down in front ofthousands at the Gorge, Allya consistently delivers the musical journey you didn’t know youwere craving with biting basslines, crisp percussion, textured sound design, and a healthymeasure of cheeky vocal sampling. Allya’s last three releases hit #1 and #2 positions onBeatport’s Electro House, Bass Hous...

How to get out of the rat race and pursue your passion in music! Night Begins chats with Blondie and Mazen about growing up in the rave culture, moving to the big city to pursue music, and how he’s forging his own path! We detail his wins, challenges and more! Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about t...

How this young social media maven was headhunted to craft the most engaging social media stories for Blueprint, Vancouver's premiere EDM, Music Festival & Concert show maker. From over 15+ years of professional dance experience, to finding himself asked to work in the coveted company throwing some of the biggest electronic music in Western Canada, Andrew Haydock sets the record straight! A...

Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about their wild weekends in Vancouver, and the growing electronic music scene. Vancouver’s music scene is quickly emerging onto the global stage at an exponential pace, and what better way to learn about all the players contributing to its success is ‘After Hours’! A...

What does it ACTUALLY take as a DJ to unlock your true creative potential, create the studio of your dreams, and produce records that land on your favorite labels? STILL LNDN dives into the his secret philosophies with Blondie and Mazen! We chat about building an authentic community in Vancouver, allowing the slow process of manifestation to bring him the gigs and record labels of his dreams! He l...

Can you DJ with your partner? Average Citizens have a combined experience djing and producing of about 20+ years, they talk collaborating, throwing shows, attending illegal cabbage patch raves in early 2000s. And they explore love, working with a partner, and sharing music! https://www.instagram.com/averagecitizens/ https://averagecitizens.komi.io/ Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ Para...

Do you reject competition with your fellow artists, find the artistic creativity within yourself? DJ, Producer, dancer and creative Kosmic Kitty joins Blondie and Maze to chat! We dive into moving to Vancouver from the island, 9 years of Shambhala, growing her own enchanted forest party brand, learning how to produce house and bass house. So many insights for all creatives everywhere! Kosmic Kitty...

How many hours does C-Star put in to her sets? Is there room for science in techno?! Rising techno performer, Chrissy explores to the gap between being a doctor of marine biology and traveling weekly from the island to her weekly residency at the most hidden underground rave location, Vantek. C-Star: https://linktr.ee/c_star C-Star IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrissyes/ C-Star is known for her h...

Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about their wild weekends in Vancouver, and the growing electronic music scene. Vancouver’s music scene is quickly emerging onto the global stage at an exponential pace, and what better way to learn about all the players contributing to its success is ‘After Hours’! A...

Can record labels do better in 2024?! Kevin thinks so! Meet the owner of Vancouver Techno label, RecordWorkz. A driven hard working man overcoming life's adversities, dedicated to elevating the unique techno sounds that he could not find anywhere else. With a history firmly planted in technology and programing, he found the offering of record labels to be quite lacking and decided to open his...

In the world of $$$ tickets and $$ drinks, is Tulum EDM worth it in 2024? Blondie & Maze also chat Vancouver events they're excited for, and 4 of Blondie's recent shows! Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her bestie Mazen for a rambunctious yet thoughtful discussion about their wild weekends in Vancouver, and the growing electronic music scene. Vancou...

Can you have it all? DJ Shades of Day balances her full time architectural with playing progressive house in Vancouver BC and on Twitch! Growing up in the rural plains of Nebraska, moving around North America for school and discovering the special sub genres of house! We chat being a female on Twitch, finding the balance between a career and growing as a DJ in 2024. Shades' IG: https://www.ins...

From throwing illegal LA house parties at 15, to crafting RX at the most expensive venue in Vancouver, Cameron St. Denis sits down with Blondie & Maze to discuss his epic journey through music, collaboration and evolution. Cameron St Denis https://www.instagram.com/saint.denis.music/ RX https://www.instagram.com/rx.yvr/ Officially clocked out, cocktails in hand, sit down for a special live pod...

Hot off their very first IRL gig, Zyden (Maze) and Dani (Danika) sit down with ParalegallyBlonde to debrief every single feeling they had during casting, prep and finally the actual first gig itself! Listen carefully for all the tips, advice and learning lessons from these three newbie DJs. Tune into our Twitch live every week at 7pm PST for the live recording, and Tuesdays at 11am for new episode...

Sky is the limit for Bryn Liedl, world class producer, dj and recently opening up the most amazing music studio in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. We chat the hidden grind of a producer, learning to DJ, carrying his DJ career to new heights. Finally, reminiscing on opening his music studio, and watching the electronic music community grow around him. More nuggets of wisdom than we can count, w...

Vancouver based DJ and producer Sivz sits down with Maze and Blondie to chat her performance career, learning to produce and finally touring internationally. She details growing her dj career, starting a club night in Vancouver to encourage new djs to break in the industry. Learning how to produce, and releasing music. Her changing sound and finally touring internationally! A captivating interview...

DJ New girl went from 0 viewers, to affiliate to full partner within a year! We chat building a solid Twitch community, growing as a dj IRL, producing tracks, clarifying her sound over time and more! Episode with tons of nuggets of wisdom and inspiration for new djs, folks looking to start on twitch and baby producers! Don't forget to check out her comprehensive DJ course! New Girl IG: https:/...

20 years of professionally DJing, 60 curated producer events, 80 techno releases, Joel West is an expert in DOING IT. Creator of Groundwerk events and record label based in Vancouver, Joel has reinvented himself as an artist in several different markets several times over. Founder of Groundwerk, he carefully curated a space for budding producers to showcase their WIPs (works in progress) and conne...

Zeyda has been a driving force in the Vancouver nightlife scene, ever since day one. Always the music selector at parties (aka picky!) she was called to DJing and gently (forcefully?) guided down the path from playing her first gig at a friend's party to playing at the biggest winter festival in Vancouver in a year! An episode full of nuggets, tips, and you'll walk away feeling as inspired...

Koji Aiken is a force in the Vancouver scene, building a successful production company "Kumo" at the age of 22, and growing his social media to a combined 100k, he knows the power of working hard and being grateful for it! Now he's pivoting his focus to becoming a drum & bass artist - follow along his journey with us... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kojiaiken/ You're O...

Top ten tips that pro DJs have shared with us that have advanced their career! Blondie & Maze chat about unspoken tips that they haven't heard shared on any other video or interview ever. Leave your tips to help rising DJs below! Check out our playlist "Interviews" to watch all the episodes we mentioned! Officially clocked out, join Blondie (aka DJ ParalegallyBlonde) & her be...

The art of creating the perfect illegal rave takes a village, from planning 6 months out, to finding the perfect location, building stages, hiring security, crafting the perfect DJ line up, Henry C is the co-founder of The Initiative - boasting two fantastic raves. We detail Henry C's epic career, totaling a whopping 47 gigs in 2023, and with carefully curated plans for the future, you'll...

Two talented musicians fight through the HATE: artists Australian vocalist Jamie Rose (Rose Wood) & Canadian soul trap beat maker, Malikai Motion found each other across the world, finally flying to meeting up in Vancouver in 2020 to create their very special sound of sexy tech house. Over the course of the next three years, musicians Rose Motion created fun sexy dance tech house collaborating...