Stereo Punks

ON AIR | A Stereo Punks Podcast

Music EN ↓ 4 episodes

ON AIR is a long-form conversation series hosted by Clavette and presented by Stereo Punks, featuring in-depth discussions with artists, founders, and cultural leaders shaping dance music and nightlife. Each episode explores career-defining moments, industry realities, creative evolution, and the tension between culture and commerce — with a focus on longevity, identity, and building something that lasts.

Author

Stereo Punks

Episodes

Shallou on Punk Roots, DJing as Stand-Up Comedy, & Why Limits Make You Sound Like You 14.05.2026 1:06:59

In this conversation, Clavette speaks with Shallou about trading DC hardcore for ambient electronic without trading the ethos, treating a DJ set like a stand-up comedian's tight five, and why creative limitations beat any AI tool. They discuss the decade-long partnership with manager Carson he's still working with, how the modern dance fan has gotten educated enough to play both Dom Dolla...

Veggi & Sunflwr on Meeting Via DMs, Hip-Hop Roots, & the Art of a B2B Set 12.03.2026 1:05:46

In this conversation, veggi and Sunflwr speak with ON AIR about how a cold DM turned into a creative partnership, the hip-hop and lofi-house roots that shaped their sound, and what it really takes to build a seamless B2B set. They discuss melody as a through-line, the push toward higher tempos for a stronger live groove, reading a crowd without overthinking it, and why setting boundaries in the DJ...

Thee Mike B on DJ AM, Ed Banger, & How French Electro Took Over LA 05.03.2026 1:22:34

In this conversation, Thee Mike B speaks with ON AIR about leaving film school at NYU to chase music, the moment that made him want to be a DJ, and how French electro changed everything. They discuss DJ AM's genius for breaking genre boundaries, the rise of Ed Banger Records and the open, sharing culture it fostered, and the shift from physical crates to Serato that reshaped how DJs work. Thee...

Never Dull on Going Viral, Losing “Gypsy in My Mind,” & Building a Real Career 19.02.2026 36:43

In this conversation, Clavette speaks with Never Dull about the viral rise of “Gypsy in My Mind,” the master rights dispute that took the record down, and how that moment led to his involvement in “Deep Down.” They discuss navigating major-label pressure, choosing long-term career over short-term hype, and what it takes to evolve disco into modern club sonics without losing its soul. Who is Never...