Sherm In The Booth

Back again with another brand new #SITB! Episode 139 features Chicago OG Steve Gerard I had Steve on about a year ago and got his full story but this time around we caught up on what he's been up to in 2020. In 139, we discussed: -Keeping busy in 2020 - like so many others, Steve's schedule was totally flipped but he's been able to spend so much more time in the studio - and on the golf course -Hi...

Wowwww this was such a fun interview! SITB 138 features the incredibly talented DJ/Producer @morethanfriends42 - it was such a pleasure talking with Michael and getting his full story. In 138 we discussed: -Early inspirations and influences - born and raised in SoCal and music has always been such a big part of his life. -His journey as an artist - MTF has changed his name and sound a few times bu...

Had such a great time interviewing the very talented Nick Hayes for episode 137 of SITB. Nick is currently based in ATL working in the film industry but is also a VERY talented DJ/Producer who's been making big moves in the scene for the past couple years. In 137 we discussed: -His early inspirations and influences - a Michigan native, Nick has a deep appreciation for all types of genres but had a...

Back again with another BIG SITB Episode 136 features the incredibly talented Gianni Blu! I had Gianni on almost exactly a year ago and got his full story - this time, we got to catch up on what he's been doing since. In 136 we discussed: -Staying motivated and optimistic during 2020 - Gianni had to switch up his entire day-to-day but has found an amazing rhythm balancing music production, health...

Soooo excited to share this brand new #SITB with everyone! 135 features future Chicago legend @maximoquinones - an incredibly talented DJ/Producer who has been on a HOT streak this year. It's been almost exactly 2 years since he was on SITB originally - we had a ton to catch up on including: -How he's been staying motivated and creative in 2020 - Max was DJing 6+ times a week before COVID -His sle...

Hey what's up and thanks for checking out my podcast "Sherm In The Booth"!  My name is Sherm and I'm a DJ, Producer, Podcast Host, Artist Manager and Event Curator based in Chicago, IL  Every Wednesday, I feature exclusive interviews from talented artists in the music industry and discuss their early inspirations and influences, discographies, live show experiences,  successes and failures, and go...

We are back again with another brand new #SITB ! Episode 134 features Chicago's own @clb_sounds - this incredibly talented DJ/Producer has been having a HUGE year but his success didn't happen overnight. We got the whole story and more - in 134 we discussed: -His early musical influences - this is someone who truly loves all types of music and draws from various genres for inspiration on his own p...

It is my honor to have one of my oldest friends on for SITB 133 I had @Glded on SITB almost 3 years ago to discuss his long-term goals, sonic identity, and production process. He has continued building an incredible brand and it was amazing to sit down again with him to talk about what has transpired over the past few years. In episode 133, we discussed: -How he's been keeping busy since March and...

Yessss I am so excited about this interview! Episode 132 features SoCal Stud Skonka - this guy has been coming up a lot recently and it was truly a pleasure to get his full story. In this interview we discussed: -His family's influence on him musically at a young age - music runs through his veins his older brother is a DJ too! -His musical inspirations across all genres - he's produce hip-hop, te...

It was truly an honor to have one of my favorite producers on for Episode 131 of SITB. Kyle Kinch has been making waves in the scene over the past few years as a DJ/Producer and is solidifying himself as a true tastemaker in the scene. We had SO much to talk about and discussed: -His early beginnings in music and his love for jazz & soul -How he got involved in the electronic music scene and his f...

Absolutely MASSIVE interview with one of the most talented DJ/Producer duo's in dubstep Episode 130 features none other than Jkyl & Hyde - it was such a great time talking with these guys and getting their full story. In this episode we discussed: -Their early beginnings and love for electronic music -How they came together to form a duo -Their journey through sound over the past couple of years a...

We are back again with another brand new #SITB! Episode 129 features one of Chicago's most influential tastemakers and beatmakers - Arvi Mala. This was the first in-person interview since early March and it was truly a pleasure to get my good friend's full story. In 129 we discussed: -Arvi's journey from being born in Albania, moving to Greece, and then finally making his way to Chicago around age...

Oh yessss this is a BIG one! Episode 128 features the incredibly talented DJ/Producer @tombz Absolutely loved this interview and it was so much fun getting his full story - in this episode we discussed: -His early musical inspirations and influences while growing up in the midwest -The transition from being in a punk/metal band to becoming and electronic music producer -The journey of his sonic id...

Yes yes we are back again with another brand new #SITB!! Episode 127 features Mr. "We Have Fun" aka Jakeshoredrive - Last week I went live on IG to get Jake's full story and we had such a great conversation I knew I wanted to share it again. In this episode we discussed: -Jake's early beginnings and success as a DJ in college and the transition to earning his stripes in the downtown Chicago scene...

T'S SUSIE SEASON BABY! Back with another big #SITB featuring SoCal hero DJ Susan - this was one of the most high-energy interviews I've ever had and I really enjoyed getting this legend's full story. In this interview we discussed: -DJ Susan's journey from playing records for fun to playing massive shows at festivals like Splash House and Coachella -His absolute tenacity to make the best music pos...

VERY excited to share this interview with my man Alex Jewell! Alex and I first met in early March when we went on an Uptown Food Tour - I had such a great time and knew I had to have him on the show for an interview. He has a such great story on how he's built one of the most successful Chicago Food Review Brands - but he's not just a foodie and is well-versed in many different things. In this int...

Oh yeahhh back with another brand new #SITB! Episode 124 features EMME and Bluu Suede - last week we had such an incredible live interview on Instagram and I knew I had to share it again. These two incredibly talented artists come from different but similar backgrounds - it was a really powerful interview and had the chance to discuss: -Their humble beginnings and early experiences that inspired t...

Another week, another new #SITB! Episode 123 features the very talented DJ/Producer Randall Dean Repping Chicago since day 1, Randall has cut his teeth in the music industry for almost 20 years - He started DJing in 2001, and hasn't stopped since. I went over to Randall's to record a live stream for his new DJ series called "Critically Massive" - before I went on we discussed: -His early inspirati...

Comin in hot with another brand new episode of #SITB! Episode 122 features the incredibly talented rapper @bradvarsity Brad is a multi-talented act with no plans of slowing down - in this episode we discussed: -Brad's early inspirations and artists that have had the most influence on him including J Cole and Mac Miller -His music making process from door to door - creating beats, writing lyrics, c...

When a podcaster interviews a podcaster - you know it's going to be good conversation. Episode 121 features Chicago's own Jaime Black! Jaime is the host of Chicago's first and longest-running music podcast @dynastypodcasts and has 15 years of experience in the industry. In this episode we discussed: -His journey through the media, broadcast and podcast world until now -The ever-changing online are...

DETROIT STAND UP! Episode 120 features Detroit native @sonyaalvarez- this 313 queen has been on a tear over the past 5 years and has cemented herself as one of the biggest up and comers in the midwest scene. In this episode we discussed: -How she earned her stripes to become a go-to opener and closer for touring acts like AC Slater, Shiba San, Chris Lake, Anna Lunoe and more -What it means to be a...

Yes yes back again with another new #SITB! Episode 119 features Chicago based singer/songwriter @austin_fillmore ! I really enjoyed this interview - we had such a good time and it was amazing to hear Austin's story. In this episode we discussed: -His humble beginnings and journey to where he is now -Musical inspirations across genres including rock, hip-hop, and alternative -How he's built his fol...

Back again with another brand new #SITB featuring the French Canadian DJ/Producer @davesummitmusic ! My man @castnowski mentioned that Dave is going to take over the world and after this interview... I have to say I agree! In episode 118, Dave and I discussed: -His musical journey from starting at age 12 until now(19 years old) -Production process and workflow in the studio -What it's like being s...

Bang bang back again with another #SITB! Episode 117 features the homegrown Chicagoland talent @ayjayofficial In this interview we discussed: -His experiences at electronic music events at a young age -The business side of the music industry -What it's like playing shows massive shows at Chicago venues like The Aragon Ballroom and Concord Music Hall -His future plans to continue growing his brand...

Oh baby this is a big one! Mr Tennessee Drip himself is on for episode 116 of #SITB! Austin Tolliver is one of the biggest up and comers in the country music world but it's not by chance. He is leading the charge to change the landscape of what we currently know as Country Music. In this interview we discussed: -His humble beginnings and growing up in the south -His musical inspirations and influe...