The Open Decks Podcast

This week, we talked to our good friend, Pete Holden. Pete has a deep appreciation for electrnoic music and shares his love for the craft not only through his DJ sets but also with his regular support for DC's most respected dance floors. He is also the creator of "Homescapes" an in-home recording studio for DJs in the area. IG: / peteholdendj SoundCloud: / djpeteholden YouTube: / @peteholdendj

In this episode, we hear from Miracletek in advance of his debut at Echostage coming up on Friday, May 22. It's a full circle moment for one of DCs most promising electronic music producers, to be opening for Diplo, who provided early inspiration for Miracletek. Thanks as always for your support - we hope you'll enjoy this conversation! IG: https://www.instagram.com/miracletek/ SoundCloud: https:/...

DC based Kaylasoul shares her story, journey, and thoughts on electronic music. From her projects at Eighteenth Street Lounge to dancing the night away to music from all over the world, she's had an incredible ride. She's also an event producer and curator, with events like Juicy Bitz providing opportunities for DJs to spin at ESL, an iconic venue in DC dance music... and she's just getting starte...

The Open Decsk Podcast is all about exploration and curiosity in electronic music. This week, we talked w/JSUN. Find him and his music here: IG: / djjsunmusic MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/JSunMusic/

Based in Washington, DC, TonalTheory is a dynamic, self-taught producer/DJ duo that blends hard-hitting, percussive techno with melodic elements drawn from their classical backgrounds. Their immersive sound pushes the boundaries of hard techno, balancing aggression with a softer, more nuanced approach that captivates audiences. TonalTheory’s impact extends far beyond Washington, DC, as they’ve hea...

E23 Reid Jaxson We sat down with Reid Jaxson to talk about his many experiences as a DJ, producer, and event host in the DC and Baltimore scene. One of the most authentic and refreshing voices in our community, Reid Jaxson (Remy) has been a good friend to RPG and our DJs through our Open decks, showcases, and special events. Enjoy the conversation! Reid Jaxson: https://www.instagram.com/reidjaxson...

we're back! happy new year - our first episode of 2026 is with our good friend, DoubleDown, one our earliest supporters at open decks. enjoy! LIve Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4a3tF0Jiw IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj_doubledown/ Soundclud: https://soundcloud.com/leeshane-ramos-592060634

This week, our conversation is with our good friend, Wolfemayne, out of Annapolis, MD. This conversation was recorded earlier this year - and after overcoming a few technical issues, we've decided to release. Huge thanks to Wolfemayne for joining us! https://www.instagram.com/wolfemayne/ https://www.instagram.com/therpgcollective/

This week, we sat down with Krashendo, one of DCs rising stars and most promising DJs and producers. Find him at the links below. Enjoy! IG: https://www.instagram.com/djkrashendo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@krashendo.mp3 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/discjaz RPG Collective: https://www.instagram.com/therpgcollective/

We're back! This week, we sat down with Kondi, a fellow DJ and friend of ours currentlly back in the US before heading back to Germany to continue his masters program. Kondi has performed in and around DC as well as NYC and is testing the waters in his new home in Hamburg, Germany. https://www.instagram.com/kondi.dj/ https://soundcloud.com/kondi_dj https://www.instagram.com/tommyjunior_ofc/ https:...

This week, we sat down with Keenan Orr at the Music Box Karaoke Lounge in Falls Church, VA. Keenan has been DJ'ing in the DC area for 2+ decades and has performed at some of the city's top house music venues, including Flash and Eighteenth Street Lounge. He also boasts international dates in Hanoi, London, and Berlin as well as U.S. gigs in Brooklyn, San Francisco, Richmond, and Honcho Campout in...

This week, Ryan and I sat down to talk with Kristen London. Kristen shared some of her experiences from the dance floor and DJ booth in New York City. A curator for her collective, Dancing in Socks, she and founder Szobi have hosted events throughout the city - bringing house sounds to unique spaces to dance. IG: Kristen London: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmlondon_dj/ Dancing in Socks: https:...

This week, we sat down with Regina, a mainstay at some of DCs best parties - rooftop, mainstage, and everything in between. She's been releasing her own music since September 2024 and continues to set the dance floor on fire from behind the decks. Regina has been a great friend to the RPG Collective - we hope you enjoy the conversation. IG: https://www.instagram.com/realmofregina/ Beatport: https:...

This week, we go back to Kampala, Uganda to talk with Richard Odoi. Richard and his team have worked tirelessly to grow the electronic music scene in and around Kampala. They'll celebrate their 5th anniversary this November. IG: https://www.instagram.com/richardodoimusic/ Underground Kampala: https://www.instagram.com/undergroundkampala/ Disco Tronic Kampala: https://www.instagram.com/discotronick...

This week, we talked with Brandon Williams all the way from Honolulu, Hawaii. Brandon made his way to Hawaii to study following his service in the United States Armed Forces. He shares his experiences as a producer, performer, and consumer of electronic music, from Berlin to Honolulu and everywhere between. IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandonwilliams/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCI0ixT...

This week Ryan and I had a conversation with our good friend @kelevrakidah of @the_kindred_effect A lot to learn from this conversation as he shared with us, his insights on his favorite gear and his experience in the Internet radio scene as well as here in the DMV Check us out on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

This week, Ryan and I had a conversation with State Secret, who joined us from Aix-en-Provence (France). We initially met Andrew here in the DC area, where he is a member of The Kindred Effect, one of DC's most active collectives. State Secret talked with us about his year in France, the appetite for house music in Aix-en-Provence, the cultural differences (and similarities) in the house music sce...

This week, Ryan and I sat down to reflect on the first 10 episodes of the Open Decks Podcast and to look ahead to what's next in the series. Ryan also shares his experience as a festival-goer at Project Glow this year in DC. We also recapped the latest District Apple event in Brooklyn. Enjoy. Ryan SoHo https://www.instagram.com/ryan_soho_/ Tommy Junior https://www.instagram.com/tommyjunior_ofc/ To...

This week, Ryan and I talked to NANGOBI, a new DJ who picked up a controller while working in Uganda. In the past year, she's elevated her skills and performed throught the country. She's also an event curator with Femme Frequencies, a collective formed to 'foster visibility & growth for female techno djz & producers.' NANGOBI https://www.instagram.com/jordan_beeks/ FEMME FREQUENCIES https...

Joverine joined Ryan and me this Memorial Day weekend, by way of Waveroom. Joe and I founded District Apple earlier this year as an event series to provide opportunties for DC-area DJs to showcase their talents outside of the DC-area, starting with New York City. Joe has been a fixture in the DC house music scene as a supporter for many years - and recently began his own journey as a DJ, performin...

This week, Ryan and I talked with Casa Nova (Diego), who can regularly be found on the lineup at Flash, the standard bearer for house music in Washington, DC. We discussed everything from his psy trance project to his approach to five-hour sets; from authenticity to technology. We recorded this at Music Box Karaoke in Falls Church, VA, and we were joined by special guest ByYourDeep (Max) in the st...

Our series continues with Merlinberlin, who joined us at Emissary-DC (Georgetown) for a conversation about her plans for 2025 - focusing on producing new music and building communities for performers and artists. We covered a lot of ground in our time together - from re-defining genres to creating spaces for djs to strengthening and expanding communities. Enjoyed this one - hope you will as well!...

This week, Ryan and I talked with Sean Blvd and Cas, two of our favorites here in the DC area. We discussed everything from preparing for festival set to balancing work-life-music, from crate organization to finding happiness in your musical journey. We recorded this at Music Box Karaoke in Falls Church, VA, and we were joined by special guest Elusive Water in the studio. Sean Blvd IG: @sean.blvd...

This week, we sat down with Shep, founder of Coffee Club Social, out of Baltimore. We talked about the unique experiences he and his team provide, how coffee cocktails can (and should) be more than just espresso martinis, the up-and-coming DJs he's bringing to his events, and his own journey as a new DJ. This episode was recored at the Eaton Hotel, ahead of the Cafe Disco Recs (of which Shep is a...

This week, we spoke with Nick (DJ NKTR) on location at Ghost Bar in Arlington, VA. Nick is one of the hardest working dudes in the DMV music scene - producing his own tracks, performing in the area, booking DJs for Ghost Bar (the underground rave at Clarendon Ballroom), and, like all of us, cranking out content for social media daily! E4 was recorded prior to RPG Collective's debut party at Ghost...