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Real EDM Interviews. Go behind the top EDM tracks. Real EDM is a professionally produced podcast that consistently delivers real EDM interviews with only the top DJs and EDM producers. Find out the story behind the hits, how they achieved success, and tips to help you become better! All genres of electronic dance music are covered. EDM... The music. The culture. The lifestyle. Learn secret production skills, and get real advice to help you succeed! The hosts Luis and Dylan have been radio presenters on Chicago's only dance radio station for over a decade. Outside of the podcast, our mission is to provide timely EDM news updates through RealEDM.com and our social media sites.
Episode 1: Interview with Sted-E, Hybrid Heights & Crystal Waters! The sound of New York is a unique one that transcends the boundaries of genre-fusing styles and melodic elements that are infectious, rebellious and energetic. This sound is one that continues to evolve while influencing the masses from musical masterminds that are Sted-E & Hybrid Heights. Sted-E & Hybrid Heights have quickly ascended into the upper echelon of dance music producers with their monster productions. […]
Episode 7: Interview with 99 Souls and hear their Breakout Song, The Girl is Mine! Their faces were obscured on the cover of their breakthrough 2015 hit, but dance production duo 99 Souls identified as “1 jazz kid” and “1 hip hop baby” from the U.K. They evidently had a soft spot for Brandy and Monica’s 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine” and Destiny’s Child’s 2005 single “Girl,” as they applied a sample of the […]
Episode 6: Interview with Chicago’s DJ Nurotic and exclusive Mini-Mix! 103.5 Kiss FM’s DJ Nurotic was born and raised on Chicago’s northwest side. DJ Nurotic’s love for music was apparent really early on. It was a birthday party at age twelve when he witnessed a “DJ” for the first time that he instantly knew what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. Years of practice lead to his first residency, at age […]
Episode 5: Interview with The Chainsmokers! The Chainsmokers have become the hottest young American EDM DJ duo. They’ve gotten immense support by friends such as Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki, Pete Tong, Afrojack, Tiesto, W&W, and more. Their live shows are becoming the most sought after in EDM. Their wild antics, hilarious personalities, and addicting productions have fans interacting with them non stop and running to see them live every chance they get. In this episode […]
Episode 4: Interview with Xcedra Twins and hear their Breakout Song – Confetti! Meet the Xcedera Twins, recording artist with a totally new style that ranges from R&B to Rap and chart-topping dance music. The dynamic duo A-L & C are a triple threat originates from St. Louis, Missouri but currently reside in Los Angeles, California. These emerging artists and are making their mark in the music world and have worked with many industry heavyweights […]
Episode 3: Interview with Chicago’s DJ Bucky Fargo and exclusive mix! — Fargo is rooted in the dark, spacey sounds of Techno/Minimal, taking audiences on tech-heavy ride suited for the after-midnight set. Growing up in the house epicenter of Chicago, Fargo took some points from the radio pioneers who crafted a weekly vibe on the Hot Mix 5 of WBMX 102.7. After hunting down music of his interest in run-down warehouses, Bucky was quickly influenced by […]
Episode 2: Interview with Crystal Waters! We spend Episode 2 with Crystal Waters. Known for her string of worldwide number one dance hits beginning in the 1990’s, including her 1991 signature smash,”Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)”, which garnered her three American Music Award nominations and made her an international sensation. Listen as CHI-EDM gets Crystal to explain the lyrics of Gypsy Women, and then Crystal dishes out some strong advice for future hitmakers. How do you […]