Influences Podcast
This podcast is an interview show about electronic music. The theme focused on in this podcast is how the artists interviewed are influenced by electronic music and how they feel that they have influenced the genre of electronic music in their own way. Each episode will showcase a different Electronic music artist/DJ/musician/promoter etc. Lock in, and enjoy Influences Podcast!
Episodes
This is the second episode of the series on Drum n Bass/Jungle music. Today Mel Stokes will be speaking about the wonderful world of promoters. What goes on behind the scenes at a DnB/Jungle party and the focus on building community! Also finding places to dance! You'll even learn about Paris Ontario Canada! Tune in to this fun and engaging interview!
This episode was recorded on January 12, 2025.
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An energetic interview with a Jungle and Drum n Bass DJ named Marissa Joy AKA Joyride. She brings youth and an eclectic range of talent to Influences Podcast; check her out!This interview was originally recorded on January 7th, 2025.Check out Joyride on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyride.mp3?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==For more information on Influences Podcast check out Instagram: https:...
A fun interview with Toronto Soul and Funk @djblushto Winner of Best Local DJ in Now Magazine's DJ 2021 Reader's Poll Awards, opened for Depeche Mode in 2016, a funk and 60's Soul DJ playing across cool venues in Toronto; she's done it all! Check out this light-hearted and interesting interview with Britt Townson aka DJ Blush!
This interview was originally recorded on January 16th, 2025
For more information on DJ Blush check out ...
With a PHD in Anthropology this budding DJ really does have the credentials to be called Dr.J! Check out this interview where Dr. J talks about balancing a family and trying to make it as a DJ!This episode was originally recorded on July 22nd, 2025.Check out Dr. J on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/dr.j.music?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==For more information about Influences Podcast check out ...
Meet Cait Jermey, from London Ontario Canada; she's a DJ, producer and an entrepreneur! She's been on a fascinating electronic music journey from the festival scene in Amsterdam to the floods at Burning Man 2023! Check out this eclectic artist on this episode of the podcast.
This interview was originally recorded on January 10, 2025.
For more information on K-VIII check out her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/djkviii?ut...
Meet Rebecca Gordon, also known as DJ Circadian Rhythm; she's an artist and also a DJ who lives north of Toronto in the glorious Ontario ski country of Collingwood. Rebecca discusses art and disc jockeying. Join us for this fascinating interview of how this artist turned into a DJ.
This interview was originally recorded on December 11, 2024.
You can catch DJ Circadian Rhythm on her Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_go...
Joe Lyons Rising is a house music DJ and Producer from the Greater Toronto Area. He's also a mental health advocate, being a double suicide survivor, as both his biological parents committed suicide when he was a child. Joe has also struggled with anxiety and depression and finds music as a solace to keep pushing him forward. He is also an accomplished author recently publishing a book called Pain Remixed. Check it out at all the m...
Toronto House DJ, Miz Megs drops by Influences Podcast once again to talk about what's happening for the last little while and reflects on last year's interview and has some new things to say! This interview was recorded on December 3rd, 2024.You can find Miz Megs on Instagram if you'd like to learn more about her: https://www.instagram.com/mizmegs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== ( @mizmegs ) You can ...
From across the pond in England to the Influences Podcast studios, in Canada. Already a legend of a DJ, Jules Vic is on the program today talking about her journey as a working women with a family to a legend of a DJ. Check her out on VDub Radio on Saturday's or listen to her mixes @ https:.www.mixcloud.com/JulesVic/.
If you want to know more about Jules Vic please visit her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/julesvicdj?u...
On this Season Première of the podcast, I have another discussion with Electronic Music Producer and Influences Podcast Co-Producer Angela Churchill about what she's been up to over the last little while, our high school days, her role on this podcast, and more!
Tune-in for this follow-up interview, the Season 2 Premiere of Influences Podcast!
This interview was originally shot on July 24th, 2025.
In this Special Episode, I have a guest host interviewing me about my journey as a podcaster and DJ. Tune in! It'll be fun!
This interview was recorded on January 9th, 2025! (Yes! First recent interview release too :-))
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In this Season 1 finale, I was graced by the famous Chicago House DJ--Mark Farina. Mark is one of the pioneers of the Chicago House music genre and his name rings out across the entire global dance music industry! His non-stop touring, constant content creation, partnerships with legendary venues and record labels are legendary! Mark's total commitment to showcasing the best new and old school producers in his sets have made him a ...
Kiki LeFreak is an established force in Toronto's queer community and underground house scene. Since 2003 she's been hosting legendary parties parties such as Juicy, Sticky fingers, Monster and now Shango!
Kiki has shared the stage with legendary greats such as Mark Farina, DJ Greg Wilson, Marcellus Pittman, Fred Everything and many more! Find out more about Kiki LeFreak in this episode where she shares her DJ journey!
This inter...
Miz Megs has been immersed in Electronic Music since 1996 and wanted to learn how to DJ since the beginning. She's been Djing since 2003 when she bought two Technics 1200 turntables and a mixer and the rest was history! Since then she's played and held residencies around the world--Asia, Europe, USA and Canada! Check out this DJ on this episode of Influences Podcast! You won't regret it!
This interview was originally recorded on No...
A Toronto born and raised turntablist, DJ, multi-genre producer, vocalist, instrumentalist, and teacher--Erik Laar takes his Estonian roots that run deep and creates an eclectic brand of electronic music. Erik discusses his journey from DJ to teaching Djing and production to others! Tune in to this episode to learn more about this very intriguing and eclectic electronic musician! This interview was originally recorded on October 1...
"From the Algarve to the World" Bubba Brothers is a dynamic duo of music producers who have captured the hearts and souls of music lovers worldwide! Their signature blend of tribal and groovy beats infused with melodic and progressive sounds have helped them to the top of the charts with numerous top 10 and 20 tracks on Beatport's Melodic House lists! In this interview Eliseu also talks about how he doesn't let his body shape deter...
In Part 2 of my talk with DJ Wheels he talks about his upcoming gig in Ibiza, the world's mecca of Electronic Music and awesome dance parties and boat cruises! Because Wheels needs specialized equipment due to his physical exceptionality he also talks about how he generated the funds to go to Ibiza. It's a really Good Samaritan story! Be sure to tune in; you don't want to miss it!
This interview was also filmed/recorded on October ...
DJ Wheels is described as a sportsperson, author, sports coach, disability awareness speaker and DJ. He suffers from Cerebral Palsy but hasn't allowed that to hamper his efforts in establishing himself as a DJ in England. Wheels has DJ'd in venues and radio stations all over England! In Part 1 of this two part interview, DJ Wheels talks about how he became a DJ, how Cerebral Palsy has impacted his plight in being a DJ and how he me...
DJDC is a Toronto based Stylus Award Nominated, Sonic Boom Award winning ReMix Master DJ to Ontario's MPP's! He's a "5 Star General" of the A-Team Sound Crew and CEO of DJDC Entertainment. DC is a fantastic DJ with versatile skills on the decks and he also runs Karaoke nights around the City of Toronto. As DC always says "the proof is in the mix"! Check out DJDC @ djdctoronto.com ! This interview was originally recorded on Septe...
Toronto House Music DJ who goes by the name of Aleksandra, talks about her journey from "DJ in a Box" to being a high sought after disc jockey! Her diverse skills also landed her a gig @ the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Women's finals in 2023. Check it out! This interview was originally recorded on September 13th, 2023. For more information check out: djaleksandra.com
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