Mike Isai: Pushing the New York Tribal and Progressive House Sound Forward | Super Progressive 031 |

Mike Isai: Pushing the New York Tribal and Progressive House Sound Forward | Super Progressive 031 |

Author: Super Progressive September 17, 2024 Duration: 46:54
New York DJ and Producer Mike Isai joins the Super Progressive podcast fresh off an opening set for Hernan Cattaneo at Brooklyn's Avant Gardner. In this episode, we learn about how Mike's upbringing in New York and how his exposure to the New York club sound at young age would eventually inspire his productions like 'Exit' and 'Tunnel' for Sudbeat. 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Opening DJ Set for Hernan Cattaneo 05:35 - Reading a dancefloor 12:44 - Drawing Inspiration from the New York s...

There's a story behind every record, a history in every beat, and a person behind every set. Super Progressive digs into that rich soil, sitting down with the DJs and producers who built the foundations of underground dance music. Each conversation is less a formal interview and more a deep dive into a personal archive, tracing the winding paths of careers that often started in forgotten clubs or with a single, influential mixtape. You'll hear firsthand accounts of pivotal moments in electronic music's evolution, from the birth of specific subgenres to the cultural shifts that shaped entire scenes. This podcast blends personal narrative with broader historical commentary, offering context to the sounds that defined generations. It’s for anyone who wants to understand not just what was played, but why it mattered-the people, the places, and the passion that keeps the underground alive. Tune in for honest talks that go beyond the tracklist, exploring the artistry and the anecdotes that you won't find in any official history book.
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