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  • Aria Pedraza | Chicago Series — Preserving the Midwest’s Rave Legacy & The Story Behind MWRCA

    Aria Pedraza | Chicago Series — Preserving the Midwest’s Rave Legacy & The Story Behind MWRCA
    Oct 29 2025
    In this Poducer: Chicago Series episode, we sit down with Aria Pedraza, community archivist and founder of the Midwest Rave Culture Archive (MWRCA) — a living digital collection preserving the Midwest’s underground electronic music history. From growing up surrounded by DJs and renegade parties to scanning and cataloging decades of flyers, zines, cassette tapes, and VHS footage, Aria shares how the project began and why documenting rave culture matters now more than ever. She opens up about the process of digitizing fragile materials, the ethics of archiving a misunderstood subculture, and how Chicago’s DIY spirit continues to shape the city’s dance music identity. Together, we explore the evolution of the Midwest rave scene — from illegal warehouse parties with 24-hour info lines to the influence of modern technology — and discuss how community-driven preservation keeps these stories alive for future generations. Aria also reflects on her vision for exhibitions, collaborations with museums, and the future of the archive as both a cultural and academic resource. For anyone passionate about house, techno, and the roots of Midwest dance music, this episode captures the heart of a movement determined not to be forgotten. 🎧 Follow Aria Pedraza & MWRCA: https://mwrca.org https://archive.org/details/@midwest_rave_culture_archive/uploads 🎙️ Follow Poducer: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast The Podcast for Producers Chapters: 00:00 Intro and welcome to Poducer 02:14 Aria’s career in aesthetics and how it connects to archiving 03:40 Preserving rave flyers, zines, and VHS footage 06:08 Her first rave experience and family’s role in the culture 10:38 How the Midwest rave scene spread across Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond 14:39 Decoding rave flyers and what they tell us about the times 15:58 The era of illegal parties and 24-hour info lines 17:18 Designers, sound systems, and the artistry of early flyers 20:33 Archiving ethics: ownership, representation, and cultural preservation 27:37 Tech, scanning, and community-based preservation methods 42:49 Storage, humidity, and the science of keeping history alive 46:02 From analog to digital: when archiving meets art 50:40 Museums, installations, and building legitimacy for rave culture 52:48 House vs. rave: defining the difference in Chicago’s lineage 54:47 The philosophy behind early raves—DIY, defiance, and creativity 58:38 Why archiving matters and how memory keeps scenes alive 1:03:13 What survives: from marble inscriptions to digital decay 1:12:02 How sound evolved from jungle and acid to modern house and techno 1:14:49 The future of MWRCA and the importance of community input 1:20:40 Where to find the archive and how to get involved
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    1 h et 28 min
  • John Rynecki | Chicago Series — Building Chicago’s Electronic Music Culture & The Vision Behind CEMC

    John Rynecki | Chicago Series — Building Chicago’s Electronic Music Culture & The Vision Behind CEMC
    Oct 22 2025
    In this Poducer: Chicago Series episode, we sit down with John Rynecki, a DJ, producer, event promoter, and educator whose mission is simple: bring abundance to the dance floor. From growing up across Panama, Puerto Rico, and Germany to finding his creative home in Chicago, John shares how his multicultural upbringing shaped his sound and his vision for a more collaborative, community-driven nightlife. He talks about his early influences from salsa and Everything But the Girl to Craig David and Rusko at Congress Theater, and how those experiences evolved into his approach to DJing: sets that breathe, connect, and tell stories rather than chase drops. We explore how growing up abroad helped him view music as a universal language, and why he believes Chicago’s scene can thrive through openness and shared purpose rather than competition. John also shares the story behind co-founding the Chicago Electronic Music Conference (CEMC), an event built to educate, connect, and inspire, and how it aims to elevate dance music to the same cultural status as jazz and blues. He reflects on the realities of leaving a stable tech career to pursue music full-time, the challenges of sustaining creativity in today’s economy, and what “success” really means as a modern artist. From imagining a city-backed Chicago Electronic Music Week to breaking down how to market independent releases and use data-driven ads effectively, John offers grounded, actionable insights for artists carving their path. 🎧 Follow John Rynecki: https://linktr.ee/jryneckimusic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf2Dbmz2LTETyU2La0npSgj8Cz3oKyLkCfXR5XiUukwSdmkZrhecuL5ZAZaEA_aem_AwVhYoROjgZFE7nqWkJhqg 🎙️ Follow Poducer: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast The Podcast for Producers Chapters: 00:00 Intro and welcome to Poducer 01:34 First concerts: Shakira and Rusko at Congress Theater 06:04 Musical influences: Salsa, Everything But the Girl, Craig David 08:45 Early production talk: Reese bass and breakbeat love 12:32 Growing up abroad and third-culture identity 17:09 Chicago as home and finding purpose in house music 23:24 Founding CEMC and building a movement inspired by Amsterdam Dance Event 26:39 The city’s role in preserving house music 31:27 Mainstream vs progressive house and the art of storytelling sets 35:45 CEMC year one: Wins, lessons, and next steps 38:00 How to make dance music a respected art form 40:49 Money talk: The truth about art and survival 45:42 Defining success as an artist 51:33 The idea for a Chicago Electronic Music Week 55:15 Track break: “Sirena” (deep progressive and jazz-house blend) 1:03:27 Jazz-house culture and the future of day events 1:06:26 Smart marketing for independent artists 1:08:35 Most influential sets and final shout-outs
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Dr. Shannon Switzer — Hearing Health, Sensaphonics & Why the World Got Too Loud

    Dr. Shannon Switzer — Hearing Health, Sensaphonics & Why the World Got Too Loud
    Oct 15 2025
    In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Dr. Shannon Switzer, Doctor of Audiology at Sensaphonics, the Chicago based clinic trusted by touring artists around the world. Specializing in music industry hearing health, Dr. Switzer bridges the gap between science and sound, helping musicians protect the very tool that defines their craft. From growing up in Vermont to studying audiology at Northwestern and joining Sensaphonics, she shares how her background in music led her to a career focused on preserving it. We dive into how hearing actually works, why the modern world has become dangerously loud, and how overexposure to sound quietly reshapes your ability to create and enjoy music. Dr. Switzer breaks down everything from the physics of hearing and tinnitus to custom in ear protection, high fidelity earplugs, and the misconceptions that make musicians ignore hearing care until it’s too late. She also explains why properly fitted, filtered earplugs can improve how music sounds and how Sensaphonics helped pioneer custom in ear monitors for some of the biggest names in the industry. From the science of the cochlea to the culture of live shows in Chicago, this episode bridges the worlds of music and medicine, showing why protecting your ears isn’t just about safety; it’s about preserving your art. 🎧 Follow Dr. Shannon Switzer: https://www.instagram.com/ears.by.shannon/?hl=en 🎙️ Follow Poducer: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast The Podcast for Producers
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    2 h et 23 min
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