SPVCEMVN
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On this episode of Pops N Drops, we sit down with SPVCEMVN, a Portland-based DJ whose rise has been nothing short of explosive. From local stages to major festival appearances, SPVCEMVN has quickly made a name for himself with high-impact sets and intentional storytelling, earning support slots for Bear Grillz, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Luxo, Jake Shore, Kendoll, Vampa, Will Sparks, and a standout performance at Dancefestopia. In this hour-long conversation, SPVCEMVN opens up about his journey into DJing, the origin of his unique name, and the deep influence his father—also a DJ—had on his...
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KILL KADE
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On this episode of Pops N Drops, we sit down with KILL KADE (Killian Kade)—a true pillar of Portland’s underground electronic music scene with 26 years behind the decks and a lifetime of stories to match. Based in Portland, Oregon, KILL KADE is a versatile selector known for moving seamlessly across breaks, drum & bass, house, midtempo, and other bass-driven styles, always prioritizing groove, energy, and the dancefloor journey. His approach blends deep technical knowledge with instinctive crowd control, shaped by decades of experience in clubs, warehouses, pop-ups, and renegade...
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IN THE WORKS
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On this week’s episode of Pops N Drops, Chance the Closer and Rowdii sit down with IN THE WORKS, a Portland-based DJ who’s been steadily making waves in the local scene and beyond. We talk about the story behind her name, how she approaches building intentional, high-energy sets, and how she got started DJing. The conversation also explores her lived experience navigating the electronic music world as an Asian woman. We discuss what her journey been like, what’s changed since she started and why authenticity matters. This episode is a fun & thoughtful look at creativity, growth, and...
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BLERD
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On this episode of Pops N Drops, Chance the Closer and Rowdii sit down with BLERD—a rising DJ whose name celebrates his identity as a black nerd. With a year and a half behind the decks, BLERD recently performed at Realm and brings a fresh, thoughtful, educational perspective to DJ culture as well as the evolution of dance music. We dive into his set-building process and his approach to crafting memorable dance-floor moments. We also explore the cultural roots of house music, the importance of honoring its origins, and the differences between being a DJ who mixes versus a producer who...
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DJ Tabby West
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In this episode of Pops N Drops, Chance the Closer and Rowdii sit down with DJ Tabby West — an 18-year DJ veteran and true Pacific Northwest dance-music pioneer. Tabby shares her journey from discovering rave culture in 1999, to studying music production, to performing her first set for Mark Farina. She talks about her nature-inspired approach to sound, motherhood, DJing pregnant at Alice In Raveland 2010 as support for Andy Garcia, and her deep roots in the underground scene. A powerful conversation with one of the scene’s most authentic voices.
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OH.GEE
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In this episode, Chance the Closer and Rowdii sit down with OH.GEE, a Portland-based tech & bass house DJ with 10+ years in the Pacific Northwest scene. He shares how he went from raver to performer, the story behind his name, and how growing up on Guam shaped his style and energy behind the decks. We dig into his approach to building sets, what he’s learned from a decade of playing shows, and his experiences opening for major artists like Bonnie X Clyde, Madeon, Lost Kings, Yultron, Eptic, and more. Catch OH.GEE live at Tech Tonic Thursday on November 20th, 2025.
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Clokwork
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On this episode we were honored to speak with Clokwork who has been DJing for 25+ years. We discuss how he first got started, his inspiration for sets, his approach for building sets and reading the crowd. We also discussed his style of music and his overall approach to music and our community. Clokwork will be our headliner for Tech Tonic Thursday on November 20th, 2025 at Jungle Bar in Portland. We hope to see you there.
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The Relaunch
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Welcome to the relaunch. Pops N Drops is back and better than ever. On seaons 3 episode 1 Chance the Closer along with his new co-host Rowdii discuss relaunching the podcast and their new goals with it. The new direction for the podcast will be highlighting the local scene in Portland, Oregon as well as Salem and artists from the Pacific Northwest. They will be talking to DJs they are booking for their upcoming shows as well as other professionals within the electronic dance community including but not limited to music producers, promotors, bookers, Kandi makers, graphic designers, visual...
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Caspian Khw
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This week I had an amazing talk with Caspian Khw who is a synth enthusiast from the east coast of Canada, currently in Ottawa making some post synthwave style edm. Caspian experiments with various video game sounds and themes as well as bringing some classical elements of retro disco themes to his music. An eclectic taste in music and in production, Caspian's many years of experience in the industry has molded his sound into a unique and fun brand. Caspian Khw is under Ghost Work Records, an independent Canadian label based in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Cyncron
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This week I had an amazing in-depth conversation with Cyncron. Born in Merritt Island, Florida, Cyncron, also known as Chandon Autumn, was immersed in the vibrant world of music from an early age. Growing up in the lively atmosphere of bars and music studios, she found herself captivated by the live performances of her mother's bands, sparking a deep-seated desire to dedicate her life to the pursuit of music. After making the journey to Canada, Chandon established a media company, offering her a unique opportunity to engage with DJs and performers from all corners of the globe. This experience...
info_outlineThis week I had an amazing conversation with Slane who was born and raised in Birmingham, AL, but currently resides in Portland, OR. Slane specializes in mixing downtempo, low frequency bass music, with high energy, psychedelic, experimental bass music; bringing a sound mixed somewhere between Wakaan and Deep Dark Dangerous. With an impressive number of shows under his belt, Opening for acts such as Virtual Riot, Monxx, Lumberjvck, Moonboy, and Modestep, Slane is sure to take you on an experience like no other.