Bass music is more than a genre—it's a culture, a community, and for many, a catalyst for change. Inspire. Act. Evolve. (IAE) explores the people, stories, music, art, and experiences that move us to think differently, live intentionally, and become something more.
Through honest conversations and real stories, we uncover what inspires action, strengthens connection, and fuels personal growth—on and off the dance floor.
Meet Niknak and prepare to have your playlist rearranged! She spins glitch hop and dubstep, and her love for DJing as an art form is wildly contagious. She'll tell us how she got behind the decks and talk about practicing on a basic controller, recording her mixes to help learn and how she's now interested in picking up vinyl too. We'll hear why she's so proud of Cincinnati's DJ and producer talent, and how she wants her friends and the whole scene to rise together. She provides the following advice for anyone circling a new creative path: "Go live it. Go try it. Go explore. Go do whatever makes you happy. Just don't be scared." Perfect for curious music fans, aspiring DJs, and anyone who needs permission to be a beginner. Prepare yourself. Here comes Niknak!
18 Sept 2026
Conductor: From Rave Train to Directing the Dancefloor
The first hidden warehouse rave, and a lifelong obsession with drum and bass come together in this compelling conversation with Conductor—aka Mary. Conductor shares how a 1996 warehouse rave introduced her to drum n bass and changed how she viewed music. She reflects on 30 years in the rave scene, her love of drum and bass, hip-hop, punk, and intense sounds, and the journey that eventually led her to become a DJ. She also talks about how her 13-year-old daughter inspired her to get behind the decks—and how the two now share the experience of performing and growing within the scene.
Honest, energetic, and deeply rooted in community, this episode is a celebration of music, motherhood, mentorship, and the power of keeping the dancefloor moving.
17 Sept 2026
The Sonic Wave of RedKattSeven
Cincinnati EDM and bass music fans know the name, but they probably do not know the whole story. RedKattSeven is far more than a DJ and promoter—he is also an internationally streamed ambient artist, a master electrician, and one of the most committed builders of the Midwest EDM scene. What happens when a lifelong love of sound design, dub, jungle, techno, and rave culture gets filtered through a producer who has spent years both behind the decks and behind the scenes? You get a conversation about craft, community, and the unexpected ways one creative life can shape another.
9 Sept 2026
Yes! Shef's Recipe for PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect)
PLUR is not a slogan here. It is a code, a culture, and a line in the sand for anyone who thinks rave life is just escapism. In this episode, Shef pulls apart what peace, love, unity, and respect actually mean inside underground dance music, and why the real fight is protecting the energy before it gets flattened by hype, clout, and corporate takeover.
From there, the conversation gets bigger fast and connects rave culture to queer identity, civil rights, mutual aid, and the power of local community, arguing that the dancefloor can be both sanctuary and resistance. Shef gets honest about the dark side of modern scenes too—performative activism, unsafe events, exclusivity, and the people who treat culture like a brand instead of a responsibility.
9 Sept 2026
Are You Ready for the Matrix Disruptor?
Music can pull you out of the matrix, and this conversation makes the case that the right set can actually wake people up. AP talks about being the self-described Matrix Disruptor, why he leans toward deep, minimal, liquid drum and bass, and how he uses genre-bending sets to move people out of autopilot and into the moment. He breaks down the sound he gravitates toward, from dark minimal DnB to reggae, African music, and even the edges of trap and jam bands.
AP also talks about the Grateful Dead, trading tapes, seeing Jerry Garcia live on LSD at 16, and how live shows taught him to embrace both darkness and light. That yin-yang perspective runs through everything he says - from why he loves unpredictable sets to why he sees psychedelic experiences as a shortcut to opening dormant parts of the brain.Experience the aura of the Matrix Disruptor.
22 Aug 2026
Talkin Wubs with Andy Dubs
Bass music in Indianapolis is thriving, and Andy Dubbs is helping push it forward. This episode features Andy's journey from self-taught DJ through "YouTube University", to forward thinking bass music producer building a more inclusive scene. Andy talks about his start, rising stars in the underground scene, his gratitude for being able to create and perform own music and much more.
This conversation is all about growth, community, and the future of dubstep
21 Aug 2026
A Chat with Hosanna
On this episode of Inspire, Act, Evolve, Hosanna reveals how a full-life reset transformed his music, his mindset, and the energy he brings to every show.
Elliott chats with Hosanna for a raw, funny, and unexpectedly moving conversation about rebranding from Primal to Hosanna, moving from anger into healing, and building a sound that now blends 140, house, rhythm, metal influence, and high-voltage stage energy.
Hosanna also shares the deeply personal story behind his fitness journey and how physical fitness became part of his healing, and why discipline, purpose, and joy are now central to everything he makes.
21 Aug 2026
DJ Rebelle from Tech Yes Productions
In this episode, Elliott chats with DJ Rebelle from Tech Yes Productions in Williams Lake, British Columbia. Rebelles shares the journey of her initial exposure to EDM at her first rave, to becoming a DJ who spins house, UKG, breakbeats and bass. She also discusses how she and her husband share their love of bass music in their small community. We'll also hear her perspective on the power of dance music and some thought on what the scene needs to keep growing and thriving.
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