zeds dead

On this week's episode the boys are back from Electric Forest! We're talking swollen ankles, festival food, seeing Shaq DJ, running into Zeds Dead, fighting with reality, fighting with the weather, and a life changing surprise. Please join us as we recap the highs and the lows of the trip with The Bread Aisle's very own Cameron Kelly. Welcome to The Bread Aisle!!   

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To celebrate our 150th episode, we are joined by the Founder of Stagehoppers: Arad Javaheri. Stagehoppers is one of the best social media accounts and EDM outlets for uncovering the best moments in dance music. If you see a festival video on Instagram, it's probably on from their account... We discuss an array of topics including Arad's founding story, who the House Cat is, getting tired of mainstream Tech House, the pros and cons of social media in artist promotion, and his journey to now managing the up-and-coming duo Vanglowe. We also rate new music from the likes of Zeds Dead x Blanke, Snakehips x Tinashe, and Kanine. Tune in to hear all of this and so much more.

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Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this intriguing episode with Chris Paules, Tour Manager, Tour Director and Production Manager, who has managed the tours of big-name acts such as Diplo, Major Lazer, Tenacious D and The Midnight, among others. The diversity of his clientele speaks to his adaptability as a manager, as well as to the overall breadth of his creative and strategic vision. It takes a steady and experienced hand to guide a huge operation along the touring road, and Chris excels at what he does.  Calm and precise, Chris exudes the confident nature of an old pro who's been at this quite a while, but at the same time, maintains the enthusiasm of that young kid from Portland who loved simply going to see live music.  So hop on board for this fun and action-packed episode. It's a great ride!!

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Theme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

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On Repeat:

Our special guest has the honor of choosing this week's On Repeat track.

Rachel: Petit Biscuit - We Were Young (DROELOE remix)

About Rachel Narozniak

Based out of New Jersey, Rachel Narozniak is a Senior Editor & Writer for the electronic music news outlet, Dancing Astronaut.

You can find her latest interview/article about Ezoo here

New Music:

Jauz, Zeds Dead - Shake

3LAU - Miss Me More

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Bassjackers, D’Angello & Francis - The Flight

Sub Focus, Wilkinson - Illuminate

Headhunterz - Home

Eli Brown - 92 Thing

Inside the Industry with Rachel Narozniak

She discusses some noteworthy festival cancelations. Here's what she talked about:

1) Woodstock 50

Per Billboard: festival was cancelled due to concerns about the capacity of the festival, permit issues [festival reportedly did not obtain a mass gathering permit from the NY State Dept. of Health, per Rolling Stone, and site readiness.

You would imagine that for the most part, these 3 areas of concern could have been addressed before a lineup is announced. This was an example of operational issues that was smack in the center of the public eye given the stature of the Woodstock name.

2) Super Mega Ultra Giant MDBP Festival

• Kodak Black dropped from the lineup (on June 7th). The organizers didn’t cite the specific circumstances around why he did.

3) Ultra 2019’s try at Key Biscayne; now back to Bayfront Park

• Rachel: Media portrayal of this move: has this been great press for Ultra in that it’s really foregrounded the festival, or has this whole saga detracted from Ultra’s reputation for meticulousness?

4) Electric Zoo

• Her thoughts on it becoming NYC's biggest EDM festival.

Specialized News & Culture

Rachel, Samir and Alec discuss a broad array of topics.

Alec's Update on Alienstock... Is it canceled! Or is it not?! Very confusing series of events that led to miscommunication and false reports… here’s what happened

• Originally, Matty Roberts - the creator of the viral Area 51 group - teamed up with Connie West - the owner of the Little A'Le'Inn in Rachel - to put on the controversial Alienstock festival

• On Sept. 9th, Matty Roberts decided to break ties with Connie West and the Alienstock festival in order to move it to a “safe, clean, secure area in downtown Las Vegas”; he also said “We are not interested in, nor will we tolerate any involvement in a FYREFEST 2.0. We foresee a possible humanitarian disaster in the works, and we can’t participate in any capacity at this point.” Link to article

• Now with a new partner - Frank DiMaggio - Matty has renamed his festival “Area 51 Celebration” and has secured a new lineup + sponsorship from Bud Light.

• National outlets such as Vice and Buzzfeed took Matty’s statement and new festival to mean that Alienstock was canceled...

• NOW HERE’S THE TWIST...

• Connie West is STILL PUTTING on Alien Stock outside the town of Rachel, Nevada

• In fact, she already has signed agreements (verified by 13 Investigates) for over 100 portable toilets, security and first responders. She’s also announced 20 bands and 2 comedians to the lineup.

• The new website for Connie West’s Alienstock is, Alien Stock Parking. You buy tickets there.

• The original Alienstock website redirects you to Matty Robert’s new event, Area 51 celebration. It’s free with RSVP.

Swedish House Mafia rolls out an all access pass to all their shows, merch, and other special events

• Are they taking their comeback too far?

Music industry (in general) expected to break $10 billion for the first time since 2007

• Fueled by streaming platforms
• Vinyl sales will outsell CDs by year end
• Source info from RIAA

What Are We Listening To?

Flux Pavilion, What So Not, The Chain Gang of 1974 - 20:25

Black Coffee, Usher - LaLaLa

Artists We’re Watching

Rachel: Kaivon // Soundcloud // Instagram // First Breath (track)

• First EP coming out on Deadbeats on Sept. 20, “Transformation”

Alec: Tenebrax // Soundcloud // Instagram // Swarm - Breathe (Tenebrax remix) (track)

• From Moscow, Russia
• Midtempo, bass music

Samir: ALRT // Soundcloud // Instagram // Pushin’ On (track)