By fan request, DJ Shannon is back with another self-reflection for episode 87. In this show, Shannon talks about her recent show in Chicago, her highlights about interviewing house music icon, DJ Sneak and why it's important to take your craft seriously. ~Tracklist Balcony Cliffs by KOOXLA Support the Show.

For episode 86 of Club Management, we dive into the pulsating beats and vibrant history of house music legend DJ Sneak, as he shares his journey from the sunny shores of Puerto Rico to the bustling streets of Chicago. In this episode, Shannon chats with DJ Sneak about his immersion into the diverse musical landscape of Chicago, where he found inspiration in underground house music and honed his DJing skills amid a crowded field of talent. DJ Sneak's musical journey began with a vibrant...

Episode 85 of Club Management has arrived and this week, we invite NYC-based DJs and event organizers Lovie (Lindsay Summers) and Honey Bun (Sam Taylor) to the show. Individually, Lovie and Honey Bun have been shaking up the NYC dance scene with their fun sets filled with disco, house, Y2K-era bangers, and whatever else they can manage to sneak into their impeccable record bags. Together, the duo throws Soul Connection, a recurring party that encourages dancers to connect with their minds,...

Another Self-reflection episode has arrived for episode 84. Shannon takes the wheel alone and reflects on some of her highlights from Dweller, which just celebrated its 5th year in February.   She also gives an update on her production process, her health journey and DJ happenings for April. Subscribe To Our Patreon For More Content: Patreon.com/ClubManagement1 Support the show

Episode 83 of Club Management is here and today we shine a light on Facility, a party series that prioritizes health and wellness in NYC. Run by DJ Lani and Adi Dahiya, who DJs as Taal, Facility is a hub dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of the dance music community in New York. It serves as a haven where creativity thrives, granting DJs the freedom to explore their musical repertoire while partygoers groove from the early hours of the morning until the late afternoon. Embracing...

For episode 82, we dive into the vibrant world of a self-taught producer and DJ, @nextdimensional. In 2018, nextdimensional packed her bags and made the move from Minneapolis to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Since then, she's been a force to be reckoned with in the New York City music scene. Independently releasing music and curating her own event series, Lucid Dream, nextdimensional has ignited the decks at hotspots like Mi Sabor Cafe and Mood Ring. She’s also taken her energetic sets...

Episode 81 of Club Management is here and for this episode Shannon takes wheel and reflects on her growth from 2023 and goals for 2024. Subscribe To Our Patreon For More Content: Patreon.com/ClubManagement1 Support the show

Born and raised in New Jersey,  Niyah West loves experimenting on the dance floor and keeps the party activated with her fun, all-vinyl sets – and no stone is left unturned with her dynamic range. If you listen closely, Niyah loves giving dancers and listeners a history lesson with her unique mixing. One minute she’ll have you transporting back to the iconic Club Zanzibar, touching corners of Gospel House, big-band Disco native to the legendary Newark hot spot in the ‘80s and early ‘90s....

For episode 79, Shannon is reliving the magic of her first Europe/UK tour. The DJ and podcaster reflects on her busy Euro/UK tour run, with stops in Berlin, London and Vienna. Shannon also talks to her good friend Kira Ibanez, who helped her to organize her latest tour and who is the mastermind behind the booming NYC collective, XOXA.  Founded in 2017, XOXA is a collective and party that provides a supportive platform for women and LGBTQ+ artists to perform while creating an intentional...

After a five-month hiatus, Club Management is back! We’re kicking off the season on a high note with Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin — the founders of @Nowadaysnyc. In this episode, Shannon spoke with the duo about the long road toward opening their iconic club based in Ridgewood, Queens and the parties and songs that inspired and informed their musical journeys. Justin and Eamon also gave Shannon a history lesson on the formation of their long-running party series, Mister Sunday and...

Before we go on a hiatus, we leave you with episode 77 featuring the multi-talented DJ, producer and thought leader Elijah. If you’re on Instagram, you may see Elijah posting his world-famous yellow squares. They are filled with his thoughts about the music industry and provide tips for DJs and producers on how to navigate the industry’s complicated and rugged terrain. From the power of collaboration to music sustainability, every day, the busy artist takes to the platform with a new idea...

Episode 76 of Club Management has arrived. For this episode, Shannon invites DJ, radio presenter and mental health advocate Vanessa Maria to the show.  The UK- based DJ has been annihilating dancefloors with her genre-twisting high-energy sets filled with Hard Drum, Baile Funk, Jersey Club and whatever she damn well pleases. Vanessa has been booked and busy, tearing down events with Boiler Room, Fabric London and Beyond Fest in recent months. The multihyphenate also releases steady radio...

Episode 75 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, Shannon chats with DJ, writer and energy healer Taylor Bratches. Taylor has been helping people in her community to heal through the power of music and psychedelics for years. And it was her passion for raving that helped her steer down a path of clarity, understanding and inner healing after years of family strife, trauma and life's inevitable downs. You’ll find elements of Taylor’s spiritual and energy-healing capabilities in her...

For Episode 74, Shannon chats with DJ and event producer Daiyah about her thrashing techno party Rumble n The Ramble (R&R), a monthly event that has become a utopia for ravers across NYC. It’s not just a party, it's an experience. Packed with fog and the tint of smoldering red lights, every month, Daiyah finds the most interesting spaces to hold her monthly rave, whether its a massive warehouse or in the case of March’s event, an empty skatepark, ravers are invited to show up as their...

For episode 73, Shannon chats with the brilliantly talented Devoye Folkes, a DJ, producer and educator who has been delivering exciting sets all across NYC. Masterfully weaving between club, melodic house and driving techno, Devoye hits every sweet spot jumping across genres with his hefty production and impeccable music taste. Devoye has numerous self-released albums and banging DJ tools that have been shelling down dance floors across the city. The talented producer inherited his passion...

For Episode 72, Shannon sits down with one of the forefathers of Philly Club Music. Meet DJ Sega. The producer and phenomenal DJ has been blaring down sound systems around the world for more than a decade with his hard-hitting high energy club anthems and edits. And he’s truly a student of the game. Sega’s passion for producing and Djing came at a rough time period in his life. After the death of his grandmother, the Philly native locked into production as a way to process and mourn her loss...

For episode 71, Shannon sits down for a chat with Dev Moore, the co-creative director of FELT Zine, a global digital art, music and fashion community that’s bridging the gap between Web3 and the Metaverse. Dev and his team have been curating exciting art exhibitions around the world that showcase the spectrum of digital art from NFTs to Interactive Web3 projects. In the process, they have been forging strong community ties with folks online and in IRL with their dynamic parties and secret...

We’re kicking off the first episode of 2023 with the inimitable @JaymieSilk. The Paris-based producer, vocalist and remixer has been churning out music with machine-like efficiency over the last two years. Jaymie weaves and bobs through a number of music personalities greatly influenced by his Afro-European roots. From club tracks to thrashing techno beats, you’ll get a little taste of the rave and the diaspora in between when listening to the producer’s music. Our host Shannon Dawson caught...

For episode 69, we finish up the last installment of the "Mommas in Music" series, which also happens to be our final episode of 2022. For this show, Shannon talks to two mommas in different parts of the world about their experiences with motherhood, production and music. For the first half of the show we head to the UK for a lovely chat with DJ and producer Ikonika. The Hyperdub artist has spent over two decades making the world dance to her incredible tracks filled with a little bit of...

Episode 68 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this time, DJ Lindsey joins the show for part two of our “Mommas in Music” series. DJ Lindsey knows no bounds when it comes to music. The exquisite selector takes listeners on a vast journey with her eclectic sets spanning from 80s New Wave, Hip-Hop, House and Bass. The Georgia native garnered fame from her long-running Negroclash party where she DJed alongside music legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Mantronix and Larry Heard. Lindsey...

Episode 67 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, we dive deep into the joy of motherhood for part 1 of our mommas in music series. For the first episode, Shannon chats with her mother Sharon about how she helped foster and cultivate all the creative talents she has today. Sharon talks about the challenges she faced throughout motherhood and why autonomy was key in helping Shannon and her siblings to find their passion. Later on the show, Shannon chats with Web 3 aficionado and...

For episode 66, we head to NOWADAYS for a special live recording of the podcast. For this episode, three heroes in NYC’s music community join Shannon for a deep discussion about the state of the music industry post-pandemic. Shannon chats with Sweet Kicks co-founder Rose Kourts, The Carry Nation’s Nita Aviance, and producer Doctor Jeep, about how they are navigating the music industry post-pandemic and how they have managed to weather some of the economic challenges present in the industry...

Episode 65 has arrived and this time, Shannon sits down for a beautiful chat with super producer and DJ James Bangura. Shannon talks with the DC-based artist about his family's rich musical history, his time serving in the military and why music seems to flow effortlessly from his creative mind. Tracklist Broken Mind - James Bangura Curtain Call - James Bangura Lucid Memory - James Bangura In My Bizzness - Black Rave Culture Ft. Dreamcastmoe Sub Poppin - Black Rave...

After a long hiatus, we’re back with episode 64! This time Shannon chats with writer, DJ and Dub Lab radio host Martyn Pepperell about New Zealand’s incredible music scene, what it's like to rave at 14, and Martyn finally settles the opening DJ debate. Tracklist Summer Vee - Judas Summer Vee - Key To All Your Love Support the show