The one and only Gina Turner joins the PLURality Podcast to reminisce on her transformative journey through music, from her roots as a young radio enthusiast to her current role as a DJ, producer, and mother. In this episode, Gina shares stories about being mentored by legends like DJ AM and the finer points of being a DJ mom. She also discusses the importance of advocacy in the music industry, reflecting on her work with her record label, Never Be Alone, and the impact of her inclusivity rider. And we finish the episode with an exclusive premiere of her new, unreleased track with Artsychoke, "Power"!

00:00 - 01:12: Introduction and Welcome to Gina Turner

01:12 - 03:06: Gina's Children and Their Music Tastes

03:06 - 07:42: Drop of the Week: Gina's Track "Cigarets"

07:42 - 09:42: The Origin of the Name Gina Turner

09:42 - 12:34: From Childhood Mixtapes to a Career in Radio

12:34 - 17:23: Gina's Fandom of Incubus and the album "Make Yourself"

17:23 - 18:10: The Challenges of Using Licensed Music

18:10 - 19:25: Moody's Drop of the Week: "Ghost Voices (Netsky Bootleg)" by Virtual Self

19:25 - 25:22: The Story Behind the Never Be Alone Record Label

25:22 - 28:26: DJ Culture in LA and Nostalgia for Past Eras

28:26 - 34:34: Being Mentored by DJ AM and Steve Aoki and The Rise of Serato

34:34 - 37:42: The Inclusivity Rider in Her Contracts and Its Impact

37:42 - 41:18: Yoga, a Neck Injury, and a New Purpose

41:18 - 43:35: Yoga in the Festival World and with Family

43:35 - 46:04: The Challenges and Rewards of Motherhood and Music

46:04 - 49:13: Gina's Unreleased Track "Power" with Artsychoke

49:13 - 51:11: The Almost-Happening of a Female DJ Reality TV Show

51:11 - 53:31: The Importance of Authenticity and Creative Expression

53:31 - 54:09: Outro and Final Sign-offs

Join Mikey, Moody and Frenchie for a special recap of Vans Warped Tour's return to Long Beach for the 30th Anniversary! This episode is packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the festival, from encounters with Travis Barker to Tony Hawk. We dive deep into the lore of Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and legendary bands like Sublime, discussing everything from on-stage chaos to the unique culture of punk-rock festivals.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 2:20 Intro: Mod Sun and the Sublime Connection02:20 - 03:58: The Professional Hosts and Production Behind the Live Stream
• 03:58 - 05:30: The Emo and Pop-Punk Pipeline to EDM
• 05:30 - 08:40: Warped Tour Recap: Travis Barker and a Tony Hawk Sighting
• 08:40 - 11:42: Insomniac's Collaboration
• 11:42 - 13:03: Discussion on the 2007 Warped Tour Lineup
• 13:03 - 14:47: The History of the Kevin Says Stage
• 14:47 - 19:15: Drop of the Week: Karate High School's "Never Give Up"
• 19:15 - 23:59: All-American Rejects Acoustic Set and the Difference in Music Distribution
• 23:59 - 26:17: Jay Crusoe's "Mainframe" and Supporting Artists
• 26:17 - 28:08: Warped Tour Activations and the Ghost Bar
• 28:08 - 30:11: The Vans Partnership and Kevin Lyman's Early Party Days
• 30:11 - 32:22: Did That Really Happen?: Kevin Lyman Lore
• 32:22 - 38:44: Behind the Scenes of the Live Stream and Working with a Crack Team
• 38:44 - 42:12: The Lore of Sublime, Lou Dog, and Their Wild Stories
• 42:12 - 47:10: The Mosh Pit, Crowd Surfing, and Festival Temperatures
• 47:10 - 54:09: Poli Van Dam's Ukulele Smash and the Warped Tour Brand

PLURality festival correspondent Mike Lennon (@icyjameslennon) is back, this time with Katherine, his raving partner in crime! The duo joins the Erin's to recap a historic year of Tomorrowland, diving into all the little details that make Tomorrowland so special!

00:00 - 01:01: Welcome and Guest Introductions: Tomorrowland 2025 Recap Begins

01:01 - 02:15: Tomorrowland Main Stage Catches Fire, Metallica to the Rescue

02:15 - 03:32: Guests React to Main Stage Fire News

03:32 - 06:05: Tomorrowland's Swift Response and Backup Plans

06:05 - 08:55: Battling Norovirus and First-Time Camping Challenges

08:55 - 10:17: The Outstanding Solution: Main Stage Rebuilt Before Doors

10:17 - 12:52: Impressive Campsite Stage and Infrastructure

12:52 - 17:04: Tomorrowland's Welcoming Atmosphere and Attention to Detail

17:04 - 25:18: Day One Experiences and Positive Crowd Vibes

25:18 - 30:15: Age Range of Attendees and "Resting Scared Face"

30:15 - 34:42: Hardstyle and House Music Preferences

34:42 - 39:23: Intimate Stages and Festival Comforts

39:23 - 44:36: Festival Fashion and Top Sets from the Weekend

44:36 - 51:12: Stages Without DJ Names and Charlotte de Witte's Performances

51:12 - 55:56: Stage Design and the Experience of the Atmosphere Stage

55:56 - 01:06:39: Must-Listen Artists and Campsite Amenities

01:06:39 - 01:12:10: User-Centric Experience and Overall Enjoyment

01:12:10 - 01:14:41: Concluding Remarks and Final Sign-of

Frenchie, Moody and Mikey were invited to Dreamstate by none other than Miyuki! The trio recap the whole experience, from fun moments with Miyuki in the crowd to the full experience at Radius in Chicago!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 02:06: Introduction to Dreamstate Chicago
• 02:06 - 03:17: Shoutouts and Episode Overview
• 03:17 - 07:15: Frenchie’s Drop of the Week: "Tectonic" by Rose Grey
• 07:15 - 11:29: Dreamstate Recap
• 11:29 - 17:49: Meeting Miyuki and James
• 17:49 - 21:05: Dance floor vibes
• 21:05 - 25:37: Ethan and Albert the Breakdancer
• 25:37 - 29:54: The "No Sitting Allowed" Rule at Radius
• 29:54 - 31:36:TDJ's iconic set
• 31:36 - 33:30: Chess Players in the Crowd at Ferry Corsten's Set
• 33:30 - 34:21: Highlights from Ferry Corsten's Set
• 34:21 - 38:57: Ilan Bluestone's Performance
• 38:57 - 40:16: Shoutouts
• 40:16 - 41:16: Chicago got a beach!
• 41:16 - 44:49: PLURality Socials and Outro

Mikey, Moody and Jose dive into the magic of the forest, with a few conversation side quests along the way. Brought to you by ClutchLoop 2.0, coming soon!

Timestamps:

0:00 - 2:48: Electric Forest: The Side Quest Spectrum & Getting Lost

2:48 - 4:11: Why Electric Forest is Jose's Favorite Fest & Scavenger Hunt Fails

4:21 - 6:36: Crankdat's Amazingness & Electric Forest Production

6:36 - 8:27: Memorable Moments: Tripolee, Carousel Club and Bubbles

8:27 - 9:51: Mikey's Musical Taste & Welcome to Plurality (Jose's First Forest)

9:51 - 11:34: First-Timer Experience & Festival Camping Essentials

11:34 - 14:49: Battling the Elements: Weather Challenges at Forest

14:49 - 18:41: Camping Adventures

18:44 - 25:15: SOTA, "Can You Feel My Heart," and Discovering New Artists

25:15 - 31:10: Mindchatter's Honeycomb Set & The Crowd Experience

31:29 - 35:38: Jose's Throwback: "Trndstter" & Day 1 Chaos

35:38 - 48:04: Unexpectedly Cool Cops & The Art of Music/Content Creation

48:04 - 52:27: The Childlike Wonder of Forest & Disconnecting from Reality

52:27 - 59:28: Clutch Loop 2.0: Innovations & Durability

59:28 - 1:06:00: Beyond Copycats: Clutch Loop's Winning Philosophy

1:06:00 - 1:11:00: Crankity B & More Electric Forest Shoutouts

1:11:00 - 1:15:57: Festival Fashion, Anthony Bourdain & Living Free

Track ID's:

Whiplash (ft. SOFI) [Crankdat] / 3:59

Can You Feel My Heart (Bring Me The Horizon) / 18:43

Hips (Emmit Fenn & Mindchatter) / 28:15

Trndstter (ft. M. Maggie) (Lucian Remix) [Black Coast] / 31:42

Ready To Fly (Sub Focus, Dimension) / 1:08:58

Go behind the scenes at Illfest music & arts festival as Mikey recaps all the exciting moments and looks back on what made the weekend so special!

PLURality festival correspondent Mike Lennon (@icyjameslennon) joins the Erin's to dive into all things Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas! Follow along for the scoop on Camp EDC, firework drones, journaling at the rave, and so much more!

00:00 - Da Fonk (Feat. Joni) [Mochakk]

4:37 - Salvo (Saka)

10:27 - Be My Lover (Malugi + Paul Sirrell)

1:12:24 - Black Ferrari (club mix) [Neggy Gemmy]

Another in person PLURality episode, this is not a drill! From the couch in Brooklyn, we've got Drop of The Week, the "I Listen To Everything" game and a look at the famous Movement Festival in Detroit for Festy Feature!

00:05 - Won’t Stop (Don’t) Chris Stussy

2:53 - Light In The Dark (Cyclops Remix) (Seven Lions, Wooli, Trivecta, JIM, Cyclops)

8:07 - honest times (MRD)

12:33 - Machinegun (Machinedrum & Ruckazoid)

20:26 - Obsidian Vortex (ATLiens)

24:00 - One Last Breath (ATLiens flip) (Creed)

27:13 - Right Now (Waajeed)

34:21 - Gate Dance (BeatLoaf)

35:42 - Sport Mode (BeatLoaf)

36:56 - Signature Move (The Saunderson Brothers)

40:02 - Only Friends (QURL)

42:11 - Emotional Intelligence (Chaos In The CBD, Nathan Haines, Dave Koor)

45:55 - Buenos Aires (Tchami)