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 carving out space in a scene that's constantly evolving. Whether you're a DJ, a music fan, or just love hearing real stories from artists who are putting in the work, this one's for you.

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 performs.

BLERD will be headlining Tech Tonic Thursday at Jungle Bar in Portland, Oregon on December 4th, 2025, and this conversation offers a powerful look into his journey, his influences, and the passion he brings to the scene.

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.

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.

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.

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 designers, singers, dancers and all those who love EDM.

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.

https://caspiankhw.bandcamp.com/
https://ghostworkrecords.ca/

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 not only broadened her knowledge but also served as a wealth of inspiration for her own creative endeavors. Over the past seven years, Chandon has graced stages and festivals across western Canada, showcasing her talent as a versatile artist—starting as a DJ, then evolving into a music producer and fire performer.

LinkTree || https://linktr.ee/Cyncron
Soundcloud || https://soundcloud.com/cyncron || @Cyncron

YouTube || https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hgkoILUSqSxcOiDuXUYUw/videos
Instagram || https://www.instagram.com/cyncron.don/ || @cyncron.don
Facebook || https://www.facebook.com/Cyncron || @Cyncron

Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/cyncron || @Cyncron