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From Underground to Main Stage: A 20-Year EDM Journey

Author
Martin M
Published
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brokeboyzff/episodes/From-Underground-to-Main-Stage-A-20-Year-EDM-Journey-e37kua8

DJ Panda aka Adaysush shares his remarkable 20-year journey in the EDM scene, from attending underground warehouse raves at age 13 to opening for The Chainsmokers at Dog Daze Festival. He discusses staying sober throughout his career, the evolution of electronic music culture, and his philosophy that music should help people escape their everyday struggles.
• Started in the underground EDM scene in LA and San Diego at age 13
• Mentored by an older hippie couple who encouraged staying sober at raves
• Witnessed EDM's mainstream peak from 2010-2015 with artists like Calvin Harris
• Helped build Fresno's electronic music foundation through events like Electric Fairy Tale
• Specializes in hard dance music (145-165 BPM) but plays diverse styles
• Opening for The Chainsmokers at upcoming Dog Daze Festival
• Values authentic fan interaction over fame or recognition
• Believes music is universal and doesn't discriminate
• Encourages aspiring DJs to be patient, practice regularly, and seek mentorship
• Reminds festival attendees to stay hydrated, look out for each other, and be responsible
Please take care of each other. Please take care of yourselves. Please stay hydrated. Just take care of one another. Love each other and peace, love, unity and respect.

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Intro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)
Christmas Intro Song by Nico

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