Elevated Frequencies
Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.
After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.
Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.
For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso
Recent Episodes
Aug. 28, 2025
The Uncomfortable Truth About Who's Really Winning in House Music | EF EP 113
Most artists won't say this out loud, but DJ Lady D will: the house music scene has a problem, and it's not what you think. Chicago's House Music Queen is calling out the uncomfortable truth about who's really getting rewarde...
Aug. 21, 2025
How to Build Multiple Revenue Streams as an Artist w/Night Tales | EF EP 113
Think you need to stay in one lane to build a successful music career? Night Tales just proved that wrong by creating CLR (Colour, Love, Rhythm) - a groundbreaking event series that's taking them around the country. CLR is a ...
Aug. 14, 2025
The Industry Will Change Whether You Like It or Not: Gene Farris' Strategy | EF EP 112
The music industry will change whether you like it or not. Chicago house legend Gene Farris has watched it transform completely over three decades - from needing vinyl releases to get overseas gigs to watching sync buttons re...
Aug. 7, 2025
From 30 to 400 People in 12 Months: How to Build Your Own Scene | EF EP 111
Most DJs complain about not getting booked. Sarat, a drone pilot and DJ, created his own bookings instead. In just one year, he grew his sunrise sets from 30 people to 400+ people by building the scene he wanted to be part of...
July 31, 2025
The $3 Million Marketing Strategy Every Artist Needs to Know | EF EP 110
Think you need millions of followers to build a successful music career? This conversation with Alex Hilburn, Co-Founder of Surge Marketing, will completely change how you think about fan engagement and marketing. While most ...
July 24, 2025
When Everyone Has a Label: The New Rules of Music Collaboration with Kyle Watson | EF EP 109
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS. Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival in North America, Deep Tr...
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