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
July 3, 2025
Why Your Ego Is the Biggest Threat to Your Music Career | EF EP 106
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...
June 26, 2025
The Space Miami Formula: How to Handle Any Crowd | EF EP 105
Want to know how to read and control any room, no matter how diverse the crowd? Ms. Mada's unique perspective as both booking operations manager and resident DJ at Space Miami offers insights that most artists never get acces...
June 19, 2025
How to Take Your Music to New Cities with Jeff Sorkowitz | EF EP 104
Want to expand your music career beyond your home market? Jeff's strategic approach to building Short Circuit across multiple cities offers a blueprint for sustainable geographic expansion. Jeff reveals how he identifies the ...
June 12, 2025
From House Parties to Throwing Festivals: Josh Baker's Journey | EF EP 103
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? Josh Baker's story proves you don't need permission to start building something meaningful in music. Starting with literally nothing - a £20 generator and field parties where...
June 5, 2025
Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Put Yourself On in Music | EF EP 102
🎫 PRESALE ALERT: Chicago Music Nexus 2025 presale tickets are now live for 2 weeks only! Last year completely sold out, so don't sleep on this. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Want to know what separates artists who complain about the ...
May 29, 2025
Your Hometown Won't Make You Famous: How to Build Beyond Local Scenes with Hiroko | EF EP 101
Think your local scene holds the key to your DJ success? This conversation with Hiroko Yamamura will change that perspective entirely. Even in a major music city like Chicago, waiting for local validation can be a career-limi...
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