Welcome back, party people! In this episode of Vinyl Underground, hosts Tony Technique and Tim Pinner sit down with Sai (Syrn) and Liam from Somatic House Collective — a fast-rising force in the Triangle’s house music scene.They discuss how the collective came together, their vision for inclusive dance-floor culture, the evolution of local nightlife in Raleigh–Durham, and the future of global DJ culture from Afro-house to AI music. Whether you’re a DJ, dancer, or electronic-music lover, this episode dives deep into community, creativity, and connection.Subscribe for more local DJ spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from the underground. Follow Somatic House Collective on Instagram: @somatichousecollective00:00 – Welcome back party people!01:00 – Introducing Somatic House Collective03:00 – How Liam & Sai met and started the collective04:30 – Shared values, vision, and the mission behind Somatic House06:00 – Shifting focus back to the dance floor08:00 – Sai’s journey from Seattle to the Triangle & DJ influences10:00 – Cultural roots and global sound inspirations12:00 – Asian and global electronic scenes emerging14:00 – Technology and the new wave of DJs16:00 – Liam’s musical roots and discovering house18:00 – The future of DJing and AI in music19:00 – Reading the room and building your library21:00 – Dancing as therapy & the joy of movement24:00 – The lost art of the dance floor27:00 – Raleigh–Durham nightlife & No Visa parties29:00 – Breaking the four-on-the-floor pattern31:00 – Afro-house rhythms and cultural fusion33:00 – Upcoming Somatic House events & collaborations36:00 – Growing the Triangle’s music scene together39:00 – Late-night food, club culture, and creative communities42:00 – Comparing Raleigh–Durham to Charlotte and beyond45:00 – Opportunities for new DJs and building community47:00 – Remembering the Subterranean parties48:00 – Arc Festival in Chicago & house music inspiration51:00 – After-parties, Smart Bar, and the energy of Chicago53:00 – The future of Somatic House CollectiveAbout Vinyl UndergroundVinyl Underground brings you the stories, struggles, and successes of DJs, producers, and creatives shaping the Triangle’s underground dance scene, where beats meet community.
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