Elevated Frequencies

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

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Sept. 17, 2026

Why I'm Changing Elevated Frequencies (and Why You Win) | EF EP 169

After three years and 160-something weekly episodes, Elevated Frequencies is evolving, and this episode is Olivia walking you through exactly why, what's coming, and why the change means you get more out of her, not less. Starting October 1st, the show becomes a monthly newsletter (first Thursday of every month) plus a monthly YouTube video essay and the occasional interview, all built to hand you specific strategies for building a real dance music career. Key takeaways: - How to tell the dif
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Sept. 10, 2026

How to Build an Empire Around Your Music ft. Josh Baker | EF EP 168

Josh Baker has built an actual empire around his music. He's a DJ and producer who's also built a whole world of businesses around his artistry — the You & Me party series, the Hide & Seek festival, and his artist education platform Synto — and each one feeds the others. In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with Josh to break down how he built multiple income streams, learned to buy back his time by building a team, and created a career that doesn't depend on gigging every single weekend fo
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Sept. 3, 2026

How to Make Your DJ Competition Irrelevant | EF EP 167

This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts hostage. Just real professional relationships that can turn into collaborations, bookings, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of your career. Use code ELEVATED for 50% off Pro for 3 months a
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Aug. 27, 2026

Why Talent Isn't Enough, and What Actually Builds a Career | EF EP 166

This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts hostage. Just real professional relationships that can turn into collaborations, bookings, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of your career. Use code ELEVATED for 50% off Pro for 3 months a
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Aug. 20, 2026

Anyone Can Drop a Banger. Almost Nobody Can Build a Night. ft. Mishell | EF EP 165

This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts hostage. Just real professional relationships that can turn into collaborations, bookings, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of your career. Use code ELEVATED for 50% off Pro for 3 months a
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Aug. 13, 2026

Do You Actually Need to Chase Bigger Rooms? ft. Deeper Purpose | EF EP 164

This episode is sponsored by Trackstack: the operating system built for music professionals who invest in each other. Trackstack Pro gives you access to a network of labels, curators, and artists where every connection you make is yours to keep. No algorithms, no platform holding your contacts hostage. Just real professional relationships that can turn into collaborations, bookings, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of your career. Use code ELEVATED for 50% off Pro for 3 months a

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Essential Listening for Electronic Music Industry Professionals

"A simple way to put it is that Olivia truly snapped by creating the Elevated Frequencies podcast. This show serves industry professionals and artists aspiring to achieve new heights through highlight…"

Drew Dapps | Sept. 19, 2024