Black Lives Matter. Ways to Help - Sign Petitions/ Donate/ Educate yourself Register to Vote in under 2 Mins! - This is how to manifest change. Have your say at the ballot box. This week, Canadian producer, Garneau  joins Roukin in the studio. He delivers an incredible guest mix.  Music featured from Boys Noize, Tibasko, Defected, Case of The Mondays, John Summit and more.  

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028 - A time of change, with Garneau

Percomaniacs label boss, Lubelski, joins Roukin in the studio, discussing everything from making tracks in the absence of a dance floor, to writing about love. Music this week from Garneau, Mike Woods, Dirty Vegas, Kyle Watson, The Sponges and more.

027 - Made in L.A. with Lubelski

This week Roukin sits down with Understated OG and resident DJ, Hannah Monica. They dive into Hannah's musical roots and discuss what the dance music scene will look like beyond the lockdown. Exclusive listen to the next Understated Recordings EP from Fillup Waters. Music also from DustyFruit, Mariano Santos, Reptant, Ryan Artifact, Mark Michael, Maceo Plex and more.

026 - Beyond the lockdown with Hannah Monica

Just before the world went into lockdown Roukin sat down in the Understated studio with Keyspan and Damon Steele from LAMP. New Music from Low Steppa, Roberto Palmero, Damon Steele, and more...

025 - Before the L.A. lockdown with Keyspan and Damon Steele

This week, Craig Williams walks Roukin through his studio and his workflow, then delivers a killer guest mix. Music this week in the Understated record box includes artists such as Michael Fam, MING and Bad Eye. There's a special announcement about the new event series too...

024 - Craig Williams sits down and unwraps his production process

This week Manolo sits down with Roukin, to discuss the emotional heart of Manolo's music and what lies ahead for him. The guest mix is a live set from the Understated 3 year anniversary celebration. New music from 28mm and a preview of the upcoming EP from LA resident, SOHMI.

023 - Manolo joins Roukin in the studio

This week Roukin sits down with Understated Co-Founder and DJ/producer Micah Smith. Music from the upcoming Understated Recordings compilation includes tracks from MAYSA, Stu, Monsieur Frazier, Craig Williams, Kim Anh and more.

022 - Micah Smith joins Roukin in the studio as we gear up for the 3rd birthday party

Happy New Year!! This week Roukin sat down with DJ, Producer and tastemaker Silva. New forthcoming music on Understated Recordings from Roukin, Sirkea, Thomas Garcia, spacenative and more. 

021 - Silva joins us for the first episode of the decade

This week Roukin sits down with DJ/Producer BOT as they dig deep into his production process and take a view on the underground across different cities. At the start of the episode we showcase 3 hot tracks that really popped for Understated Recordings this year, from Manolo, LUNR, 28mm and Garneau.

020 - BOT joins Roukin in the studio for the final show of 2019

This week Roukin sits down with Understated Recordings co founder and DJ Monsieur Frazier. They discuss everything from how the label came together to the current state of the underground and how the scene can impact society positively. Upcoming EP 'Visions' by Raid Zero has its premiere.

019 - Birthing Understated Recordings and the future of the underground with Monsieur Frazier

This week we premiere the upcoming Understated Recordings release of 'Chicago' from 900 Block's Stefan Seay. We welcome Sohmi to the L.A. Underground studio. In an interview with Roukin she takes us through her journey from Korea to Los Angeles and drops an outstanding guest mix.

018 - Sohmi joins us in the studio.

Welcome to L.A. Underground. As LA natives, the underground is our home and has given us so much, and we've always wanted to have a platform to give back to it. After talking about doing our own podcast for years, we decided to team with our good friend and artist on the label, Sam Roukin (@roukinmusic), to present his L.A. Underground podcast, featuring interviews and mixes from various participants in Los Angeles' dance music scene. To celebrate our first episode together, Sam is joined by our favorite long distance duo, Joluca (@jolucamusic). Stay tuned for new episodes monthly! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-…nd/id1404081622

017- Launching the official podcast of Understated Recordings, L.A. This week, special guests are duo, Joluca.

Interview with Andrew Conde, label manager of Understated Recordings in LA. Guest mix from Roukin featuring tracks from Joluca, Phantoms, Danny Serrano and more. 

016 - Unifying the underground with Andrew Conde (Understated LA)

This episode introduces Evade Robots, a regular with the 900 Block and includes a pure House guest mix from him.

015 - Delving into the Underground with Evade Robots

This week is an extended session with a live set recorded at Avalon, Hollywood on 5/25 supporting Hernan Cattaneo.

014 - Live set from Avalon, Hollywood

The official Understated Recordings podcast. Roukin hosts this bi weekly show revealing the beating heart of the Los Angeles underground electronic music scene. Unreleased music, Interviews and guest mixes.

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