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From the Digital Warmth vaults: Dave Quam

Jordan Cohen’s electronic music podcast returns with a conversation with the Portland-based producer and DJ.

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August 17, 2020

Dave Quam, formerly known as Massacooraman, is a true Renaissance person. He’s a Portland-based producer and DJ who has released music on dance music label Fade to Mind, as well as having worked as a music writer and photojournalist (notably contributing artwork & liner notes to the seminal Chicago footwork compilation Bangs & Works). He also deals in rare books. We discuss his time in Chicago with DJ Rashad and the Teklife crew, music blogs, maturing as a DJ and musician, jazz, and more.

Please note that this conversation was recorded nearly a year ago and does not reflect current events. Check out and support Dave Quam’s work here:

https://soundcloud.com/tonemsn/from-the-digital-warmth-vaults-dave-quam/s-2KaIu5KA6rk?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Jordan Cohen is a musician in Madison, Wisconsin. He produces electronic music and DJs under the alias Chants, and has released music on labels including Astral Plane Recordings and Hush Hush Records.

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