I'm Friends With the DJ

Building Dolfo

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] You can feel it when an artist is ready to outgrow the lane everyone expects them to stay in. I’m joined by my brother-from-another-mother Rudy to introduce “Dolfo,” his tech house and house music alter ego, and we get honest about why a second name can be the cleanest way to evolve without losing your core audience. We dig into Rudy’s roots in early-2000s house, the reality of being known for harder circuit and drum-heavy sounds, and the step-by-step way he brought Dolfo forward by testing tech house leaning mixes on SoundCloud. He also breaks down the branding side in plain terms: when fans see “Rue-D,” they expect one thing, and when they see “Dolfo,” they should immediately know what kind of night they’re walking into. From there we talk San Antonio nightlife, getting connected with Sundown Social, and what a daytime dance floor changes in your mindset as a DJ. Rudy shares what he’s learning from other artists in the scene, why reading the crowd matters more than showing off, and where Dolfo is headed next, including a residency at The Eagle and a first Houston booking with Evolution. We even slide into after-hours stories that prove DJ life can get surreal fast. If you’re into tech house, house culture, DJ growth, and real talk about artistry, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the dance floor, and leave a review, what’s your take on DJs using alter egos? Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 9 - DJ/Producer Xavier

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Meet my friend, Xavier, a San Antonio producer creating tech house tracks with a fresh, modern feel. From TikTok edits to official releases, his growth has been fun to watch. Find him on Instagram: @imxvvier Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 8 - DJ Cinimod

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Meet my friend, Dominic, a Texas-based DJ known for his duality, blending house, tech house, and harder sounds with discipline, personality, and a little Princess Peach energy behind the decks. Find him on Instagram: @cinimod.music Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 7 - Producer Jay

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Meet my friend, Producer Jay…the man behind the scenes is flipping the mic and interviewing me for a change. Find him on Instagram: @bejayallday Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Episode 6 - The Founder of Bexar Haus

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551620/fan_mail/new] Meet my friend, Jesse, the architect of Bexar Haus, bringing unforgettable nights to San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ scene. Find him on Instagram: @bexarhaus Follow on Instagram: * @imfriendswiththedjpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/imfriendswiththedjpodcast?igsh=MTF0OXl3OXh5YWw2eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] * @ajthesilverfox [https://www.instagram.com/ajthesilverfox?igsh=MW14a2R4d2ZueW1kbw==] Why am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.