Why Hate Comments Means Your DJ Content is Working with Tres Mortimer | EF EP 150

About this episode

Olivia Mancuso interviews Tres Mortimer about his journey from the Chicago DJ scene to touring and the importance of content in music production.

Going viral takes the same time as making the song. That's the mindset shift Tres Mortimer credits for breaking out of the Chicago local DJ scene. Olivia Mancuso sits down with Tres Mortimer, the producer behind Optics Records and the new party brand Slavic House Society. They unpack the local to touring jump, why content has to be funded like studio time, and how hate comments means your content is working. They cover why remixes are losing grip, and his fresh Planet X signing with Ben Sterling. For any producer trying to grow past their home city, this one is a roadmap. 👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth: 👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__ 👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

People in this episode

Host: Olivia Mancuso

Guest: Tres Mortimer

Topics covered

• DJ content
• music production
• viral marketing
• remixes
• touring
• branding

Keywords

• DJ
• content creation
• music career
• viral
• remix
• touring
• branding
• Optics Records
• Slavic House Society

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Optics Records, Slavic House Society

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