About this episode

Ryan Roth, also known as Roy LaCroix, discusses his journey from the Midwest to the LA dance music scene and his work with Pioneer DJ.

From the Midwest to the heart of LA’s dance music industry—today we’re sitting with Ryan Roth, also known as Roy LaCroix and Driver405. He’s a DJ and producer who packed up from St. Louis, took a massive risk, and now works inside the world of Pioneer DJ—helping shape the future of AlphaTheta. We’re talking Midwest roots, house music obsession, and how he’s working to elevate what DJs and fans experience everywhere. This was a really fun episode and I'm so excited to share.Let's go!

People in this episode

Host: Sherm In The Booth

Guests: Ryan Roth, Roy LaCroix

Topics covered

• dance music
• DJ culture
• music production
• Midwest roots
• house music
• artist journey

Keywords

• Roy LaCroix
• Ryan Roth
• Pioneer DJ
• AlphaTheta
• dance music
• house music
• DJ
• music production
• Midwest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pioneer DJ, AlphaTheta

Places: Midwest, St. Louis, LA

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