Joe Mullins Show - Exploring Florida's EDM Scene: From Records to Raves with Aspen Gitter

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Monday, September 29, 2025

In this episode of the Live Workshop Play Show, host Joe Mullins focuses on Florida's vibrant tourism and entertainment scene, particularly the rise of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) events like Ultra Music Festival in Miami and similar events in Orlando. He introduces his guest, Aspen, a DJ and music producer who also works as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. Aspen discusses balancing his corporate career with his passion for DJing and producing EDM, emphasizing how technology has transformed the music industry from vinyl records to digital platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.The conversation explores the evolution of DJing, from spinning physical records to using USBs and CDJs, and how technology enables instant access to music. Joe shares his personal journey of sobriety, reflecting on how he enjoys events like Ultra sober, focusing on the music and atmosphere rather than substances. Aspen reinforces that EDM festivals like Ultra offer diverse experiences, where attendees can enjoy the music and vibe without indulging in drugs or alcohol, countering stereotypes about rave culture.They discuss the subgenre of Afro House, with Aspen sharing a sample of his unreleased track "Take It Higher," which is gaining attention from labels. The episode also touches on the challenges of weather at Ultra, with anecdotes about rain and mud, yet attendees embracing the experience. Aspen promotes his music, available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music under the name "ASPEN," and his Instagram (@AspenOFC) for event updates. The episode concludes with Joe celebrating Florida’s dynamic entertainment scene and encouraging listeners to explore its music and events.