Sherm In The Booth

Sherm In The Booth

In the world of dance music, where creativity and innovation converge, Sherm has emerged as a prominent figure. With an insatiable passion for music and an uncanny ability to dissect and articulate the intricacies of artists, Sherm has carved a niche for himself as a leading podcaster in the music industry. Based in Chicago, Sherm quickly developed an appreciation and admiration for house music. Building his name in a city where house was born, his journey into electronic music has been one built on a genuine curiosity to learn and collaborate with industry peers and icons. His passion for dance music and educational background in media production ignited a spark that would eventually lead him down an extraordinary path to start a podcast. Sherm In The Booth became known for its insightful interviews with prominent figures in the electronic music industry, where Sherm skillfully navigated conversations about music production techniques, industry trends, and the the past, present, and future of electronic music. Sherm's ability to connect with both artists and listeners through candid and engaging discussions set the podcast apart. As Sherm continues to harmonize soundscapes and inspire countless others, his story remains a source of inspiration for all who share their love for electronic music.

  1. SITB 182 feat. Westend (DJ/Producer)

    08/23/2025

    SITB 182 feat. Westend (DJ/Producer)

    Episode 182 features the one and only Tyler Morris AKA Westend!! I caught up with this tech house stallion last week while he was at home in NYC and had so much fun getting his full story. 📖In 182 we discussed:•Early inspirations and influences: Westend was born and raised in NYC and grew up surrounded by tons of different music and cultures. In high school, he was exposed to DJing and electronic music that eventually inspired him to start creating music on his own. He found a groove balancing real-life with music until he knew it was time to turn his passion into a career. He hasn't looked back since! ➡️➡️•Discography: I'm a massive Westend fan and it was truly amazing running through his catalogue of bangers from 2016 through today. We got the full story on how some of his most profound productions came together like "Detonate" with John Summit via Dirtybird, the "Pay Attention" EP via Solotoko, "Get This Party Started" via Glasgow Underground, and "Jumpin" with CID via Repopulate Mars. We also unlocked some old memories from Westend's humble beginnings - loved this portion of the interview. 🎶•Kick + Bass: During lockdown, Westend started doing 1-1 sessions with producers and helped them learn the ins and outs of house music production. It gained so much traction that he eventually started a discord called "Kick + Bass"  that now has over 200 members! I personally know 10 producers that have worked with Westend through this program and it's truly incredible what he is building. 👨‍🏫I am now an even bigger Westend fan than before because he is such a genuine guy who loves making music and sharing it with the world. He has worked so hard for years to make it and is now touring worldwide playing original tracks for fans new and old. Very inspiring. ⭐️Thank you so much for coming on the show my friend and I can't wait to meet in person someday soon.  🙌🏻

    1h 26m
  2. SITB 202 feat. Levity (DJ/Producer Duo)

    08/19/2025

    SITB 202 feat. Levity (DJ/Producer Duo)

    It's been too long since I did an in person interview and I was quickly reminded why I love them so much - I had a BLAST getting the full story of one of Chicago's biggest rising acts in dance music, Levity! ⭐️John and PJ were kind enough to let me into their home for SITB 202 and we got it all in for this one In 202 we discussed:•Becoming Levity: John was born and raised in Chicagoland and PJ is from just outside Los Angeles and their paths crossed in college at Iowa. They immediately bonded over music and quickly became close friends. They both shared a true passion for music and decided to join forces and become Levity. They haven't looked back since! 🙌🏻•Discography: Although the Levity project is still relatively new, their quality of music comes at a veteran level. They describe their music as "having colorful sounds, upbeat drums, and euphoric landscapes with playful vocals" and they deliver every time. They just passed 2 million cumulative plays on Spotify and with tracks like their remix of "Deliliah" with GUDFELLA and "Paradise" with LINDZ, there's no question that this duo is only just getting started. 🎸•Levity Live Sets: I had heard of Levity through some mutual friends but when I saw them live I was immediately taken back by their stage presence. Straight up, these guys LOVE to perform and their sets are incredibly unique because they legit love so many kinds of music. They say it best, "we aren't there just to DJ, we are there to put on a performance". Love it! ❤️‍🔥This interview was too much fun and we are sorry not sorry for the side-bar conversations that occurred throughout - we were just podcasting and enjoying it!! 🤩So much love and respect to these dudes and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them! 💫

    1h 47m
  3. SITB 172 feat. CID (DJ/Producer)

    08/18/2025

    SITB 172 feat. CID (DJ/Producer)

    Not gonna sugar coat how excited I am about this one for even a second!! Episode 172 features 2 time Grammy Award winning DJ/Producer/Label Head and all around good guy CID ! I have been following him for over 7 years and am genuinely a massive fan. Truly honored to have this legend on the show and it was a blast getting his full story. 🙌🏻linktr.ee/shermintheboothIn 172 we discussed:•Early inspirations and influences: Born and raised in Queens, NY Carlos is the youngest of three brothers and has always had a passion for music. NYC's rich music and dance culture played a huge role in finding his way to becoming a DJ and eventually made the jump to pursuing production. In 2006, he sent a record to Markus Schulz and got his first track signed - hasn't looked back since! 👟•The CID Discography: We took a sonic journey through CID's incredible catalogue of originals, remixes, and collaborations over the years and got the full scoop on his creative process and how his sound has evolved since day 1. We ran through how some of his biggest hits came together like "Jumpin" with Westend, "Us" with Kaskade, "Fever" with Don Diablo, and solo releases such as "Believer" featuring Cee Lo Green, "Downstairs" and his grammy award winning remix of Lizzo's "Truth Hurts". Can I get a SHEESH?! 🗣•Night Service Only: In June 2019, CID launched his new label "Night Service Only" with one goal in mind - release club bangers. He's given a massive platform to talented artists like J. Worra, Chapter & Verse, Black V Neck, MUUS, Cloverdale and so many more. We had a great discussion on his long-term vision for the label and what he looks for in demos - "It needs to be something I would play in my sets” 📝CID is on FIRE right now and is fresh off a massive Lollapalooza set and an incredible release called "Honey" with Volkoder on Musical Freedom. It's truly incredible to see him continue to grow on all levels but also bring others along on this crazy ride with him. Big things for 2021 and beyond! ⭐️Thank you thank you THANK YOU for making some time and coming on the show - one of the biggest and best interviews yet. I can't wait to meet in person someday soon and I'm looking forward to hearing some new Night Service Only releases! 🔥@cidmusic

    1h 12m
5
out of 5
15 Ratings

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In the world of dance music, where creativity and innovation converge, Sherm has emerged as a prominent figure. With an insatiable passion for music and an uncanny ability to dissect and articulate the intricacies of artists, Sherm has carved a niche for himself as a leading podcaster in the music industry. Based in Chicago, Sherm quickly developed an appreciation and admiration for house music. Building his name in a city where house was born, his journey into electronic music has been one built on a genuine curiosity to learn and collaborate with industry peers and icons. His passion for dance music and educational background in media production ignited a spark that would eventually lead him down an extraordinary path to start a podcast. Sherm In The Booth became known for its insightful interviews with prominent figures in the electronic music industry, where Sherm skillfully navigated conversations about music production techniques, industry trends, and the the past, present, and future of electronic music. Sherm's ability to connect with both artists and listeners through candid and engaging discussions set the podcast apart. As Sherm continues to harmonize soundscapes and inspire countless others, his story remains a source of inspiration for all who share their love for electronic music.