Author: The Idahoan

Based in Idaho and with a global reach, The Idahoan is the Gem State’s only DJ specializing in Progressive House and Psytrance music. Drawing inspiration from legendary DJs like John Digweed, Sasha, and Paul Oakenfold, he started DJing in July 2019 and has since uploaded over 500 unique shows on Mixcloud. The Idahoan has opened for artists such as ill.GATES, Robert Babicz, and Darin Epsilon, and holds residencies on Atlantic Progression and Raverholics Radio. Additionally, he provides DJ services throughout eastern Idaho and western Wyoming, booking numerous gigs each year.
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Facebook’s Enshittification Is Driving Me Further Underground

Facebook Enshittification

I’ve spent a lot of time over the last few years trying to build something real in the East Idaho electronic music scene.

I’ve played the shows. I’ve thrown the shows. I’ve helped other DJs get opportunities. I’ve put my own money into sound systems, venues, advertising, music, Atlantic Progression, and everything else that comes with trying to create an underground music community in a place where one doesn’t simply appear on its own.

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Shazam Counts Are One of the Most Valuable Metrics in Music Marketing

The Idahoan's Shazam Counts

If you distribute your music to streaming platforms, you probably spend time looking at your analytics. Monthly listeners, streams, followers, saves, playlist adds, and audience demographics all provide valuable information. They’re useful metrics that can help you understand how your music is performing.

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East Idaho Music Scene Update and Atlantic Progression Releases

Marquee at The Gem Venue in Idaho Falls in early May 2026

The last couple of weeks have been packed with activity in the East Idaho music scene. Between hip hop shows, underground dance music events, weddings, back-to-back DJ sets, and major milestones for Atlantic Progression, there has been a lot happening across Idaho Falls and beyond.

Here is a full rundown of the recent shows, collaborations, and upcoming releases.

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