How long have you been a DJ for?
I've been a DJ for 11.5 years now. I started this journey on 12/7/2013 and love every minute of it.
What do you think of Asphyxium zine? It’s been around for a long time and has had many interviews with some great people.
I love all the interviews they have and the reviews. I feel like I learn a lot when I check out the site and the material.
What is your favorite piece of equipment to work with? Or to play on?
I enjoy my Heil microphone and Sennheiser headphones.
What stations have you played with before if any?
I have not done any in person stations but all virtual through the web. Over the years I have probably been on air for 25+ stations. I love reaching anyone who wants to have good entertainment and music.
If you had to layout all the stations in order you played in as a timeline what would they be?
Wow – I don’t think I could do that – I have played for so many. Whats so great about the stations is they all offer a different audience, management and overall vibe. M y very first station was The Rock Asylum. It was such a great station and group of DJ’s and I have done nothing but built relationships over the years for the other stations.
What is the coolest experience you have had as a DJ?
I would have to say getting to connect with bands and owners. That is where the basis starts for this. I want to make sure I represent the music they work hard to bring to the masses. I have had the chance to be live on air for events at fairs, at bars and even doing my show on a terrestrial station (live FM radio).
What inspires you to keep doing what you do?
Simply for the love of the music and just helping peeps forget their worries in life and focus on good music. Music is therapy for the soul!!
If you had to name some influences, what would they be?
As far as being a DJ, I don’t know if I have any influences since I beat to my own drummer. Ive worked with some of the best internet radio DJ’s in the business and I have learned a lot from them. I loved working with Rich Embury and Chris Tatts. All the owners are amazing and allow me to do my thing.
What is your favorite venue you been to or been a part of?
As a DJ, I have not been to any venues for this gig. I have been invited out by bands both to come to their shows and also sent merch for the band. I would love to do this full time but have never had that opportunity. Maybe the day will come before they bury me.
To sum up this interview where can we find your latest airings and any shout outs to anyone for the readers of Asphyxium zine?
You can find me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DJSilverSurfer4U or my DJ page at https://www.facebook.com/DJSIlverChromeMetal. I am also on X at https://x.com/DJSilver812 and my podcast be found at https://www.mixcloud.com/pat-mcgroin/.
I want to give a BIG shoutout to all the owners of the stations that allow me to broadcast on their station, to the fans and listeners who tune me in and support me and to the bands for their music.
-Daniel Ryan
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