Channels is an eclectic interview series hosted by Jordan Collins, Lewis Thompson, and Nia Harris. Featuring a curated mix of music in each episode, the show seeks to connect listeners to a particular place, time, and creative community. Whether it’s independent radio stations, music venues, underground clubs, or other public art spaces, Channels explores the rich cultural tapestry of the world around us. The music is carefully selected to reflect the thoughts, feelings, and subjects that emerge during each conversation, creating a truly immersive and thought-provoking listening experience. So tune in, sit back, and let Channels take you on a journey of discovery through the sounds and stories of our world.

For this episode of Channels, we speak with Le Vanguard, a multi-city arts and music collective rooted in Oakland that creates DIY spaces through parties, live shows, and cultural activations—uplifting QTBIPOC creatives and underground scenes.

Blending dialogue and sound, they take us through their 10-year journey as a group, moving through community, rhythm, and collective energy, carried by footwork and house. More than a collective—it’s a living ecosystem shaping what’s next. Tap in. Press play.

Featured DJ set by Sweetest Threat