Conor McGinnis (fka "McG") started selecting tunes for WSUM 91.7 FM Madison over a decade ago. "The Spinzone" became a weekly radio show dedicated to sharing the latest record shop finds. Its early beginnings were mostly jazz-dominated then took a plunge into the deep house, broken beat and nu-disco realms. His programming additionally got picked up by SutroFM.net, an online DIY radio based in San Francisco. During a stint in Madison, McGinnis joined the JAMS crew, curating events at Robinia Courtyard. After COVID he made the move to Minneapolis and formed DJ-duo "The Excavators" who host a newer series in the twin cities called "Wax Appeal": a vinyl-focused party showcasing turntablism. Fast forward to now, McGinnis resides in Chicago, straddling performances across the midwest states.