the all:ambient podcast
The all:ambient podcast offers an inside look at artists in ambient music, exploring their creative processes and untold stories. Each episode follows conversations wherever they lead, providing insights into the ambient music scene. Listeners are encouraged to leave reviews and share the show with friends.
Episodes
"what are the challenges you've faced as an artist in 2026?"
Join Mike (aka Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), Kirk (We Dream of Eden), and Marshall (Be Still the Earth) as they discuss some recent challenges - and celebrations - that have occurred in their respective artist journeys.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic, as well as any specific challenges and celebrations that you have faced as an artist. Let us know on the all:ambient
your music has been used to train AI models
Join Mike, Ben, Kirk, and Marshall as they react to The Atlantic's recent investigation that uncovered the widespread usage of copyrighted music to train generative AI models.We'd love to hear what your thoughts are on this news, and if you agree with the team's assessment of the impact of this discovery.Let us know in the comments or on the all:ambient Discord server at https://on.a
"how do you protect your emotional health as an artist?"
Join Mike (aka Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), Kirk (We Dream of Eden), and Marshall (Be Still the Earth) as they discuss the complex topic of protecting emotional health as an artist in 2026.This is a challenge that will certainly be familiar to many (if not all) artists, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Let us know on the all:ambient Discord server at https://o
The IMPACT on artists of Spotify AI remixes • UMG TikTok restrictions • music news + reaction
Join Mike, Ben, Kirk, and Marshall as they react to two Universal Music-related pieces of news: specifically their deals with Spotify in relation to the new AI-powered remixes, and their updated licensing deal with TikTok. We'd love to hear what your thoughts are on these news items, and if you agree with the team's assessment of how these developments may impact artists.Let us know in the
"how can you be prolific AND inspired?"
Join Mike (aka Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), and Marshall (Be Still the Earth) as they discuss the often conflicting needs to be prolific and to stay inspired... creating the best music they can while not sacrificing streaming and algorithmic momentum.This is a challenge that will certainly be familiar to many (if not most) music producers and artists in 2026, and we'd love to hea
"is the new Spotify verification badge good for human artists?"
Join Mike, Ben and Marshall as they share their thoughts on the new Spotify verification badge, and discuss what this means for human artists as well as some of their concerns about how it has been implemented so far...We'd love to hear what your thoughts are on the new verification system, and if you feel it will impact you as an artist on Spotify?Let us know in the comments or on the all:amb
making the most 'human' ambient music possible... (listen to the results)
Join Mike (Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), Marshall (Be Still the Earth), and Kirk (We Dream of Eden) as they explore the techniques used to make their new collaborative four-track 'human' ambient EP.We'd love to hear what your thoughts are on the composition & production techniques discussed in this episode, as well as how you are approaching making 'human' musi
"are you going to release more music on physical media?"
Join Mike, Ben, Marshall and Kirk as they share their thoughts on the news that CD sales are making a comeback, and how to approach physical media in the streaming age...We'd love to hear what your thoughts are on CDs and other physical media, and if this news changes your release plans at all? Let us know in the comments or on the all:ambient Discord server at https://on.all-ambient.com/dis
"what was the most difficult moment in your music journey?"
Join Mike (aka Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), Marshall (Be Still the Earth), and Kirk (We Dream of Eden) as they share some of their most challenging episodes of their musical careers, as well as the lessons they learnt from these events.We'd love to hear what the most difficult moment in your music journey has been to date? And how you faced it to become a better artist and creati
in response to Suno CEO Mikey Shulman • the future of AI in music
Join Mike, Ben, Marshall and Kirk as they they share their thoughts on Suno CEO Mike Shulman's recent interview with Billboard (listen here), and what this might mean for the future of music production. We'd love to hear what your reactions are to this conversation, and also your thoughts on Suno's stance on AI in music. Let us know in the comments below or on the all:ambient Discord s
"what do you wish you knew when you were starting out?"
Join Mike (aka Dear Gravity), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), Marshall (Be Still the Earth), and Kirk (We Dream of Eden) as they share their advice on starting out in the world of ambient music, and what they wish they knew early on in their careers. We'd love to hear what your advice would be to artists starting out... or if you are just starting out yourself, what your struggles (and successes)
gentle voices, vol. 1 • the stories behind the new compilation from cloud collecting + echoes blue
We have a special edition of the all:ambient podcast this week. Anita Tatlow (ambient artist and co-founder of Echoes Blue Music) and Cynthia Bernard (aka marine eyes, and founder of cloud collecting) join Mike as they discuss the making of, and stories behind their new label collaboration compilation album - gentle voices, vol. 1 .Released in celebration of International Women's Day, the albu
"what does this mean for human artists?" • new Sony AI music detection software • a:a music news
Join Mike, Ben, Marshall and Kirk as they they share their thoughts on the recent Sony AI music detection software news, and what this means for human artists in 2026 and beyond. We'd love to hear what your reactions are to this news, and whether it changes anything in your approach to making - and releasing - music?Let us know in the comments or on the all:ambient Discord server at https:/
"what do you do now as an artist who uses native instruments?" • a:a music news
Join Mike, Ben, and Kirk as they they share their thoughts on the recent Native Instruments insolvency, and how to approach this news as an artist who uses Native Instruments plugins, virtual instruments, or any part of the wider NI ecosystem.We'd love to hear what your approach is to this news, and whether it changes anything for you as a music producer? Let us know in the comments or on the
"what three plugins are on every one of your songs?"
The all:ambient podcast is back for Season 3! Join Mike, Ben, and Kirk as they they share their top three indispensable plugins for ambient music production - spoiler alert: there are quite a few free ones in there! What are your favourite ambient plugins (or pieces of gear)? Let us know in the comments or on the all:ambient Discord server at https://on.all-ambient.com/discordWhile over on the
season 2 wrap + season 3 sneak peek!
That's a wrap! Mike talks all things all:ambient through the first nearly-100-episodes, what's to come for season 3, and why we do what we do. Don't miss it!Join the all:ambient Discord server at https://on.all-ambient.com/discordGot any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.While over on the all:ambient website you can al
predictions for 2026 and beyond!
Join Mike, Ben, Kirk, and Marshall as they the predict the future of ambient music and the music industry in general. Do you agree with the roundtable team's predictions? Let us know in the comments or on the all:ambient Discord server at https://on.all-ambient.com/discordGot any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.While over on the all:
can you guess if it's AI generated music?
Join Mike, Ben, Kirk, and Marshall as they play a game of 'AI or not AI'... can they (and you) guess whether the music is AI generated or not?Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded
benjamin lincoln of middle mastering • mind of an artist
Benjamin Lincoln of Middle Mastering joins the all:ambient podcast today! Benjamin is an absolute force as a mastering engineer, but with all of his experience and expertise, chooses to approach post-production with a listening-first artistic mindset that is nothing short of inspiring. You're not going to want to miss this one!Learn more about Middle Mastering hereGot any questions you want an
christmas & gratitude
Join Mike, Marshall, Kirk, and Ben for a festive edition of the all:ambient podcast, celebrating the year that has been while reflecting on creativity, productivity, and (of course) Christmas music...From all of us at the all:ambient podcast, we wish you and yours a peaceful and joy-filled holiday season!
go make the thing! • with james bernard
James Bernard joins us for another round of the all:ambient podcast! We dig in on James' experience as part of the Spectrasonics team on releasing the brand-new Omnisphere 3, how to juggle multiple projects & roles at once, and how important it is to stop giving into distraction and JUST GO MAKE THE THING. Join us!Check out Omnisphere 3 hereFind James' new Almost An Island project here
sir paul mccartney, ticket prices, and more! • a:a music news
Join Ben, Kirk, Marshall and Mike discuss the latest in music news, including Sir Paul McCartney's stand against AI generated music.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artists & creat
creating an ambient atmosphere with kirk smith, we dream of eden • new all:ambient labs course launch!
The second course in our all:ambient labs series is here! Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden) has created an incredible course – Ambient Music Production – covering the entire process from start to finish of bringing a cinematic ambient song to life! Ambient Music Production is live now at https://on.all-ambient.com/ampUse code KIRKLAUNCH for an additional 20% off the already-discounted launch price – l
when disaster strikes!!
Join Mike, Marshall, Kirk and Ben as they discuss AI and the (positive?) future of music artistry...Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artists & creators. Join us
ross bartlett (retland, calmtone) on music & psychology • mind of an artist
Ross Bartlett (Retland, Calmtone) joins us for a round-two interview on the all:ambient podcast!Ross – psychotherapist by day and prolific ambient musician by night – weighs in on the relationship between music & psychology, how it ties into the human experience, and how we can incorporate it in meaningful ways into each of our lives. Let's dig in deep!Got any questions you want answered in an
the splice & spitfire merger • a:a music news
Join Ben, Kirk, Marshall and Mike discuss the recent Splice and Spitfire merger, and whether this is indeed good news for artists and producers?Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artists &
tom squires, rhubiqs • mind of an artist
Tom Squires from rhubiqs joins the all:ambient podcast today! Hear about Tom's early post-rock days, how he stays motivated, and what his current favorite TV show is 😀Learn more about Tom's Dec 17th UK show hereCheck out Tom's Nov 6 Bandcamp listening party for his new release, Spectral Passages, hereFor all other things rhubiqs – https://linktr.ee/rhubiqsall:ambient labs is here! Our
4 things to watch out for when working with indie labels... and the launch of all:ambient labs!
all:ambient labs is here! Our first course, Music Business 101 is live now at https://on.all-ambient.com/101Use code BENLAUNCH for an additional 20% off the already-discounted launch price – limited time only!In this sample chapter of this inaugural all:ambient labs course, Ben Tatlow - founder and label director of Echoes Blue Music - shares how to make the most of your label partnerships and wha
preview of what's coming next from all:ambient!
Mike digs into all of the exciting things on the horizon for the all:ambient community – online courses, virtual instruments, new challenges & remix opportunities, further discussion on the ever-evolving intersection of AI & music, and much more! Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server
the early days of music production
this week we share stories of our first steps into music production and how we went ambient :)Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artists & creators. Join us here
the new spotify t&cs... what's going on? • music news
Join Ben, Kirk, Marshall and Mike as they discuss the implications of one of the many(!) recent pieces of Spotify-related news... their T&Cs update...Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artis
the soma sova remix challenge!
Back in July we invited members of our all:ambient community to remix a track from our recent soma sova EP 'for hours : 02'... and you responded in style! As with the original EP, the only limitation was that any new elements had to be recorded with 'real' instruments - ie no virtual instruments or sample libraries... Today we share the two winners of this challenge, while also dis
andrew shaffer, go outside • mind of an artist
Andrew Shaffer of Go Outside joins the all:ambient podcast! Join us for an incredible conversation covering early ambient inspiration, creating art in the midst of life's toughest moments, Andrew's approach to YouTube production, and so much more.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server
spotify messaging reintroduced! • music news
Join Ben, Kirk, Marshall and Mike as they dig into the implications of the (re)introduction of messaging to the Spotify app... and also reflect on the danger of volcanoes?!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of l
music marketing, in balance • ben tatlow • grow series
Today we have a sneak peek into exciting things to come - a taste of Ben Tatlow's inaugural 'music business 101' all:ambient course! Based on his extensive professional background in brand management and digital marketing, Echoes Blue Music label director Ben Tatlow explores two key frameworks that can help shape how you view your music marketing. These will help keep each type of prom
announcement time...! plus help us shape the future of the all:ambient podcast
In our inaugural "state of the podcast" episode, Ben & Mike look back on how the all:ambient podcast has grown, what's currently happening, and share some exciting announcements about the future of all:ambient... We'd love for YOU to be a part of where we're headed, too - so if you have any thoughts and ideas in response to this episode, please do let us know on our Discord channel or at podca
why artist retreats help musicians make better music
Today Mike, Chris, Ben, and Marshall talk about artist retreats – setting aside a chunk of time (and likely traveling) to focus on a certain release, project, or creative process. The results are stunning when we choose to focus and dial out distractions – you'll hear everyone weigh in on what aspects of artist retreats benefit them the most. Time to book your own!Got any questions you want answer
film scoring challenge
Join us for something wild today, folks – Ben, Kirk, Mike, and Marshall each took the same short-film clip (generously provided by Josiah Barrett) and scored music to it with no direction besides the 2-minute silent film itself. And wow did we come up with some interesting (and beautiful) results!Join us as we talk about emotion, transition sections, scale modes, and a whole lot of film scoring fu
YouTube demonetized AI videos! What's next?
With the recent news of YouTube demonetizing low-effort, completely-AI-generated videos, this could be the beginning of a worldwide halt on fully-AI content earning royalties – music, video, images, and beyond!Mike, Ben, Marshall, and Chris talk about the implications of this news, what it might mean (and what still needs to happen), and more.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming epis
james bernard • mind of an artist
James Bernard – one half of awakened souls (with his wife Cynthia), Spectrasonics staffer (Omnisphere, anyone?), and post-production guru at ambientmountainhouse.com – joins the all:ambient podcast today! James' infectious energy, carefree attitude, and constant proactivity is inspiring to say the least. We talk about some incredible stops along the way of his journey in ambient music (spanning 3+
4 songs in 4 hours, vol. ii part ii • soma sova
Here comes part 2 of our second adventure as soma sova, the collab "supergroup" of the all:ambient podcast with each release born out of a "4 songs in 4 hours" exercise. Marshall, Ben, Kirk, and Mike each took 60 minutes to begin a song & hand it off to the next person without ever touching it again. Day 2, we each took a day-1-starter song and put 60 minutes of work into i
4 songs in 4 hours, vol. ii part i • soma sova
Here comes part 1 of our second adventure as soma sova, the collab "supergroup" of the all:ambient podcast with each release born out of a "4 songs in 4 hours" exercise. Marshall, Ben, Kirk, and Mike each took 60 minutes to begin a song & hand it off to the next person without ever touching it again. Day 2, we each took a day-1-starter song and put 60 minutes of work into i
benji stitt • async ross • mind of an artist
Benji Stitt of Async Ross joins the all:ambient podcast! Benji's work is nothing short of extraordinary, and you'll get to hear the heart behind his approach, his mindset, and what keeps him moving forward. And he will be forgiven for not liking In & Out Burger. Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord serv
spotify's bundling problem • a:a music news
Join Mike, Ben, Marshall and Kirk as they discuss Spotify's latest attempt to pay artists and songwriters less... Bundles anyone?Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded artists & creators. Jo
dealing with resistance • the roundtable
Going off of Steven Pressfield's incredible book THE WAR OF ART, we discuss the main principle behind the book – "Resistance". Resistance finds its form in different ways for all of us, but attempts to put a stranglehold on the work for EVERYone. How do we fight it? How do we tune it out? Is it even true? Join us.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-a
thomas haahr • stilhed • mind of an artist
Thomas Haahr of Stilhed joins the all:ambient podcast this week! Thomas makes deeply moving ambient music that continues to surprise with each release. Hear about his humble approach to his evocative art and how to balance art-work and life as best as possible.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server
the art of film scores • the roundtable
Marshall, Ben, Kirk, and Mike geek out about some of their favorite film-scoring moments and explore just how powerful music is when fastened to picture in a moving way. Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient Discord server is now live! Come join the community & conversation with a bunch of like-minded a
tom honey • good weather for an airstrike • mind of an artist
Tom Honey of Good Weather For An Airstrike graces the all:ambient podcast with his presence! Tom has been making music as GWFAA for many years and has continued to refine his ear for creativity and exploration all the while. We talk about the journey from start to present and where it's going in the future. Don't miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podca
what to learn from drake & kendrick • a:a music news
Interesting topic today! The Drake / Kendrick Lamar animosity that's swelled up within recent history might be genuine... or might it be manufactured? What does that say about their respective record labels creating artist-narratives that may or may not be true? Lots of gray space to explore on this topic. Come join us.Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast
albums, EPs, or singles? • the roundtable
In the world of algorithm demands and a constant barrage of new music, has the art of 'the album' begun to fade? Or does the album continue to be not just a relevant form of releasing music, but a crucial way to make a musical statement and establish yourself artistically? Marshall, Ben, Kirk, and Mike talk through all sides of the topic and explore some unique takes on it. Don't miss it!Got any q
cynthia bernard • marine eyes • mind of an artist
Cynthia Bernard of marine eyes joins the all:ambient podcast today! As an ambient musician, Cynthia shares about her passion for championing women in ambient music, how her love of photography is intertwined with her music, and how she taps into childlike wonder through her creative process. You won't want to miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@a
do the grammys need an update? • a:a music news
On this week's edition of all:ambient music news, we talk about the current genre format of the prestigious GRAMMY awards, and if they've kept up with where the rest of the music industry has gone in recent years (both in terms of independent success, and in terms of ever-widening genres). What needs to change?Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambi
kirk smith on how to be musically prolific • grow series
In today's entry into the all:ambient GROW series, Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden) digs into being prolific, how we can advance it in our life, and what to look out for along the way. This is both an encouragement and a challenge for every creative out there – you don't want to miss this!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient p
the pixar problem • the roundtable
Marshall, Kirk, Ben, and Mike talk about the Pixar Problem of never "finishing" art but still choosing to "release" it. There's pros and cons in each direction, and it's time to find out which direction your inner creative leans. Here we go!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part o
max blomqvist & lina hallberger • center of attention • mind of an artist
Max & Lina from Center Of Attention (and Silent Sonic Records) stop by the all:ambient podcast for a look inside their journey as creators, label heads, balancing music with the rest of life, and much more. You're not going to want to miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part of the
the iOS ambient music button curiosity • a:a music news
On this week's edition of all:ambient music news, we talk about Apple's latest iOS update that includes Ambient Music buttons to add to your home screen. Is this a good thing? Is this an AI overtake? There were a lot of thoughts (and guesses) from all four of us, and you don't want to miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.co
ben tatlow on running a record label
Ben Tatlow takes off his artist-hat and puts on his label head-hat for a great round-2-interview with Mike about the ins & outs of running his label family of Echoes Blue Music, slow echo, and more. (Truthfully, Ben doesn't have to take off his artist-hat in order to wear the labelhead-hat... he does both at the same time with grace & poise. But it makes for some good wordplay, so there yo
how much incentive is there to perform live anymore? • the roundtable
The studio-side and live-performance-side of music have always been (and will continue to be) intertwined... but a lot has changed in recent years on both sides of the fence, and the changes are not without consequences. Does it still make sense to pursue both sides of the coin? Is one enough? Is there a sense of fulfillment that only comes with performing live that can't be found elsewhere?
marshall usinger on balancing production & post-production
Marshall Usinger joins us for a round-2-interview on the differences between producing music and post-production (more commonly known as mixing & mastering), how to balance them while creating, why each one serves the other, and so much more. Don't miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part of the
changes to spotify's release radar • a:a music news
In today's (video!) podcast episode, we talk about Spotify's Release Radar rules that has undergone a few changes recently, and how those changes might be worth considering in your next music release containing a remix / rework. Don't miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part of the
kirk smith on artist goals & planning for the future
Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden) digs into what it looks like to dream about an artist/creative project from a 50,000-foot-view, what the future looks like, and how that influences what we do today. Kirk brings a masterclass-worth of wisdom to the table for this one – don't miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podc
what makes your music stand out? • the roundtable
In a world of more music being published each day than one could possibly keep up with... how does your music stand out from the rest? Today's roundtable – Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden), Andy Robinson (Raphah), Marshall Usinger (Be Still The Earth), and Mike Graff (Dear Gravity) – talks about what each person focuses on, why taste is the ultimate steering wheel, and if AI can replace the ever-grow
ross bartlett • retland • mind of an artist
Ross Bartlett (Retland) joins the all:ambient podcast today and shares his perspective on the intersection of music & psychology – how our minds interact with art, how that influences how Ross creates music as Retland, and so much more. Here we go!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part of the
major buyouts for indie artists? • a:a music news
Major music labels are becoming more & more interested in indie artists & platforms... and while that might seem like good attention on the surface, one wonders if the resources available to major labels are going to be used to take advantage of indie artists instead of help them. Case in point: buying out future royalties of indie artists is becoming more & more common, and we talk to
BONUS • a:a updates • collab moniker, discord, & video episodes
Some exciting all:ambient news updates for you –• The all:ambient 4-way collab project – featured over the last several episodes – has a new name and release date!The collab between Ben Tatlow (Antarctic Wastelands), Marshall Usinger (Be Still The Earth), Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden), and Mike Graff (Dear Gravity) is being released as soma sova and will be entering the world on Mon Feb 17 whereve
mike graff • behind the scenes of a collab song
Our final collab-song-breakdown is here! Mike examines his song-starter where it began and all the ways it got added to, edited, and flipped upside down to turn it into a finished beautiful work of art. You might even learn a few music-production tips & tricks along the way. Let's dig in!
NEWS: The all:ambient 4-way collab now has a moniker name – soma sova – and will be releasing to the
marshall usinger • behind the scenes of a collab song
In our third solo episode, Marshall Usinger (Be Still The Earth) breaks down his song-starter for the all:ambient 4-way collab project, detailing how it came together. From the start of the song to its final form, Marshall shows how he forms and interacts with his sonic palette and much much more. Don't miss it!
NEWS: The all:ambient 4-way collab now has a moniker name (!!!) and will be releasing
ben tatlow • behind the scenes of a collab song
In our second-of-four solo episodes, Ben Tatlow (Antarctic Wastelands) breaks down his song-starter for the all:ambient 4-way collab project, detailing how it came together. Simple nuanced beginnings grew into something larger and climactic, yet still honoring and nodding to the very idea that began it all. Let's go!
Stay tuned to this space for more information on when we release bits of music f
kirk smith • behind the scenes of a collab song
In our first of four (!!) solo episodes, Kirk Smith (We Dream Of Eden) breaks down the song-starter he brought to the all:ambient 4-way collab session we embarked on recently (listen to last week's episode if you haven't caught up already!) – where it started, where it grew to, and some fun knowledge and insight along the way. Don't miss it!
Stay tuned to this space for more information on when w
making a 4-way collab EP in 4 hours • the roundtable
This one got wild! Just before recording this week's installment of the all:ambient roundtable, Mike (Dear Gravity), Kirk (We Dream Of Eden), Ben (Antarctic Wastelands), and Marshall (Be Still The Earth) completed a 4-day collab event with each of the 4 collaborators working on each song. But we only had 1 hour per song per person, and we HAD to pass it to the next person once finished instead of
chris bartels on creating outside of the box
Chris Bartels (sonant, Elskavon, Blurstem, Bora York) shares his mindset and approach to continually creating outside of the box mentally. Prepare to be encouraged and also challenged by his perspective – you don't want to miss it!Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.The all:ambient podcast is a part of the all-ambient.c
botfarms & AI monikers • a:a music news
In recent news, someone within the music industry has been caught creating countless monikers, generating thousands of AI songs, and having botfarms generate hundreds of thousands of streams per day (amounting to 7 figures in annual streaming royalties). But is there a silver lining found in this story that shows streaming platforms might actually be more excited about REAL musicians than GENERATE
tj dumser • six missing • mind of an artist
TJ Dumser of Six Missing joins the all:ambient podcast today! TJ's prolific work continues to inspire with each release, and his latest work (Gentle Breath) is no exception. Hear TJ's beginnings as a musician, how the journey influences each destination, and what it's like to create music in a wide range of different-sized studio spaces. Don't miss it!
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streaming vs licensing • the roundtable
This week we talk about what it's like to create music for the streaming world vs for the licensing world... are they at odds with each other? Does one inform the other? Can you write to one and have it work in both places? Lots of food for thought... join the conversation.
Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.
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domy castellano • mind of an artist
Domy Castellano joins the all:ambient podcast! Hear more about how Domy's classical background, work ethic, and mental process play into the incredible music he's making. And book your ticket to visit him in south Italy.
Got any questions you want answered in an upcoming episode? Email us at podcast@all-ambient.com.
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google's generative AI music app • a:a music news
Google's MusicFX DJ – a AI generative music platform – lets you create sound combinations that potentially have never existed before. Is this genius? Does it mean music will simply be a set of prompts instead of human performance? Yes to all of the above? Join us to see what we think.
Check out MusicFX DJ – https://aitestkitchen.withgoogle.com/tools/music-fx-dj
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how to start a new artist project from scratch • grow series
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