Love Music More (with Scoobert Doobert)
A podcast where music professionals discuss their craft in an intimate, backstage-style format, revealing the roadmaps behind their success. Host Scoobert Doobert, a producer, engineer, writer, and artist, guides conversations that aim to inspire listeners to apply their own passions with renewed creativity and ingenuity. The show explores what motivates the people who make the music you love, offering refreshing insights and fuel for your own artistic actions. It's an encouraging, vibe-driven listen for anyone looking to tap into timeless joy and elevate their own creative pursuits.
Episodes
The Cultural Changes of Whalesong
In this finale to the mini-science series, let's talk humpback whales and Snowball the dancing Cockatoo. How do birds handle tempo changes? And can whales remember their songs or are they just improvising?For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore
Everything Under The Sun with Carey Clayton (Modern Olympia, Jay Som, Morgan Jay)
Modern music careers are BROAD. No one exemplifies that better than Carey Clayton, a producer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, and artist.He’s written #1 songs in China, composed for The Simpsons and Love Island, toured with Jay Som and Great Good Fine Ok, built sample packs for Splice, and releases his own music as Carey Clayton, Fore Fader, and Modern Olympia.It al
Monkey Studies
Last episode, we talked about babies. Now let's point the science at monkeys. Do monkeys have rhythm? And, are they good coworkers?For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore 🌎Watch guest episodes on
What Babies Listen To
A new study this year studied babies aged 0-2 days. Can they predict music even at that age? And what does that mean about music itself?For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore 🌎Watch guest episodes on
Fishbowls of Influence
Do "good" chords exist? What about "bad" chords? If they did, how we would we know? In this pod, I consider the case of the Tsimane’, an Indigenous people living in the Bolivian Amazon, who have a surprising lesson to teach Western music.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click Dis
What Being Good at Groove Is
Groove is one of the most elusive parts of music, but it defines genre and often success. Why does some music feel good? Why do some bassists and drummers "lock"? And why is it so much harder than just clicking "quantize" on the computer?I think the secret to music's next phase is in the phase shift. AI isn't going anywhere, so we need to add more humanity to the human
Navigating Fulfilling Chords
What makes a chord cool? How do we go beyond the 12 notes and into frequencies? And how do we avoid all that nasty music theory getting in the way of our artistic selves?Well, I brought my mini-piano to explore just that. Let's dive in.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovem
Go-To Patterns with TOMMASO
You’d be surprised by how many great producers are also great drummers. TOMMASO is the perfect guy to discuss why.The thing he landed on? Drummers don’t just control the rhythm. They dictate the energy.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore
To Be like Water, Take a Nap
If you want to learn a new instrument, you should start napping. In this pod, I talk about mind-body connection, forming new synapses, and how musicians and pro athletes are actually very similar.Stop brute forcing your way to music greatness, and sleep your way to success!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click
Pockets Of Presence with Joe Carra (Hiatus Kaiyote, Middle Kids, Pond)
With more than 30 years of experience, Grammy nominated, mastering engineer, Joe Carra, is the chief engineer at Crystal Mastering. He joins the pod to talk about the history, the present, and the future of the audio world. He dives into his Dolby Atmos setup and tips for managing such a stacked roster of musicians. As a mastering engineer, he has a unique perch, working on thousands of songs per
What Makes a Song a Hit Song
Robbie Williams is one of the biggest artists of all time in the United Kingdom. Why don't people know him in the United States?What makes something popular? Let's dig into the aesthetic "aha" and the ways researchers have been looking into it in the lab.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click
Mapping Randy Rhoads to the Shamisen
What is your main (or favorite) instrument? Consider it, then take a step back.For example, I love guitar. But what is guitar but a stringed instrument like a lyre or a lute or a shamisen?When you think of it that way, there's a world out there to learn, then apply to your instrument. Never stop learning, even if you can shred like Randy!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your mus
Breathing In This Timeline with little luna
I’ve been a fan of little luna’s music for years, and after this pod, I’m a fan of her process, informed by her background as a yoga instructor and in guided meditation.It’s easy to get swept up in all of the tasks behind releasing a song: the album art, recording, mix, master, marketing, etc. But little luna reminds us to take a breath, center the practice, and enjoy the ride.For 30% off your fir
Pacing for Sustained Making
Making music in the age of streaming, AI, and the content treadmill is harder and easier than ever. But that's not the point at all, is it?Making a record, something you truly give your all to, is timeless and precious, but it's easy to lose yourself in it or break your momentum within it.I don't have a perfect answer, but I do know music is like the tide. It's comes it with force, retreats to dev
Anything That’s Unique with Chic Chameleon
Artist Chic Cameleon joined the show to talk about what makes a genre a genre, how to blend tones and influences, and how to grow a career from a Edmonton, Canada.He’s supported Calgary bands ‘Sea of Lettuce’ and ‘Zoo!’ on their headlining tour, just played the Sled Island Festival in Calgary in June, and has garnered over 1,000,000 streams for his two great singles "Won't you Love Me Aga
Silence, The Points Between The Notes
When the music stops... what happens?From dreams to songs-stuck-in-your-head to John Cage's 4'33", silence is just as much a part of music as the actual music.Let's talk about breath, phrasing, anticipation and even a lil bit of neuroscience.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusi
Input To Put In with Dana Roth
SF-based animator, bass player, composer and producer, Dana Roth brings groove to everything she creates. We talked about the rhythm of visuals, of illustrations, and of course, bass guitar.Her debut album, Airship, absolutely rips, as does everything else she spends her time on — including this episode!For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click
The Substrates Inside Speech
Where’s the boundary between song and speech? When does something cross the threshold and go from a conversation into a groove? When does the beat drop? One of my favorite musicians, Mononeon, has a whole video series blurring this line.(Mononeon… talk about an inheritor to the FUNK!)Stand up comics. Podcasts. Political speeches. The only way they work is by adding some music to the plain ole’ wor
A Building On Wheels with Sam Durkes (Ezra Furman, Grace Cummins, Art More)
Want to take your show on the road? Sam’s seen it from the vans to trains to tour buses, and loves to share the wisdom and the reality of what touring actually is like.So if you’re a live music lover or musician looking to break into the touring scene, this pod’s a wealth of knowledge earned mile by mile.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click
A Brief History of FUNK
Rhythm takes the spot light. James Brown HITS the ONE and music history is altered. The butterfly effect in full swing, birthing hip-hop decades later.In this pod and this Wednesday's companion Substack post, we trace funk's lineage through the drum breaks that built breakdance, to the samples that got paid once and borrowed forever, and the artists still keeping it funky!For 30% off your
The Microphone As A Microscope
Why do live shows rock? Why do snares and toms sound one way on the record and other at the show? How can bands prepare to hit the road when every venue is different?Let's dig into the rock history we covered + some studio secrets to answer why!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lov
Put To Wax with Harry Katz (Harry Katz and the Pistachios, Big Top Pistachioland)
Harry Katz and the Pistachios have one foot in the future, one in the vinyl warmth of the past. Harry isn’t just an artist, he’s an evangelist, spreading the good word of music long forgotten.He’s dusting off records — usually the little ones (called 78s or 45s) — and spinning DJ sets or narratives on Instagram. His comment sections are little libraries, with fans sharing anecdotes and connections
Perfect Pitch - Nature or Nurture?
Perfect Pitch is when you know what a note is without checking your tuner or your instrument. It's helpful but is also a burden? And why did one study find that 30% of Japanese music students had perfect pitch versus 7% of Polish music students? This wasn't light work either. They had to get 95%+ right to count as "perfect." And can you train up and become perfect? If so, why wou
Some Kind Of Voltage with Rob Maile (AEA Microphones)
Rob’s a producer-engineer & classically-trained musician. He produced his first record just last year. His DIY spirit and engineering chops combine for a unique mix of science and magic. An alchemy of the recording studio.He’s modded and restored classic gear. Builds microphones at his day job (at the legendary AEA Microphones in Los Angeles). And is passionate about pairing the right tech wit
From Fugazi to Olivia Rodrigo - The History of Rock Music (Part 13)
Last week, Nirvana knocked Michael Jackson off the charts. This week: what happens when the underground becomes the superstar. How DC hardcore finds its way to Olivia Rodrigo's songwriting credits. How the Beatles' studio tricks end up in a Perth beach shack.Rock didn’t die. It just got so splintered, so loved, so adopted that it became like the air we breathe. And the beautiful part is ne
The Speakers Are A Lens with Ben Rice (The National, Norah Jones, Joan Osborne)
Ben Rice is at the heart of the Brooklyn music scene, making records at his studio, Degraw Sound in Gowanus, since 2012. He’s since worked with legends like Valerie June, The National, Joan Osborne, The Candles, and Northern Soul greats The Flirtations, earning him an Americana Producer of the Year nom along the way.What I love about Ben is that nothing about him is in a rush. This is a very chill
Nirvana and the Pixies - The History of Rock Music (Part 12)
The MTV arms race is over. Enter two bands making records for under a grand. Playing underground, literally, and then knocking Michael Jackson from the #1 spot on the charts.(Check out the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, te
Through A Song with Ron Jackson (Musora, Drumeo)
What happens when a rockstar has to cover a song… that they’ve never heard before… on the spot?I ask the man behind the “Musora Covers On The Spot” YouTube series, Ron Jackson. From teaching to producing, Ron loves pushing bands to explore new sides of themselves and capture the raw energy that goes into a musical sprint.It’s his passion and obsession that makes the series work. And I love it beca
The Cosmic Microwave Background Noise
Noise is default. Radiation surrounds us like a memory of the Big Bang. And leaks into every microphone...In this episode, we break down what noise actually is. The painful (and beautiful) interference from power lines and radio waves, and the limits it places on every signal we try to capture. We talk through white, pink, brown, and blue noise, and why some feel harsh while others put us to sleep
Memories In The Gear with Travis Ference (St. Vincent, Aloe Blacc, Skylar Grey)
We were supposed to record this episode a year ago. But the LA wildfires threatened Travis’ home. From platinum records to mixing in headphones across dozens of hotels, Travis and his family wen through a nightmare, but found a way to make it all work.While he lost gear… gear that was imbued with memories and countless hit records… he found new ways to work. What what essential. And kept it all go
Lyric Writing Techniques To Reach Peak Levity
You're in the studio. One verse just isn't quite landing. What do you do? Grab a pen and paper, and dip into these strategies.Evocative writing and internal vs. external perspectives can unlock a world of difference and a new level of speed. Doesn't matter the genre or the story. Just dial up or down.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click
Instant Musicality with Nicole McCabe (Dolphin Hyperspace, Louis Cole, Patrice Rushen)
Instrumental music can sing. Nicole is proof! She’s one of my favorite musicians, bridging jazz and electronic music, with her own distinct sound. I always know when it’s her.We talked about how she got there. The practice routines. The gigs. The leaps of faith. And her new LP just dropped. As always, it’s on repeat.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click
The Hit Configuration of Holland-Dozier-Holland
I was able to take a few songwriting course (including one one-on-one!) with Lamont Dozier in college. There's a reason why HDH is up there for greatest musical partnerships of all time. Hard work, clear roles, and a team that stuck together. They knew how to write for their artists, and knew how to rip through the speakers and command attention.Stop in the name of love!For 30% off your first
Motion Over Time
Why are so many “music words” based around travel? Around space? Highs and lows, in and “out.”We talk about being in a key, moving away from home, climbing into a chorus, falling into resolution. Why are we navigating music? For me, musical gravity is one of the best ways to find your way through it!So let’s go on a little trip, and find some distant lands to improve your compositional thinking an
Where There’s Air with Wilson Harwood (Soundproof Your Studio)
Sound is a wild animal. It wants to get loose. To rumble your neighbor. To call the cops.Wilson’s here to fix that. He’s a professional soundproofing designer and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee and founder of Soundproof Your Studio, where he helps musicians, producers, and content creators design and build professional-grade studios from the ground up.He comes from the artist world, so he
The Beyond Vocab Incantations
Is it a vocab word? Or a magic one? What does a musician do when you tell them, we need an ostinato. Or this part is the big crescendo? Or I want a call-and-response kinda vibe.They shift. They reach into a different bag. You get a different song. So much of production and artistry is knowing where to lead, how to communicate vision, and yes, which spell to cast. Let’s go through a few of my favor
Layers Behind The Curtain with Geneva Harrison (Nu Deco Ensemble, Y La Bamba, Rachel Goodrich)
Whether she’s touring with Y La Bamba or scoring live stories for WNYC’s Snap Judgment, Geneva Harrison is the kind of artist who breathes life into her work. She’s a world-class percussionist and producer, and a total student of how music connects.I loved her takes on the "elasticity" of rhythm. It’s steady and unsteady. Like a heartbeat. Human and tied to the environment. The culture.
The Permutation Plus The Personality
Best way to get good at guitar? Learn some sax solos.Jazz has been doing this forever, but pop can copy their homework. Learn the lines from someone that thinks differently than you. Practice the way they approach music. And open your mind, man.But really, there's a whole world of music out there. How much of it do you let yourself participate in?For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to s
The Additive Nature with Craig Bauer (Janet Jackson, Lupe Fiasco, Destiny’s Child)
What smooth jazz legends and hip-hop stars have in common? Yep, that’s Craig Bauer, Grammy-award winning mix engineer.He has the kinda breadth and impact most of us can only dream of. In this episode, he took us inside the sessions with legends in his Chicago studio, including his favorite phone call from the members of Styx.Craig brings a true love of craft, of music, and of community that goes b
A Big Hug To The Year That Was 2025
Each year, I reflect back on the guest episodes. Hear about the guests you might have missed, some key insights, and how it all wraps around to one, unifying thing: the love of music!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore 🌎Want to hear my music?
A Gentle Shelf with Andrew Scheps (Adele, U2, Hozier)
Andrew Scheps has been a hero of mine since I started mixing. He’s worked on everyone from Beyoncé to Metallica to Michael Jackson to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Jay-Z to The Smashing Pumpkins to Green Day to Alanis Morissette to The Rolling Stones to several other legends. He’s nothing short of a genius. At music. At mixing. At technology. At philosophy.So I hope you enjoy this conversation as m
Everybody Can Be Dancing Because Counterpoint
This isn’t the classic definition. This is James Jameson. It’s the groove. It’s the grounding. It’s the dance partner that holds it down. The glue. The bass!But all counters… need a point: The vocal! How do we frame the melody? Then how do we extend it? Let’s talk.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/
Those Foley Steps with Ashlee Chanelle (Epidemic Sound)
A music career never, ever, ever goes in a straight line. It’s winding path, through studios, gigs, relationships, and day jobs.Ashlee Chanelle has lived it and succeeded. She’s a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Epidemic Sound and a longtime mix engineer and producer We talked about how licensing actually works in the real world, how to communicate like a pro in high-stakes environments, an
When Subtraction Is Addition
Energy lacking? Vibes off? Chorus not "big" enough?Start by subtracting. Even for a bar. The little things you don't say are their own kind of tension. Breathe for a moment.Then scream!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore 🌎Want t
To The Feeling Of Flow State with Rani Adi (PinkPantheress, Dove Cameron, postergirl)
Fresh off of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, Rani shares her undeniable love of music in this episode. Her belief in herself, her band, and the power of hard work was truly infectious. No matter what you’re doing, in music or outside of music, Rani’s vibe is guaranteed to leave you more inspired, energized, and ready to take on the odds.Rani Adi is a Brooklyn-based artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer,
How does music software work?
Music products are some of the most innovative and frustrating tools in any industry. Let's peel back the veil a bit into the history of music software, piracy, and how old-school tech is holding itself back. There's a reason why Ableton is the DAW (music production software) of choice for younger people! (It's the iLok!)For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music wi
Do Keys Feel Different?
My friend texted me, "Do you believe that specific chords of the same type (eg C Major vs G Major) evoke different emotions or feelings? That are consistent and distinct?"And I think it pointed at something really profound: Is music relational (change the key, keep the vibe) or absolute (each key has its own vibe).I think both. Let me explain...For 30% off your first year with DistroKid
Taken To Unexpected Places with Cal Kevany (Wallice, Albert Hammond Jr, JW Francis)
What really goes into putting on a show? And… how’s tour number 100 different than #1 (hint: fast food). Really, being on the road is an endurance sport, and Cal Kevany has the stories to tell!From his prolific TikTok channel to a show near you, enjoy this convo with this great guitarist! For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click
Just. Keep. Going.
Music, creativity, life. All an endurance sport. Just like running, I think the key is tricking yourself sometimes. And enjoying the uphill as much as the down.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore 🌎Want to hear my music? For all things links visit
Bending The Fabric Of Scales with Levi McClain (31-Note Microtonalist)
This one goes to eleven… NO this one goes to 31! Levi’s all-in on expanding our musical palette. We talked about what colors and emotions are available in microtonality, how to get into the wild world, and the frontiers of music theory. Sometimes it feels like everything in music has been “figured out.” Levi’s here to tell us that couldn’t be further from the truth!For 30% off your first year with
Keeping The Inner Musician Alive
Tap your foot? Whistle? Hum a tune?I think you count too. Musician isn't a some high-and-mighty state. It's just being human.I think by segmenting so much we all miss out. Musicians do best when we get community input (just look at New Orleans!) -- not just academic or commercialized competition.It's not bad to hustle. But it's nice to have a mix of voices. Some going all-in. Some expressing the d
To Learn The Sound with Dr. Guy Shkolnik (PhD in Bach, Music Theory Influencer)
What makes a Beatles chord progression work? Why does that Stevie Wonder song sound the way it does? Music theorist and composer Dr. Guy Shkolnik joins the pod to breaks down all that good stuff and more: harmony, counterpoint, composition across all genres (even how Japanese music is different!!).With a PhD in music theory and a social media following built from deep-dive breakdowns (and years of
Providing Questions Instead Of Providing Answers
Want a better mix 2? Keep your mix engineer creative and proactive. Give them questions rather than answers.In this pod, I cover how creative communication can empower your collaborators rather than box them in. Turn people into experts instead of tools, and watch how your network can perform! (And love working with you!)For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world
The Found Palette with Tristan Clopet (Crown Heights, The Infiltrator, This American Life)
Some musicians do better with chaos. Others under deadlines and with teams. Tristan Clopet is a rare pro who’s done both, and because of it knows the value of working towards a greater goal with a big team (and bigger pressure).Tristan’s prolific work on film and TV scores gives him a deep insight into the nature of that side of the industry (and how different it is from his touring days supportin
Functional Biomechanics In Musical Performance
Music is more athletic than you may think! I just watched on of my favorite drummers, Nate Smith, and he was like Bruce Lee up there, flowing like water.Proper technique can save musicians from injury, make them play faster, and let them stay on the road for longer. It’s one of the best ways to break through the intermediate wall, but it’s not talked about enough… so I talked about it!For 30% off
Ideas For Unlocking Upsides To AI Through Augmentation And Automation
…and what if it could help us invent new instruments?In this pod, I talk about how musicians can use “vibe coding” tools like Cursor (but how learning a little coding can go a long way)! I think there’s something here. I think it’s about to get a lot easier. And I invite you to try (and fail) with me. We might be able to make something truly new once again.For 30% off your first year with DistroKi
Boxes Of Inspiration with ABI THE PRODUCER (Safari Pedals)
As A&R at Safari Pedals, Abi brings a unique guitar pedal-driven approach to production. From making coffee disappear (she’s a professional magician!) to helping artists transform gut feelings into honest, soulful records, she shares her philosophy on trust, vibe, and the magic that happens when you strip away pretense. Whether working remotely or popping up in cities around the world for in-p
Music Theory is Just a Useful Tool
Would a builder build a house without a hammer? A tattooer do a tattoo without a needle? Would a politician act without a businessman? Of course not!Every job has the tools that the pro needs to succeed. Music theory is one of ours. Neglect at your own peril. Use the right tools to build cool stuff! Ignore them when you don't need them! (But 80% of the time, you'll need them! Especially if you wan
A Universe Of Groove with Harry Terrell (Still Woozy, Maggie Rogers, The Breathing Effect)
Playing drums at Red Rocks or the O2 or the Greek are dreams made reality for Harry Terrell. As producer and multi-instrumentalist, he brings perspective to the drum kit, electronics to the acoustic, and vibe to the studio. In this pod, Harry shares some of his favorite techniques for getting killer drum sounds, navigating music theory, and what it means to be a modern musician. The drums are aliv
MTV Killed the Radio Star - The History of Rock Music (Part 11)
Welcome everyone to the astronaut era. Let the music video arms race begin! (Check out the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth podcast episodes and/or part one, two, three, four, fi
Where American Music Began with John Michael Rouchell (G-Eazy, Avery*Sunshine, Galactic)
New Orleans is a special place. Just ask Grammy Award-winning John Michael Rouchell. He’s from there and made incredible music with the legends. We talk the history, the prestige, the joy, and the energy of New Orleans. It’s that passion and dedication that led Disney to work with John on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the ride that updated Splash Mountain at Disneyland. When you’re on a ride — with
The Future of Music is Closer Than You Think
What can we do to prepare? What skills do we need to survive?I think there are three simple (yet crazy hard) skills that will endure, regardless of robot takeover or software company supremacy.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmoreWant to hear my music? For all things
The Whole Bulb with Kyle Pulley (Alex G, Dr. Dog, Mo Lowda & the Humble)
What’s it take to gear up, build a studio, and grow a career step-by-step? Kyle Pulley, a music producer, audio engineer, and bassist in Philadelphia, is here to share his journey, which includes working with greats like Alex G and Dr. Dog. His story includes his studio being sold out from under him!Kyle co-owns and operates Headroom Studios, and co-formed and plays in the band Thin Lips.For 30%
Visualizing Sound
Use the traditional concert layout to open your mind to new ways of creating and experiencing music. Paint with sound, experience the depth, and notice the techniques artists use to create in three dimensions.The visual art world has a longer history of this than recorded music, so borrowing some of their concepts helps a lot!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the
Flutes Through Bassoons with Josh Plotner (Meghan Trainor, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Babylon)
Josh plays instruments from all around the world, and that’s how he’s on a crazy number of recordings, including live on Broadway and for anime series’ like Naruto or Avatar.We talk about building a wide set of skills, and how that curiosity and love of learning fits really well with the modern world.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click
The Most Successful Rock Album of All Time: Back in Black - The History of Rock Music (Part 10)
Back in Black sold twice as many records as Abbey Road. It’s the most successful rock record (and 2nd most successful record period). So let’s dig into why. What’s the magic of this band, this album, and how can it make us love music a little bit more?(Check out the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth podcast episodes
Going To Air with Mike Ladman (Droga5, McCann)
If you watch ad-supported streaming or TV, you’ve heard Mike’s work. From the Super Bowl to multi-year global campaigns, he’s the guy behind the musical storytelling for the world’s best brands.Find out what actually makes a top music supervisor tick. How he discovers. What he loves. And also learn what goes into this wild job!Mike’s one of the best (and kindest) in the business. Sync is how music
Genre Isn't Real — or Is It?
What makes a sub-genre? Should an artist stick to what they're known for? Is it a burden to invent a genre?I just got back from a Cro-Mags show, had a great time, and have a lotta takeaways about dance, movement, and how limiting (yet valuable) labeling music can be.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemus
The Song Takes Shape with Mo Lowda & the Humble
The majority of bands don’t make it, and if they do, they don’t last. What’s the secret? How do you grow together, push each other, and keep innovating as a musical team? Mo Lowda & the Humble’s about to drop their fifth album, and in my opinion, it’s their best music yet. The whole band joins for this special episode on what it’s like to be a road-warrior, touring band in 2025, making records
Panning, Psychedelic Effects, and Headphone Vectors
Deciding where to "place" an instrument is one of the biggest decisions of a mixing engineer. Simply putting a guitar in the left, right, or center can completely change the vibe of a song.But there are more ways to trick the brain than on! Let's explore delay-based, phase-based, and timbre-based panning options, and how their nuances can change the way the music hits!For 30% off you
Harley Flanagan Is Wired for Chaos (Cro-Mags, Stimulators)
Harley probably played CBGB more than anyone else alive. His impact on New York City music and the hardcore scene can’t be overstated. And neither can how difficult his life was. He was a kid living a brutal adult life, but music got him through it. Just like it gets so many through it.I truly think after hearing about his journey, in his words, you’ll love music more. Because it’s everything, or,
Epic Fail (How Failure Can Lead to Success)
I just had to trash a song I was working on. It hurts, but failure is a good way to know you’re taking risk. Failure is a teacher, so let’s unpack how to listen to it.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmoreWant to hear my music? For all things links visit Sco
Filtering The Final Brick with Sam Moses (Kesha, Dolly Parton, Morgan Wade)
Unlock the secrets of Spotify and how the platform changes audio. Based in Nashville, Sam is in the top 0.1% of mastering engineers, with 4B+ streams, a Gold Record, Dove Award, and was nominated for a Grammy. And there’s a reason why: He knows his stuff!After literally writing the book on finishing records, Sam goes deeper into what it’s really like to make music in 2025. That’s why his job title
Unconventional Mind States and Slow, Slow Progress
Like a fox trapped in a corner, what kind of creative are you when the unexpected strikes? How do you train for it like my guest David Gnozzi (MixbusTv) in the gym or Bubby Lewis (Snoop Dogg, Jhené Aiko) with fasting and 1000 pushups?Let's talk about progress, change, and mindset. I don't know where AI will take the world, but I do know those three skills are as eternal as stardust.For 30% off you
Keeping It Tight with Noam Wallenberg (Vulfpeck, Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller)
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