Backstage with Elazion and Odesho

In this episode, we sat down with vocalist/producer Sam Welch to chat aboutHow he got into music production and singingHow high the standard for music production has become and what to do about itThe importance of reinventing yourselfThe differences between Vocalizer and Sound Better for finding vocalistsHow Niko and Sam met and how their song ’Strong Enough’ came togetherWhat inspires him in an instrumentalHow to write a song that leaves space for a vocalistSo much more!Follow Sam Welchhttps://www.instagram.com/samwelchmusic/Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we chat about;- What we've been up to this summer- Marco currently going through Cosmic Academy- How much his workflow and creativity has skyrocketed while taking the program- His plan to give up video games until he signs his first record- The importance of taking notes when learning new techniques- His label goals for the future- Understanding your personality traits and how they affect your creativity- The idea of seasons as a producer and how they can affect your workflow- So much more!Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode I sat down with Robbie Rosen to chat about;- Our new song together 'Wild and Free' out now on Emengy Deep- He coaches students in singing, songwriting, and prepping them for American Idol and The Voice- He also teaches songwriting and music business to college students part-time- His experience being on American Idol at 16 years old- His prolific music output, releasing over 30 songs so far in 2020- Some of his upcoming releases- So much more!Follow Robbie Rosen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/robbierosenliveFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode, we sat down with Charles D to chat about;- How he got started in the Dance scene as a DJ in New York- His mentality on taking fewer gigs to focus on building his artist brand- The difference between a local DJ and an Artist- The shift that happens among your peers when you start to achieve bigger accolades- His thoughts on whether you should focus your efforts on big labels versus DJ support to take your brand to the next level- His advice on getting DJ support- The difference between making "Tracks" versus "Records"- So much more!Follow Charles D on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/charlesdmusicFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Medikate to chat about;- What inspired him to get into music production- His creative workflow- How he tunes his drums so that his music needs very little mixing- How he ties different influences together to come up with his original sound- His experience serving in the military- His love for Mixed Martial Arts and Sambo- His upcoming releases- And so much more!Follow Medikate on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/medikatemusicFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we had our buddy James Blvck on the show to chat about;- How he got into music and his early band days in High School- The show he went to that inspired him to start producing electronic music- His debut release that went #1 on Beatport - His experience going through Cosmic Academy- His love for Techno, and the different styles he tried out before finding his sound- His advice for finding your own sound- So much more!Follow James Blvck on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jamesblvckmusic/Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Kim Carell to chat about;- His recent #1 single with Foldes on Hexagon 'Further Down the Road'- Their Spotify strategies that had their track hit over 100,000 plays- How they made the song together over a long period of time- His love for using analog gear and why he likes analog over digital- His side business where he helps small business owners overcome procrastination- The Big 5 Personality test- How he schedules his time to be more efficient- Some plugins he likes using in his productions- So much more!Follow Kim Carell on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/djkimcarellFollow us on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with our buddy Psycho Petro to chat about;- His success on Tik Tok- His love for film making and comedy- How the algorithm of Tik Tok works compared to other social platforms- Why Tik Tok is so popular- Hook, Middle and Climax- What kinds of content artists can make for Tik Tok- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automaticallyFollow Psycho Petro on Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@psychopetroFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with our buddy Cicchino to chat about;- How he got started in music through DJing- His awesome studio set up- His productivity secrets - Winning a remix contest for Sound of Earth Records- Funny stories from our gigs- His love for longer DJ sets- How he got good at sound design- How he likes to write music- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automaticallyFollow Cicchinohttps://www.instagram.com/cicchinoofficialFollow ushttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode, we sat down with each other to catch up on what we've both been up to.- The pandemic basically coming to an end- Working on lots of music- Tour stories- Reflecting on the success of this podcast- Upcoming releases- Working with other musicians- The differences between popular online music academies- Production techniques we've been learning and trying out- How to properly reference your music with other songs- So much more! Subscribe to the show to get episodes automaticallyFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Zaro, an artist manager of a few different acts to chat about;- How he initially got into the electronic music scene - How he got into managing artists- What it is that the manager does, and what the artist still needs to do- Why he believes the artist is the one who should be pitching labels- Why he believes attending ADE is so important for an artist- What he looks for in an artist - What an artist can do to attract a manager- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Zaro on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theonlyzaroFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Saladin to chat about;- How he got started in music- The crazy pace he has with releasing music- How and why he started his record label Phunk Junk Records- His experiences signing to big labels and getting DJ support from huge artists- How people are adapting to the new streaming industry during the pandemic- Things to NEVER do when approaching a label as an artist- Things to DO when approaching a label as an artist- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Saladinhttps://www.instagram.com/saladinthedj/Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Red Comet to talk about;- How he got into music as a kid and eventually into DJing and Producing- His love for Porter Robinson- Creativity documentaries and cool video game music- Arcade by Output and other cool production techniques and tricks- The success of his collab with another previous guest on this show, Caslow- Working with a manager- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Red Comethttp://www.redcometmusic.comhttps://www.instagram.com/redcometmusic/Follow us on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Space Yeti to talk about;- How he got into music production- How he started to break through as an artist- Some of his big achievements early on in his career- His production lessons he teaches to newer producers- How luck has played a role in his early successes - So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Space Yeti https://www.instagram.com/officialspaceyetiFollow us https://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Physical Therapist and Music Producer Dr. Josh Simons to chat about;- How he started out in music- How he transitioned in college to Exercise Science and eventually in to Physical Therapy- Why he decided to work more with musicians - The FREE course he is building to help music producers with Back and Neck pain- The issue with random Youtube videos to try to solve your pain- How to deal with the knots you get in your shoulders and why they happen- His philosophy on using gadgets like foam rollers, lacrosse balls, traction devices etc- And so much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Check out Josh Simons website https://www.mykinpact.comFollow Josh Simons on Instagram and Youtubehttps://instagram.com/joshsimonspthttps://www.youtube.com/joshsimonsptFollow us on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with life coach for men, Dustin Hogan to chat about;- His start in the music industry- How he started doing life coaching with young men and young producers- How to deal with the bad influences we are surrounded by in the music industry- How he thinks meditation will help DJs with stage fright and social anxiety- His workshops he did for young kids at schools across Canada - How to be more disciplined in your life, and why being disciplined is useful- His upcoming 6 week program The Authentic Man- And so much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Check out Dustin Hogan http://www.dustinhogan.comFollow us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with our buddy Huski to chat about;- What we're all up to at the moment- How he got into DJing and then into production- What BPMs we would get tattooed if we had to- His thoughts on working in different genres- His thoughts on using presets and samples- The LA and Vancouver music scenes- How he markets his music and dealing with labels- And so much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Huskihttps://www.instagram.com/huskibass/https://soundcloud.com/huskibassFollow ushttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode, Marco and I sat down in quarantine to talk about;- What we've been up to during this time off- Video games we're playing at the moment- Music we've been working on- Production techniques and patterns- Branding ideas- Upcoming releases and goals- Stories from Shambhala- Sound design- Strategies for signing records- Much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes downloaded automatically!Follow us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode I sat down with my buddy Father Funk to chat about;- How he is dealing with the current Pandemic - How he got into music- His early musical influences- His performances at Shambhala Music Festival- The prolific amount of music he has released- His multiple side projects- His upcoming releases- So much more!Please Subscribe to the show to get episodes downloaded automatically!Follow Father Funkhttps://linktr.ee/fatherfunkhttps://www.instagram.com/fatherfunkFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Average Gypsy to have a really fun chat about;- Their origin story as a duo- How they came up with the name Average Gypsy- Their international shows in Ecuador, Mexico, Spain and Germany- Crazy tour stories- Being booked at Shambhala for their first time this year- Their own festival Rise and Shine- Their DJ Camp they throw to teach kids about DJing- How they are dealing with the pandemic we are currently in- Their Instagram Live series 'Friends with Benefits'- Their perspective on the temporary nature of life and our experiences- And many other hilarious conversations!Please Subscribe to the show to get episodes downloaded automatically!Follow Average Gypsyhttps://averagegypsy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/averagegypsyFollow us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

On this episode I sat down with Oggies James to talk about;- His role as a radio DJ and Blogger out of Toronto- How he got into working on the radio- His love for underground Electronic music- How he finds new music - His inspirations for doing what he does- His studies of Philosophy- His favourite TV shows and Documentaries- So much more!Follow Oggie James on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/oggiejamesCheck out his blog and radio show http://enlightenmentforyourears.blogspot.caFollow us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Taylor Torrence to talk about:- His recent success with his single 'If We Say Goodbye' on Enhanced Progressive- The importance of stacking music- His thoughts on hearing an artists progression over the years- The importance of having other producers as fans early on- Abundance mentality vs Scarcity mentality- His origin story as a musician- Going through Law School and becoming a practicing Lawyer in New York City- His lifestyle changes that led him to become serious about music- The perspective that comes from being a more seasoned musician- His thoughts on the importance of time management- And much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Taylor Torrence on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/taylortorrencemusicFollow us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with Mau5trap artist 'Julian Gray' and we discussed;- His signing with Mau5trap and the funny stories about how it happened- His signings with other labels- The big bookings that came after his record signings- How he looks at releasing EPs vs Singles- His thoughts on writing art that stands the test of time- How he got into making music - His other creative outlets in making videos, graphic art etc.- His love for teaching others via his YouTube channel- His art collective Gradient- Networking through LinkedIn and Facebook- His love for Porter Robinson- Cool stories from his shows- So much more!Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow Julian Gray on Instagramwww.instagram.com/juliangraymediaFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down with 'Caslow' and we discussed:- Their origin stories in music- How they met each other- How they work with vocalists- How they work on music as a duo- Their different strengths as producers- Their release hitting 1 Million plays on YouTube- Their influences- How to get good at playing piano- Their aspirations for the future of the project- Upcoming releasesPlease subscribe to the show to get episodes downloaded automatically!Follow Caslow on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/caslowofficialFollow us on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/elazionofficialhttp://instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we discuss- Charting success of Elazion's song 'Wait For You'- Using a calendar to keep track of days in the studio and keeping the streak- Social media branding- Finding vocals for your songs- Using vocals from Splice vs hiring a singer- Watching other artists in the studio to learn from- Text and Facebook messenger marketing- Keeping track of how you use your time Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we discuss- Promo and Beatport strategies for Elazion's song 'Wait For You'- DJ support promos and building a promo list- Upcoming EP and Album ideas we have- YouTube promo channels and Spotify playlists- The Spotify algorithm - Taking piano lessons- The benefits of learning music theory- Our favourite video games Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we interview our friend Noah from 'Smiles Only'. Topics we discuss include- Current and upcoming releases for Smiles Only- Noah's origin story and the origins of Smiles Only- Working in a trio- Dealing with writers block- Stories from their shows- Pre show rituals- Dealing with pre show jitters- Whats next for Smiles Only Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we sat down to chat with House music producer Sivz. We talked about:- Her origin story - Working with labels- Shows and Festivals she's played- Quitting her day job and going full time with music- Working with photographers- Working with Cosmic Academy- Spicy foods- Her upcoming releases and showsCheck out her website for more info and links to all of her socials https://sivzmusic.comPlease subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically!Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elazionofficial/https://www.instagram.com/odeshomusic/

In this episode we discuss- Upcoming releases for Elazion - Funny technical issues in the early episodes- Music theory and songwriting techniques- Working with vocalists- Educational resources such as online courses, books, websites etc- Production techniques- Creativity and flow states- Issues with collaborations- The War of Art and 'Resistance'- How to give feedback- Meaning in life from being an artist Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we interview our friend Vince Mulville, the owner and creator of the label and brand 'Emengy'. Topics we discuss include - The origins of Emengy- Festivals and shows Emengy has been a part of- Vince's origin story as an artist- Vince's multiple artist aliases- His support from Above and Beyond on Group Therapy- DJ Etiquette when playing shows- What A&R's look for in an artist- Networking with artists and labels- Whats next for Emengy Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficial www.instagram.com/odeshomusic

In this episode we discuss - Production techniques - Social media strategies- Ira Glass' video on being a creative - Stories from my high school band days- Stories from my times at Shambhala Music Festival Please subscribe to the show to get episodes automatically! Follow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic

Welcome to our new podcast 'Backstage with Elazion and Odesho'! This show is going to be a free form conversation where we talk about the music industry, music production, release strategies, being an artist etc. Occasionally we will also do interviews with other artists, managers, labels, talent buyers or anyone else in the music industry that has an interesting story that we think you can learn from.  In this episode we discuss- Our personal origin stories and how we got into music- Our favourite movies and TV shows- How we define success for ourselves- Branding and Production talk- Workflow and Creativity talk Please forgive the poor audio quality in this episode, we didn't have our technical issues quite sorted out yet and you can hear our room mates in the background watching TV. Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/elazionofficialwww.instagram.com/odeshomusic