The DIY Creative with Eban Crawford

Sometimes it is fun to explore outside the normal music of harmony, melody, and rhythm. This is where noise music comes in. Here is a case for noise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diy-creative/support

Devo is one of my favorite acts of all time. DIY ethos, quirky music, and a punk attitude. Some folks dismiss them as a novelty. This is why they matter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diy-creative/support

It may be counter intuitive, but limiting options when creating can lead to a creative spark. Try it out. I just got a new system to go DAWless and limit options.

I got an email from Spotify wondering why I went back to audio and imploring me to go back to video. I am wondering why?

In my estimation, anything that becomes a movement, a club, or any organized thing begins to rot once it is organized. In this episode I lay out their argument for not joining, doing your own thing, and being a permanent “outside the bubble” resident.

I loved Space 1999. It was fun 70's science fiction. It was not until years later that I realized it jump started my love of music along with astronomy and science fiction. Here is the story. This was originally on YouTube, so there are some spots that may sound like it is from YT, lol.

Punk Rock is more than music and fashion. It is an ethos, a philosophy, a lifestyle. This essay argues that it is as needed today as when it was born.

We all want people to enjoy what we create. This is true. But in this video I suggest that by making music for ourselves we will find people that enjoy our creations and we do not lose our joy of creation. Making music just for others however may rob us of that joy

y LinksMDay jobs. We all have to pay bills. Do not ever let someone talk down to you as an artist because you have a day job. Be proud! Opening by MYN Adam Ivy Coaching My email My Links

Intro by Mark Yoshimoto Nimcoff. I had an interaction with a person once that could have spiraled out of control. Luckily, it did not. Still, it highlighted the dangers of making every situation be about yourself. I'll explain in the episode. This is the first Sniper episode, these are in-the-moment recordings I try to get out quickly when something comes to mind. Senator Jaiz Links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I finally thought of new things to say. Damn, that took a long time! Senator Jaiz dot Rocks Senator Jaiz Linktree --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Life can throw curve balls at us. I am in the middle of one right now. I got sick. Here is the story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Electronic producer Phenylalanine visits us for this episode! My Instagram http://senatorjaiz.rocks Phenylalanine Links: Instagram Soundcloud Bandcamp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Another week and another episode. Today we talk to a producer out of the UK that makes experimental and chill Hip Hop flavored music. It is a great conversation with Tie Dye Beats! https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://senatorjaiz.rocks Tie Dye Beats Instagram: Spotify: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Today we talk with instrumental Hip Hop artist SkidmatiK, Jeff Williams. We talk life, being indie, and music. Enjoy! My Links http://senatorjaiz.rocks https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://reachingforlucidity.net Jeff's Links SKidmatiK on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfb0bBNGtnb7VuhHd3DHVBtsa3s1m8D-Z On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xR2dxRy3bqIsrke9rl3Lk On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Skidmatik/ SkidmatiK on the web https://skidmatik.reachingforlucidity.net/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I had several interviews scheduled, and none of them showed up for the recording. I did not have a plan B, so we had no shows. In these situations a plan b is important, but in your career, plan b's are deadly. So let's talk about it. Also, new releases from my side project Souls Leak Liquid Silver and my label mate, Skidmatik! Senatorjaiz.rocks Souls Leak Liquid Silver album Meditative Noise Fissure on Spotify Skidmatik When is When, What Is What on Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

In this episode, we have a great discussion with a young rapper based in New York named Nino Bederan, also known as the Submariner. We hit on so many topics and I have to say Nino impressed me a lot. If you are an independent artist there is a lot to unpack in this episode. Nino also has a new single coming out on January 22. So here we go! Nino's Website Nino's Instagram Preorder the new single Sully My Name Senatorjaiz dot Rocks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

For this year, do yourself a favor and make your creations. Te things that fire YOu up. Quit trying to fit into someone else's ideas or passions. Do You! http://senatorjaiz.rocks https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://Facebook.com/senatorjaiz http://twitter.com/senatorjaiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

To Start Season Four we are going in a bit of a different direction. Today we are talking to the person you NEED consuming your creations. Nate Etheridge! Well, not Nate specifically, but super fans. Those folks will help propel your career and will always be loyal. Nate is that type of fan. Enjoy the show! http://senatorjaiz.rocks https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://Facebook.com/senatorjaiz http://twitter.com/senatorjaiz voice- 650.248.2774 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Let's get this train rolling again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

People will try to bring you down. Most often the problem is on their side, in their head, they just want you to fell as bad as they do. Don't fall for it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Recently I was told someone thinks I should act my age. What they mean is conform to the way they think I should live my life. No way! We creatives are a quirky, odd bunch, and we are important in society. We should always hold our creativity sacred, especially when confronted by the “normal” world. A world without quirky creatives is a world without music, art, comics, movies, novels, and on and on. Don't ever cave in to other's views on how you should live. Always be creative. http://senatorjaiz.rocks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Corporate media strikes again. Netflix started out as the answer to network silliness. Now it may be an even bigger part of the problem. They take our money but show no loyalty to subscribers. Links to everything Senator Jaiz below: https://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

We have a treat today as we get to talk with the multidiscipline artist Eric Knisley. We are talking about drawing, 3D, animation, dome multimedia, music, and more! Check out some of Eric's stuff: https://www.instagram.com/eric.knisley https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Knisley-ART-BOOK/dp/B005889XN4 And here are the Exquisite Corpses! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgXrALsyjiZ0UUfcB72zKj7KSyp-FRFk Check Out my Stuff Too! http://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Do you have what it takes to release new music to the internet every day for 500 days? Well, our guest today does. Let's chat with Nate Beaudry, aka: Chef Elf as he talks about music and his show, "The Deep Purple Podcast" The Deep Purple Podcast http://deeppurplepodcast.com/ Chef Elf on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefelf/ Pre-order my next album coming June 4! and get a FREE song download! https://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

This is a gem. We talk with Alex and Verity from Verity White. We touch in some amazing topics. This is a must see for indie artists around the world! Https://veritywhite.com https://instagram.com/original_verity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

This episode we welcome Joey Fazzone, The guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the band Seven On Sunday. We have a great chat, but we also have an enemy in this episode. The ZOOM meeting we had was full of technical glitches, so there is some odd editing in this one. Also, due to the tech problems I had to compress the audio quite a lot. Still, it is the content that counts, and I think you will get a lot out of this one. Check out Joey and Seven on Sunday at https://linktr.ee/itssevenonsunday Check out what I have going on, and my album pre-save at https://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

We hit a lot of topics in episode 28 of The DIY Creative Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Embers, the musical moniker of musician and composer Larry Miller. We talk about being an indie artist, his influences, tips and advice, and Yngwie Malmsteen. We also get to listen to his latest song, Where Were You. Enjoy! Find Embers online HERE Pre-order my new album which drops June 4th HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

This is a new day and a new format. The show will now be focused on chats with independent artists. First up we have Ishan Mukherjee, a music producer from India who has just released the album Olden Daze. We have a very interesting chat for you! You can find Ishan's album HERE And his Instagram HERE Follow me at SenatorJaiz.rocks My new album is out June 4th. Pre-order HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

As a creative we want to be good and to be liked. This however can lead to bad consequences. You should always be your authentic self and play to your tribe. People will try to bring you down. Learn to ignore them and be the best YOU! Don't feed the haters. Put in your work and grow your tribe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

In this episode I talk about how the 20 Days of Focus Challenge from Adam Ivy is going. I also close the chapter of my fight against Sony Music Group over rights to my own intellectual property. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I have a brief update on my battle with Sony Music Group. Hint: I WON! Full Details on that in the next Episode. In this episode I want to tell you about a great 20 day challenge that starts on July 2, 2019. This is the brainchild of Adam Ivy, a guy that as a creative you should be following. This challenge is 20 days, five rules, and could make a huge difference in your life. I describe the challenge in this episode and I hope you join me in taking it on. Here is a video Adam did explaining the 20 Days of Focus Challenge Let's do this! Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

So things are getting weird here. SMG also know as Sony Media Group has filed a claim against 49 seconds of my 2017 single Star Stuff. This is the song I released just before Moogfest 2017. This is a song that I own all rights to, both publishing and writing. I was able to make an appeal, if you can call it that, and Sony has until July 1 to respond. Check out the whole tale up to this point in today's episode. I will update as this goes on. Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Here we go. As I said yesterday, things are changing. New Horizons! Things mentioned on the show... ep.22 diy New Electronic Music Podcast http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2019/06/14/new-synth-podcast-esoteric-modulation/ MIB Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-134-sometimes-the-answer-is-yes-you-are-too-old/id1350576424?i=1000441403234 Video for Beginners https://www.creativebloq.com/features/how-to-edit-videos Spotify Updates https://www.musictech.net/news/gear/spotify-your-library/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

The title should add, and how not to build and maintain an audience. I talk about how I shot myself in the foot here with this podcast and my audience. I also talk about how things will be better moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

A couple of friends recently had trouble charging their iPhones, one even brought it to Apple and charged a lot. I have a hack that may help you if you have the same problem. Then, the Darkness! Not actual Darkness, but the band. I use them as an example of genre and how to produce music that is different from your current style. senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I have three ideas, or ideals that I live my life by. I have developed the ideas over my 50 years. They are: 1. The Rule of Percentages 2. The Taco Bell Theory of The World 3. Little Blue Marble Check out the show for more! Let me know what you think at ebancrawford@gmail.com Pre-Save This Crawl on Spotify before it drops! Paul Kyriazi Paul Kyriazi.com Bond Life by Paul Kyriazi Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

One of the coolest, and yet scariest, times for an artist is the launch. Setting your creations out to the world. I am facing that now with a new single coming out. Let's have a discussion of the launch. Also, I have my new song at the end. It is an industrial ambient song titles This Crawl. Pre-Save This Crawl on Spotify before it drops! Paul Kyriazi Paul Kyriazi.com Bond Life by Paul Kyriazi Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

One of the worse things we as artists face is resistance, or obstacles, to creating our work. The crazy thing is as creatives we often manufacture our own resistance. Let's challenge each other to remove the resistance holding us back. Let me know how resistance has worked against you and any strategies you use to overcome these obstacles! Paul Kyriazi Paul Kyriazi.com Bond Life by Paul Kyriazi Steven Pressfield The War of Art Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

In this episode I talk about something that often gets in the way of creating. I know it is common in musicians and such, but I don't know about other creative types. I am talking about the need for more gear. That one piece of gear that will complete you, or even getting so much gear you start to suffer from choice fatigue. I also talk about not letting the influence of others force you to go into gear acquisition mode to the detriment of your work. Leave me a message for future shows and we can revisit this topic. Paul Kyriazi Paul Kyriazi.com Bond Life by Paul Kyriazi Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

In this episode I talk about loss as it pertains to creative types. Senator Jaiz on Patreon patreon.com/senator_jaiz Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

It is time to get going again. Yes! I have a couple of announcements in this episode. I am playing a huge gig for the Raleigh New Year celebrations and I have launched my Patreon! Senator Jaiz on Patreon http://patreon.com/senator_jaiz Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

When trying to build your fanbase, always avoid this mistake! Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Some say writer's block is not real. I say it is just a rut. Here is a way of tackling that rut! Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Don't strive for perfect if that keeps you from creating. Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

In the Modern era of the DIY and Indie arts scene, other artists are not taking your spot in success. It is not a zero sum game. Find YOUR tribe and build your success, and don't begrudge others. The is room for all. Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com Martin Brossman martinbrossman.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

On the internet it is always possible to find people that have been successful at the things you want to achieve. It is also possible to learn the steps they took and replicate them. This episode is about finding your mentors. New Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com Martin Brossman martinbrossman.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I recently had a challenge laid on me by success coach Martin Brossman. Part of that challenge is that I be transparent about what happens during the challenge. So here is my first bit of transparency. New Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com Martin Brossman http://martinbrossman.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

Be very selfish in who you let into your inner creative circle. In this episode I talk about having multiple personal circles for your creative life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

It has been a while between episodes here. I went on a grand adventure, then life stepped in and i lost my inertia. It is hard to get back in motion once you have stopped moving. I talk about this in Episode 7. New Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website http://Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support

I talk about how it is never too late to start with your art. Truth is, there is a point where it is too late, when you no longer have a pulse. I talk in this episode about a health scare that has put things into perspective. http://senatorjaiz.rocks http://instagram.com/senatorjaiz http://facebook.com/senatorjaiz http://open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diy-creative/support