The EDM Prodcast

Free samples and resources: https://edmprod.com/free Pre-save 'Outlaws': https://ffm.to/darudeoutlaws Known for his huge hit 'Sandstorm', Darude's long and successful career has seen him release four studio albums, earn a string of awards and multi-platinum discs, and perform at festivals and club shows in over 70 countries around the world. With a style that is a mixture of progressive and uplifting trance and house, fused with elements of techno and breaks, Darude's music delivers dynamic dancefloor energy. Hailed by DJ Magazine as "Finland's biggest musical export", Darude has performed at festivals and events worldwide, including Ministry of Sound, Exchange LA, Parookaville, Radio 1's One Big Weekend, Groove Cruise, Dreamstate SoCal, Weekend Festival Baltic, and Tomorrowland. His music has also led him to headline TwitchCon several times. As well as perform at numerous eSports championships such as The International, appear in the video game DJ Hero, and usher in 2017 with a special New Year's Eve countdown set in Helsinki in front of 100,000 people, as part of the celebrations of 100 years of Finnish independence. Darude: Instagram → https://instagram.com/darude Facebook → https://facebook.com/Darude Twitter → https://twitter.com/Darudevil EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://facebook.com/EDMPsite Twitter → https://twitter.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations RCRDSHP is a startup combining music with the NFT space in an exciting way. Their goal is to re-establish the value of music in a digital age where songs can be infinitely streamed, downloaded, and copied with little to no value. At the moment, their platform is invite-only, but they plan to expand it so that producers and record labels are able to release their music on the platform and connect with fans. In this interview, we talk about how they got started, where they're at now and their plans for the future, along with the challenges that the NFT space has. RCRDSHP: Website → https://app.rcrdshp.com/ Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/rcrdshp Discord → https://discord.gg/rcrdshp Twitter → https://twitter.com/RCRDSHP/ EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations SLUMBERJACK are an electronic music duo from Perth, Australia. They are known for their percussive and cinematic take on subgenres across the spectrum of bass music. They initially took off around 2013 with the rise of trap music, garnering support from big acts in Australia and beyond. Their new album, DICHOTOMY, is out this Friday the 28th of February, and it represents the full capabilities of their sound as producers and musicians. In this interview, we talk about their creative process and how they write to movie scenes, their ability to carry a sound across multiple genres, how they grew their music project and much more. Links: Pre-save DICHOTOMY → https://slumberjack.lnk.to/Dichotomy SLUMBERJACK: Instagram → https://instagram.com/slumberjackmusic Facebook → https://facebook.com/slumberjack Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/55BFQS36sJYz2B0ClypIvS Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/slumberjack EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Duskus is a UK-born-and-raised producer who is currently between the US and UK. He is known for his experimental and futuristic take on electronic music, taking his beautiful melodic sound across the spectrum of subgenres. He's had many releases over the years on labels like Monstercat, Alpha Pup & Foreign Family, and is currently signed to San Holo's label bitbird - a perfect fit for his boundary-pushing music. He has a new song titled Call Me November 18 which was preceded by his future garage-inspired tune Holdin U on the Gouldian Finch 4 compilation. We talk about his production process, how fashion and visuals influence his music, and his plans for the future including tours in the US. Links: Call Me → https://bitbird.lnk.to/callme Holding U → https://bitbird.lnk.to/holdingu Soundtoys Crystallizer → https://www.soundtoys.com/product/crystallizer/ MAutoPitch → https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoPitch Duskus: Instagram → https://instagram.com/duskusofficial Facebook → https://facebook.com/DuskusOfficial Twitter → https://twitter.com/DuskusOfficial Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/59MDSNIYoOY0WRYuodzJPD Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/duskus EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Christian AKA TheFatRat is a multi-genre EDM producer from Germany. He's known for his approach to lifting copyright restrictions on his music, making accessible for use on platforms like YouTube and much more. He's consequently reached millions and billions of streams on his music, and has had sync deals with games like DOTA 2 and Rocket League. We talk how his perspective on death helps him make better music and not care about what others think, his unique approach to releasing music, and more. Links: PARALLAX → lnk.to/tfrparallax Anki: Instagram → https://instagram.com/thefatratofficial Facebook → https://facebook.com/thisisthefatrat Twitter → https://twitter.com/thisisthefatrat YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_UMppcMsHIzb5LDx1u9zQ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OKg7YbOIatODzkRIbLJR4 Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/thefatrat EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Anki is a DJ/producer based in Bristol, UK known for his emotional, melodic take on electronic music, fusing elements of pop and rock into an energetic context. He's had releases on Enhanced, Dim Mak, and Seeking Blue just to name a few. His new album To Be Heard it out now. We talk collaboration, finding your sound, and how he pushes the boundaries of electronic music with his album. Links: To Be Heard → https://ffm.to/ankitbh imagiro's piano → https://imagiro.sellfy.store/p/imagiros-piano/ Reason Studios Reason → https://www.reasonstudios.com/ Melodyne → https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Anki: Instagram → https://instagram.com/ankimusic Facebook → https://facebook.com/ankimusic Twitter → https://twitter.com/ankimusic Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ka3k9K2WStR52UJVtbJZW Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/ankimusic EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Mild Minds is a producer from Melbourne, Australia who is currently based in LA. His sound combines influences like house, lo-fi, indie and funk into a beautiful mesh of melodic electronic music. He's had release on ODESZA's Foreign Family Collective, and Counter Records and has an impressive remix catalogue, including a remix for Tycho. And he's just released a two-tracker called MACHINE with a lovely B-Side called NO SKIN. We talk artwork aligning with your music, why he wanted to start a new music project (even after the success of previous ones) and much more. Links: HAUNTED out now on Spotify MACHINE → https://open.spotify.com/album/44T3g6iiEfy2Sre3LPsBbA Arturia V Collection → https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overview u-he Diva → https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Mild Minds: Instagram → https://instagram.com/mildminds_ Facebook → https://facebook.com/mildminds Twitter → https://twitter.com/mild_minds Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ka3k9K2WStR52UJVtbJZW Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/mildminds EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Adam aka NOVODOR is a house & dance music producer, previously known under the alias Bee's Knees. He's known for his fun and lively tunes, as well as his fun persona and the visual identity he creates. In this interview we talk: - How he creates a strong visual identity linked to his music - The philosophy that drives different artists - Why chance still plays a huge role in success - His approach to sampling and production - His latest releases Links: CANDELA → https://open.spotify.com/album/1bls4HM22AFUQcqdP2FjlB?si=AWe0BKIxR_u26fBU86FHqw&dl_branch=1 LIKE → https://open.spotify.com/album/2YaOdLMJggCV9nSVYj5zic?si=HcvTyWPUR6meNPAx0YANuA&dl_branch=1 NOVODOR: Instagram → https://instagram.com/novodor Facebook → https://facebook.com/novodor Twitter → https://twitter.com/Novodor Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/05Jkv3CdlsPA96MC8ZYLhY?si=8zEnhYDASmGLx3x8Zd0vgg Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/novodor EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Black Caviar is a producer/DJ based in New York, known for his diverse take on the classic house sound. He's worked with labels like Toolroom, Ultra & Casablanca. We talk about working with labels, putting out a high volume of music, and much more. Links: Wolf → https://open.spotify.com/album/4ffsuX1oMvA5cbSgAyMmIv Julia Rizik - DUMB (Black Caviar Remix) → https://open.spotify.com/track/4io9MiYDQS1aN8AiMoo8Lt What's Up Danger → https://open.spotify.com/track/5zsHmE2gO3RefVsPyw2e3T Black Caviar: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/realblackcaviar/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/realblackcaviar Twitter → https://twitter.com/realblackcaviar Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wqW0IQWC7V7jktcjVHID6 Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/realblackcaviar EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, Jafunk sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Lachlan AKA Jafunk is a producer/DJ from Perth, now based in Berlin. He incorporates elements of funk and soul into a house-esque context, and came up via the earlier days of YouTube via channels like Majestic Casual, TheSoundYouNeed, and more. These days, Jafunk is a successful producer in his own right with a slew of funky releases under his belt. In this interview, we dive into a plethora of topics, from his latest release Weekend Love, to his Splice sample packs, and to remix competitions. We also cover his journey with learning traditional instruments and how that has helped him learn the type of music he wants to make. Although he tried getting by with just Ableton for a long time, using real instruments helped him achieve the funky sound he was going for. Links: Weekend Love EP → https://open.spotify.com/album/7KPUDwWlavclOS3ttpCuUG?si=mOGkzXbtRFmwxQAzC8n8ww Jafunk Future Funk & Soul Sample Pack → https://splice.com/sounds/splice/jafunk-future-funk-soul Waves GTR Stomps → https://www.waves.com/plugins/gtr3-stomps Neural DSP Archetype (Cory Wong) → https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wong NI Guitar Rig → https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/guitar/guitar-rig-6-pro/ Connect with Jafunk: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial Twitter → https://twitter.com/jafunkofficial Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38eqxK2rOtHZnz0k?si=pvqXedRZRfGY_imcjhCp_w&dl_branch=1 Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Interview start & background 9:26 His journey of learning instruments 13:50 Does the local Berlin scene influence your sound? 18:45 Why the move to Berlin? 19:53 Early success on YouTube through his Set Mo remix 22:42 How the remix opportunity came about 26:15 Majestic Casual and the early days of YouTube 28:37 Splice Sample Packs 36:32 Keeping music as a 'sacred' project 37:29 His latest tune, Weekend Love 40:43 The process of collaborating with vocalists 44:18 Running a remix competition 47:06 What's been inspiring you in the studio lately? 51:52 What's coming up next? 55:48 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, partywithray sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Freddy AKA partywithray is a self-described 'swag house' producer from LA. After playing in indie rock bands for a long time, he's taken a turn into electronic music with a very deep, bass-and-vocal driven sound. In this interview, we discuss working with ZHU and how they both went to the same high school. He uncovers how knowing the person you work with in the studio can lead to fun creative results, especially when working in person. We dive into the sync deal with Marvel for The Falcon & The Winter Soldier series and how that came about, and about how just putting your music out there can sometimes lead to unexpected, positive results. As you'll notice, partywithray is great at keeping a light and fun approach to music and production, so make sure not to miss this one. Links: #partystarters EP → https://createmusic.fm/partystarters Escape Halloween → https://escapehalloween.com/ Show at Temple (with Black Caviar) - 2nd October → https://www.facebook.com/events/973540699877758/ Connect with partywithray: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/partywithray/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/partywithray Twitter → https://twitter.com/partywithraydj Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AjFruVAKGzYPVuvD7T8Ex?si=twP3TNp_R6iGpSXtIJm2vQ&dl_branch=1 Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/partywithray Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:39 Interview start 4:25 Background in bands 8:42 The illusion of the first release 10:38 Why the name partywithray? 15:08 Collaborating with Zhu 18:29 Challenges learning music production 22:54 The benefits of coming from a songwriting background 26:12 How do you start your songs? 24:53 Why you should learn to sing 31:48 Came For The Low in Marvel's The Falcon & The Winter Soldier 37:28 #partystarters EP 41:22 Lil Mama and the creation process 44:54 Don't put too much in your tracks 45:59 Upcoming shows in California 48:24 What's coming up in the next 6-12 months? 52:38 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change? 55:29 Where can people find you online? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, COPYCATT sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Andre aka COPYCATT is a neuro hop producer originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, who is currently based in Melbourne. In this interview we dive deep into the reality of artist burnout, and how rapid success can be difficult to process and comprehend. We discuss the role of social media in his burnout and how seeking external validation was a big part of that, especially being disconnected from his main scene in the US. Later on, we explore his sound design process, and how post-processing with saturation, OTT, and other FX are key to getting his neuro basses sound massive. We chat about his latest EP, Trash, and how the sound design on that was representative of his detailed approach to processing and resampling. If you're wanting some key career and production advice, tune in for the whole thing. Links: MSaturator → https://www.meldaproduction.com/MSaturator Night Owl Collective → https://nightowlcollective.net/ Upscale Recordings → https://upscalerecordings.com/ Native Instruments Massive → https://splice.com/plugins/97-massive-vst-au-by-native-instruments Native Instruments FM8 → https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ Connect with COPYCATT: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/itscopycatt Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/itscopycatt/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/itscopycatt Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XmObiDv74Etc9tJFMRtC4?si=y8x460HmSOKNCS3gjHrisw Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/itscopycatt Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:21 Interview start and COPYCATT's background 6:03 Discovering KOAN Sound 8:05 The early 2010's dubstep phase 10:03 Changing your alias as you evolve 15:54 Reverse engineering success doesn't always work 19:09 Success in 2016-2018 & Tom's Battery 26:06 Burning out from success and the dark side of social media 33:50 Why he didn't want to make music anymore 38:00 Working on new ideas instead of overhauling old ones 41:54 Releases and the context of music 49:07 What have you been experimenting with in the DAW? 52:38 Post-processing and moving beyond one synth 58:01 Trash EP and bass sound design 01:02:40 What's coming up next? 01:04:25 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change? 01:07:10 Where can people find you online? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, Ali Story sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Marie aka Ali Story is a Tech House producer based in Northern Ireland, who is known for infusing her songwriting chops into a groovy dance music context. In this episode, we cover how she really invested into her career during lockdown last year and how it paid off. She covers how she went all-in after losing her job and that once she had momentum, things kept growing. We talk about her recent releases, Smile, and Higher Love, and how she uses the classic piano house sound in a modern context. During this, we talk about how she got signed to Axtone (Axwell from Swedish House Mafia's label) by being persistent and trying to get signed by many different labels. Marie's story is an inspirational one of persistence, collaboration, and going 'all-in', and as you'll notice, she's very switched on with the business and promotion side of things, thanks to her background in marketing. So if you're a producer who's looking to grow your music project, tune in. Links: Smile → https://axtone.lnk.to/SMILE Higher Love → https://loveother.lnk.to/HigherLoveLO Addictive Keys → https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_keys Spotify For Artists → https://artists.spotify.com/ Connect with Ali Story: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alistorydj/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alistorydj Twitter → https://twitter.com/AliStoryDJ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ek5ExkJLsIHouFsiQyPpx?si=c68679b54952448d Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/alistory Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:58 Interview start & Ali Story's background 7:58 Do you need classical training? 11:25 Going 'all in' on music 15:40 Did working in marketing help your own social media and promotion? 19:02 Keeping your sound diverse 21:54 You don't have to be the best at everything 26:34 The last 10% of the track 30:45 Objective feedback vs subjective feedback 32:38 Combining underground and mainstream influences 34:25 Writing with the club in mind 38:05 Your sound evolves over time 39:50 The success of 'Smile' and working with Axtone 43:12 Spotify for Artists and editorial playlists 46:51 'Higher Love' and working with vocalists 50:35 How the 'Lily Mckenzie - Lovers & Friends' remix opportunity came about 55:38 What's coming up next? 59:36 How do you balance music and work? 01:01:49 Listening to audiobooks 01:05:47 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change? 01:12:24 Where can people find you online? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Our courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Crimson Child sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Yashar aka Crimson Child is an experimental bass music producer who has garnered the attention of industry staples in the past few years. His recent LP, Eleventh Hour, came out on Space Yacht this year, and in this interview, we dive into the process behind it and how he had most of the album done before it was even signed to a label. The sound design in the album is a particular highlight, so we cover some of his go-to techniques for achieving a gritty, cinematic feel in electronic music. We also talk about his future plans, including focusing on a potential techno alias and how working in different genres can help your creative process. Links: Eleventh Hour LP → https://shop.spaceyacht.net/products/crimson-child-eleventh-hour-lp 'I Won't Let You Fall' VIP Mix → https://open.spotify.com/track/3EKldHvRqW3WI6x03FYVVN?si=b4c74816a169489e Kontakt → https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Connect with Crimson Child: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crimsonchildmusic/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonChildmusic Twitter → https://twitter.com/crimsonchild__ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HfDytr1a4fQhrC2J29K6v?si=go7WqfmyTd-A7TWjNkyeoA Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/officialcrimsonchild Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:18 Interview start 3:17 Musical background 6:35 Going full time into music 8:01 How one song can change everything 9:02 Having a 'throwaway' alias earlier on 11:09 Evolving as a producer 12:45 Switching to Ableton Live through a mentor 15:19 Deciding on the Crimson Child sound 16:21 Learning from other genres 18:38 'I Won't Let You Fall' VIP Mix and its success 21:37 Networking and relationships for opportunities 24:01 Have value to add and something to say 26:15 Learn from everything early on 27:49 How mentoring and courses helped him grow 30:58 Vocal manipulation 33:03 Working with session musicians 35:22 Your favourite techniques 37:36 Recording live percussion and programming drums 40:42 Eleventh Hour LP on Space Yacht 42:57 How the album got signed through a livestream 45:31 Pursue unlikely opportunities and having things ready to go 47:24 The album art 49:20 His favourite track from the LP 51:15 Why do you like it? 52:32 The sum of the parts 52:57 Moving to Spain 56:13 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change? 01:01:10 Where can people find you online? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Our courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Nick Sadler sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Nick is best known as the co-founder of labels such as Never Say Die & Disciple Recordings, but is also known for his work with his company The Label Machine. After writing a book on helping people start-up labels, he turned it into a fully-fledged business where he coaches people along the process. In the interview, we dive into his background and how he transitioned from being an artist into the marketing side of things. We discuss how this came about through being open to the opportunities around him. Later on, we talk about problems that the modern artist faces, and why working with others is key to growing in your music, branding, and promotional skills. Nick also covers what makes an ideal candidate for a producer who's thinking of starting a label - that you have to be entrepreneurial, people-focussed, and dedicated. Links: Trial The Label Machine for $1 → https://thelabelmachine.com/trial The Label Machine Book → https://velocitypress.uk/product/label-machine-book/ Never Say Die → https://wewillneversaydie.com/ Disciple → https://www.disciplerecs.com/ First Flights → https://www.first-flights.com/ Connect with Nick Sadler: Instagram → https://instagram.com/nicksadlernsdmt The Label Machine → https://thelabelmachine.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:56 Interview start 4:36 Nick's background in music 7:03 When he decided to pursue music 10:40 Transitioning to starting a record label 12:10 Moving from NZ to the UK 13:51 Early dubstep with Never Say Die 15:13 Helping label owners with The Label Machine 17:24 The accidental transition into marketing 19:04 Create your own opportunities 23:17 Self-releasing and DIY culture 29:03 Getting feedback on your music and marketing 32:08 Labels as just distribution and admin 35:00 Visuals and the future of artist branding 37:20 Sharing your face 39:07 Find a scene and imitate 41:28 Launching Disciple Recordings with Dodge & Fuski 44:33 Labels as a community 46:05 Running The Label Machine 49:07 What qualifies an artist to start a label? 52:05 Labels as a passive income stream 54:45 Monetize around your music, not just your music 55:25 Why design is a key skill for label owners 57:25 What's coming up next? 59:50 If you had a time machine, what would you change? 01:02:14 Wrapping up EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Learn more about Create 30 → https://create30.com This week, Steve Duda sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Steve Duda is the founder of Xfer Records and creator of the ever-popular Serum synth. He has been in the industry as both an artist and programmer and has a wealth of experience to share with producers. We dive into his background and how he studied music composition in college, which opened the door to many different opportunities (despite the 'normal' career trajectory of becoming a teacher). This set off a chain reaction of events, including a short DJ career in leagues with acts like Skrillex and deadmau5, which eventually lead him to learning programming and starting Xfer. We also cover the massive success of Serum, and how it performed better than how he could have ever imagined, including the rent-to-own partnership with Splice. Steve is excellent at drawing parallels between music production and programming and has many great pieces of advice for upcoming producers. Links: Serum Rent-To-Own → https://splice.com/plugins/15493-serum-vst-au-by-xfer-records Songwriting For Producers → https://www.edmprod.com/songwriting-for-producers Connect with Steve Duda: Xfer Website → https://xferrecords.com Twitter → https://twitter.com/steve_duda Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:38 Interview start & moving to Mexico 5:23 Studying Music Composition in college 9:26 The evolution of DAWs and computers 10:41 Rejecting the traditional 'college teacher' route 16:01 Being a jack of all trades 17:10 Pursuing the opportunities around you 18:33 Rich EDM kids and buying careers 21:09 What are you willing to do to achieve success? 23:51 Avoiding 'purist constructs' 24:41 Meta-music and influencing music in indirect ways 27:14 The Reverb filter and Riddim 30:36 Future updates and constantly innovating 32:15 Serum overtaking Massive & visual feedback 36:04 Teaching himself programming 39:26 Make what you would like! 41:24 Splice and rent-to-own 46:03 Serum 2.0 and not charging for updates 50:03 Serum's competitors 56:51 Imagine yourself but younger 57:46 BSOD and prioritizing the tools over writing 01:01:54 Customer support and being accessible 01:05:20 What mistakes are producers making? 01:11:45 If you had a time machine, what would you go back and change? 01:14:42 What's coming up in the next 12 months? 01:17:29 Wrapping up EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Our courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Dan Giffin sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Dan Giffin is an Ableton Certified Trainer who runs the website Live Producers Online and hosts the Ableton Music Producer Podcast. Currently based in Indianapolis, he has taught Grammy-winning artists and major acts like Mac Miller, Machine Gun Kelly & The Band Perry. He also produces under the alias Philia, where he writes bass music infused with jazz, soul, and other styles. Philia is also a band when they perform live, in which Dan does improvised DJing as well as playing the drums, along with a saxophone player and keys player. We dive into topics such as the mental side of music production, and why he believes the key to music production is mostly overcoming mental hurdles. Later on, he also emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor and learning in a structured way. Towards the end we talk production, some of his favorite plugins and devices right now, and some great techniques for staying creative. Links: Live Producers Podcast → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/podcast Ableton Live MasterClass → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/masterclass Ableton Live 11 Discount → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Expressive E Touché → https://www.expressivee.com/1-touche Smooth Operator → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqAFIaXvSs Connect with Dan Giffin: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/PhiliaMusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/philiamusic Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/philia-music-official Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WS2tulZgvxGCX2OnxPbMg?si=3fkWImXcSUOwJIp5_IjJnw&dl_branch=1 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Interview Start & GIFs 3:52 Dan's Background & Becoming an Ableton Certified Trainer 6:26 Practice & Collab With People Better Than You 8:26 Listening To Different Types of Music (& Moving to NY) 11:02 Should You Move to A Major City for Music? 12:24 Does Playing An Instrument Help Production? 15:08 The Problem With Tutorials & Free Resources 15:45 Running Live Producers Online 17:40 What Holds Back Most Producers Mentally? 22:19 COVID's Impact on Writing Music for Live 24:45 The US' Explosion of Live Shows 27:40 How Performance Nerves Can Be Selfish 28:57 Working With Mac Miller & Major Artists 31:24 Finding Opportunities Working At Studios 34:04 Moving Cities For Music (Again) 36:35 Online Music Communities 38:26 Dan's Music Project - Philia 41:52 The Importance of Live Show Visuals 44:16 Developing His Live Show 46:04 Accidentally Throwing A Drum Stick At A Fan 47:37 DJing vs Live Shows 49:44 Pendulum's Insane Live Show 50:58 Redundancy in Live Shows 53:30 Dan's Writing Process 55:35 What To Consider When Working With Vocals 56:50 Sidechaining Things That Aren't The Kick Drum 58:16 Favourite Plugins & Techniques 59:59 Favourite Ableton Live 11 Features 01:04:36 The Power of Stock Tools 01:07:51 What's Coming Up Next? 01:09:11 If you had a time machine, what would you change? EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, UMEK sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. UMEK is a techno producer/DJ from Ljubljana, Slovenia who has been a scene staple for nearly 3 decades. Over the years he has moved from the classic techno sound, through to tech house, and then back to techno with a distinctly dark and melodic sound. We dive into how moving genres and selling out was a bad move for his career, and that having a core fanbase is important. As a result, UMEK has side projects such as Zeta Reticula which allows him to explore other sounds without compromising his main project. We talk about how he almost exclusively uses software for UMEK tracks, and why he got rid of over 20 synthesizers in favor of synths like Serum. UMEK discusses his writing process and that he doesn't overthink the story behind a track - he just writes music that he thinks will sound good in his sets. He also describes how his DJ sets are a sprint rather than a marathon. Cryptic Speech EP → https://www.beatport.com/release/cryptic-speech-ep/3337925 The Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia (UMEK Remix) → https://www.beatport.com/track/synaesthesia/15399183 Viberate → https://www.viberate.com/ Show notes → https://edmprod.com/episode-155 Connect with UMEK: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/umek.si Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/umek_1605/ Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/umek Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Hini2nQyoglzpdKe41cZt?si=7hZEpRmbT4u2eoLOE5GJZw&dl_branch=1 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:09 Interview Start & Background 6:23 Accidentally Moving Into Tech House 12:40 The Value Of Side Projects 16:04 Switching To Software from Hardware 23:06 Hardware is Different, Not Better 26:05 Good VSTs are Enough To Make Good Music 27:10 The Main Reason You Shouldn't Hoard Free Plugins 28:24 Using Logic Pro X 30:15 Switching Your DAW Takes A Long Time 32:05 Loudness & Limiters 33:42 Mastering Tracks for 1605 37:09 Why You Should Know How To Master Yourself 42:07 Going From Releasing A Lot To Fewer Releases 47:08 Cryptic Speech EP & Not Overthinking The Story Behind The Music 51:56 Detaching From Your Music 55:50 Success On Beatport 01:01:07 Should You Invest In All Platforms? 01:05:11 Viberate & The Future of Music Analytics 01:08:25 Spotting the Buying Of Fake Plays & Likes 01:10:32 What UMEK Looks to Sign An Artist EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Tisoki sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Tisoki is a multi-genre producer who is signed to Monstercat, who came up through the dubstep and bass scene. He's previously been on the podcast for episode 92, three years ago. In this episode, we dive into how Tisoki has matured as both a producer and person and how previously he was caught up in the trap of chasing success. Tisoki also covers what he's been up to for the last few years and how COVID-19 has affected his career and touring prospects. He dives into the very real battle of dealing with no live shows, which has been a reality for many artists the past year and a half. We also talk about his new album 01953 and how it has been a more experimental album in comparison to his previous releases, with a lot of tracks venturing outside of the realm of bass music. We talk about one of the singles from the album, SENSITIVE (ft. Charity Vance), and the production behind his unique take on the garage genre. Towards the end we talk production, diving into topics such as why producers shouldn't be shamed for using samples, the trap most producers fall into with layering, and how to add imperfections into your tracks. Stream '01953' by Tisoki → https://listen.monstercatmusic.com/01953-ykeb Connect with Tisoki: Facebook → https://facebook.com/tisoki Instagram → https://instagram.com/tisoki Twitter → https://twitter.com/tisoki Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/tisoki Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XW7mqhbaQnRtHmwfAVg64?si=piT0NKtrQS2iNAIlDnS36w&dl_branch=1 EDMProd: Website → https://edmprod.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod Aden Russell (Artsea): Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

Show Notes: edmprod.com/153 This week, RAC sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. RAC is a Grammy Award winning musician and producer currently based in Portland, OR. He's fresh off releasing his third full album BOY, an 18-track journey featuring collaborators like Louis The Child and Jamie Lidell. He's also well known for his remix work, gaining a Grammy nomination for his remix of ODESZA's Say My Name, and winning a Grammy Award for his remix of Bob Moses' Tearing Me Up. We start off with RAC's background, discussing his upbringing in Portugal and his early experiences with piano and guitar. We discuss his first DAW that he found in a cereal box, and the albums worth of music he created before graduating high school. We talk about his initial idea for the RAC project, which began as a collective of remix artists. He discusses his unique vision for the project, and how he made the pivot into releasing original music. RAC explains the driving forces for each of his albums, distilling what he feels has helped him sustain his success in the music industry. On the production side, RAC dives deep into his songwriting and technical workflows. He explains his refined production process that allows him to write polished demos in under two hours, the key components of his impressive home studio, and why he boiled his SM57 microphone. He also breaks down his guitar rig and recording setup, his favorite plugins for mixing, and his detailed approach to find simplicity in his writing. Later on, RAC explains his process for remote collaboration, which has become increasingly useful during the Covid-19 pandemic. On that, he explains how he and his team have adapted during the pandemic, questioning the norms within the music industry and pushing his project further. RAC also explains his more recent projects, including a creative approach for Twitch streaming, as well as his foray into cryptocurrency. Connect with RAC: Facebook: facebook.com/remixartistcollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/rac Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rac/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AGwPDdh1y8hochNzHy5HC Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rac

Show Notes: edmprod.com/152 This week, Justin Mylo sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Justin Mylo is a Dutch DJ and producer known for his releases on STMPD RCRDS, Spinnin' Records, and Revealed Recordings, and his collaborations with artists like Martin Garrix, Mesto, and Mike Williams. We start with Justin Mylo's background, discussing his first steps into DJing and production. He explains what it was like for his first release to be a collaboration with Martin Garrix, and how he effectively dealt with the pressure to follow that release up. He also talks about switching his style twice, and why he thinks he'll never feel comfortable with where he's at in his career. On the production side, Justin Mylo explains what his process is for building up songs from scratch. He details his favorite post processing plugins and techniques, how he approaches mixing both during and after the production, and what he's learned working with artists like Martin Garrix and Mike Williams. He also explains how he deals with the pressure of staying productive in the studio, and how he balances between making music for his Justin Mylo project and making music just for fun. Connect with Justin Mylo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinmylomusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmylomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmylo/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MFJyevu6jq0shwDuVLymu Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/justinmylo

Show Notes: edmprod.com/151 This week, Ed Brew sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Ed Brew is the CEO of the popular demo submission site LabelRadar. He has an extensive history in the music industry, working with brands such as Universal, Monstercat, Trap Nation, and running campaigns for businesses like EA, HP, and Audible. We start with Ed Brew's background, discussing his charity music compilation that launched him into the music industry. He discusses the various jobs he's had over the past decade, which includes sync licensing, A&R'ing, influencer marketing, running brand campaigns, and more. He also explains how his early music jobs served as a creative outlet, which contrasted from his previous job working at a law firm. Later on, Ed Brew breaks down the development and growth of his demo submission site LabelRadar. He explains the steps it took to launch the site and for him to dedicate himself full-time to it, offering insights and advice for those looking to start their own business. Ed Brew also offers his best guidance for independent artists looking to launch and develop their career. He discusses what artists should focus on in terms of branding, outreach, marketing, and partnership in order to make an impact in a very competitive industry. He also explains his thoughts on whether or not producers should get a job in the music industry, and how to effectively deal with the frustration of tracks not getting signed. Connect with Ed Brew/LabelRadar: Site: https://www.labelradar.com/ Instagram (LabelRadar): https://www.instagram.com/labelradar/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ed.brew/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/150 This week, Seth Hills sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Seth Hills is a Dutch DJ and producer who's released on labels like STMPD RCRDS, Revealed Recordings, and Axtone Records. We start off with Seth Hills background, discussing Seth's transition from guitar hero expert to musician and producer. He exclusively produced hardstyle for the first few years, and he explains why he moved away from it to the more open club-centric style he's writing now. He also breaks down why he avoided attending a music school, choosing to attend a marketing school instead, and how he got his first tracks signed to Revealed Recordings. Later on, Seth explains how he fell into ghost producing and how it helps him stay more creative as an artist, and what the process was for signing with Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS. On the production side, Seth Hills explains what his writing and production workflow looks like. He breaks down how he produces such creative arrangements, explaining how he uses synths, samples, and post processing to build his memorable drop sections. He also explains his approach to mixing, offering his best advice on how to achieve a professional quality mixdown. Later on, Seth discusses how he's been making the most of the pandemic situation. He also breaks down the exact steps he took to find his signature sound, offering his best advice for artists that are still looking for theirs. Connect with Seth Hills: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SethHillsMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethHills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethhills/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nFt7a5Du2MkdAr1KniXh7 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sethhillsmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/149 This week, Maxim Lany sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Maxim Lany is a Belgian DJ and producer currently signed to Armada Music. Breaking out initially as a DJ, Maxim Lany has been building his career in music for nearly two decades with a stream of successful original releases and remixes for artists such as Armin Van Buuren and Lost Frequencies. We start off with Maxim Lany's background, discussing how he initially got his start in music. He explains how he turned his passion for DJing into an actual career, and what prompted him to start working on and releasing original music. He discusses the main lessons he learned from his production mentors, and how he found a balance between a sound that straddles the line between underground and commercial. On the production side, Maxim breaks down his overall philosophy towards writing and producing music. He discusses how he conceptualizes a track then creates it in the DAW, offering advice on how producers can do this with their own music. He also discusses his favorite software and analog tools, how he approaches automation, and his favorite ways to add tension and energy to a track. Later on, Maxim Lany discusses how he and his team have pivoted his trajectory during the pandemic. He discusses how they're approaching marketing and releasing music differently in an effort to adapt to the decrease in shows and increase in streaming. Connect with Maxim Lany: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/maxim.lany Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximlany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximlany/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yGz81qZItOli1RL5vgUeB Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maximlany

Show Notes: edmprod.com/148 This week, Ørjan Nilsen sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Ørjan Nilsen is a Norwegian DJ and producer who's been a staple in the trance scene for over 15 years. Releasing regularly with Armada Music, he's collabed with industry heavyweights like Armin Van Buuren and Cosmic Gate, and he's placed as high as 32nd in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll. We start out with Ørjan's background, discussing how he fell in love with trance music at a young age. He discusses how he learned to produce music despite a lack of educational resources, and what it took for him to make his first release ready track. He explains the story of how Armin Van Buuren picked him up when smaller labels we're constantly rejecting his music, and how he was able to leverage that friendship to grow his career. He also explains why he was hesitant to make the leap to producing music full-time, even though he was already ranking inside the DJ Mag Top 100 poll. On the production side, Ørjan Nilsen walks through the production tools and techniques he's picked up while locked in the studio during the pandemic. He breaks down what his favorite synths and effects are, why he prefers software over hardware, and what his keys are to a loud and clean mixdown. He also discusses what he's learned collaborating with Armin Van Buuren, and what aspiring producers should look for in a collaboration partner. Connect with Ørjan Nilsen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrjanMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orjan_nilsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orjann82 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YuNQvsvOsMBm0ahbxB8qM Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/orjan_nilsen

Show Notes: edmprod.com/147 This week, Nevada sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Nevada is an American songwriter and producer currently based in Stockholm. His debut single ‘The Mack', which is a rework of Mark Morrison's 1996 hit ‘Return Of The Mack', has amassed over 380 million streams globally and climbed the Top-10 charts in multiple countries. Outside of his original music, he's released official remixes for artists like Liam Payne, Charlie XCX, and Ed Sheeran. We start off with Nevada's background, discussing his move to Nashville, his first studio apprenticeship, and signing his band to an indie. He discusses how the songwriting scene in Nashville positively shaped his skills as an artist, and why he's glad he ended up in Stockholm where he's currently living. He also breaks down how he gained the connections that led him to working with A-list artists, offering his best networking and marketing advice for hungry producers. On the production side, we discuss several aspects of Nevada's technical and songwriting workflows. He explains his best strategies for finishing more music, which includes adding the kick and bass last, as well as best practices when working with vocalists and songwriters. He also breaks down why he's a big fan of iZotope Iris 2, how he approaches filling out more minimal mixes, and why producers need to embrace creating revisions of their songs. Connect with Nevada: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nevadamusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/NevadaMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevadamusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15NtJjjHRFybdNSMyM9smT?si=kGdvOta9Q-i4NN6XkodPzw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nevadamusicofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/146 This week, Clément Leroux sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Clément Leroux is a talented producer and musician currently based in Belgium. He's released on labels like Universal Music and Armada, and he's released official remixes for artists including Armin Van Buuren and Cat Dealers. We start off with Clément Leroux's background, focusing on the lengthy journey to find his current sound. This process included a successful previous artist project that he dropped because he wasn't in love with the sound, as well as attending an audio engineering program in London. Clément discusses what he learned from these experiences, offering his best advice on how to find a sound that's both unique and true to yourself. On the production side, Clément breaks down several aspects of his writing and production workflow. He discusses how he starts tracks, and how he knows whether or not an idea is worth finishing. He also offers advice on making piano VSTs sound less digital, how to approach writing vocal toplines, and how to make your drums more realistic with DIY home recordings. Later on, Clément discusses how he's been dealing with writer's block during the pandemic, and how he's been getting creative on social media with live performance covers. He also discusses his upcoming album, as well as the creation of his new live show. Connect with Clément Leroux: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClementLerouxMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/clementleroux97 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clementlerouxmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MttWEEoyq7W9MjHEBaKhG Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/clementlerouxmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/145 This week, Jason Grishkoff sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Jason Grishkoff is the founder of the popular music blog Indie Shuffle, as well as the music submission site SubmitHub. We start off with Jason's background, discussing his progression from semi-pro Counter Strike player to indie music blogger. We dive into how he turned his passion for sharing music with friends into his blog Indie Shuffle, and how he grew the blog while working a 9-5. We discuss the two pivotal shifts by Google and Facebook that killed music blog traffic, and why he feels blogs still have large influence in the music industry in 2020. Later on, we discuss how Jason turned a nagging submission management problem for Indie Shuffle into his music submission site, SubmitHub. Jason offers advice on how to make the most out of SubmitHub, discussing how to maximize your submission approvals and an easy way to earn free premium credits. On the marketing side, Jason dissects what an indie marketing campaign should look like in 2020. He discusses why Spotify playlists aren't as important as everyone thinks, and where he feels your time is better to grow your project. He also discusses how to approach and deal with rejection as an artist, and why all creatives should be reading more fiction novels. Connect with Jason Grishkoff/SubmitHub: https://www.submithub.com/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/144 This week, pronouncedyea sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Pronouncedyea is a talented dance music producer who's released with labels like Armada, Moving Castle, and Warner. In this episode, we start off with pronouncedyea's background, discussing how he picked up producing in high school and how he further developed his writing skills. He talks about why he studied music business in college instead of studying music at a conservatory, and how he built up his career while completing his degree. We spend a while discussing how he found a distinct vision and direction for his artist project, and how this vision differed from the one he had at the start of the project. On the production side, pronouncedyea offers heaps of advice on production and songwriting. He discusses his ground-up approach for sound design and post-processing, offering up his favorite secret weapon plugins. He also runs through his process for layering, why he's been using less side-chain compression lately, and how he creates and processes his vocal chops. Later on, he offers advice on how to fill out a mix in more minimal productions, as well as how he utilizes granular synthesis in his workflow. Connect with pronouncedyea: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pronouncedyea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PronouncedYea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedyea/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gydLLHpbmraVz1LVZCW83 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pronouncedyea

Show Notes: edmprod.com/143 This week, Joachim Pastor sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Joachim Pastor is a French DJ and producer who's been a staple in the dance music industry for over a decade. He helped co-found the French record label Hungry Music, and he's currently releasing with Armada Music. We start with Joachim's background, discussing the early experiences that led him to pursue a career as a producer and DJ. He discusses how he nearly gave up on a career in music 100s of times due to the rejections and setbacks most musicians inevitably face. We talk about the choices that helped steadily build up his career to the successful point its at now. On the production side, Joachim dives deep into his analog and digital workflow. He discusses his intricate analog studio setup, revealing his favorite gear and how he uses them in his productions. He also breaks down his favorite digital effects, as well as his three desert island synths. Throughout, Joachim offers useful tips for mixing with distortion, reverb, and compression. Later on, Joachim explains why most producers shouldn't invest in nice speakers, and why producing with in ear monitors is better than over ear monitors. He also reveals his number one piece of advice for finishing music, which (strangely enough) is Microsoft Excel. Connect with Joachim Pastor: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoachimPastor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joachimpastor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joachim_pastor/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eNOjuJSfKkAvbiGW90AkZ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joachim-pastor

Show Notes: edmprod.com/142 This week, DJ Bossi (one half of the duo Cosmic Gate) sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Cosmic Gate is a Grammy Nominated electronic music duo who've been at the top of the dance music industry for over 20 years. In this episode, we start off with Bossi's background, discussing what the DJ and production scene was like for him during the 80s and 90s. We talk about the chance encounter he had with Nic Chagall, whom he teamed up with to create the Cosmic Gate project. We discuss their early vision for Cosmic Gate (or the lack thereof), and how they successfully turned it into a full-time career. We spend a while discussing the decisions that have helped them stay relevant in the music industry, focusing on how they stayed true to their original vision for the project while adapting to the evolving scenes within dance music. We also discuss how they maintain motivation to continue to grow their Cosmic Gate project, and what their focus is in 2020. On the production side, Bossi offers his best advice on how to find your unique signature sound. He also discusses what he does and doesn't like about producing in the box, diving into the pros and cons of working in the digital domain. Connect with Cosmic Gate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosmicgate Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosmicgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcosmicgate/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ySxYu68zTsO5ghsThpGtS Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cosmicgateofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/141 This week, Max Vangeli & Denis Hiller from NoFace Records sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. NoFace was originally launched in 2016 as a partnership with Armada, and they recently brought it back as a label, distribution, and education platform. Max Vangeli is well known his classic releases on Armada and Size Records, and his collaborations with artists like Tiesto, Steve Angelo, and AN21. In this episode, we start off with Max & Denis's background, discussing how they both got their start in the music industry. We look at how they grew Max Vangeli's brand to an international level with minimal connections in the music industry. There's a lot you'll be able to learn from the DIY, entrepreneurial mentality they put into growing Max's artist project. On the label side, we discuss their initial concept for NoFace Records and how they transformed it last year to create the record label they wish they had early on in Max's career. We also discuss their production school and distribution platform NoFace Academy, and why aspiring artists shouldn't shy away from indie labels. Later on, we discuss the importance of building a community for your artist project, and why gaining DJ support does next to nothing for your project growth. We also talk about the importance of the right living environment, as well as their advice on starting a music business from scratch, whether it's an artist project, a record label, or something else. Connect with NoFace Records: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofacerecordsofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoFaceRecords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofacerecords Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nofacerecordsofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/140 This week, PLS&TY sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. PLS&TY is a DJ and producer known for his pop-influenced dance records. Getting his start with viral remixes, he's now hit #1 on the US iTunes electronic charts three times, and he's also been remixed by industry heavyweights including Morgan Page, Rusko, Cazzette, and more. We start off with PLS&TY's background, discussing his evolution from DJing into production. We discuss why he avoided DJing until he had his own original music, and what his growth strategy was early on in the project. He also talks about why he dropped out of film school after one semester, as well as his main takeaways from attending the Icon Collective music school in LA. On the production side, we discuss how PLS&TY found his unique signature style. We talk about how he blew up off a throwaway track, and how he dealt with the expectations that came with that track's success. We also look at his approach for finding unique samples, getting creative with layering, and adding organic textures into his music. Later on, PLS&TY discusses how he's using the pandemic to reset and focus on his personal health, an invaluable lesson during this turbulent time. He also offers his advice for artists who want to write vocal driven music but struggle to find quality original vocals. Connect with PLS&TY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plsandty Twitter: https://twitter.com/plsandtybased Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plsandty/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14byx2nRysWNtgauCXscKT?si=Wsz_YeaHQ12NRu1Lbd-DCw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pls-ty

Show Notes: edmprod.com/139 This week, Lindgren sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Lindgren is a multi-platinum music producer and songwriter from Berlin, Germany. His lengthy list of credits includes Dua Lipa, BTS, Halsey, Sia, Cheat Codes, and Illenium. We start off with Lindgren's background, discussing how he fell into writing and producing pop music. We discuss what he learned attending the renowned Pop Academy in Germany, and how he built his first connections in the music industry. We also discuss the importance of writing camps to his development as an artist, both to help him sharpen his skills and to connect with other artists. On the music side, we dive deep into Lindgren's songwriting workflow. We discuss where he finds inspiration for his music, writing alone versus with collaborators, and why speed is essential to his writing workflow. He breaks down where he picked up his lyric and melody writing skills, offering his best advice for songwriters looking to improve their skill set. He also discusses what he's learned working with producers like Yoad Nevo and Virtual Riot, and some of the other lessons he's picked up from his many collaborative writing sessions. Later on, Lindgren explains how to know when your music is good enough to release, how he picks what projects he does and doesn't work on, and why he doesn't have a solo artist project. He also discusses what a typical week looks like for him, and how he balances writing with everyday life. Overall, Lindgren offers heaps of advice for aspiring songwriters, whether they're looking to develop their technique, build up connections, or simply to start releasing music. Connect with Lindgren: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindgrenofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterLindgren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindgren/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/138 This week, Steve Void sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast Steve Void is a music producer based in the Netherlands who's also the founder of the popular record label Strange Fruits. Although Steve Void is a talented producer with over 4.5 million streams on Spotify, he wanted to focus this episode around his early growth and what he's learned creating and running a successful label. We start off with Steve Void's background, looking at the early experiences that led him to pursue a career in music. We discuss attending the renowned Herman Brood Academy in the Netherlands, which features Martin Garrix and Julian Jordan as alumni. He actually was mildly depressed during his first semester due to the steep competition in his class, and we talk about how he overcame that pressure to move from the bottom to the top of the class. Next, we look why he created his record label Strange Fruits and how he grew it early on. We discuss how he learned the skills necessary to run a label and what he looks for in people he hires to help run it. We also focus in on the unique marketing and promotion strategies Strange Fruits has in place that has resulted in the tremendous growth they've seen over the past few years. Later on, we discuss what it takes to manufacture a hit record and whether or not you should release with a label. We also discuss Strange Fruits' other creative ventures, including their upcoming restaurant as well as their Strange Fruits characters that they're developing into a full animated movie. Connect with Steve Void: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voidmuzik Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevevoidmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevoidmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WSK3JppX3N41XHVwQp7Gt Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stevevoidmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/137 This week, Villem sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Villem is a Drum & Bass producer based in the UK who's released on DnB heavyweights like UKF, Spearhead Records, and Drum&BassArena. In this episode, we look at how Villem initially got into DnB and what made him decide he wanted a career in music. We discuss the various music schools he went to and, looking back, how he would have approached his music education differently. We talk about the first steps of launching the Villem project, which took longer than it should have because of the anxiety he had sending out his music. We later look at the lengthy process it took for him to turn music into a full-time career, diving into the multiple streams of revenue he's built up over the years. On the production side, we dive deep into Villem's songwriting and sound design workflow. We discuss the two different ways he starts a track, and how he knows whether or not an idea is worth finishing. We talk about his favorite analog synths, his unique parallel distortion approach, as well as his detailed bassline processing. We also discuss how he gets creative with background textures, advice for anyone who struggles with arrangement, and why he doesn't spend much time in genres outside of DnB. Later on, we discuss the common issues that come up during the one-on-one mentoring sessions he has with producers, his series of best-selling sample packs, and the keys to his Spotify playlist success. We also discuss how he manages his time for music with his family, as well as his approach towards music during the pandemic situation. Connect with Villem: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillemUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillemUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villem_murkt/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mupfXo95OeusJKhAJVCUf Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/villem

Show Notes: edmprod.com/136 This week, Lenno sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Lenno is a Finnish producer and songwriter who's well known for his disco and funk inspired dance tracks. Outside of his impressive catalogue of solo releases, he's remixed dozens of big artists like Zayn and Tove Lo, and he's also a sought after co-producer, regularly working with artists such as Oliver Heldens and Seeb. With over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, Lenno is a staple in the dance music industry. In this episode, we start with Lenno's background, discussing his classic music upbringing and the shift that made him take electronic music seriously. We discuss how he fell into remix work early on, and what the process was like to find management. We later look at how he built a financially viable career in the music industry without relying too heavily on live shows. We also look at the burnout he had with the Lenno project, and how he fell into the healthy writing balance he has now. On the production side, Lenno dives deep into the technical side of his production and mixing workflow. He walks step by step through his drum bus processing, how he mixes his synths, and his favorite guitar chain. He also discusses the importance of microvariation in your arrangements, his favorite virtual analog synths, and where he falls on the analog versus digital debate. Later on, we discuss the importance of finding and sticking with a unique sound, how he began co-producing for Oliver Heldens and Seeb, and his advice for producers looking to improve their musicality, even if they don't play an instrument. He also discusses the importance of proper monitoring and acoustic treatment, as well as brand new Splice pack. Connect with Lenno: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lennomusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/helloimlenno Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloimlenno/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IRw3ME1D0lYOyFyXAjDv7/about Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lenno

Show Notes: edmprod.com/135 This week, Kandy sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Kandy is a Brooklyn based DJ/producer who's currently signed to Thrive Music. Alongside his billboard charting solo releases, he's collaborated with artists such as Nervo and released official remixes for artists such as Katy Perry and Selena Gomez. We start off with Kandy's background, discussing his evolution from attending raves to taking up music production. We discuss the early days of the Kandy project, and his evolution from writing heavier bass music to the pop-friendly dance tracks he's making now. We also discuss the hiatus he took back in 2018 that helped him to reflect and redefine his sound. On the production side, we spend a while discussing Kandy's approach to songwriting and arrangement. He offers advice on how to write music on a more emotional level, a focus that has made him much happier with the music he's writing. He discusses how to keep things simple with your productions and arrangement, and why he avoids hoarding synth and effect plugins. He also discusses how to identify a creative direction for your music, and where he looks for creative inspiration (especially during the current pandemic situation). Later on, Kandy offers insight into his social media content strategy, why every producer should download TikTok, and the biggest lessons he's learned in the eight years of this project. Connect with Kandy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisKANDY Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisKANDY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisKANDY/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mPFPLedaotlYFB3GLn6r7 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisiskandy

Show Notes: edmprod.com/134 This week, Wuki sat down to chat on the EDM Podcast. Wuki is a Grammy nominated producer who's collaborated with industry heavyweights including Diplo, Skrillex, Kayzo, Valentino Khan, and Anna Lunoe, and he's released music on imprints such as OWSLA, Atlantic Records, Fool's Gold, and Ultra. We start off with Wuki's background, discussing his band Innerpartysystem and the golden era of Myspace. We talk about his transition into EDM, looking at the tracks and bootlegs that launched his career. We also discuss how he found his signature sound, and why after 7+ years of this project he's decided to release his debut album. On the production side, we discuss how Wuki gets creative with distortion, looking at the Max for Live and 3rd party plugins he relies on. We also talk about how he mixes his kicks and bass, recording vocals on his iPhone, and whether or not you should use Sausage Fattener on your master bus. Later on, we discuss what he's learned collaborating with artists like Skrillex and Valentino Khan, what he's learned during his Twitch feedback streams, and what to expect from his debut album. Connect with Wuku: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMwuki/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wuki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuki/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Se1y4vDcu9fVHLqdj1N3q Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamwuki

Show Notes: edmprod.com/133 This week, Niiko x Swae sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Niiko x Swae are a DJ and production duo based out of LA. They were recently a 2019 Hakkasan Group Resident, allowing them to open up for some of the biggest artists in the industry at one of dance music's most important venues. We start off with Niiko & Swae's background, looking at their journey from DJing frat parties in college to playing clubs all across the US. We discuss how they built relationships with promoters and club owners, which allowed them the opportunity to play increasingly bigger venues. We also talk about the years they spent crafting a live show that truly resonates with audiences, a process that's been tantamount to the success they have. On the production side, we spend a while discussing songwriting and arrangement tips for producers who aren't too knowledgeable about music theory. Niiko x Swae also discuss practical tips and strategies for producers who struggle with the last 10% of a track. They also dive into the 3rd party plugins that helped level up their production quality, as well as what they've learned from the talented producers at Prodigy Artists. Later on, we discuss their strategy for social media content and how they're making the most out of the current quarantine. They talk about the lessons they learned being mentored by Randy Jackson, as well as their overall strategy when it comes to networking. Connect with Niiko x SWAE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niikoxswae/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/niikoxswae Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niikoxswae/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ui1kBUIbujvJnIXxDjoWz Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/niiko_swae

Show Notes: edmprod.com/132 Download & Stream 'Bruk It Down': http://bit.ly/BrukItDown-DL-Stream Sign up for Dharma Studio: https://www.dharmaworldwide.com/ This week, KSHMR sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. If you've been producing dance music for more than 30 seconds, you're surely familiar with him, whether it's from his classic dance tracks like Secrets or My Best Life, his chart topping sample packs, his production tutorials, and most recently his very own plugin KSHMR Essentials. We start off with KSHMR's background, looking at how he built his production and songwriting skills by himself early on. We dive into how he fell into producing for rappers and singers, and how this led to him creating The Cataracts project, widely known for their hit single ‘Like A G6'. We spend a while discussing KSHMR's transition into EDM, and how he took everything he learned in the pop world and put it into his ideal artist project. KSHMR explains the keys to his early success with this project, and what separated him from other producers that were making the switch to EDM. On the production side, we discuss how to balance the technical and emotional aspects of production. KSHMR mentions how producing EDM has hurt his ability to write music on an emotional level, because he, like so many producers, is overly concerned with the technical aspects of production. We talk about how to deal with this issue, focusing on how he crafts emotive and expressive tracks within the dance music sphere. Later on, we talk about his new education platform Dharma Studio, as well as his brand new plugin KSHMR Essentials. We discuss why he loves teaching music production, and the lesson he's learned helping out thousands of producers. KSHMR also lists off his favorite uncommon 3rd party plugins, a few of which you've likely never heard of but will blow you away. Connect with KSHMR: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSHMRmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSHMRmusic Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kshmr/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kshmrmusic?si=fVfUAZZzSt-66WekFg0Eqg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kshmr

Show Notes: edmprod.com/131 This week, Morgin Madison sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Morgin Madison is a fantastic producer who's unique brand of atmospheric house music has landed him on outlets like Lowly Palace and Parametric Records. We start with Morgin Madison's background, looking at his progression from corporate lobbying to pursuing a career in music. We dive into the lengthy journey to find his current sound, which included a previous artist project and several rebrands. As he was independent for the first few years of this project, we discuss what he learned about marketing, promotion, and branding that helped him grow his artist project essentially by himself. We also talk about being comfortable with wanting to be a musician, an idea many producers struggle with due to external pressure from friends and family. On the production side, we cover a several aspects of Morgin Madison's production workflow. He's currently sitting on 40+ finished tracks, which you can bet he was asked about. We discuss how he's able to write so much music, diving into his default template, his songwriting process, and his approach to sound design. He also dissects his approach for mixing kick and bass, how he adds dense reverbs to his tracks without muddying them up, and unique approach to layering sounds. Connect with Morgin Madison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morginmadison/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/morginmadison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morginmadison/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WrO4cGKIG6EgYqyHNReej Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/morginmadison

Show Notes: edmprod.com/130 This week, Mickey Valen sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Mickey Valen is a classically trained musician and producer who's released on labels like CloudKid and Lowly Palace, and his song Meet Me (feat Noe) currently has nearly 60M plays on Trap Nation's YouTube Channel. We start off with Mickey Valen's background, looking at his late entry into the production world. He studied music in college, but he didn't start producing until after school while he was working a corporate 9-5. We look at how he grew his production skills on the side, and how he eventually made the leap to working full-time on music. He got his start producing for vocalists, and he reveals how he built these connections early on without an artist project. On the production side, we spent a while talking about his songwriting process. Even though Mickey Valen is classically trained, he feels this hurts him at times. He discusses how all producers, no matter their theory knowledge, should approach songwriting. He also walks through his favorite distortion plugins, how he adds creative and background textures, and what his writing process looks like when working with vocalists. We also discuss how to embrace the difficult and annoying parts of being a producer, the pros and cons of moving to Los Angeles, and some of the hidden streams of revenues available to producers. Connect with Mickey Valen: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mickeyvalen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickeyvalen Twitter: https://twitter.com/mickeyvalenxy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeyvalen/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tLI4kPsmsxQQv6zr2jbgt?si=VGDMZYLRR1iBJ4V3bC2nSQ

Show Notes: edmprod.com/129 This week, pluko sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Pluko is a talented producer with releases on labels like Foreign Family Collective and Future Classic, and he's released official remixes for artists like Tycho and Odesza. We start with pluko's background, looking at his ambitious start to producing music in middle school. He discusses how he developed his skills early on, leading him to start touring by the age of 17. In terms of growing his project, Pluko really emphasizes the importance of marketing yourself early on, believing it to be just as important as the music itself. He also discusses how to know when to sign to a label, what the relationship with his management is like, how to forge your own path in music (and life). On the production side, we discuss pluko's mindset towards creating music that helps him generate a ton of ideas. If you're short on musical ideas or consistently run into writer's block, pluko offers his best advice on how to stay creatively inspired. Later on, we also discuss his favorite analog synths, how he uses the Ableton Push, and his approach to creative resampling. Connect with pluko: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/plukomusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plukomusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/pluko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluko/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01qbSocTDAe2DmKayS89A5

Show notes: edmprod.com/128 This week, DLMT sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast DLMT is a DJ and producer based in Toronto with releases on labels like Armada, Confession, Dim Mak, and Musical Freedom, and his track So Cold hit #1 on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart just last year. We start with DLMT's background, looking at his progression from metal bands in high school to producing on his own in college. We look at how he built his career early on with no connections, and how he curated a solid fanbase to turn his passion for music into a career. On the production side, we discuss DLMT's writing workflow, looking at how he separates writing from sound design and mixing. He reveals his favorite techniques for drum programming and processing, his approach to curating his own sample library, and how he adds movement to more minimal tracks. DLMT also dissects his mixing workflow, offering advice on crafting a full mix with minimal elements, as well as the single best mixing tip he's been given. Later on, we discuss the long-term ramifications that the pandemic situation may have on the music industry, especially given the large amount of show cancelations. DLMT also offers great advice on how to build a solid brand and stand out as an artist in 2020. Connect with DLMT: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dlmtmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dlmtmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlmtmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlmtmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rG00A9pRANrMDzVI3DrmF

Show Notes: edmprod.com/127 This week, Black Caviar sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Black Caviar is a Grammy nominated production duo based in New York with releases on Republic and Atlantic, official remixes for artists like Lizzo and Tiesto, and music in the latest Spiderman and Charlie's Angels movies. We start with Black Caviar's background, looking at the organic development that led to them working as a duo. Jared from Black Caviar was formerly an A&R at Casablanca Records, so he talks on the importance of experience in the music industry and what he learned working at a major label. Their project also started as a purely fun hobby for them, so we talk about how they developed it into a sustainable career, and how they keep the project fun with the increased pressure that's come their way. On the production side, we focus heavily on how to build a catchy and full track with a minimal production. If you're a fan of their music, you'll know they do a lot with a stripped back production. They talk about how they've developed the ability to do this, and they offer advice for producers who are guilty of overproducing. Later on, we talk about their approach to managing creative block, the balance between releasing originals versus remixes, and how to deal with the fickleness of the music industry. Connect with Black Caviar: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/realblackcaviar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realblackcaviar Twitter: https://twitter.com/realblackcaviar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realblackcaviar/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wqW0IQWC7V7jktcjVHID6?si=B0x_igxFSOmWmifJ7mT9xQ

Show notes: edmprod.com/126 This week, Slippy sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Slippy is an electronic producer from Florida who's well known for his popular releases on Monstercat. If you wish the guests on this podcast dove deeper into technical production concepts, this episode is for you. We start with Slippy's background, looking at how he built up production knowledge from scratch. We talk about the small producer group that he's a part of which he attributes a lot of his success to. He discusses why it's so important to have other artists to grow with, not just from a promotion standpoint, but to learn and gain motivation from. On the production side, Slippy dives deep into the technical aspects of his production workflow. He discusses the synths and effects he uses for sound design, and his approach for creating sounds from scratch. He breaks down his layering process, and his best advice for leveling up your mixing. He also discusses his current writing workflow, which helps him get solid ideas down quickly, which ultimately helps him finish more music. He also discusses separating sound design and production, and how he resamples from his own music and from sample packs. Connect with Slippy: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/slippy_music Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slippymusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/slippy_music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slippy_music/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gxGPuGK6DOpv7XVp8V6jG?si=ClDG7UnZSPyFKav0zmNwgg

Show notes: edmprod.com/125 This week, Attom sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Attom is an indie-electronic music producer who's released on labels like Ultra, Foreign Family Collective, and Lowly Palace, and released official remixes for artists like ODESZA, Selena Gomez, and Jai Wolf. If you're currently struggling to find the right genre or style for your artist project, this is the episode for you. We discuss Attom's background in music, looking at the lengthy road he took to find his unique sound. Attom had early success in a style he didn't love making, which is more common than you might think, so we talk a lot about the importance of finding a style of music that both you enjoy writing and fans respond to. We also talk about his early success with remix competitions, the importance of finding validation early on in your production career, and what he learned taking a gap year to focus on music. On the production side, we dive deep into his writing workflow, looking at how he effectively builds ideas from scratch. We discuss how he creatively uses Splice samples, his approach to layering, and why trusting your taste is critical for your growth as a producer. Later on, we discuss how he creates music that's built to be performed live, and how to deal with the perpetual overwhelm that most producers face. Connect with Attom: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/attommusicofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attommusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AttomMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attommusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xq5wasmlEwC6TqCqJtP5o

Show Notes: edmprod.com/124 Mixing for Producers: edmprod.com/mixing This week, the Disco Fries sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. The Disco Fries have been a staple in the dance music scene for over a decade, with releases on all the big electronic labels, collabs with artists like Tiesto, and dozens of high profile remixes for artists like Usher, Katy Perry, and Selena Gomez to name a few. Given how long they've been around, they have a ton of experience and advice to share with producers of all levels. We start with their background in music, discussing how they met at the Berklee School of Music and why they decided to form a duo. We talk about how they dealt with the fear that most music school students go through, which is “how am I going to make a living once school is over”, and how they quickly transitioned into actually making a living off the Disco Fries project. Outside of releasing music and touring under the Disco Fries brand, they generate revenue off of music in a number of ways, including writing for film and tv, running a record label, running a publishing company, mixing and mastering for other artists, and a whole lot more. If you're keen to find ways to make a living off of music that doesn't include streaming or shows, you'll take away a ton from this episode. We also talk about the balance between making music for fun versus making music for a career, and how to avoid developing a resentful relationship with music. They offer their best advice for younger producers trying to break into the industry, as well as producers in their late 20s or 30s that worry they'll never make a career in music. On the production side, we talk about their collaborative workflow, which for the past few years has been primarily remote. They currently live in different cities, so if you've ever struggled to work with another artist remotely or remote collaboration is something you'd like to get into, there's a lot to learn from the way they've refined their collaborative approach. They also talk about their mixdown tutorials in Mixing for Producers, EDMProd's flagship mixing course. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thediscofries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediscofries Twitter: https://twitter.com/thediscofries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediscofries/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7G7KvDCLdVG0Ok511Iqc9U?si=E-w_wkdjR5WBj7v-VJwAbA

Show Notes: edmprod.com/123 This week, Hanz sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Hanz is a talented producer based out of Norway who's released on labels like Majestic Casual, Foreign Family Collective, and Lowly Palace. We start off with Hanz's musical background, diving into the lengthy process before he started releasing music. He actually started this project as a bit of a joke to prove to his coworker that producing Trap wasn't that hard. After a while, he began to connect more with the music he was making, and after hearing a certain EP from another artist inspired him to take music more seriously. We discuss the importance of identifying with the vibe or mood of your music, and advice on finding your music niche. On the production side, we talk a lot about his songwriting workflow, looking at how he writes music that's both unique and relatable. We talk about how to write better verses, and how to approach writing second verses and choruses, something a lot of intermediate producers struggle with. He also dives into his favorite synth and effect plugins, including a little known plugin he uses to build dense, atmospheric textures. Later on, Hanz offers his advice on how to be unique in the ‘lofi-hip hop' scene, and how he's built up a fanbase in a genre that's great for streams but not for follows. We also discuss why he collaborates so often, and his process for collaborating on music remotely. Connect with Hanz: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hanzbeats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hanzbeatz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HanzBeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanzbeats/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eL4DVwObeAZjGOVjASAXd?si=CT_vWvnxTL2V4VXqeC3kKw

Show Notes: edmprod.com/122 This week, Glacier sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Glacier is a talented artist and producer who's well known for his original releases on Monstercat. If you feel stuck right now at school or work, you'll want to carve out time to listen to this episode in full. It's been a lengthy journey for Glacier to get where he's at right now with both work and production, and there is a lot to learn from the way he's handled and mishandled different situations. We start off with Glacier's background in music, looking at the methodology he used to quickly learn new instruments. We talk about him going to and dropping out of college, his experience attending an audio engineering school, and the various part time jobs he's held while growing his artist project. We talk about the balance between pursuing your craft and financial stability, and how he's struck a good balance with his current working situation. On the production side, we talk about how to develop a consistent writing workflow, how to add more complexity to your music, and the importance of learning music theory. We also talk about the right way to win a remix contest, what plugins he can't live without, and what he learned teaching at an audio engineering school for two years. Connect with Glacier: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/glacierofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlacierTunes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glacierofficial/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DS9AJjKnseiE7nVofoULL