Soundcore Stories

From studying to work at NASA to x7 Grammy Winning Engineer with Brian Vibberts Mar 21, 2022

Brian has worked with some of the top-selling artists of all time including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Billy Joel. Over his career, Brian has received 272 Grammy nominations. This week we breakdown what it's like hopping from session to session across different genres and projects and how to handle the pressure of working with some of the world's biggest artists and some of the world's most famous franchises.

A day in the life of a GRAMMY award winning university lecturer Mar 07, 2022

This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Simon Gogerly, a GRAMMY Award-winning audio engineer from the UK. Simon has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest artists in the world such as U2, Paloma Faith, No Doubt, and Massive Attack. We spoke to Simon about what his career had been like from the 80's till now in terms of music and technological changes, and also what life is like now as a university lecturer.

How I recorded Greta Van Fleet with GRAMMY winning engineer Alex Pasco Feb 21, 2022

This week, we caught up with Alex Pasco, a 5-time GRAMMY Award-winning audio engineer. We spoke to Alex about working on Greta Van Fleet's second album, "The Battle At Garden's Gate". We discuss some of the wild techniques he used to capture sound, and how the band pushed him to achieve new highs and their vision. We also talk about his studio setup and why he works using both Digital and Analog hardware, plus the current innovations in audio that excite him.

How To Become A YouTuber with Antwan Richardson Feb 08, 2022

Ever wondered what it takes to start a successful YouTube career? Listen as tech Antwan Richardson tells his story and gives us an inside look at what it takes to make it big as a tech influencer on YouTube.

#AskMeAnything with 7x GRAMMY winner Buck Snow Jan 25, 2022

Buck is a multi-GRAMMY award-winning engineer. He got his start in one of the world’s top recording and mixing facilities where he has worked on all types of audio production and gained extensive experience in working with audio in both music and film. Listen as he answers questions from the Soundcore community and reveals some of his top tips.

Meet Danny Gruff Jan 10, 2022

This week we speak to Danny Gruff who is currently producing and recording Dave Gile's new album at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios! Listen now and find out how the preparation has been so far and what it’s like progressing into music production since the pandemic.

How I raised £50,000 to record an album at Abbey Road studios during a pandemic Dec 13, 2021

In this week's episode, Sean caught up with independent artist Dave Giles and his journey to record his album at Abbey Road studios and found out how close he is to his goal of raising £50,000 to make it happen! We also speak to Dave about how he uses his Liberty earbuds to check on his mixes and how life has been as an independent musician over the last 2 years during the pandemic.
This was episode was recorded as part of our week of live events across Soundcore's social channels.

How to go viral on TikTok with GRAMMY winning producer Philip Larsen Nov 29, 2021

Not only has Philip Larsen won a GRAMMY for his work with Kylie Minogue and been the mastermind behind some of the biggest Katy Perry remixes, but he also has had over 3 billion streams on TikTok. Listen and learn as Sean sits down with Philip and finds out what it's like to have a song of yours blow up on TikTok and how it can affect your career.

Has streaming negatively impacted the music industry? With GRAMMY winning engineer Ignacio Molino Nov 15, 2021

This week, Sean sits down with 5-time GRAMMY winning engineer Ignacio Molino. In this packed episode, Ignacio teaches Sean how to write a Latin-infused pop song and they discuss the crossover potential between different styles of music. They also have a very frank discussion about how music streaming may have a negative effect on music, due to the fact it’s becoming harder for artists, engineers, producers, and labels to make any money from the art they create.

Painting a picture with sound with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Cassidy Turbin Nov 02, 2021

This week, Sean sits down with Cassidy Turbin, a 5-time GRAMMY winning audio producer who has worked with artists such as Beck, Storefront Church, Miya Folick, Dwight Yoakam, and Tashaki Miyaki. Cassidy is also one of the audio producers who collaborated with Soundcore on both Liberty 2 Pro and Liberty 3 Pro. Cassidy talks about how he achieves #GoldenSound and the developments in both the music industry and technology world that help that goal.
Listen and learn more about the challenges both engineers and artists have when it comes to picking music that you like versus whatever comes your way because you need to make a living.

Life in the studio with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Shaan Singh Oct 18, 2021

Joining us for the second episode of our #GoldenSound Edition of Soundcore Stories is Shaan Singh, a Grammy Award Winning Engineer, Mixer, and Producer based in Los Angeles. Shaan has worked with some of the biggest and most popular artists in the world right now, including Young Thug, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Janelle Monae, and many more. He also won a Record of the Year GRAMMY Award in 2018 for his work on “This Is America” by Childish Gambino.

From GRAMMY winner to becoming an entrepreneur with Krish Sharma Oct 11, 2021

In the first of our #GoldenSound Edition episode, we’re sitting down with Krish Sharma, an audio producer who has won 2 GRAMMYs for his work with Ziggy Marley and the Rolling Stones. He’s also worked with Soundcore on both the Liberty 2 Pro and Liberty 3 Pro true wireless earbuds.

In this episode, we sat down with Krish to talk about the state of the music industry, and how his company, BYGMusic, helps with the financial well-being of grassroots musicians. He also reveals some of his favorite moments throughout his career, what makes the perfect earbuds and what working with Soundcore means to him.

What Would You Ask a Liberty Series Product Manager? Oct 04, 2021

If you’ve been a fan of the Liberty Series, you may have questions about Soundcore’s most popular music-centered true wireless earbuds. What better way to get them answered by the product manager himself, Ivan. Join us this week and listen as he answers some questions put forward from the Soundcore community.

How music therapy can make a big impact on your life Sep 27, 2021

We talk to singer-songwriter Bryde to talk about using music therapy and meditation to be at peace with your work. We also discuss how music affects the mind, dealing with competition, and how mental health is at the forefront of everyone's lives.

Manifesting fear and turning it into success Sep 19, 2021

On this episode, we speak to The Collective, a band from the East Midlands in the UK. We delve into their back story and discuss some tough topics like “Does success kill creativity?” and “Does social media affect a person’s ability to grow?”.

Check out The Collective here 👉 https://beacons.page/thecollectiveband?fbclid=IwAR0C05ZGZ-_u1e6wqyB93xqJ96ySzo4cj_MZ_RV0lufPmOwxm8oFsLlyfrk

Meet Bluckther Sep 13, 2021

In this week’s episode we sit down with Bluckther, a DJ from Colombia. He takes us behind the scenes of what life as a DJ is really like and we talk about what releasing music with big record labels is really like.

Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/bluckther/

Hearing your music on hit TV shows Sep 05, 2021

Singer-songwriter Anna Pancaldi gives us exclusive insight into how you get your music on hit TV shows and what it’s like writing music for other artists. And, if you’ve wondered what it’s like working with publishing labels or have experienced bad stage fright before performing, Anna’s got some great advice for you.

How classic tracks are turned in house bangers in 2021 Aug 29, 2021

What’s it like having a track with over 31 million streams on Spotify? This week, we’re joined by Felix Samuel, a singer, songwriter, and producer from the UK. We chat about songwriting, adapting to the ever changing ways music is consumed, and what exactly goes into remixing and remaking a track.

Check out his music here: https://www.instagram.com/felixsamuelmusic/

Rising up in the music industry with Bleam Aug 22, 2021

Ever imagined what it’s like to DJ at clubs and music festivals around the world? This week, we’re joined by Bleam, a DJ and producer from California who has over 20,000 monthly listeners and is a rising star in the world of Deep House music. We talk about how to connect with other artists, staying relevant in the fast-moving music industry, and how traveling influences his music.

https://www.instagram.com/bleam/

Ciaran Burgess reveals the secrets of live performances Aug 15, 2021

This week we sat down with Ciaran Burgess from a band called Groomlake. We spoke about what it’s like performing and setting up live shows, plus we dive in and talk about all the behind the scenes tech stuff that he does!

Check out his stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/welcometogroomlake/

How social media changed the music industry with Jules Marrison Aug 08, 2021

In this week’s episode, we have mixing and mastering engineer Jules Marrison. He spoke to us about working with musicians and producers to get songs sounding their best. Plus, he shares tips and tricks on how to get your music out there in 2021.

Go check out the Collective to get the latest updates about Soundcore 👉

Check out more from Jules 👉 www.greenlabproductions.com

Meet Duvall Aug 01, 2021

Meet Duvall, a member of the electronic music group Disciples. Will had the opportunity to speak to him about his music and upcoming projects. He also gave advice to aspiring musicians and told us what labels look for in an upcoming artist!

You can check him out here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamduvall/

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Meet Able Faces Jul 18, 2021

Meet Able Faces, a duo hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what life is like for this independent Dance/Pop duo made up of brothers Jack and Mark McNeilage, as they talk us through the up's and down's of the music industry and their hopes for 2021.

Coast To Coast: Meet the San Diego Finalists Jun 21, 2021

Get to know the artists on the San Diego team. They chat to us about what it’s like to be in a team with people you don’t know, why it’s tough being so close to LA, their messages to the other teams, and what their plans are for the remainder of 2021.

Coast To Coast: Meet Dax Jun 14, 2021

This week we sat down with Dax, one of the biggest independent artists in the world right now, that has amassed millions of views and is currently one of the Coast to Coast Captains. Find out how Dax discovered poetry, what leaving a career in basketball to pursue music was like, challenges he’s faced, plus so much more.

Coast To Coast: Meet the Florida Finalists Jun 06, 2021

On the second episode of our Coast to Coast mini-series, we’re meeting the Florida Team! Sean & Will got to know the members of the team, find out how they’re feeling about the Coast To Coast competition, their messages to the other teams, and more!

Putting in your 10,000 hours w. Gsnaps May 31, 2021

After a live NYE performance at the Bellagio, and millions of YouTube views later, Gsnaps defines the work ethic of “putting in your 10,000 hours.” Sit back and learn more about her journey as an independent artist and what's coming up next for her...

Ask Me Anything w. The Life Headphone Product Manager Apr 18, 2021

This week go behind-the-scenes with Soundcore’s product design team—specifically the people behind the Life series of headphones. Listen in as Dorothy, Soundcore’s Brand Manager, and Christy, our **Life** Series Product Manager answer questions from the Soundcore community!

How to create the perfect remix with GRAMMY winning DJ Cedric Gervais Apr 13, 2021

Are you sad? Is it summertime? No and no!? Who cares coz we’ve got just the cure for any bad mood: Cedric’s world-renowned remix of “Summertime Sadness.” Listen as Cedric breaks down his iconic remix and what life is really like as a GRAMMY winning international DJ.

From high school to Hollywood with Daya Mar 25, 2021

Do you remember when you were in high school and dreamed of making it big as a singer? Or ever wondered what it would be like getting over a billion streams on a track with The Chainsmokers and winning a #GRAMMY? Listen now to find out Daya's journey through music!

The science of bluegrass with The Infamous Stringdusters Mar 07, 2021

On this episode of our star-studded season of #SoundcoreStories, we sit down with The Infamous Stringdusters to discuss their GRAMMY win, life on the road, and the science behind the improvisational and performative style known as bluegrass.

Shaping the Sound Of A Generation w. Romesh Dodangoda Mar 07, 2021

Romesh Dodangoda is a GRAMMY nominated producer from South Wales, who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and metal, including Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon and Bullet For My Valentine. Find out how he manages to capture that raw exciting energy from some of the biggest names in the rock world and the story behind the online music community he has set up in his spare time to help emerging musicians!

Art vs Commerce...What's more important? 2-time GRAMMY artist Lecrae reveals all Feb 16, 2021

We sat down with hip-hop luminary Lecrae to discuss a wide range of topics including his GRAMMY wins and also his recent nominations and upcoming projects; all the way up to Marvel superheroes and Valentine’s Day life hacks.

Overcoming stage fright with 2-time GRAMMY winning artist Colbie Caillat Feb 10, 2021

How do you go from Myspace to a 2-time GRAMMY winning artist? Colbie Caillat joins us on this week’s episode where we discuss songwriting, inspiration, and getting over stage fright.

What it's really like recording The Rolling Stones Feb 05, 2021

Krish Sharma is a 2- Time GRAMMY winning producer who has worked with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Ziggy Marley to name a few. He also started a company, called BYGMusic, to help with the financial well-being of music artists.

Listen now as Krish takes us back through some of his fondest recording memories, but also his latest work, including his involvement with Liberty Air 2 Pro.

How MusiCares® is a shining light in music's darkest hour Jan 24, 2021

As a music-loving brand, Soundcore has partnered with MusiCares® to support artists in need of assistance. Through its COVID relief program, MusiCares® has served 24,000 people with over $22 million dollars in aid. Debbie Caroll, Vice President of MusiCares® explains more.

The best music you’ve never heard with LÜM CEO Max Fergus Jan 13, 2021

In our commitment to support grassroots musicians, we’ve integrated LÜM - an ad-free music streaming service for emerging artists - directly into the Soundcore app. LÜM CEO, Max Fergus, reveals all.

Backstage with the Collective Dec 15, 2020

In our round up episodes of Season 1, Sean and Lawrence sit down with Hannah from the Soundcore Collective as she shares her experiences of working at Soundcore and the Anker brands, and provides her thoughts on #AudioEscape.

Soundcore’s Head of Brand Reveals ALL About The #AudioEscape Dec 14, 2020

Sean and Lawrence sit down with, Ching, Soundcore’s Head of Brand, to find out what #AudioEscape means, why you won’t want to miss it, and what the future of Soundcore looks like.

Music & YouTube With Crew 54 Dec 06, 2020

After their energy filled #SoundcoreSessions we caught up with Eric and G, aka Crew 54 for a chat about their life in the music world and how they came to meet each other. Eric also gives us an insight into his YouTube channel.

Ask Me Anything with Grammy Winning Audio Producers | #SoundcoreSundays Nov 29, 2020

Earlier in the week we asked all our fans across social media, if you could ask a Grammy winning audio producer ANYTHING...what would it be? Join us as we listen to 8 x Grammy Award Winning Audio Producer Darrell Thorp, and 4 x Grammy Award Winning Audio Producer Alex Pasco answer your questions!

Thanksgiving Special! Nov 22, 2020

This week we're joined by two members of the Soundcore Collective for a Thanksgiving special. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss their favorite Soundcore products, how they discovered the Soundcore community.

Mixing Movies & Music | #SoundcoreSundays Nov 15, 2020

Buck Snow is a 7 time Grammy Winning Engineer who also endorsed the Liberty 2 Pro earbuds. Listen this week as we talk to him about his journey and love for audio, and how he's transitioned from not only working with some of the biggest artists in the world, but now how he's using his talent in the movie world!

The Life Of An Opera Singer | #SoundcoreSundays Nov 08, 2020

Ever wondered what it would be like to sing in front of the British Royal family? Or perhaps THE best Disney song to sing in the shower? Wonder No more as we sit down with Lauren Joyanne Morris and take a look at the journey of becoming an Opera singer.

From Grassroots Musician to Platinum Selling Producer... Nov 01, 2020

Jamie has been a professional songwriter, record producer and musician for almost ten years now, and in that time has worked with a wealth of talent both signed and unsigned, accumulated worldwide chart successes and achieved platinum selling records.

Mixing Grammy Records and Massaging Artist Egos Oct 25, 2020

Riley Mackin is the mastermind Grammy-Winning Engineer behind 2018 hit, “This is America”, but what really happens behind the records? Put your earbuds in as Riley reveals all from the recording studio.

Rowing Across The Atlantic Oct 18, 2020

Atlantic Antics are rowing across the ocean in world-record time, testing the limits of their friendship, physical strength, and most importantly, their playlist.

Becoming an Artist In The Tech World Oct 05, 2020

This week we speak to Collin Chan, a long time friend of Anker & Soundcore. Collin talks to us about his life as an artist and his journey from studying and developing his skills and the struggle to be noticed, to now working with some of the top names in the tech industry using his unique skills.

Launching Albums Under Lockdown Sep 27, 2020

This week Sean spoke with Grassroots Musician Danny Gruff.

Danny spoke to Sean about how his year has been so far, what it’s been like releasing an album during a global pandemic and not being able to hit the road and promote it. They also touch on the impact it’s having on the music industry and Danny gives some advice for those aspiring musicians who are in a similar position right now.

From Armed Forces to Audiophile Sep 23, 2020

If you know anything about Antwan Richardson aka Just' Doin Life, and his various audio, tech and life-related YouTube channels, you know he’s a super down to earth guy and someone that always gives everything 100%.

But, what you might not know is what Antwan was doing before YouTube, and how close he was to going down a very different path in life.

El Jefe’s Essential YouTube Tips Sep 21, 2020

Sean & Lawrence got the opportunity to sit down with the YouTube master himself, Jeff of El Jefe Reviews.

Jeff took us through his back story, how he got into YouTube, and shared his essential YouTube tips for any of you who are thinking of getting into video content creation.

Producing Music in the Age of Covid Sep 21, 2020

If you’re using Liberty 2 Pro or Liberty Air 2 via the Soundcore app, you would have spotted a Grammy Winning Engineer listening profile by the name of Ignacio Molino.

Ignacio Molino, or Nacho as his friends call him, winner of 5 Grammy awards, sat down with Lawrence to have a chat on producing music in the age of Covid

Life in the Top 40 as a Pop Rock Band Sep 12, 2020

Ever wondered what it’s like to live like a rockstar? Or to self manage your own band in every step of the process? Well wonder no more, because our admin and resident musician, Sean, paired up with his brother Dean to give you all the details of what life is like when you’re touring the world with hit songs.

Welcome Sep 12, 2020

Lawrence & Sean sat down for a face to face chat to formally introduce Soundcore Collective 2.0!

Watch this space, because eventually these chats will become a regular feature.

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