The EDM Prodcast

Latest Episodes:

#43: Dave Winnel — Keeping Simplicity In Music Production Dec 15, 2016

Show notes

Dave Winnel has had a meteoric rise to success in the electronic music world, and for good reason. Having remixed giants like David Guetta, Adam Lambert, Axwell & Ingrosso, and recently collaborating with Armin van Buuren, Winnel is seemingly unstoppable. Having given back to the music production community via his ‘For The Win Samples’ with Splice, Winnel was the perfect guest for this episode of The EDM Prodcast giving a concise interview packed with value. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - The differences in creating original material versus remixes - Approaching remixes, both official and unofficial - Building relationships with record labels and colleagues - The various challenges, technical and otherwise, of the creative process - Tips for streamlining the learning curve of music production - Finding inspiration and dealing with writer’s block - The importance of simplicity in the production process Cool things mentioned in the show: - Dave Winnel’s ‘For The Win Samples’: https://splice.com/sounds/splice/dave-winnel-for-the-win-samples Dave Winnel on the web: Website: http://www.davewinnel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davewinnelmusic SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dave-winnel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewinnel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/davewubbek

#42: Austin Kramer — Getting The Most Out Of Spotify Dec 04, 2016

Show notes

Austin Kramer, Spotify's dance music curator, is a notably influential figure in electronic music. Formerly programming for SiriusXM's BPM, Electric Area, and Tiesto's Club Life, he is a seasoned radio curator now at the forefront of the streaming advent. He provides our listeners with a look into what it takes to maximize your Spotify experience, how labels may have to adapt to the changing industry, and advice for any individuals looking for a start in the electronic music scene - artists and otherwise --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - The benefits of Spotify and streaming technology - The many great potential for reach in today's music industry - Getting the most out of Spotify as an artist - What it takes to make a great playlist - How streaming may change in the future Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - Send your music to Kramer: http://bit.ly/kramify Austin Kramer on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kramerbpm SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kramerbpm Twitter: https://twitter.com/kramerbpm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramerbpm/

#41: Audiofreq — Becoming A Disciplined Music Producer Nov 01, 2016

Show notes

The EDM Prodcast has prided itself on having a diverse selection of artists, yet oddly enough episode 41’s guest is the first from the Hardstyle end of the electronic music spectrum. Sam Matla sits down with the prolific Sam Gonzalez, better known to the world as Audiofreq. Considering his impressive discography, as well as his own series of invaluable tutorials and in the studio videos, it is no surprise that this episode is packed full of useful tips and incredible insight into Audiofreq’s career and creations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - How to reference commercial quality releases without discouraging yourself - Looking past stylistic preferences to learn from genres outside of your tastes - The pros and cons of the homogenization of the electronic music industry - The unique creative process behind Audiofreq’s ‘Audiology’ album - The challenges in the making of an album - How to make hardstyle kickdrums - Maximizing productivity in the studio - The importance of having a regimented schedule for music production - Identifying and understanding the source of writer’s block Audiofreq on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiofreqdj SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/audiofreqdj Twitter: https://twitter.com/audiofreqdj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/audiofreqdj

#40: Sean Tyas — Mastering The Art Of Sound Design Oct 13, 2016

Show notes

Continuing the trend of legendary guests from the trance realm on the EDM Prodcast, this episode we are joined by Sean Tyas. Recently releasing his multi-genre album, Degeneration, Sean has become an icon in the trance community as one of the strongest sound designers. It is no surprise that this interview covers a heap of technical knowledge, from masterfully crafting kick drums to the inner workings of his sound design for his trance productions and beyond. This episode is certainly for the more technically inclined producers, but all will find value in this interview with Sean Tyas! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - The creative process of writing an album, as well as the pros and cons - Releasing singles versus releasing albums - Techniques for crafting better kick drums - How important it is to be familiar with sound design - The difference in sound design approach through various genres - Reverse engineering patches as a ‘tutorial’ - Balancing production, touring, and family life - The difference in culture today versus the early trance scene - Using sound design to overcome creative block Sean Tyas on the web: Website: http://www.seantyasmusic.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seantyasmusic Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seantyas SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/seantyas Download for free on The Artist Union

#39: Andy Moor — Creating Depth In Electronic Music Oct 07, 2016

Show notes

Grammy nominee, label founder, and production extraordinaire are some of the titles associated with Andy Moor, but legendary is likely the word you would choose to describe him. This episode of The EDM Prodcast jumps into a loaded conversation about production techniques and workflow, as well as general life and career advice from this truly impressive musician. An absolute must listen for aspiring creatives and seasoned veterans alike. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Andy Moor’s techniques for creating his unforgettable vocal chops - How to create a strong sense of depth and space in productions - Achieving balance between producing music and daily life - The creative process from the beginning to the end of projects - Considering music for live sets and record label releases Andy Moor on the web: Website: http://www.andymoor.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andymoor Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/djandymoor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/andymoortv

#38: Marcus Santoro — The Importance Of Analytical Listening Sep 20, 2016

Show notes

Some producers shy away from branching out of their comfort zone, while Marcus Santoro has thrived under the pressure of reinventing his sound. From monstrous progressive house to emotional progressive trance, Marcus has carried his style between genres flawlessly - and plans to continue to do so. While there might not be one singular reason for his success, this interview certainly has many gems that might shed insight. We talk about his minimalistic approach to mixing and layering, his technique to analyzing and referencing various different songs, and his love of organic sounds amongst the digital soundscapes. This episode of The EDM Prodcast has valuable information for novice and experienced producers alike, so enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Branching out into different styles of music and reinventing your sound - Using organic sounds to create warmth and contrast between more digital sounds - Approaching the mixdown process minimalistically - The importance of listening to many different songs attentively - Choosing select sounds that compliment each other Marcus Santoro on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmarcussantoro Twitter: https://twitter.com/djmarcussantoro Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcus-santoro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_santoro Download for free on The Artist Union

#37: Stephen Kirkwood — Approaching Education Holistically Aug 26, 2016

Show notes

Have you ever felt as if you could be doing more with your music, or life in general? One look at Stephen Kirkwood’s accomplishments across different ventures may send you running, or, inspire you to be as productive as him. There’s much to be said about a person who is a successful entrepreneur while actively releasing his own music, engineering tracks for others, and doing A&R for record labels - and much of it is covered in this insightful interview. To seal the deal in this episode you get two for the price of one, as Stephen is joined by his partner at SKapade Studios, Steven Galloni. This one is well worth the listen! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Organically transitioning from passion to business - Adjusting the educational mindset to maximize potential - “Act locally, think globally” - Building the busiest part of a track first to increase workflow - Pushing through the learning stages to achieve mastery - Approaching education holistically - The benefits of being genuine as well as appreciating negative feedback Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - ‘Think And Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill: http://amzn.to/1XXfdhC - ‘How To Win Friends And Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie: http://amzn.to/2boL1OO - ‘Entrepreneur Revolution’ by Daniel Priestley: http://amzn.to/2bq2cL3 Stephen Kirkwood on the web: Website: http://www.stephenkirkwood.co.uk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/djstephenkirkwood Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephenkirkwood Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/stephenkirkwood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenkirkwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkirkwood SKapade Studios: http://www.skapadestudios.com Download for free on The Artist Union

#36: Budi Voogt — How to Crush Music Marketing (and Life) Aug 16, 2016

Show notes

Check out Budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible If there's one person I have immense respect for, it's Budi Voogt. He's the smartest, most driven person I know. He's the co-founder of Heroic, a label and management agency. Instructor of the Music Marketing Academy, and author of the Soundcloud Bible. He's taken guys like WRLD and San Holo to a new level through his management expertise, and helped empower many more creators, which is at the heart of his vision and mission as an entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about a range of things including: - Orfium: can it replace Soundcloud? - Soundcloud Go - a feature made out of necessity? - How to do your best creative work and beat resistance - Budi's book - The Soundcloud Bible Third Edition - Should you have a friend manage you? - Why you should gain traction indepedently BEFORE trying to get a manager - How co-management works - What you should look out for in a manager (what to be wary of) - The Fan Funnel: How to Build Your Audience (How to Gain Superfans) - Should you use all social media platforms? - Empowering creators Get Budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible Things mentioned: - Turning Pro (http://amzn.to/2aXeSc9) - Deep Work (http://amzn.to/2bakLpU) - War of Art (http://amzn.to/2bal83X) - Droeloe (@droeloemusic) - Bitbird (@bitbirdofficial) - Heroic (@heroicrecordings) - Printful (www.theprintful.com) - Marcus Aurelius (http://amzn.to/2balV4M) - The Song Machine (http://amzn.to/2aZef4S) - The Four Hour Workweek (http://amzn.to/2aYrEXV) Budi Voogt on the web: Twitter: https://twitter.com/budivoogt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budivoogtofficial/ Website: http://budivoogt.com Intro/Outro song: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/subliminal?in=heroicrecordings/sets/heroic-i-lumen

#35: Bjorn Akesson — Listening To Your Creative Instinct Aug 11, 2016

Show notes

In this 35th episode of The EDM Prodcast, Sam Matla chats with legendary trance artist Bjorn Akesson. A veteran of music production, Bjorn takes us through his journey from starting with simple software and hardware through until today, and offers valuable advice for novice and skilled producers alike. Having perfected his sound while freely experimenting with it, he shares extremely important insight on the creative process and manipulating energy in productions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - How to find the right constructive feedback from the right people - The importance of following your instincts in the creative process - Dealing with negative response and elitism within musical subgenres - Creating and manipulating energy in your productions - The differences in creating original music versus creating remixes Bjorn Akesson on the web: Website: http://www.bjornakesson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjornakessonmusic Twitter: http://twitter.com/bjorn_akesson Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/bjorn-akesson YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bjornakesson Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bjornakesson

#34: Noah Neiman — Being Realistic About Your Music Career Jul 19, 2016

Show notes

Noah Neiman is a full-time doctor and producer. How does he do it? I don't know. He doesn't just "manage" to produce alongside a demanding job, he excels at it. His latest release "Toldja So", a collaboration with vocalist Anna Yvette that's found its home on the renowned Revealed Recordings is a prime example of that. And he's back on for a second episode. In this interview, we discuss A LOT. It's a long one. But we both like 'em long, and I'm sure you do as well. Some of the topics we talk about: - How to balance music production (among other things) with a full time job - Why great music is the bare minimum - The collaborative process behind Noah's latest release - How to approach other artists for collaborations (and how not to) - Why you should keep your day job, even if you want to go full time Cool things (and people) mentioned: - Sign Now app (https://www.signnow.com/) - Waves YouTube tutorials (https://www.youtube.com/user/danielwaves) - Izotope YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/izotopeinc) - Matthew Steeper (https://www.facebook.com/matthewsteeperofficial) - Mike Schmid (http://www.mikeschmid.com/) - Anna Yvette (https://www.facebook.com/annayvettemusic/) Noah Neiman on the web: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noahneiman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahNeiman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahneiman/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahneimanmusic

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected