Music 3.0
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -PlusMusic is on a mission to bring soundtracks from indie artists around the world to new and exciting video games. Our podcast is an extension of that goal. Hosted by co-founders and lifelong musicians Nick Venti (Republic of Letters) and Brian Karscig (Louis XIV, The Killers), the Music 3.0 Podcast is designed to both inform and entertain. We keep it friendly, casual and guest-focused. Whether you're looking looking for career building advice or you're simply curious, we invite you to join us for conversations with some of the most interesting creators and founders in the music space.
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Ethical AI Music with Ben Lee and Robin Jo from Pozalabs
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to another captivating episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast! In this installment, we delve into the cutting-edge realm of AI-generated music with our esteemed guests, Robin Jo and Ben Lee, hailing from the innovative Korean AI music powerhouse, PozaLabs. As pioneers in the field, PozaLabs has revolutionized the art of crafting soundtracks for various media through via artificial intelligence. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the ethical dimensions of trainin...
Accessible AI Creation Tools with Playform Founder Dr. Ahmed Elgammal
September 25, 2023 16:15 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to another intriguing episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast, hosted by Brian Karscig and Nick Venti. In this installment, we have the pleasure of conversing with the brilliant Dr. Ahmed Elgammal, a true trailblazer in the fusion of art and AI. As the founder of Playform, Dr. Elgammal is at the forefront of making AI art tools accessible to artists, sparking a creative revolution. Alongside his role as a professor at Rutgers University, he pioneers the Art and Artificial Intelligence Labor...
Breaking into the Global Music Market with Ken Kobori of Surf Music
September 11, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast, hosts Brian Karscig and Nick Venti sit down with a true industry innovator, Ken Kobori, the brilliant mind behind SURF Music. As CEO, Ken Kobori has revolutionized the digital marketplace, providing a dynamic platform for creators to globally distribute and sell their music. With an impressive background as the renowned songwriter and producer 2SOUL in Japan, Ken brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Tune in as we delve into how SURF Music...
The Evolving Music Industry with Drew Thurlow, Founder of Opening Ceremony Media
August 28, 2023 15:45 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBStep into the latest episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast as Brian Karscig and Nick Venti engage in an illuminating conversation with the seasoned music industry virtuoso, Drew Thurlow. With a remarkable journey that spans from being a session musician to the Head of A&R at Sony Music Entertainment, Drew's trajectory led him to establish Opening Ceremony Media, a dynamic music consulting enterprise. Delve into Drew's rich experiences as he shares insights into the evolving landscape of music dis...
Dive into Web 3.0 with Revelator CEO Bruno Guez
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this episode, Brian and Nick sit down with Bruno Guez, the ingenious founder of Revelator, your All-in-One Music 3.0 platform. Revelator stands tall as a pioneer in the realm of IP rights management, firmly rooted in the ever-evolving landscape of Music 3.0. Bruno Guez has led his company on a transformative journey, paving the way for artists and creators to assert their rights in the digital age. They also explore the concept of multiple blockchains and the tantalizing possibilities th...
Discovering The Melodic Revolution Within The Digital Frontier with Aram Sinnreich
June 12, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBJoin us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the boundless world of music with renowned Digital Music expert, Aram Sinnreich. With a career spanning decades, Aram has been at the forefront of understanding and deciphering the ever-evolving landscape of music. As we explore the current state of the industry, we uncover fascinating insights into its transformation in today's times. From AI-generated compositions to its intermingling within the gaming realm, we embark on a thought-provok...
Revolutionizing Music Investment: Unveiling the Power of Fractional Song Royalties with Sean Peace
May 29, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBJoin us on an extraordinary episode as we sit down with the brilliant mind behind SongVest, Founder and CEO Sean Peace. In this exhilarating conversation, we delve deep into the realm of music investment and the groundbreaking concept of fractional song royalties. Discover how SongVest empowers fans to not only support their favorite artists, but also earn a share of the revenue and join in on their success. Sean explains what happens to those profits when an artist blows up, and talks about...
Exploring the Intersection of AI and Music with Jay Stolar
May 15, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBJoin us for an insightful conversation with Jay Stolar, the Chief Artist Officer of Hume, a WEB3 record label that is breaking new ground in the world of music creation and virtual artists. In this episode, we explore the potential of AI in music creation and songwriting, and discuss the ethical considerations that come with using this technology. Jay brings a wealth of experience, having worked with top artists such as John Legend, Selena Gomez, and G-Eazy. We delve into the exciting possib...
Looking at the Future of AI in Video Game Music with Toa Dunn
May 01, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MBIn today's episode, we are joined by Toa Dunn, former head of Riot Games Music, to explore the exciting future of game music and the role of AI in its development. With nearly a decade of experience working with Riot Games, Toa shares his insights on integrating original music into gaming properties and the challenges he faced. He also discusses his collaborations with artists like Crystal Method and how they influenced his work. Tune in to discover how AI is shaping the future of game m...
Exploring data analytics and the Metaverse with Viberate Co-Founder Vasja Veber
April 17, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBWelcome to today's episode of the Music 3.0 podcast. Our guest is Vasja Veber, Co-Founder of Viberate, an intelligent music data analytics company that offers services to music industry professionals. Vasja was previously a manager for 12 years, managing the career of Slovenian techno legend DJ Umek. In this episode, we will discuss the Metaverse, Viberate's evolution from a global booking system to an analytics company, and the lack of standardization across the music industry. Check out V...
Using AI as a Songwriting Tool with Lemonaid.ai CEO Michael "MJ" Jacob
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 54 MBWelcome to Music 3.0, listeners! Our guest today is Michael Jacob, CEO and founder of Lemonade.ai. Lemonade is a music creation software that uses AI algorithms to generate chord progressions and melodies for songwriters. While some artists may find that notion frightening, Michael sees Lemonade as a tool for inspiration and hopes to provide a service that empowers producers around the world. We chat with Michael about his journey from rising hip-hop star to tech visionary, and what generati...
The Rise of the Web-Based DAW with Soundation CEO Adam Hasslert
March 06, 2023 17:22 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBWelcome to Music 3.0! Today we have a special guest, Soundation CEO Adam Hasslert, who is revolutionizing the way we collaborate, create, and network in the world of Music 3.0. Soundation is a leading company in the webification of at-home music production, offering a unique web-based software that enables multiple creators to work together in real time from any location worldwide. This reimagines the process of editing, producing, and recording music. In this interview, Adam will discuss ho...
Gamifying Music Education with Melodics CEO Sam Gribben
February 13, 2023 18:56 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBHello musicians gamers and friends. Welcome to the PlusMusic Podcast! Today we’re sitting down with Sam Gribben, the CEO of Melodics. After leaving his position as the CEO of world famous DJ software company Serato, Sam decided to use his knowledge of music production and software to pioneer a new education tool for musicians of all skill levels. His new venture Melodics is designed to lower the bar of entry for musicians using one of a kind, gamified software design to teach basic skills ...
Atlas Creative CEO Michael Herriger on Landing the Biggest Branded Partnerships in Fortnite
January 30, 2023 21:19 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBHello musicians, gamers and friends. Welcome to Season 2 of the PlusMusic Podcast. First off we want to say Happy New Year to all of our listeners! We hope the holidays treated you well, and we’re so excited for what’s to come this year. Our guest today is the CEO of Atlas Creative Studios Michael Herriger. At over 3 billion total plays and over 75 games developed, Atlas Creative has cemented itself as one of the premier developers for meta verse experiences within the Fortnite engine. Fro...
Welcome to Season 2!
December 14, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBHello gamers, musicians and friends! The PlusMusic Podcast is gearing up for a brand new and exciting new season. While we normally keep the focus of our show entirely on our guests, we wanted to give our listeners a chance to get to know our hosts before things get going. Join Nick Venti and Brian Karscig for a quick chat on who we are as a company and where we plan to take season 2. New episodes begin January 2023! Stay tuned. Visit our website Contact our A&R Team Support PlusMusic on...
100th Episode with Yaprak DeCarmine of Game Jolt!
August 29, 2022 15:30 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of the PlusMusic Podcast with Brian Karscig and Nick Venti. For our 100th guest there was no one we’d rather talk to than our friend and collaborator, Yaprak DeCarmine - CEO of Game Jolt. Game Jolt is a one of a kind social media platform with a focus on games: from players and developers, to artists and fans. With over 60,000 unique communities and counting Game Jolt is poised to pave the way for the future of social gaming. Yaprak chats with us about their stor...
Jack Spallone and HIFI Labs are Returning Autonomy to Artists
August 22, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBWelcome to the PlusMusic podcast with Brian Karscig and Nick Venti! Today we're sitting down with Jack Spallone, Head of Crypto at HiFi Labs. HiFi is an incubator for up and coming artists that focuses on live streams and met averse concerts, NFT minting for new music, and other online experiences that return the power to the artist from the music industry. We touch on the consumer experience for music fans in 2022 and how new technologies are improving our relationship to art on a global sc...
Finding Your Groove as a Video Game Composer with Zac Tiessen
August 15, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week Brian and Nick are joined by Zac Tiessen, a Berklee trained composer making waves in the gaming world. Zac has had a hand in many exciting gaming projects, from Ubisoft's Watch Dogs franchise to fan-funded Starcraft II campaign UED: First Light. His passion for the craft is contagious and his knowledge of the business is sure to help any aspiring composers in the industry. Tune in to hear him walk through the actual process of how game scores are made, the hierarchies within large ...
The Future of Music Curation with Musiio CEO Hazel Savage
August 02, 2022 15:48 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week on the PlusMusic Podcast Nick and Brian are joined from London by Musiio CEO Hazel Savage. After years of working in the music industry, Hazel noticed major inefficiencies in the way companies listened to and catalogued their music. She set out to create a solution to this problem and founded Musiio - an AI music listening service designed to make curation dramatically easier. Nick and Brian chat with her about the company's story, their resent acquisition by SoundCloud, and Hazel'...
The Future of Music Discovery with Musiio CEO Hazel Savage
August 02, 2022 15:48 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week on the PlusMusic Podcast Nick and Brian are joined from London by Musiio CEO Hazel Savage. After years of working in the music industry, Hazel noticed major inefficiencies in the way companies listened to and catalogued their music. She set out to create a solution to this problem and founded Musiio - an AI music listening service designed to make curation dramatically easier. Nick and Brian chat with her about the company's story, their resent acquisition by SoundCloud, and Hazel'...
Enter the Metaverse with MELON CEO Devon Thome
July 25, 2022 15:04 - 35 minutes - 40.2 MBDevon Thome is on the forefront of the next wave of gaming tech. The young CEO and CO-Founder of MELON, a metaverse on the Roblox platform, is re-imagining everything from social game experiences to live performances and one of a kind brand collaborations. Devon joins Nick and Brian on the PlusMusic Podcast to breakdown the metaverse to core components. Ever wanted to understand more about these new virtual worlds? Let Devon walk you through the basics and explain how he and his team of deve...
Shevy Smith's Ultimate Playlist App Rewards Listeners with Cash for Their Time
July 04, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week Nick and Brian chat with Los Angeles based composer, musician and educator Shevy Smith. An Emmy nominated producer and winner of the esteemed ProMax Gold Award, Shevy is also the founder of Forte Poesy, a youth-focused music education program teaching empowerment through songwriting and musicianship. Her curriculum has been implemented in public and private schools across NYC, LA, and London. She has served as Board Co-President for the Afghan Women's Writing Project and is a membe...
Austin Webster and Deepr Are Championing the Unsung Heroes of Music
June 20, 2022 16:15 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBAustin Webster, a lifelong super fan of music, saw a flaw in the way digital art is consumed. Too often the producers, musicians and co-writers of classic songs are left out of the spotlight, creating a disconnect between audiences and the teams of people that make records. Austin created Deepr, a music listening tool called "Shazam on steroids," which delivers users detailed information on the teams behind their favorite records. Want to know who played bass on your favorite track? Or where...
Professor George Howard Gives a Masterclass on the State of the Music Industry
June 13, 2022 16:45 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MBTo say George Howard is experienced in the music industry would be a massive understatement. Howard has been behind some of the most influential companies in the world. He is a co-founder of Tunecore, which has paid out over one billion dollars to artists for their streams, former president of Rykodisc, once the largest independent record label on the planet, and the mastermind behind the Music Audience Exchange (MAX). In his spare time he is a columnist for Forbes and a frequent contributor...
Joel Corelitz on Soundtracking Interactive Experiences
May 31, 2022 22:10 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week we're welcoming the prolific Joel Corelitz to the PlusMusic Podcast. Developing an interest for sounds and electronic music at the age of five, Joel grew up to attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music pursuing a Major in Technology in Music and Related Arts. Before his transitioning into video game scoring, Joel had worked on various commercials with composition studio, Steve Ford Music. He later set up his own studio, Waveplant Studios, dedicated to creating soundscapes and musi...
Composing 101 with Paul Leonard-Morgan
May 23, 2022 16:03 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MBPaul Leonard-Morgan is in his own lane. The Scottish-born composer has built a prolific career, mixing electronic and orchestral styles into a musical concoction all his own. He's worked extensively in film on projects like Dredd and Limitless, on TV with projects like Amazon's Tales from the Loop and Netflix's Wormwood, and more recently on video games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Warhammer III and Cyberpunk 2077. Paul joins Nick and Brian to share his journey as a composer, and to take a dee...
P.T. Adamczyk on The Sounds of Cyberpunk 2077
May 16, 2022 20:11 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBP.T. Adamczyk expressed interest in music from a young age. He started out working as a session and performing drummer, eventually hitting his stride as a composer and producer. He graduated from the Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program at the University of Southern California, and landed himself a job as Senior Composer for the renowned Polish studio behind the Witcher games: CD Projekt Red. Their most recent title, Cyberpunk 2077, was a massive undertaking many years in the m...
Riot Games' Jonny Altepeter on Music and Marketing in Gaming
May 09, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBJonny Altepeter has music in his bones. Starting out as a musician and vinyl collector he eventually transitioned into music supervision for marketing teams in Hollywood, scoring trailers for huge movies. Recently he found a home for his talents at gaming giant Riot. He's played a large creative role in the marketing for Riot's hit team shooter Valorant and acts a liaison between artists and the gaming industry. Jonny joins the PlusMusic podcast to share his journey, his struggles, and what ...
NUE Agency Founder Jesse Kirshbaum on how to get an agent
April 18, 2022 22:44 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBFounder and CEO of the NUE Agency, Jesse Kirshbaum has a lot of experience in both the music space as well as tech innovation. NUE Agency's roster includes popular musicians like Solange, J. Cole, Pusha T, Big Sean, Action Bronson, Meek Mill and Logic. Currently as the Chief Marketing Officer of livestreaming company Dreamstage, Jesse has positioned himself at the cross section of the old and new worlds of entertainment, with a passion for designing unforgettable live and digital experiences...
Music Economist Will Page on Performance Rights
March 28, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBFormer Chief Economist at Spotify Will Page joins the podcast and shares his expertise. As a prolific public speaker, music communicator, and author of Tarzan Economics, Will’s writings are regularly featured in Billboard, The Economist and the Financial Times. He sits down with Brian and Nick to discuss the various issues surrounding Performance Rights Organizations, as well as the music industry’s problem with diminishing engagement. Show Notes: [1:16] - How Will got involved with Spotif...
Tatiana Cirisano of MIDia Research Discusses the Metaverse
March 21, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MBMusic industry analyst, consultant, and reporter, Tatiana Cirisano joins the podcast this week to discuss current industry trends found at MIDia research. Formerly an award winning music journalist at Billboard, Tatiana wrote cover stories on influential artists like Tame Impala, Travis Scott, and Alicia Keys. On the show, Tatiana gets into a deep discussion with Brian and Nick on the future of the music industry and the opportunities posed by the Metaverse. Show Notes: [1:23] - How Tatian...
Nu Deco Ensemble's Jacomo Bairos on the Modern Orchestra
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDescribed in the press as “thrilling,” “inspirational,” and “world-class,” Portuguese-American conductor, producer, and podcast host Jacomo Bairos challenges the preconceptions of orchestral music by fusing genres and instrumentation, providing a modern take on what an orchestra can do. As the co-founder and artistic director of the Nu Deco Ensemble, Jacomo has found ways to challenge and inspire his audience, which has led to collaborations with notable musicians like Wyclef Jean, Tune-Yard...
Gar Ragland & Sean Moore on Vinylkey's Combination of Physical and Digital Collectibles
February 14, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBGar Ragland is a producer, musician, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Citizen Vinyl, a record pressing plant, recording studio, and record shop located in Asheville, North Carolina. Together with entrepreneur and software engineer Sean Moore, they have started a new venture that combines LP's with uniquely ID'd and smartphone-scannable NFT chips - Vinylkey. In linking physical LPs with NFTs on the blockchain, Vinylkey hopes to bridge the gap between the traditional and digital ...
LANDR CEO Pascal Pilon on Building a Musical Community
February 07, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBVeteran tech entrepreneur Pascal Pilon knew the incredible potential of machine learning technology and wanted to apply it to music production as early as 2013. As the CEO of LANDR, Pascal helped the company grow to become the world’s leader in music post-production and digital content management. He joins the podcast to discuss the origins of LANDR, what makes his approach to business startups different, and the challenges along the way. Show Notes: [1:50] Pascal’s software and business b...
Ralph Sutton on Podcasting and the End of Radio
January 31, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBRalph Sutton is a seasoned podcast and pop culture commentator with two decades of experience in front of the mic as a TV and radio host. Currently he hosts the hit comedy podcast The SDR Show and in 2016 founded the GaS Digital Network, which reaches 2 million listeners a week across 22 shows. Brian and Nick speak to Ralph about his insider knowledge of the radio and music industries, the death of the old music business, and his transition to digital formats. Show Notes: [2:07] How radio ...
RCRDSHP CEO Obie Fernandez on the Return of Music Ownership
January 25, 2022 02:22 - 54 minutes - 124 MBObie Fernandez has been working at the intersection of music and tech for most of his career. A prolific remixer, writer, DJ, and most recently CEO of the curated NFT platform, RCRDSHP, Obie sits down with Brian and Nick to discuss the potential of NFTs to bring back the culture of music ownership that has dramatically declined in the 21st century. Show Notes: [1:44] The origins of RCRDSHP, and why they use the Flow chain instead of other blockchain technologies. [5:09] The opportunity an...
Entertainment Lawyer Karl Fowlkes on the Tricky Business of Sampling
January 11, 2022 00:34 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MBAt just 29 years old, entertainment attorney Karl Fowlkes already has a vast client roster, including rising star rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Blxst, who just signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappel. Karl also represents Section 8, the super producer behind Lil Baby’s highest charting singles “The Bigger Picture” and We Paid”. On this episode Karl joins Brian and Nick to discuss his legal expertise in the world of music sampling, as well as his advice to emerging artists on w...
Meyru's Nic Grunewald on the Power of Authenticity
January 03, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBAfter self-recording their debut album, Good to See You, New York indie rockers Meyru supported the album's release with a series of sold-out shows all over New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, DC, and Charlotte. The album’s single "She" found breakaway success on streaming platforms, allowing Meyru to reach a truly global fanbase. Lead singer Nic Grunewald sits down with Brian and Nick to discuss the band's future plans and new single "I'd Ask... But I Know You're Alright", as well as the...
Digital Media Expert Vickie Nauman on Web 3.0
December 20, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBCEO of boutique consulting and advisory firm CrossBorderWorks, Vickie Nauman joins the pod to discuss the current state of the music industry and how independent artists should think about utilizing the newest technologies and platforms. With her expertise in the intersection of technology and music, Vickie shares some forward-thinking strategies and explains some more complex elements of today’s music industry. Show notes: [1:36] Vickie tells us how she got involved with the hit game Beat...
Meta's Fred Beteille Discusses the Future of Music in Virtual Spaces
December 06, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBFred Beteille is an industry veteran with 20+ years of experience in media and technology. Currently, as Meta’s Head of Strategy – Audio Initiatives, he is responsible for the company’s Studio and Central Product investments for Music and Audio. Prior to his involvement with Facebook, Fred was a Product Lead at Google / YouTube where he led and worked on initiatives ranging from Content ID, Monetization, Rights Management, Music Apps, and more. He has spearheaded the launch of many products...
Songwriter Ryan Egan on Consistency and Creative Discipline
November 29, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBSinger-songwriter Ryan Egan began his music career in New York City and has garnered acclaim from Billboard, Indie Shuffle, and Apple Beats 1 for his debut EP and subsequent singles, which found their way onto Spotify's Fresh Finds and New Music Friday playlists. Prior to the worldwide lock down and in the middle of writing his debut full-length album, Ryan left NYC for Paris and re-directed his career path towards European markets. Ryan speaks with Brian and Nick about his life during this ...
Music Data Insights with Christine Osazuwa
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBChristine Osazuwa has managed to combine her various passions into roles consulting and working with music startups, venues, festivals, radio stations and labels, bridging the gap between music, data & business. She spent 2 years in Stockholm most recently as the Head of Data & Insights for Universal Music Sweden before calling London home working as the Global Marketing Director for Data & Insights at Warner Music Group. In October 2021, Christine joined the live music & travel tech startup...
Miles Francis' Journey from Touring Drummer to Solo Artist
November 15, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBManhattan native Miles Francis is already known amongst musicians as one of the best kept secrets of the NYC music scene. As a working musician, Miles has collaborated and performed with Sharon Jones, Allen Toussaint, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio) and many others; toured the world with Win Butler (of Arcade Fire), and appeared on shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with David Letterman. Following 2018’s Swimmers EP, Francis has released two new singles in 2021 - “Ser...
Miles Francis on going from touring drummer to solo artist
November 15, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBManhattan native Miles Francis is already known amongst musicians as one of the best kept secrets of the NYC music scene. As a working musician, Miles has collaborated and performed with Sharon Jones, Allen Toussaint, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio) and many others; toured the world with Will Butler (of Arcade Fire), and appeared on shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with David Letterman. Following 2018’s Swimmers EP, Francis has released two new singles in 2021 - “Se...
R E L on Inspiration and Strategy in 2021
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBChicago-born, LA-based artist R E L has garnered notable praise for her soulful ethereal music, which she describes as “EVOCA-POP." Her music has been featured in Wonderland, Atwood, EARMILK, The 405, Popdust, Huffington Post, and has been played on KCRW & MTV Iggy, among other outlets and stations. More recently, her song “Night City” has been featured as one of the main themes for the hit video game Cyberpunk 2077. Brian and Nick sit down with this young artist to discuss how she landed th...
Yoann Laulan talks Dead Cells
November 01, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJoining us from Bordeaux, France, composer Yuann Laulan discusses his work on the hit game Dead Cells. He talks about his working relationship with game company Motion Twin, his early love of game design and rock music, as well as his reaction to the massive success of one of his first major projects. You can hear his work on Spotify, or check out his bandcamp page. Show notes: [1:31] - How Yoann met Motion Twin and got involved with Dead Cells. [3:20] - A discussion of game jams and how...
Composer Yoann Laulan Talks Dead Cells
November 01, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJoining us from Bordeaux, France, composer Yoann Laulan discusses his work on the hit game Dead Cells. He talks about his working relationship with game studio Motion Twin, his early love of game design and rock music, as well as his reaction to the massive success of one of his first major projects. You can hear his work on Spotify, or check out his bandcamp page. Show Notes [1:31] - How Yoann met Motion Twin and got involved with Dead Cells. [3:20] - A discussion of game jams and how t...
Professional Marketing Advice from EMPIRE's Moody Jones
October 25, 2021 19:37 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBIf you're a musician you don't want to miss this one! Moody Jones grew up in Saudi Arabia and didn't see his first concert until 2005, after his family had emigrated to Canada. Now the Senior Vice President of Digital & Creative at EMPIRE, Moody oversees marketing campaigns for artists, and has an impressive track record of working with top acts such as Iggy Azalea, Carnage, Snoop Dogg and Tyga. He helped Tyga's "Taste" reach a billion views on YouTube, and is currently working on bringing A...
Lazaro Raposo, CEO of Cereal Games, Talks New Title Pecaminosa
October 18, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBLazaro Raposo is a lover of both music and video games. As the CEO of the Azores-based indie game studio Cereal Games, Lazaro oversaw the development of their pixel-noir action RPG, Pecaminosa. Lazaro chats with Brian and Nick about his musical background, his early gaming experiences with the Sega Megadrive, and his love of collaboration. Show Notes [1:30] Inspiration for Pecaminosa's film noir style [4:40] Lazaro’s gaming & computer science background [8:22] Lazaro discusses a surprisi...
Disasterpeace Discusses His Musical Journey
October 11, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRich Vreeland, also known as Disasterpeace, is an American composer and musician. With over 50 albums released under Disasterpeace, Vreeland is known for scoring and programming sound and music in multiple mediums including film, television, and theater. Among those works are the acclaimed horror film It Follows, and 2D action-RPG Hyper Light Drifter. Vreeland chats with Brian and Nick about his musical background, how he broke into the video game and film industries, and how his initial lov...