Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThe interview show for Music Producers. Bass Kleph interviews top Music Producers, DJs, Mix Engineers, Record Labels, and more. Find out what makes them tick, learn how to make better music and build your career as an artist.
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#022: Chris Alba from Cult Creatives (Branding for Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, Puma, and many more)
March 10, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBCult Creatives are a Los Angeles studio known for standout branding and marketing in music and fashion. Their team handles brand identities, global campaigns, tour visuals, pop-ups, and social media strategies. Clients include Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, and Puma, and many more. In the interview we cover what is branding and why you need it, essential branding and marketing strategies for artists, brand development and the role of social media, creative collaboration, and a...
#021: Tommy Trash (Mau5trap, Spinnin, Armada, OWSLA) Hit songs, Music Theory, Sound Design, Mentality
February 06, 2024 18:52 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBTommy Trash is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized record producer, boasting Platinum-selling status and a prestigious Grammy nomination. His extensive discography spans across an array of distinguished labels, including Mau5trap, Spinnin, Ministry of Sound, Armada, OWSLA, Hypnovizion, Fools Gold, Axtone, Dim Mak, Protocol, Refune, and others. One of his standout achievements includes the chart-topping success of "Reload," which has garnered an impressive 227 million s...
#020: Bass Kleph / Analog Sol, sharing my story and my top tips for producers
May 31, 2022 15:48 - 55 minutes - 68.6 MBNormally on this show I interview other producers, but today we’re going to to do something different. We’re going to interview me. Well, my good friend Jimi Frew from Emanate is anyway. I recently an interview for Emanate and thought i’d share it with you guys too. In the interview we talk about my story, touring around the world, my first #1 records, and my top tips for music producers that want to do I did, and more https://emanate.live https://www.basskleph.com
#019: Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) - Great Grooves, Rock vs Electronic, Fan Connection, Studio Tips
March 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTommy is the drummer from the world famous Motley Crue, but he’s also a DJ and producer and has written and played in many other projects like Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Incubus, and some of his own, such as Methods Of Mayhem, Electro Mayhem, and his 3 solo albums. He’s toured all over the globe, lived the dream, and generally defined what it means to be a world famous rockstar. In the interview we talk about the universal truths of rock and electronic music, what makes a great drum ...
#018: D-Nox & Beckers (Stil Vor Talent, Bedrock, Katermukke, Einmusika) Techno, Arpeggios, Arranging, Memorability, Collaboration
February 24, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThey’ve released on Still For Talent, Bedrock, Katermukke, & Einmusika, done remixes for Stephan Bodzin, Boris Brejcha, & Tocadisco, & performed in Tomorrowland, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Australia and all across the globe. In the interview we talk about Techno, arpeggios, arranging, how to be underground but still catchy, and much more. https://masterclassdnoxandbeckers.com/ing https://soundcloud.com/d-nox_beckers D-Nox https://www.instagram.com/djdnox/ https://open.spotify....
#017: Haus Of Panda (Ultra, Musical Freedom, & Brooklyn Fire) - sound design, finishing songs, mixdowns, mindset, developing your own sound, getting signed and of course, Speed House
January 20, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBToday’s special guest is Haus Of Panda. The inventor of Speed House. He’s released on Ultra, Musical Freedom, & Brooklyn Fire, and done remixes for Knife Party and Tommy Sunshine. His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz, and his debut EP entitled “Speed House,” had 3 tracks charting in the Beatport Top 100 simultaneously. In the interview we talk about sound design, finishing songs, mixdowns, mindset, developing your own sound, getting signed and of course, Speed ...
#016: Jon Pegnato (LA Riots/Cobra Effect/Hotmouth) - Groove, Music Theory, How To Start Right & Write Fast
September 23, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday’s special guest is Jon Pegnato but you might know him from his projects including LA RIOTS, Cobra Effect, & Hotmouth He’s released on Atlantic, Capitol, Interscope, Foolsgold, Dirty Bird, Spinnin, and performed worldwide at huge festivals including EDC, Coachella, and Burning Man. In the interview, we talk about groove, music theory, & how to write fast. We also talk about some big mistakes that a lot of new producers are making, and what they should do instead. ...
#015: Mark Yardley (Stanton Warriors) - Punks, OWSLA, XL Recordings, Coachella, Glastonbury, Burning Man and Ultra
May 29, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 120 MBToday’s special guest is Mark Yardley from the world famous kings of Breakbeat, The Stanton Warriors They've released on OWSLA, XL Recordings, collaborated with Big Daddy Kane, Twista, & Eska, performed at Coachella, Glastonbury, Burning Man and Ultra and remixed Claude Von Stroke, Fat Boy Slim, Busta Rhymes, and many more. This interview is huge. In fact it is the longest ever episode of Producer Talk. We cover so many topics from writing to mentality, to the industry and...
#014: LabelRadar - Get signed the easy way, music industry predictions, should you start a label, free releases vs signed, and more!
January 25, 2020 19:11 - 53 minutes - 78.8 MBToday’s special guest is Ed Brew from a new company called Label Radar They specialize in connecting artists with record labels, and promoters. Their company caught my eye as we all know how difficult the process of demo submission can be. The industry has been needing an easier way for a while now, and this, might just be it. In the interview, we talk about exactly what Label Radar is and how it can help, but Ed also shares advice for artists trying to get signed, insight on wh...
#013: Brux - Dim Mak, Fools Gold, Mystery, collaborating, managers, her gear, playing live, her struggles and how she got past them.
November 20, 2019 14:39 - 59 minutes - 85.6 MBBrux has released on Dim Mak, and Fools Gold, colab’d with Matroda and Madeaux, remixed PNAU, and had huge success with The Billboard charts and on Australia’s national radio station Triple JJJ In the interview, we talk about how this fellow Australian launched and maintains such a successful new project while keeping her identity secret. We also talk about managers, collaborating, the gear she uses, playing live, her struggles and how she got past them. FOLLOW BRUX www.instagram.com/its...
#012: Deepchild - Breaking into Berlin and Berghain, Playing live, Sound design secrets, How to sound better with less effort
October 22, 2019 18:09 - 1 hour - 146 MBToday’s special guest is Deepchild. He has remixed New Order and Books Shade, released on Get Physical, BBE, Sleaze, Leisure System, Future Classic and many more. Plus he’s done a bunch of amazing albums and toured all over the world including Panorama Bar. Often as a live electronic act. In the interview, we talk about how this fellow Australian broke into Berlin and Berghain, what you need to know before playing live, his sound design secrets, and how you can actually make y...
#011: JoeySuki - Collaborating with Hardwell, the mentality of your music and career, success & burn out.
October 08, 2019 12:58 - 48 minutes - 57.9 MBToday’s special guest is JoeySuki! In the interview we talk about how he organized a collab with Hardwell, what grew his career, how he helps producers with Artist Coaching, and his top tips for how you should approach the mentality of YOUR music and YOUR career. https://www.instagram.com/joeysuki/ https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.artistcoaching.nl for more on Bass Kleph https://www.basskleph.com
#010: Morgan Page - The future of music technology, finding singers, producing vocals, hook secrets, sustaining success, finding inspiration, mixdown tips
September 23, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday’s special guest is Morgan Page This GRAMMY-nominated producer ]has dozens of hit releases, has racked up hundreds of millions of plays, and charted multiple Billboard, Beatport, and US Dance Radio #1s. He’s performed at major festivals across the world, including Coachella, EDC, Electric Zoo, Burning Man, and Ultra Music Festival. He also has his own radio show called ‘In The Air’ that has broadcasted weekly for over eight years, and is approaching episode number 450! ...
#009: DJ Yoda - Audio Visual live show, finish more in less time, why you should collab more, sonic character, start right in turntablism
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 65.5 MBToday’s special guest is Dj Yoda. He’s a multi-award-winning hip-hop dj and producer, headlining festivals and clubs around the world. He also regularly pushes the boundaries of music, art and performance. especially with his audio visual turntablist performances. In the interview we talk about his Audio Visual live show, how he finishes music so fast, why you should colab more, why sonic character is important, how to sound unique, how to start right in turntablism, and much more FOLL...
#008: Will Clarke - Developing a unique sound, writing for the club, sound design secrets, & the art of simplicity
August 28, 2019 10:37 - 1 hour - 116 MBToday’s special guest is Will Clarke. He regularly releases on Claude Von Strokes label Dirty Bird, and has also released on True Soul, Octopus, & Relief Records. In the interview, we talk about how he became part of the Dirty Bird family, how he naturally developed a unique sound, his sound design techniques, how he designs his songs for DJing, and the art of simplicity. FOLLOW WILL CLARKE: https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke/ more info on Bass Kleph > www.basskleph.com
#007: Le Castle Vania - Releasing on Mau5trap, touring with Deadmau5, movie scoring for John Wick 1, 2, & 3
August 13, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday's special guest is Le Castle Vania. He’s signed records to Mau5trap, toured with Deadmau5, and scored music for John Wick 1, 2, and the trailer of 3. He’s also the head of the audio department for First Contact, a video game development studio that has created games for Sony Playstation, & Oculus. FOLLOW LE CASTLE VANIA: https://www.instagram.com/lecastlevania/ more info on Bass Kleph > www.basskleph.com
#006: Dave Winnel - Armada, Axtone. Going from small town to pro, how to start songs, sound design, mixdown and more.
July 30, 2019 15:35 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBToday’s special guest is Dave Winnel. He’s signed records to Armada, Axtone, Big Beat, Warner Music, Revealed Recordings, SIZE, and Def Jam, and collaborated with Armin Van Buuren, Kryder, Marcus Schossow Fenix Pawl, and more. In the interview, we talk about how to go from a small town DJ/Producer to an internationally touring professional. Dave also shares his top tips for sound design, mixdown, how he starts his songs, and what makes a good song. FOLLOW DAVE WINNEL: https://www....
#005: Cazztek - Confessions, STMPD. Launching a new project, sound design, mixdown and more
July 16, 2019 13:17 - 55 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this 5th episode, I interview Cazztek. He’s signed tracks to Tchami’s label Confession, and Martin Garrix’s label STMPD, played multiple times in Ibiza and all over the states. In the interview, we talk about what it is like to launch a new artist project, his tips for sound design, mixdown and much more. More info on Cazztek https://www.instagram.com/cazztek/ https://twitter.com/cazztek For more info on Bass Kleph www.basskleph.com
#004: Jonny Sonic (The Potbelleez) - Club vs Radio, Ad placement sync, Live Shows and more
July 02, 2019 16:56 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this 3rd episode, I interview Jonny Sonic from The Potbelleez. They are a hugely successful house music band from Australia. Not only have they been big in the clubs, but they successfully conquered the mainstream radio waves, the charts, and the advertising sync licensing world. In the interview we talk about their big breaks, how they were so successful at getting their songs on commercials, what makes a good radio song, Jonny’s new Mentoring company, and much more. So, let’s get into i...
#003: Nicholas Thayer - Bloody Beetroots, Motley Crew, film scoring, OWSLA, mixdowns, sound design, and everything in between.
June 18, 2019 12:40 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIn this 3rd episode, I interview Nicholas Thayer about his many diverse projects such as playing bass and keyboards in The Bloody Beetroots, writing with Motley Crew, film and ballet scoring, releasing on OWSLA, sound design, composition, and mixdowns. This interview is packed with tips and great stories too. More info on Nicholas Robert Thayer www.nicholasrobertthayer.com https://bloodybeetroots.com For more info on Bass Kleph www.basskleph.com
#002: Bright Lights - Vocal production, songwriting, mixdown techniques, and how to work well with singers.
June 04, 2019 11:10 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn this 2nd episode, I interview Grammy-nominated singer, producer, and songwriter Bright Lights. We talk about Vocal production, songwriting, mixdown techniques, and how to work well with singers. More info on Bright Lights. www.instagram.com/brightlights333/ TikTok = Brightlights 333 www.tiktok.com/share/user/216068247832408064 For more info on Bass Kleph www.bassklpeh.com
#001: Hook N Sling - Mixdowns, mental approach and making it in LA.
May 21, 2019 10:56 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn this first episode of the new podcast format, I interview Hook Sling. We talk about his top mixdown tips, and his success with Galantis, NERVO, Axwell and more. Follow Hook N Sling - https://www.instagram.com/hooknsling/ Get FREE plugins - https://www.basskleph.com/podcastvip If you like the show, please leave a review on iTunes :)