STORYOPHONIC
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsStoryophonic is a Music Industry podcast featuring conversations with leading-edge pros to inform, entertain, inspire and guide you to greater success – wherever you are in your career. Topics range from songwriting to recording to royalties and everywhere in between. Join us each week for tips and tales from deep inside the music industry!
Our podcast host is Dan Kimpel. Each episode is produced and edited by Lindsay Tomasic of Datolite Music Ltd.
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Trovarsi
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MBA wondrous command of technology and a profound message of unity: Producer, composer, and performer Trovarsi is a global electronic creator whose future-forward artistry transcends genres, cultures, and boundaries as it authentically and reverentially embraces a spectrum of creative traditions. Cerebral, celestial, and body shaking, she presents live concerts from California to China, redefining the borders of electronic music with electrifying sounds to enthrall a worldwide audience.
Denny Tedesco
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWith two award-winning documentaries, Denny Tedesco has distinguished himself as a filmmaker about music. His latest feature, Immediate Family, is the story of the key players who recorded and toured with iconic artists including James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King. Like Denny’s feature The Wrecking Crew – dedicated to his father, the legendary studio guitarist Tommy Tedesco -- Immediate Family illuminates the magical musical kinship of a golden histo...
Season 5 Highlights
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MBBecause we are so proud of the guests in our fifth season, we’re sharing choice conversational segments from these songwriters, artists, producers, mastering and mixing engineers, record, publishing and film executives, and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of audio equipment. Uniting this lively roster -- aside from their award-winning accomplishments – is their sheer devotion to their art and craft. We hope these words resonate with your music-loving soul. Interview segmen...
Cheryl Pawelski & Michael Graves
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis episode features two Multi-Grammy Award winners, currently nominated for two 2024 Grammys for Written inTheir Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos. Over 17 years, producer Cheryl Pawelski gleaned 146 songs from 665 possible choices; hits like “Respect Yourself,” and “634-5789,”alongside never-released gems. Through the wizardry of mastering engineer Michael Graves, these recordings – barebones performances to full funk horn-driven testimonials—represent a vital link in American Music. Chery...
Maia Sharp
December 02, 2023 20:55 - 48 minutes - 110 MBMaia Sharp is an artist with an unmistakable musical signature, and a profound dedication to songwriting. Raised in Los Angeles, she now calls Nashville home, as she tours the country sharing her music. With songs recorded by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lizz Wright, The Chicks and Trisha Yearwood, Maia’s solo projects chronicle her personal path. We are proud to share tracks from latest collection Reckless Thoughts, along with this in-studio interview.
Holly Knight
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAs the songwriter who created towering anthems for Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Heart, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and countless others, Holly Knight’s musical achievements are monumental. I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing The Hits and Rocking The MTV Eighties recounts her journey from grungy clubs to the Songwriters Hall of Fame with humor, insight, and provocative candor. Holly Knight is Rock Songwriting Royalty on Storyophonic.
EveAnna Manley
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MBShe proudly calls herself “The Tube Chick,” and as the president of Manley Laboratories, Inc., makers of high-end pro audio equipment, she is certainly deserving of the title. Advancing the principles of high-end audio quality and integrity in American manufacturing that continues to guide a revered brand, EveAnna is an industry icon honored with a “She Rocks Mad Skills Award.” Join us as she fires up the tubes with Storyophonic.
Manny Maroquin
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBAs his 17 Grammy awards confirm, Manny Marroquin is among the most accomplished mixing engineers in modern music. He has an astonishing résumé, encompassing Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Paramore, Rihanna, Lizzo, and Kendrick Lamar. Pop, Latin, hip-hop, electronica and beyond – his command of multiple genres has propelled him into the upper stratosphere of his profession. We head to Larrabee Studios for a spirited conversation with the master of the mix.
Darrell Brown
June 05, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBMulti-hyphenate songwriter, producer, arranger, and manager Darrell Brown might be best known for writing platinum hits for LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, but his multitude of musical endeavors are vast and varied, representing a roster from Ariana Grande to Neil Young. Meet a creative original as he shares humor and hard-won wisdom with us on Storyophonic.
Evan Bogart Returns
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBSpinning Gold, a feature film depicting the meteoric career of Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, grooves to a Seventies soundtrack including Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. Evan Bogart takes us inside the drama as an executive producer of his dad’s improbable story. A hit songwriter for Beyonce, Lizzo and many others, Evan’s perspective on the music landscape is shared with an insider’s savvy, and a deep devotion to the power of the popular song.
Emerson Mancini
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBHonored at the 65th annual Grammys with a Record of the Year Award for About Damn Time by Lizzo, mastering engineer extraordinaire Emerson Mancini dials in the sparking sonics for a client roster encompassing the most successful artists in contemporary recording: Kendrick Lamar to Fitz and the Tantrums; Paramore to Jon Batiste. Experience Emerson’s journey from Music College to the Grammys, as we go behind the glass for this spirited and enlightening conversation.
Allee Willis - Songwriter / Multi-media creator / Queen Of Kitsch
February 03, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBKitsch Queen and multi-media creator Allee Willis was a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with over 500 covers including Earth Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland” and “September,” Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters and “I’ll Be There for You,” from Friends. With the Grammy-nominated, Tony-winning musical, The Color Purple, she added Broadway to her monumental credits.She left us in December 2019, but her indomitable spirit lives on in her songs, in our hearts, and in this encore episode.
Evan Bogart
January 20, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBA songwriter, an artist, a businessman, and a creative visionary: Evan Bogart channels his exuberant imagination into songs, films, television, records, music publishing and technology. Music is his through line, and having written songs for a roster of artists including Jennifer Lopez, and Jason DeRulo, Evan’s co-written Beyoncé smash “Halo,” is a remarkable touchstone in an ever-evolving career. Meet the newly elected president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy.
John Kurlander
January 06, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBThree consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Score Soundtrack and three consecutive TEC awards for Best Film Sound Production: John Kurlander is a distinguished Balance engineer and Remixer whose career began working on Abbey Road, by the Beatles. Since then he’s worked on countless musical cast albums, orchestral recordings and films, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and numerous Academy Award winning and Oscar nominated projects. Meet a master sonic craftsman of the highest order.
Starr Parodi
December 09, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 113 MBShe first came on the radar playing keyboards with the Arsenio Hall band. She’s since performed or recorded with artists from Carole King and Carlos Santana to Mariah Carey. As a composer, Starr Parodi’s illustrious credits span feature films, episodic television, concert works and solo piano artistry. Recently elected President of the Alliance for Women Film composers, Starr exemplifies a multi-faceted career that continues to expand. Starr shines brightly on Storyophonic.
Sam Hollander
November 25, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 98 MBThrough a catalog of songs that are undeniably upbeat, songwriter and Rolling Stone’s Hot Producer of the Year Sam Hollander creates vibrant pop hits like Fitz and the Tantrums’ “HandClap” and eight songs for Panic! At the Disco’s Pray for the Wicked, with the #1 hit “High Hopes.” In conversation, he relates how as a member of the supportive SONA community, he has evolved from a young MC into one of the most in-demand songwriters and producers in modern pop music.
In Studio With Christophe Beck
November 18, 2019 15:27 - 8 minutes - 224 MB VideoA video feature from our recent podcast with Christophe Beck and Dan Kimpel. Christophe is one of Hollywood’s foremost composers. Now, with the release of Frozen 2, Beck expands on the glacial Disney soundscape he devised for Elsa and her cohorts in the mega-hit Frozen. He is committed to expanding opportunities in the film music community through SESAC Scores: The Beck Diversity Project.
Christophe Beck
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBCanadian-born Los Angeles-based Christophe Beck is one of Hollywood’s foremost composers. Now, with the release of Frozen 2, Beck expands on the glacial Disney soundscape he devised for Elsa and her cohorts in the mega-hit Frozen. From the Hangover Trilogy to The Peanuts Movie, Christophe Beck explores a remarkable compositional range with powerful emotional substance. He is committed to expanding opportunities in the film music community through SESAC Scores: The Beck Diversity Project
In Memoriam - Ed Cherney
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBOur music world was stunned by the recent passing of Grammy and Tec Award winning engineer and producer Ed Cherney. With credits that included the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, Ed was one of the greatest board masters of all time. His prodigious achievements were mirrored in his immense humor and loving heart. We thank Ed Cherney for the light that he shared and the music that he illuminated with his genius. In his honor, we present this encore conversation.
Carl Thiel
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBIn feature films, documentaries and episodic television, the word “eclectic” only begins to describe music from composer Carl Thiel.For the new Netflix animated series, Seis Manos, Carl cross-pollinatesfolkloric Mexican influences, traditional Chinese instruments and retro Seventies sounds to accompany the story of three orphans raised in Mexico and trained in martial arts, on a mission to avenge the murder of their mentor. Sonic sorcery casts a spell as Carl conjures up the score.
Danny Kortchmar
October 14, 2019 07:30 - 44 minutes - 102 MBEven if you don’t know his name, you know his sound: you’ve heard Danny Kortchmar’s magical guitar on tracks with legends like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, and Bob Dylan. As a songwriter, he’s collaborated with Don Henley and Jackson Browne, and he’s produced projects with a roster that includes Billy Joel and Neil Young. Now touring and recording with Immediate Family, Danny Kortchmar plugs in on this special episode sponsored by Roland Corporation, Boss, and Universal Audio.
Doreen Ringer - Ross
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDoreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film, Television and Visual Media at BMI, works with all echelons of composers including legends like John Williams, Thomas Newman and Danny Elfman. She also oversees a full slate of BMI initiatives and workshops nurturing the next generation of compositional creators. Meet Doreen Ringer Ross whose depth of knowledge confirms that she most assuredly knows the score. This episode of our podcast is sponsored by BMI, whose “Music Moves Our World.”
Miriam Cutler & Terence Blanchard - Composer Profiles
September 09, 2019 07:30 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBEmmy nominated composer Miriam Cutler works exclusively on socially relevant Emmy winning, Sundance and Oscar nominated documentaries including RBG, a story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. With over forty film scores, six-time Grammy-winning composer, trumpeter and recording artist Terence Blanchard received his first Academy Award nomination for Spike Lee’s BlackKkKlansman. We highlight two recent guests in this episode who exemplify positive changes in the film music communi...
Brian Kehew
July 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBConcluding our third Storyophonic season is Brian Kehew, a musician, producer and keyboardist with golden ears and extraordinary skills. A one-man audio excavation team, he explores deep musical vaults, mining hidden gems for bonus tracks and remasters by Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin and hundreds of other artists. Currently touring as a technician with The Who, Brian, who co-authored the book Recording the Beatles, presents an annual lecture series at Abbey Road Studios In London.
Rachel Stilwell
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAttorney Rachel Stilwell represents the legal interests of a vast constituency of the Hollywood entertainment industry in the music, film and literary worlds. Her clients also include the non-profit musicFIRST coalition and she serves on the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy’s LA Chapter and the Board of the Future of Music Coalition. Rachel breaks down the issues and explains vital issues affecting music makers and other creators in this modern age and in the future.
Laura Karpman
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBAcross a vast span of mediums, Laura Karpman composes for feature films, documentaries, episodic television, concert works, operas and video games. A four time Emmy winner and the composer of the Grammy winning album Ask Your Mama, Laura’s mastery of classic form and modern technology designates her as one of Hollywood’s preeminent creators. We visit her studio at the beach, where surrounded by a museum-worthy collection of instruments, she shares her creative processes and musical methods.
Don Murry
June 17, 2019 13:30 - 47 minutes - 109 MBFrom classic Philly Soul to Progressive Jazz, and beyond: With a career span from the early Seventies until now, recording engineer and producer Don Murray has been behind the board for artists ranging from Phil Collins, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston to jazz icons Terence Blanchard and Dave Grusin. As one of the recording world’s foremost sonic practitioners, with thousands of projects to his credit, Don is a modest and insightful guest in a rare interlude on the other side of the glass.
Lynne Earls
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBA producer-engineer-mixer-composer and player: Irish-born, Liverpool-educated Los Angeles transplant Lynne Earls’ credits include recording K.D. Lang, Calexico, Rumer, Lizz Wright, Wayne Shorter and many others. In this conversation, she compares recording to photography, instinct and intuition guide her as she captures the authentic soul of a sound in the optimal instant. This episode features "Is Cuma" produced by Lynne, featuring legendary Celtic recording artist - Moya Brennan with Co...
Bonnie McKee At Storyophonic Studios
May 28, 2019 23:28 - 1 minute - 41.1 MB VideoArtist, songwriter and producer Bonnie McKee might be best known from her multiple award winning collaborations with Katy Perry, as a recording artist, or as a guest vocalist with dance provocateurs Kygo and Armin Van Buuren. If you listen to pop music, you have heard her songs for Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and many others. Meet the luminous, glamorous and fabulous Bonnie McKee. Listen to the episode in its entirety on our website http://www.storyophonic.com or on your f...
Bonnie McKee
May 13, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBShe’s an “American Girl,” one of the “California Girls,” and a “Teenage Dream” who can “Roar.” Artist, songwriter and producer Bonnie McKee might be best known from her multiple award winning collaborations with Katy Perry, as a recording artist, or as a guest vocalist with dance provocateurs Kygo and Armin Van Buuren. If you listen to pop music, you have heard her songs for Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and many others. Meet the luminous, glamorous and fabulous Bonnie McKee. ...
The Founders Of Songwriter Camps In Studio
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 94.9 MB VideoSongwriters, Pam Sheyne and Richard Harris recently teamed up for Songwriting Camps, with a mission of mentoring and educating the next generation of music creators. Check out this clip with our host, Dan Kimpel in the Storyophonic studios and listen to their episode if you haven't already!
ASCAP Composer & Writer Highlights
May 02, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThree distinctively different creators: one special show. In honor of this month’s ASCAP Expo, we have curated segments from three very prominent ASCAP members: Pinar Toprak, the composer who scored Captain Marvel; songwriter and producer Dave Bassett, whose hits include “Ex’s and Oh’s,” with Elle King, and “Fight Song” with Rachel Platten, and Lindy Robbins, one of Hollywood’s most accomplished pop songwriters with songs recorded by Jason Derulo, Andra Day, David Guetta and many others.
Pam Sheyne & Richard Harris
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBAlthough Pam Sheyne is probably best known for “Genie in a Bottle,” her breakthrough hit for Christina Aguilera, she has thousands of additional credits with recording artists plus songs for network television shows. Likewise, Richard Harris has thousands of credits with a roster of international artists plus television shows, films and national advertising spots. The two recently teamed up for Songwriting Camps, with a mission of mentoring and educating the next generation of music creators.
Kay Hanley & Michael Eames Live On Storyophonic
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 147 MB VideoSongwriter / Composer and co-founder of SONA (Songwriters Of North America) - Kay Hanley and Independent Music Publisher and founder of PEN Music Group - Michael Eames in conversation with Storyophonic's host -Dan Kimpel in our studio. Kay and Michael are advocates for new legislation impacting the future of the music industry.
Michael Eames & Kay Hanley
April 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe relationship between Songwriters and Music Publishers is integral to the music business. Representing both sides are Kay Hanley, a songwriter and recording artist who writes music for television shows like Doc McStuffins and Josie and the Pussycats among many other credits, and Michael Eames, co-founder and president of PEN Music, promoting legendary catalogs and indie songwriters alike. Kay and Michael are advocates for new legislation impacting the future of the music industry.
2019 Grammy Winner - Michael Graves
February 13, 2019 19:22 - 2 minutes - 81.5 MB Video2019 Grammy Award winner, Michael Graves is one of the leading audio restoration and re-mastering specialists in music. His award was in the Best Historical Album Category. He mastered the album "Voices Of Mississippi". Michael works with a vast spectrum of projects, from classic jazz, world music and field recordings to obscure rock cult artists and legendary country originators, including Hank Williams. Pairing technical knowledge with a deep reverence for the legacy of these recordings, M...
Leslie Ann Jones
February 09, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBEngineer, producer and mixer Leslie Ann Jones has been behind the board for everyone from Rosemary Clooney and Kronos Quartet to Herbie Hancock and Alice in Chains. As Director of Music Recording and Scoring for Skywalker Sound, she records scores for video games and feature films including Apocalypse Now, Requiem for a Dream and Happy Feet. A multiple Grammy Award winner inducted this year into the NAMM TEC Hall of Fame for her achievements, Leslie Ann Jones is an Audio Icon of the first or...
Michael Graves
February 04, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MB2019 Grammy Nominee in the Best Historical Album Category, Michael Graves is one of the leading audio restoration and re-mastering specialists in music, The two time Grammy winner works with a vast spectrum of projects, from classic jazz, world music and field recordings to obscure rock cult artists and legendary country originators, including Hank Williams. Pairing technical knowledge with a deep reverence for the legacy of these recordings, Michael Graves brings audio to life. Experi...
Live In Studio With Lili Haydn
February 01, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 152 MB VideoDan Kimpel interviews Lili Haydn, classically trained violinist, ethereal vocalist, film composer, songwriter and more. Lili has played with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Sting, Josh Groban and George Clinton’s P-Funk, Herbie Hancock and many others. Nominated in the New Age category for a 2019 Grammy with her group Opium Moon, Lili Haydn is also an accomplished film composer who scored, contributed songs and co-music supervised the new darkly sardonic indie film Driver X.
Lili Haydn
January 28, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBA classically trained violinist who has played with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Sting, Josh Groban and George Clinton’s P-Funk, an ethereal vocalist, and a notable singer-songwriter with a rich catalog of albums. Nominated in the New Age category for a 2019 Grammy with her group Opium Moon, Lili Haydn is also an accomplished film composer who scored, contributed songs and co-music supervised the new darkly sardonic indie film Driver X. Lili Haydn takes the wheel on Storyophonic.
Live in studio with Sue Fink
January 21, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 120 MB VideoSue Fink with our host Dan Kimpel answers a couple of "Storyophonic questions". For 25 years, Angel City Chorale and Artistic Director Sue Fink have been bringing people together with their community-building world music concerts. Celebrating the spirit of diversity, they make music in a wide variety of musical styles and for everyone to enjoy. With their recent performances on America’s Got Talent, a huge television audience could experience this harmonious magic as well.
Sue Fink
January 14, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBFor 25 years, Angel City Chorale and Artistic Director Sue Fink have been bringing people together with their community-building world music concerts. Celebrating the spirit of diversity, they make music in a wide variety of musical styles and for everyone to enjoy. With their recent performances on America’s Got Talent, a huge television audience could experience this harmonious magic as well. Angel City Chorale founder artistic director and conductor Sue Fink leads the chorus on Storyophon...
Jim Wilson
December 31, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 87.2 MBWith his 10th album Remembrance: A Collection Of Cinematic Portraits, a #2 hit on the Billboard charts, composer and pianist Jim Wilson matches visual imagery to poignant melodies. In addition to his recording career, Jim is well known for bringing the piano into the 21St Century for artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Billy Joel introducing new technologies. Hear about Jim’s musical odyssey from Texas to Los Angeles, as he shares the inspiration for his luminous compositions.
Sam Phillips & Eric Gorfain
December 17, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBWith a rich catalog of releases, including her latest, World On Sticks, the songs and music of Sam Phillips entertained an immense audience on the famed television show Gilmore Girls. Her partner in music and life is Eric Gorfain, leader of the Section quartet; a brilliant player who has worked with artists like Beyonce, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Together, Sam and Eric create the sound of the television hit The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They are in tune, in time and in tandem on Storyophonic.
Dina LaPolt in Studio
December 14, 2018 17:50 - 7 minutes - 271 MB VideoDina LaPolt sits down with our host: Dan Kimpel and reveals personal details of her journey from rocker to leading Hollywood Intellectual Property and Entertainment Lawyer. Check out this clip and listen to the full episode only on Storyophonic!
Dina LaPolt
December 10, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBShe’s been described as “a relentless advocate for creators rights,” who filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice. Now, with the signing of the Music Modernization Act, Dina LaPolt emerges victorious in her ongoing mission on behalf of songwriters. As Dina explains for us the changes inherent for worldwide creators in the new digital landscape, she reveals personal details of her journey from rocker to leading Hollywood Intellectual Property and Entertainment Lawyer.
Teresa James live on Storyophonic
November 29, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 140 MB VideoBlues, Roots and Soul vocalist, Teresa James answers some "Storyophonic" questions with our host, Dan Kimpel. Teresa leads Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps with a rich vein of blues and roots influences informed with a gritty vocal prowess.
Teresa James
November 26, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MB“Music from the roadhouse,” is how Teresa James describes her music. With Teresa James and the Rhythms Tramps, she mines a rich vein of blues and roots influences informed with a gritty vocal prowess. Performing at concerts and festivals across the U.S., and on soundtracks and sessions, she is proof positive that timeless music and dedicated artists will always have an audience. You can hear it all on her latest release, Here in Babylon. Teresa James rips it up on Storyophonic.
Live with Dave Bassett
November 14, 2018 15:06 - 2 minutes - 61.9 MB VideoDave Bassett answers a couple of "Storyophonic Questions" with our host, Dan Kimpel. Dave possesses an eclectic résumé. “Ex’s and Oh’s,” co-written and produced with Elle King, and the anthem “Fight Song,” co-written with Rachel Platten, have added substantially to his diverse portfolio.
Dave Bassett
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWith songs recorded by artists ranging from Shinedown to Josh Groban, Dave Bassett possesses an eclectic résumé. “Ex’s and Oh’s,” co-written and produced with Elle King, and the anthem “Fight Song,” co-written with Rachel Platten, have added substantially to his diverse portfolio. The Storyophonic team travels to Dave’s solar-powered studio high in the mountains above Malibu for an elevated look into the art and craft of this industrious and inventive songwriter, producer and musician.