Cloud Machine

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of music and creative philosophy with the talented artist Jayde. Known for her emotional depth and captivating sound, Jayde shares her insights into the creative process, the evolution of her artistry, and the release of her latest singles "I Don't Want to Hate You" and "Absurdist Reality."

🔍 Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Jayde’s favourite Shows & The 1975

05:15 - I’m Sorry It’s all my Fault, releasing & promoting projects

10:00 - Looks and cooperation vs talent

16:00 - Where the music industry is going, social media vs community building

20:00 - Jayde’s interest in music as a child

25:30 - Sticking to an artistic vision, Jayde’s influences, songwriting

31:50 - Complexity vs clarity in songwriting

37:00 - Openness in collaboration, mutual support, vulnerability in songwriting

43:48 - Role of dynamics in songwriting

47:40 - Navigating creative block, taking breaks

50:30 - Comfortability and your environment’s impact on songwriting

53:14 - Jayde’s future in music & advice to her younger self

56:15 - Absurdist Reality & Upcoming projects

58:45 - Producer’s Game

1:06:00 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Jayde on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjaydemusic/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/admhEuP3

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry sits down with the immensely talented Darryl Joseph-Dennie. As a Producer, Music Director, Band Leader, Educator, and Keyboardist from Mississauga, Ontario, Darryl is at the forefront of Toronto’s most culture-forward music projects. We delve into his influential work with Listening Room Toronto, Nostalgic Playlist, and Who You Got?, and discuss his role in fostering community through Jazz, Fusion, and Neo-Soul.

🔍 Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - Favourite Live Show Experience

00:04:30 - Best Representation of Darryl's Work - Nostalgic Playlist

00:08:00 - The Listening Room Project and Music Industry Trends

00:10:20 - Joni Mitchell's Quote and Darryl's Response

00:13:25 - Future of the Music Industry — Threat of AI

00:18:20 - Social media in the music industry

00:19:25 - Darryl’s journey in the music industry

00:26:40 - Saying yes & making unexpected connections

00:29:00 - Listening Room Toronto

00:36:10 - Improvising Music & How to Jam Better

00:39:40 - How the Listening Room Toronto Works

00:42:00 - Listening Room Highlights

00:48:00 - The Nostalgic Playlist

00:51:00 - Working with a team vs working Solo

00:53:00 - Working as a Musical Director

00:57:00 - Balancing Multiple Projects

01:01:00 - The Toronto Music Community & Upcoming Toronto Artists

01:06:26 - Advice to Aspiring Musicians & diversifying skills

01:10:59 - Staying inspired & Darryl’s Goals

01:15:30 - The Producer’s Game

01:26:10 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Darryl Joseph-Dennie on Instagram: @darryljdennie

Follow Mat Landry: @matlandry_

Follow Eights: @eightscreative

Follow Eights Network: @eightsnetwork

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/admhEuP3

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry shines a spotlight on Quincy Stanton, an accomplished Lighting Director and Operator for well-known acts such as Charli XCX, 50 Cent, Anderson .Paak, Vance Joy, King Princess, and many others. Quincy shares his invaluable insights into the world of concert lighting, from his journey into the industry to his experiences working on high-profile tours like Charli XCX's "Brat Tour."

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Quincy's journey into becoming a Lighting Director and Operator

His favorite projects and tours

The Brat Tour Creative Process

Memorable live show experiences and fan perspectives

The role and responsibilities of a lighting director on tour

Challenges faced during live performances and how to overcome them

Collaboration with other crew members and the importance of teamwork

Tips for aspiring lighting directors

Reflections on the Charli XCX "Crash Tour"

Balancing creativity and technical skills in lighting design

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Quincy Stanton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincy_stanton

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/sPkzuJZr

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of artist management with Natalie Weigel from 2 plus 2 management. Natalie shares her invaluable insights into managing artists, discovering new talent, and navigating the challenges of the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Natalie's favorite live show experience as a fan

Her journey into artist management and joining 2 plus 2 management

A typical day in the life of an artist manager

Key responsibilities and challenges in artist management

Discovering and signing new talent in 2024

Developing an artist’s career from the early stages to becoming established

The impact of social media and digital platforms on artist management

Navigating common challenges faced by artists today

The importance of networking and building relationships in the industry

Tips for aspiring artists

Advice for aspiring artists and managers

Balancing business, creativity, and networking in artist management

Future goals and exciting projects at 2 plus 2 management

Playing the Dreamfest Game

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Natalie Weigel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieweigel/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of music production & Creativity with Mickey Brandolino. From his time with Valley to his solo ventures, Mickey shares his invaluable insights into his creative process, his journey through creativity, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Mickey's journey from Valley to his solo career

A deep dive into Mickey's songwriting and production process

Writing for himself vs. collaborating with other artists

Evolution of his sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and influences on his recent work

The role of collaboration in his creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into his upcoming projects

Goals for his music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Mickey Brandolino on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickey.brandolino/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours. In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of songwriting & collaboration with EARTH TO EMILY. With a unique blend of modern pop and R&B influences, Emily shares her invaluable insights into her creative process, balancing life between LA and Toronto, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Emily's journey into becoming Earth To Emily

Balancing life and art between Toronto and LA

Insights on why artists move to major music hubs like LA, New York, and Nashville

The dual-city lifestyle and its impact on her music

A deep dive into Emily's songwriting process

Writing for herself vs. collaborating with artists like ELIO & Babygirl

Evolution of her sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and references for her new EP, 'Socialite Rodeo' (out July 5th)

The role of collaboration in her creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into 'Socialite Rodeo'

Goals for her music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

PRE-SAVE 'SOCIALITE RODEO': https://ditto.fm/socialite-rodeo

Follow EARTH TO EMILY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erth2emily/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to The Cloud Machine Podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of vocal and performance coaching with the renowned Marla Joy. With over a decade of experience working with internationally recognized artists, Marla shares her invaluable insights into refining musical skills, enhancing stage presence, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Marla’s favorite live show experience as a fan

Industry insights inspired by a Joni Mitchell quote from 2004

Marla’s journey into vocal producing and performance coaching

Common challenges for aspiring singers and how to overcome them

Developing personalized vocal training plans

The importance of vocal coaching for technical skills and artistic expression

Developing personalized vocal training plans

Effective techniques for vocal producing and stage presence

Synergies between vocalists, musicians, and performance coaches

The evolving role of vocal coaches in the digital age

Dreamfest Game: Marla curates her dream festival lineup, complete with headliner, middle act, opener, and more!

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Marla Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlajoy/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here:

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative -https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-second episode, TJ Rodriguez joins Mat to discuss playback engineering, programming & arranging, the show building process, working on some of the biggest tours in the world, his professional path, living in LA, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

TJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trodondrums/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-first episode, Andrew Mansfield joins Mat to discuss Artist Management, his professional path, how an artist should grow their career in 2024, from working at Universal in their Marketing department to now Full House Management, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Full House Management's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullhousemgmt/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music industry podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventieth episode, Kris Pooley joins Mat to discuss Musical Directing, American Idol, getting vs. keeping the gig, his professional path, influences, composing vs. arranging, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

Kris Pooley is a musical director, composer, and arranger originally from Detroit, Michigan. He has been the musical director for American Idol since 2018, and throughout his career, he has worked with Katie Perry, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more. Over the last decade, you may have heard his work through your TV on programs such as Glee, American Horror Story, and even the Super Bowl in 2015! We hope you enjoy the episode!

Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krispooley/

Website: https://www.pooleymusic.com/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.