MPW Podcast

If you find the topic of music copyright, royalties, and song-splits extremely confusing, you're not alone! In this episode Xylo chats to music royalties expert and Head of Creative & Partnerships at Songtrust to demystify the different types of royalties, who is entitled to them and how to make sure that you collect everything you're entitled to as a songwriter, performer and a producer. 

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There are LOADS of mental strains that creatives, especially musicians, deal with such as perfectionism, fear of failure, comparison to others, imposter syndrome and more. In this episode Xylo chats with Ariane Paras from Olympia coaching on each of these topics and ways to keep ahead or overcome them. 

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Want to know what you need to create a home studio setup that inspires you with consideration of budget, space and longevity? In this episode, Xylo Aria chats to Ableton Certified trainer Dan Giffin on what you need to create a great home studio set up depending on your needs and what you are trying to achieve. They go through gear recommendations, things to consider when choosing gear and a few tips and tricks on how to get a good sound in a small space

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Being a musician often means being able to pivot and finding a way to make what you love, work for you. In this episode Xylo chats to Nina Las Vegas who has worn multiple hats over the last few years from radio present to DJ, to artist, to music label owner. Nina talks about how to manage all these aspects of music and some tips on ways to keep moving forward.

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Have you ever heard of re-recording engineering? In this episode, Xylo chats with experienced re-recording engineer Sherry Klein who has worked on shows such as Arrested Development, Sons of Anarchy, Burn Notice etc. on her job, how she got involved in her post-production role and tips for people looking to work in this field.

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In this episode, host Xylo Aria uncovers the fascinating story of a UK based song-writer Charlotte Wilson and how she began writing for the biggest K-Pop artists in the world sick as ITZY, EXO, Khang Daniel and Astro.

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What does a music editor for film do exactly? Great question! In this episode, Xylo Aria chats to Emmy nominated Music Editor Poppy Kavanaugh on the job of a music editor, what is involved and how to get into it if you're starting out.

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Transitioning from a career in other parts of the music industry into music production can be daunting and feel like starting from scratch. In this episode, Xylo chats to Songwriter, Jazz Pianist and Music Producer Hannah V about her journey from being a world-touring jazz pianist for pop artists such as Rihannah, Jessie J, Jay Sean and more, to a music producer who has now worked with artists such as Stormzy and JP Cooper. Hannah gives some great insights on some habits of high-performing individuals in the industry and how we can learn from them.

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The lines between mixing and production seem to get more and more blurred of late. In this episode, Xylo invites producer and mixer Charlie Andrew to chat through his process of mixing his own productions and what he looks out for.

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Check out the newly released Infiltrator Plugin by Devious machines through which you can turn a simple sound into something with more depth, texture and movement: https://deviousmachines.com/infiltrator/

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The entry point into a music studio for producers and engineers can often be through the job of a studio runner. In this episode, Xylo chats with assistant engineer Ramera Abraham about her time as a runner at the world-renowned Metropilos Studios, and they cover applying for running positions, how to prepare for them, succeed in them, and a few other bits and pieces!

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