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The Episodes You Couldn’t Stop Running Back

In this special edition of ProducerHead Loops, we’re celebrating the conversations that defined the year. The episodes you streamed, shared, saved, and returned to more than any others. These were the stories, insights, and ideas that stuck with you, shaped your process, and reminded all of us why we make music in the first place.

Here are the Greatest Hits of 2025:

Birocratic

Birocratic breaks down the difference between passive “lean back” listeners and true fans, and why Monthly Listener numbers don’t tell the full story. He explains how depth, consistency, and intentional storytelling convert casual listeners into people who genuinely care about your work. A masterclass in building a lasting audience instead of chasing quick dopamine hits.

From Episode: 008. Part 2: How To Turn Lean Back Listeners Into Real Fans | feat.

Gnarly

Gnarly opens up about how finger drumming and daily beat challenges pulled her out of a dark period in life. Her honesty about using creativity as both discipline and escape resonated deeply with listeners. It’s a reminder that showing up every day, even for small wins, can change everything.

From Episode: 025. Gnarly, Part 1: Finger Drumming Helped Me Escape From a Bad Place

Shrimpnose

Shrimpnose shares some of the year’s most vulnerable reflections on shame, self-criticism, and emotional honesty. He talks about therapy, boundaries, and the courage required to truly know yourself as an artist. A powerful segment for anyone wrestling with internal pressure or creative doubt.

From Episode: 018. Shrimpnose: Shame Is Not A Constructive Emotion, Harnessing Emotions To Develop Creative Freedom, and the Art of Juxtaposition

ELPHNT

ELPHNT challenges the modern obsession with numbers and virality, offering a refreshingly grounded take on creative success. He unpacks the long game: building depth, nurturing real fans, and making work that matters more than metrics. A standout episode for artists looking to reclaim their creative and entrepreneurial direction.

From Episode: 035. Soul-Crushing Success: The Counterintuitive Path to Creative Freedom | feat. ELPHNT

Dan Giffin (Philia)

Dan Giffin shares how speed, intuition, and physicality can unlock creative flow. He explains why real learning happens through doing rather than endless tutorials, and why overthinking is the enemy of progress. This conversation became a fan favorite for its clarity, practicality, and inspiration.

From Episode: 029. Part 1: Getting Out Of Your Head And Into Your Body with Dan Giffin (Philia)

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This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz.

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