The Conduit

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  • Bernie Grundman

    Dive into the captivating world of legendary mastering engineer, Bernie Grundman, and his experiences with iconic artists and albums such as Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Prince’s Purple Rain, and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. In this candid conversation, Bernie reveals the important lessons he's learned throughout his career, his passion for music, and the resurgence of vinyl. Let his insights inspire your own journey by visiting the show notes for valuable links and resources that will help expand your understanding of the recording industry.

    • Don't miss out on exclusive content - head to the show notes now: https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/bernie-grundman-ep-11/

    1 hr 14 min
  • Adrian Quesada

    Discover the inspiring journey of musical royalty, Adrian Quesada, as he shares his insights on collaboration, songwriting, and the power of love and appreciation in the music industry. Learn about the role that artists like Prince and Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA had on his career, and the importance of staying true to one's roots. Uncover the stories behind his Grammy-winning Latin-funk band Grupo Fantasma, the globally acclaimed duo Black Pumas, and his latest soulful project, Boleros Psicodélicos. Dive into this treasure trove of exclusive information by visiting the show notes for valuable resources and links.

    • Don't miss out on this unique opportunity – find them all at: https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/adrian-quesada-ep-10/

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ozomatli

    Discover the inspiring journey of Ozomatli founding members Wil-Dog Abers and Raul Pacheco, as they share their valuable insights into using music as a platform for change, their eye-opening experiences as cultural ambassadors on a government-sponsored international tour, and lessons learned from working alongside industry legends like Carlos Santana. Learn how they navigated the business side of music by treating their label, manager, and lawyer as business partners, and how using the pandemic gave them the opportunity to grow further as musicians.

    • Don't miss the chance to explore this amazing episode and get your hands on all the essential resources and links mentioned in the conversation. Visit the show notes now at: https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/ozomatli-with-wil-dog-abers-and-raul-pacheco-ep-09/

    59 min
  • Andrew Sandoval

    Discover the inspiring story of Andrew Sandoval, a Grammy Award nominated reissuer, compiler, and engineer, as he shares his journey of turning a deep love for music into a sustainable career on The Conduit Music Podcast. Learn valuable insights like the importance of self-motivation, flexibility, and versatility in the music industry, separating the art from the artist, and more.

    • Don't miss out on this captivating conversation – visit the show notes for episode-related links and resources at https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/andrew-sandoval-3/ and immerse yourself in Andrew's incredible musical world.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Z-Trip

    Discover the groundbreaking musical journey of DJ Z-Trip, and learn how his love for blending genres and boundary-pushing approach has led him to work with an incredible range of artists, compose scores for video games and films, and earn the title of America's Best DJ. Explore his insights on staying true to oneself, the importance of building the right team, and the value of risk-taking. Ready to dive deeper into DJ Z-Trip's world and uncover his unique perspective on success, work ethic, and navigating your musical career?

    Find essential links and resources mentioned in this episode by visiting the show notes at: https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/z-trip/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Gringo and The Man Ride Again - Not Real Art

    We are back again with the Not Real Art podcast and today’s show is a special one because Sourdough and ManOne finally got the chance to sit back and shoot the breeze together. The two OGs are back with another installment of Gringo and the Man! Have you guessed who the Gringo is yet? The vibe is always electric when these two get together and today’s show is no different. You’ll hear our hosts talk about everything from UFO sightings to the evils of Neoliberalism and everything in between. We kick the show off with some definitions (because you know we are all about the formalities here). ManOne lets us know exactly what a Gringo is and Sourdough tells us why he is happy to don the term with pride. We talk about why Humboldt University should have a blunt as a mascot, how badass Navy SEALS are, and what to expect from The Matrix Resurrections. ManOne also shares a bunch of hilarious travel stories involving nude beaches in Dubrovnik and bouncers putting drunken macho men to sleep in London. So for all this and more, join Gringo and The Man today!

    Key Points From This Episode:

    • The roots of the word ‘Gringo’ and why Sourdough is proud to wear the label.
    • ManOne talks about his trip to Northern California; Bigfoot culture and a lack of diversity.
    • ·What the mascots at Humboldt University should look like considering how much weed people smoke there.
    • Jokes about trying unsuccessfully to get quality cell phone footage of Bigfoot and aliens.
    • Updates in the tech sphere; what is happening with Blackberry, Apple, and Samsung devices.
    • How gimmicky some updates are and how sad it is that people lap them up.
    • Whether it is wise to be an early adopter and how our hosts approach buying new phones.
    • Spyware that is spreading in Apple devices and the need to update one’s technology.
    • How the giant tech firms defy Capitalism in its true sense.
    • The unfairness of a new bank account auditing rule that bypasses billionaires.
    • Thoughts on corruption across the board and how broken the American system is.
    • What the new Matrix film might be like and how good the trailer for The Rescue is.
    • How extreme the cave rescue that The Rescue documents was
    • ManOne’s experiences in Dubrovnik finding albino crabs in a cave he explored.
    • Stories about Navy SEAL training and the killing machines the U.S. government is able to create.
    • A time where ManOne was in London and saw a bouncer quell an aggressive drunk guy.
    • Thoughts on why big guys always want to fight and prove who is tougher.

    For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/gringo-and-the-man-2

    1 hr 9 min
  • Ashara Ekundayo x Erin Yoshi: Joy-Informed Art as a Tool of Resistance and Healing - Not Real Art
    In today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, guest host and prolific Los Angeles-based muralist Erin Yoshi speaks with Ashara Ekundayo about the power of joy-informed art for resistance and healing. Ashara is a Black feminist, an independent curator, an artist, and an interdisciplinary creative arts leader committed to an intersectional framework of social transformation that expands the influence and impact of arts and culture on racial and gender equity and environmental literacy, and more specifically one that necessitates a practice of recognizing joy in the midst of struggle. Tuning in, you’ll learn more about the work that Ashara does through her nonprofit, Artist as First Responder, which acknowledges that artists show up first in crisis and celebration to forge solutions, heal communities, and save lives through design, practice, invitation, and presentation. Ashara shares her mission to hold space for creative labor, to create beautiful narratives about joy and pleasure in a society so focused on the trauma-informed, and her belief in the power of art and education to create change by showing us opportunities for who we are and what we can be. You’ll also discover some of the other remarkable projects, platforms, and exhibitions that Ashara has created and contributed to over the years, as well as some of her favorite artists right now, so make sure to tune in today for this insightful and powerful conversation about the intersection between love, art, joy, and rage!
    Key Points From This Episode:
    Ashara reflects on her earliest memories as a ‘gatherer’ around the arts and crafts table.
    How her parents introduced her to art and were formative influences on her practice.
    Hear about Ashara’s career trajectory, formal education, and early desire to be a curator.
    Learn more about Artist as First Responder (AAFR) and how it facilitates joy as a tool of resistance and a mechanism for healing communities.
    Ashara explains the six-point philanthropic and interactive arts platform of AAFR.
    The importance of celebrating artist’s work and arts labor as first responder work.
    How Ashara navigates the traditional arts world as a queer, BIPOC arts leader and creative.
    Learn about the former Impact Hub Oakland, founded by seven artists, including Ashara.
    Ashara shares her belief that we are all born creative and her ongoing mission to hold and create space for creative labor.
    What she looks for in the artists she works with; honesty, curiosity, and enjoyment.
    What Ashara calls the artist ‘flake out factor’ and the importance of authentic commitment.
    How traveling has influenced her work and the perspective it has offered Ashara.
    Some of the priorities that have shifted in her personal life following the pandemic.
    Why she believes having grace and patience with ourselves and each other is the new norm.
    Discover the self-guided Black Joy StoryWindows exhibition in Downtown Oakland.
    Hear about BLATANT, a publication of AAFR, and Ashara’s ongoing conversation partnership with the Museum of the African Diaspora.
    Memorable conversations Ashara has had with Black women artists and cultural workers.
    Ashara on the power art has to create change; witnessing opportunities for what can be.
    How education goes hand-in-hand with creativity and the legacy of who we are.
    Artists to watch, including Tongo Eisen-Martin, Tiff Massey, and Zanele Muholi.
    For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/ashara-ekundayo-and-erin-yoshi
    1 hr 1 min
  • Art World Horror Stories Vol.4: Flypaper for Dysfunction - Not Real Art
    Unfortunately, the art world can be flypaper for dysfunctional people, and we all know someone who has borne the brunt of that instability! For today’s show, a few artists have written in to tell their Art World Horror Stories, including Ed Whitmore, who shares how he was treated by a mentally unstable gallery owner who approached him to present a solo exhibition as an emerging artist. Caitlin Burnett tells us how a fire in a laundry room laid claim to all the art she had ever created, while Ruchetta Banjerly reflects on how vanity galleries scam artists with soul-crushing schemes, Sarah Phillips recounts the horror of a gallery curator that discounted the value of her paintings, and Alexander Augustus shares his feelings about unpaid internships, which are all too common in the art world! Tune in today for Volume 4 of Art World Horror Stories!
    Key Points From This Episode:
    Ed Whitmore on how he lost money on an exhibition thanks to a dysfunctional gallery owner.
    Caitlin Burnett tells the horror story of how all the art she’d ever made was reduced to ash.
    Listen in as Ruchetta Banjerly recounts the terror of hidden artists’ representation fees.
    Ruchetta tells the story of her personal experience with a soul-crushing art scam in Delhi.
    Sarah Phillips from Brisbane describes her experience with a curator who told her the ‘story’ was more valuable than her paintings.
    Alexander Augustus shares his tale of exploitation at the hands of an unpaid internship.
    Ending on a positive note: the key lesson that artists have to advocate for themselves.
    For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/art-world-horror-stories-vol-4
    19 min
  • Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst - Not Real Art
    Today’s Art World Horror Stories are a mixed bag of tragedies and disasters that serve as cautionary tales to empower artists to protect themselves and hope for the best while planning for the worst, because you never know what is going to happen! For example, David Alexander Willis shares the story of painter, Jason Shawn Alexander, who had a show at Booth Gallery in New York City where a forklift was driven through one of his paintings. Yikes! In this episode, we share more horror stories of assholes doing asshole-y things, stolen intellectual property, and even a real-life haunted art venue. The stories you’ll hear in today’s episode are not read by the artists involved, but by an AI avatar, introducing an added element of spookiness, so make sure to tune in and enjoy!
    Key Points From This Episode:
    Mikel Cirkus shares how Swatch Watches stole his intellectual property after a pitch.
    The lesson in Micheal’s story: do not give away your ideas, sign contracts, protect yourself!
    The horrifying comment that Diane Navarro received from a pretentious museum president.
    How his comment about “living artists” damaged Diane’s art career.
    Dan Monteavaro’s creepy tale of a haunted mural site in the old Howard Hughes Hangar.
    Ally Zeleter on the scams artists face, from contests with crazy submission fees to inadequate pay from curators.
    For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/art-world-horror-stories-vol-3
    13 min
  • Art World Horror Stories Vol. 2: So Disrespectful, It’s Scary! - Not Real Art
    Welcome to Volume 2 of Art World Horror Stories, where we share the stories we have collected from our larger network of artists and creators. These are intended as cautionary tales about how things can go wrong in the art world and beyond, and will hopefully prevent you from falling victim to the same horrors! Today’s stories come from two artists who share their accounts of the disrespect that artists are oftentimes subjected to when someone damages our artwork or insults our artistic integrity. In this episode, you’ll hear from Tara Vantapour, a multidisciplinary artist based in Paris, and OG low brow artist, Anthony Ausgang, about the contempt and ridicule they have endured at the hands of gallery curators and wealthy art collectors. In one, the artist walks away with new ground rules and, in the other, with $100 in cash. Make sure to tune in today to find out how these horror stories end!
    Key Points From This Episode:
    Introducing today’s artists: Tara Vantapour and Anthony Ausgang.
    Tara shares an Art World Horror Story, which starts with a pre-pandemic exhibition in Paris.
    How the gallery disrespected Tara by ghosting her and refusing to return her artwork.
    How Tara believes her work has been ‘emotionally’ damaged by the art and fashion worlds.
    Another horror story about how a restaurant owner belittled Tara’s fashion design practice.
    Hear how these horror stories have inspired her to create ground rules to protect herself.
    Anthony’s Art World Horror Story that happened many years ago when he was an art installer.
    How a Warner Brothers’ executive ridiculed Anthony’s work by saying it wasn’t art.
    The contempt Anthony was subjected to when he was asked to install a Mark Kostabi shopping bag in the same executive’s home.
    For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/art-world-horror-stories-vol-2
    18 min

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The Conduit is a podcast featuring candid conversations between professional musicians and music biz veterans who give you the unvarnished truth about being an artist in the music business today.…