The EDM Prodcast

In this interview (one of my favorite to date) I sit down with Sebastien Lintz, artist manager & digital strategist at Sorted Management and label manager at Revealed Recordings (yep - he works two jobs).

If there's one way to sum up Lintz, it would be "ahead of the curve." And we talk about exactly that in this interview—how to stay ahead of the curve.

We also talk about:

- How labels will need to adapt to the changing industry in order to survive and thrive

- Where music consumption is heading

- Whether Beatport has a future

- How to get your demos heard by labels and curators

- Blockchain technology and how it will help artists

- What NOT to do on social media

- Sebastien's "Industry Defining" projects

Cool stuff mentioned:

- DailyVee (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfA33-E9P7FA-A72QKBw3noWuQbaVXqSD)

- Revealed Recordings (http://www.revealedrecordings.com/)

- Sorted Management (http://sortedmanagement.com/)

- Sebastien's Medium Blog (https://medium.com/@sebastienlintz)

- Blockchain Tech (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain_(database))

- Amazon Echo (http://amzn.to/2hXi3I9)

- Phillips Hue (http://amzn.to/2hXiOBb)

- Sonos (http://amzn.to/2ihAAvb)

- If This Then That (https://ifttt.com/)

Sebastien Lintz on the web:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SebastienLintz

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SebastienLintz

Dave Winnel has had a meteoric rise to success in the electronic music world, and for good reason. Having remixed giants like David Guetta, Adam Lambert, Axwell & Ingrosso, and recently collaborating with Armin van Buuren, Winnel is seemingly unstoppable. Having given back to the music production community via his ‘For The Win Samples’ with Splice, Winnel was the perfect guest for this episode of The EDM Prodcast giving a concise interview packed with value.

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What we talk about:

- The differences in creating original material versus remixes

- Approaching remixes, both official and unofficial

- Building relationships with record labels and colleagues

- The various challenges, technical and otherwise, of the creative process

- Tips for streamlining the learning curve of music production

- Finding inspiration and dealing with writer’s block

- The importance of simplicity in the production process

Cool things mentioned in the show:

- Dave Winnel’s ‘For The Win Samples’: https://splice.com/sounds/splice/dave-winnel-for-the-win-samples

Dave Winnel on the web:

Website: http://www.davewinnel.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davewinnelmusic

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dave-winnel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewinnel

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/davewubbek

Austin Kramer, Spotify's dance music curator, is a notably influential figure in electronic music. Formerly programming for SiriusXM's BPM, Electric Area, and Tiesto's Club Life, he is a seasoned radio curator now at the forefront of the streaming advent. He provides our listeners with a look into what it takes to maximize your Spotify experience, how labels may have to adapt to the changing industry, and advice for any individuals looking for a start in the electronic music scene - artists and otherwise

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What we talk about:

- The benefits of Spotify and streaming technology

- The many great potential for reach in today's music industry

- Getting the most out of Spotify as an artist

- What it takes to make a great playlist

- How streaming may change in the future

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- Send your music to Kramer: http://bit.ly/kramify

Austin Kramer on the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kramerbpm

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kramerbpm

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kramerbpm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramerbpm/

The EDM Prodcast has prided itself on having a diverse selection of artists, yet oddly enough episode 41’s guest is the first from the Hardstyle end of the electronic music spectrum. Sam Matla sits down with the prolific Sam Gonzalez, better known to the world as Audiofreq. Considering his impressive discography, as well as his own series of invaluable tutorials and in the studio videos, it is no surprise that this episode is packed full of useful tips and incredible insight into Audiofreq’s career and creations.

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What we talk about:

- How to reference commercial quality releases without discouraging yourself

- Looking past stylistic preferences to learn from genres outside of your tastes

- The pros and cons of the homogenization of the electronic music industry

- The unique creative process behind Audiofreq’s ‘Audiology’ album

- The challenges in the making of an album

- How to make hardstyle kickdrums

- Maximizing productivity in the studio

- The importance of having a regimented schedule for music production

- Identifying and understanding the source of writer’s block

Audiofreq on the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiofreqdj

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/audiofreqdj

Twitter: https://twitter.com/audiofreqdj

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/audiofreqdj

Continuing the trend of legendary guests from the trance realm on the EDM Prodcast, this episode we are joined by Sean Tyas. Recently releasing his multi-genre album, Degeneration, Sean has become an icon in the trance community as one of the strongest sound designers. It is no surprise that this interview covers a heap of technical knowledge, from masterfully crafting kick drums to the inner workings of his sound design for his trance productions and beyond. This episode is certainly for the more technically inclined producers, but all will find value in this interview with Sean Tyas!

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What we talk about:

- The creative process of writing an album, as well as the pros and cons

- Releasing singles versus releasing albums

- Techniques for crafting better kick drums

- How important it is to be familiar with sound design

- The difference in sound design approach through various genres

- Reverse engineering patches as a ‘tutorial’

- Balancing production, touring, and family life

- The difference in culture today versus the early trance scene

- Using sound design to overcome creative block

Sean Tyas on the web:

Website: http://www.seantyasmusic.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seantyasmusic

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seantyas

SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/seantyas

Download for free on The Artist Union

Grammy nominee, label founder, and production extraordinaire are some of the titles associated with Andy Moor, but legendary is likely the word you would choose to describe him. This episode of The EDM Prodcast jumps into a loaded conversation about production techniques and workflow, as well as general life and career advice from this truly impressive musician. An absolute must listen for aspiring creatives and seasoned veterans alike.

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What we talk about:

- Andy Moor’s techniques for creating his unforgettable vocal chops

- How to create a strong sense of depth and space in productions

- Achieving balance between producing music and daily life

- The creative process from the beginning to the end of projects

- Considering music for live sets and record label releases

Andy Moor on the web:

Website: http://www.andymoor.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andymoor

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/djandymoor

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/andymoortv

Some producers shy away from branching out of their comfort zone, while Marcus Santoro has thrived under the pressure of reinventing his sound. From monstrous progressive house to emotional progressive trance, Marcus has carried his style between genres flawlessly - and plans to continue to do so.

While there might not be one singular reason for his success, this interview certainly has many gems that might shed insight. We talk about his minimalistic approach to mixing and layering, his technique to analyzing and referencing various different songs, and his love of organic sounds amongst the digital soundscapes. This episode of The EDM Prodcast has valuable information for novice and experienced producers alike, so enjoy!

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What we talk about:

- Branching out into different styles of music and reinventing your sound

- Using organic sounds to create warmth and contrast between more digital sounds

- Approaching the mixdown process minimalistically

- The importance of listening to many different songs attentively

- Choosing select sounds that compliment each other

Marcus Santoro on the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmarcussantoro

Twitter: https://twitter.com/djmarcussantoro

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcus-santoro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_santoro

Download for free on The Artist Union

Have you ever felt as if you could be doing more with your music, or life in general? One look at Stephen Kirkwood’s accomplishments across different ventures may send you running, or, inspire you to be as productive as him.

There’s much to be said about a person who is a successful entrepreneur while actively releasing his own music, engineering tracks for others, and doing A&R for record labels - and much of it is covered in this insightful interview.

To seal the deal in this episode you get two for the price of one, as Stephen is joined by his partner at SKapade Studios, Steven Galloni. This one is well worth the listen!

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What we talk about:

- Organically transitioning from passion to business

- Adjusting the educational mindset to maximize potential

- “Act locally, think globally”

- Building the busiest part of a track first to increase workflow

- Pushing through the learning stages to achieve mastery

- Approaching education holistically

- The benefits of being genuine as well as appreciating negative feedback

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- ‘Think And Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill: http://amzn.to/1XXfdhC

- ‘How To Win Friends And Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie: http://amzn.to/2boL1OO

- ‘Entrepreneur Revolution’ by Daniel Priestley: http://amzn.to/2bq2cL3

Stephen Kirkwood on the web:

Website: http://www.stephenkirkwood.co.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/djstephenkirkwood

Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephenkirkwood

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/stephenkirkwood

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenkirkwood

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkirkwood

SKapade Studios: http://www.skapadestudios.com

Download for free on The Artist Union

Check out Budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible

If there's one person I have immense respect for, it's Budi Voogt. He's the smartest, most driven person I know.

He's the co-founder of Heroic, a label and management agency. Instructor of the Music Marketing Academy, and author of the Soundcloud Bible. He's taken guys like WRLD and San Holo to a new level through his management expertise, and helped empower many more creators, which is at the heart of his vision and mission as an entrepreneur.

In this episode, we talk about a range of things including:

- Orfium: can it replace Soundcloud?

- Soundcloud Go - a feature made out of necessity?

- How to do your best creative work and beat resistance

- Budi's book - The Soundcloud Bible Third Edition

- Should you have a friend manage you?

- Why you should gain traction indepedently BEFORE trying to get a manager

- How co-management works

- What you should look out for in a manager (what to be wary of)

- The Fan Funnel: How to Build Your Audience (How to Gain Superfans)

- Should you use all social media platforms?

- Empowering creators

Get Budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible

Things mentioned:

- Turning Pro (http://amzn.to/2aXeSc9)

- Deep Work (http://amzn.to/2bakLpU)

- War of Art (http://amzn.to/2bal83X)

- Droeloe (@droeloemusic)

- Bitbird (@bitbirdofficial)

- Heroic (@heroicrecordings)

- Printful (www.theprintful.com)

- Marcus Aurelius (http://amzn.to/2balV4M)

- The Song Machine (http://amzn.to/2aZef4S)

- The Four Hour Workweek (http://amzn.to/2aYrEXV)

Budi Voogt on the web:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/budivoogt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budivoogtofficial/

Website: http://budivoogt.com

Intro/Outro song: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/subliminal?in=heroicrecordings/sets/heroic-i-lumen

In this 35th episode of The EDM Prodcast, Sam Matla chats with legendary trance artist Bjorn Akesson. A veteran of music production, Bjorn takes us through his journey from starting with simple software and hardware through until today, and offers valuable advice for novice and skilled producers alike. Having perfected his sound while freely experimenting with it, he shares extremely important insight on the creative process and manipulating energy in productions.

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What we talk about:

- How to find the right constructive feedback from the right people

- The importance of following your instincts in the creative process

- Dealing with negative response and elitism within musical subgenres

- Creating and manipulating energy in your productions

- The differences in creating original music versus creating remixes

Bjorn Akesson on the web:

Website: http://www.bjornakesson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjornakessonmusic

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bjorn_akesson

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/bjorn-akesson

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bjornakesson

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bjornakesson