Best Musicmaker Podcasts (2025)

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Martin Engstroem, Verbier Festival founder 1:06:53

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In 2023, the Verbier Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary. The man behind classical music’s most coveted festival speaks to Gramophone Editor in Chief James Jolly about his relationship with classical music, the journey that led him to create the Verbier Festival, the relationship between genius and character, and some of his most memorable enc…

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Daniil Trifonov, pianist 47:40

3y ago47:40

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Called "without question the most astounding pianist of our age" by The Times, the awe-inspiring Daniil Trifonov opens up in this exclusive interview with Gramophone's James Jolly about the particular challenges of Chopin, his love for the time-honored art of transcription, the complexity of Scriabin's music, the intricacies of choosing a perfectly…

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Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor 57:11

3y ago57:11

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"In classical music, we’re not here to repeat," declares the universally acclaimed Sir Antonio Pappano, "we’re here to bring back, to resuscitate, to make the music jump off the page as if it never existed before." The esteemed conductor talks with Gramophone's James Jolly about the need for constant reinvention, the right approach in bringing cont…

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Pascal Dusapin, composer 1:12:42

3y ago1:12:42

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"I never start," says Pascal Dusapin of his composing process, "and I never finish—I continue." The brilliant composer—one of the most acclaimed and widely performed of our day—talks with Gramophone's James Jolly about the discipline of great artists, the place of art and music in a war-torn world, his love of opera and the enduring relevance of my…

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NINJAH FAREYE 52:31

3y ago52:31

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NINJAH FAREYE In todays episode we talk to Jungle producer and promoter NINJAH FAREYE. We talk about the Toronto jungle scene, playing shows, booking big acts, and a lot more! https://www.facebook.com/NinjahFareyeOfficial https://soundcloud.com/ninjahfareye

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Pretty Yende, soprano 53:12

3y ago53:12

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When Pretty Yende graces you with her radiant presence and magnificent voice on stage, "your soul and my soul meet, and we are never the same." In this moving and thought-provoking conversation with Gramophone's James Jolly, the South African soprano talks about the "supernatural" encounter with Delibes that inspired her to pursue her opera career;…

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Christophe Rousset, harpsichordist and conductor 58:22

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There is nothing Christophe Rousset hates more than routine: even with the most commonly played, centuries-old works, "there is always something new to say." One of the most respected figures in the world of Baroque music, the master harpsichordist and conductor who founded the gold-standard ensemble Les Talens Lyriques over thirty years ago speaks…

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Barbara Hannigan, soprano and conductor 1:05:10

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In a crowded field that sees many gifted performers struggle to stand out at the top, Barbara Hannigan distinguishes herself absolutely and effortlessly—by being herself. "I have to be absolutely authentic," she explains. "I cannot try to be a good girl, I cannot try to be a good conductor, I cannot try to follow the rules—because there are no rule…

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Daniel Lozakovich, violinist 1:09:05

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"The first time I saw the violin," says Daniel Lozakovich, "I knew directly: I'm going to be a violinist… It was like some magic spell." Signed to Deutsche Grammophon at the tender age of 15, Lozakovich seems to have been born to make music. In this wide-ranging conversation with Gramophone's James Jolly, the universally acclaimed virtuoso talks ab…

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Kaija Saariaho, composer 1:07:12

3y ago1:07:12

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One of the leading composers of our day, the great Kaija Saariaho talks to Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly about her past and her process, her professional development alongside other legends of composition, the value and extraordinary power of music during difficult times, the evolution and future of classical music, and more… Presented wit…

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Alexandre Kantorow, pianist 1:11:13

3+ y ago1:11:13

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This episode of musicmakers finds French virtuoso pianist Alexandre Kantorow in conversation with our host, Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly, about falling in love with the piano, bursting onto the scene with a resounding win at the Tchaikovsky Competition, the pianists and conductors he most admires, bringing spontaneity to the recording pro…

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Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano 1:24:23

3+ y ago1:24:23

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In the first episode of musicmakers by medici.tv, Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly sits down with superstar mezzo Joyce DiDonato, who opens up about her love for Berlioz and Frederica von Stade, the magic and community of performing onstage, the privilege of a strong audience-performer rapport, the excitement of stepping into a brand-new role…

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musicmakers: sneak peek 1:17

3+ y ago1:17

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Find out more about the exciting new series that gives you behind-the-scenes to today's most influential classical music artists!By medici.tv musicmakers

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PEDESTRIAN TACTICS 38:22

3+ y ago38:22

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In this episode we talk to music producer Pedestrian Tactics all the way from Seattle. We discuss teaching music production, breaking things down, design school, feeling the emotions of the people around you, mixing and mastering, and a lot more! Pedestrian Tactics is the identity of Seattle- based multimedia producer Dan Taylor who's works gained …

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VAULT KID 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

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In this episode we talk to Chipmusic Producer Vault Kid all the way from Germany. We discuss buying Hatsune Miku, Micromusic.net, early Chiptune, Pro Tools, mixing kicks and snares, finding people to collaberate with, and a lot more! Energetic 8-bit bass music producer Vault Kid made a name for himself in early 2017, when he first started to releas…

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HAORD RECORDS 56:07

4y ago56:07

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In this episode we talk to Bem and Mat from the New York based cassette label Haord Records. We discuss buying CDs, WATMM messageboard, artwork, insane radiators, and a lot more! Haord Records has been releasing experimental and outside art and synth rock and pop since 2014. The label has worked with Libythth, Cop City/Chill Pillars, Cabo Boing, Ri…

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NULL404 49:10

4y ago49:10

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Montreal's NULL404. We talk about industrial music, getting out of your comfort zone, expanding creativity by using hardware, the struggles of playing live, cliches in songs, the host sounding like a boomer, and bands "switching it up" too much. It's another "the host projects his view of the music…

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RUBBER MUFFIN 1:11:18

4y ago1:11:18

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Rubber Muffin. We talk about dawless jamming, pandemic productivity, early musical influences, making a megacore documentary, and wood carving. Check it out! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rubber-muffin FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Rubber666 Albums available through D-Trash Records: https…

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DR. TOM PRICHARD 58:27

4y ago58:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Dr. Tom Prichard. We talk about crowd psychology, professional wrestling, attitude and confidence, authenticity, kayfabe, and going to extremes. Check it out! WIkipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Prichard Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtomprichard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.pric…

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DJ NA 1:45:28

4y ago1:45:28

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to DJ NA a.k.a Creature. We talk about live music in the 90s, getting started as a DJ, event promotion, and defining Doomcore. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Na.OfficialFanPage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/deadna Mixloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/nathan-gau/stream/ Twitch: http…

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NAVI 33:45

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Navi. We talk about sound design, putting work into visuals to create a story, 70's European pop, and learning about synthesis. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NomadNavi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadnavi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nomad_navi Apple Music: https://mu…

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PANIIK 36:19

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Paniik. We talk about love in lyrics, Spanish music as an influence, writting lyrics, free styling, and writing hooks. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaniikMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paniikofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpliitOG Apple Music: https://music.…

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LIBYTHTH 57:54

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Libythth. We go deep into trying to get on a record label, the Planet Mu message board, playing shows in Moncton, taking drum lessons, and all things electronic music. Check it out! Bandcamp: https://libythth.bandcamp.com/ Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/17301-Libythth Spotify: https://open…

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ROY ORO 53:27

4+ y ago53:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Roy Oro. We go deep into Trap Metal, moving to Los Angeles, watching history documentaries, the freedom of Jazz, and madness in lyrics. Check it out! Website: https://www.apeonadot.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sbA2oDmhmvvoFaTLKdQfr Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rosegoldroy Ba…

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NIGHTFLYER 48:26

4+ y ago48:26

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Nightflyer. We go deep into Synthwave, gated reverb, Synthwave production tricks, the Toronto Synthwave scene, and a lot of other Synthwave things! Check it out! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QoMEICpXIL1cNck2dWHIh Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/neonnightflyer Bandcamp: https://night…

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LAVIER 40:26

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Lavier. We talk about More Creativity Records, visual art, being typecast for using Guitar, playing trumpet in school band, and how the pandemic changed playing shows. Check it out! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39L3JVOnHq5AUnIyxnKzCP Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laviermusic Bandca…

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EZZYLAND 40:27

4+ y ago40:27

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Ezzyland. We talk about using your voice as an instrument, not needing a vocal couch, the "English" accent, rapping in Hindi, being a proactive artist, and of course Ableton and FL Studio. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DCd1EttaVv9lKFn0UZvHE?si=liY6zwS0RFefYilBXeB2yQ Soundcloud: https://…

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UNLUCKYKID 29:44

4+ y ago29:44

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to unluckykid. ULK, or unluckykid, is a bass music artist located in Wisconsin. We talk about sound design, being classically trained, Deadmau5 as an influence, and FL Studio. Also, we discuss Soundcloud, PlayStation music, and much more! Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/u-l-k Bandcamp: https://unlu…

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L'HOMIE 40:25

4+ y ago40:25

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to L'Homie. We talk about how Covid has affected his music, the challenges of networking, his musical origins playing piano, using GarageBand in the beginning and transitioning to Ableton Live. Also, we discuss the VST's he is using, finding ways in showing the transition in his sound, mainstream bass…

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TIDUS 59:51

4+ y ago59:51

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to TiDUs. We talk about his life as a travelling DJ, working holidays, carrying his gear in the jungles of Asia and dealing with the initial fear he felt living in a different country. Also, we discuss changing his lifestyle, the book "Das Café am Rande der Welt [The Cafe on the Edge of the World], a …

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PARANERD - 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL 1:42:42

4+ y ago1:42:42

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It's a special 50th episode of the Bassfug Podcast! In this episode we talk to our very first guest from way back, Paranerd! Listen as they play catch-up, discussing Donkey Kong, Slam Poetry, what they're currently listening to, being a hit on TikTok and Paranerd's kid starting to create music. Also, we talk about learning new things in making musi…

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SHADY MONK 1:14:32

4+ y ago1:14:32

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Shady Monk. We talk about his collaboration with his friend and our previous guest Telyscopes, collaborating with other artists, running a music label, hyperpop as a genre and genres in general. Also, we discuss Trent Reznor's influence, his take on covers, losing his gear, how he writes music and m…

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MADD3E 44:32

4+ y ago44:32

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to MadD3E. We discuss the gear he is using, his experience during quarantine, dancing on Zoom, using a talk box and his musical inspirations. Also, we talk about his funk influences, how he produces catchy songs, his advice on getting his brand out and many more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mad…

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SPIDERHOUND 1:05:52

4+ y ago1:05:52

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Spiderhound. We discuss his different styles, the influence of different genres and eras of music, the story of the first record he bought, the evolution of music consumption and using the Pareto Principle in making his music. Also, we talk about his recommendation in promoting music, the 1993 rave …

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SYLVETJE 39:59

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Sylvetje. We discuss the connective power of music, her "Sonic Soulmates", how Covid-19 affected her, having the flow of energy disrupted while playing on a livestream and music being about feeling. Also, we talk about music as therapy, wanting to go out and dance again after the pandemic, her early…

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ZAANDR 29:54

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Zaandr. We talk about keeping people's attention, how the pandemic has affected him, the need to meet people, how he got into music, being a drummer in a cover band, hating electronic music at first and discovering Deadmau5. Also, we discuss starting with FruityLoops, transitioning to Ableton Live,…

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JKUCH 1:00:06

5y ago1:00:06

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to JKuch. We talk about how his sound has changed, his earliest music production memories, how EDM is the new Rock music, building an orchestra in his computer and playing Sly Fest on VRChat. Also, we discuss the performing with nerves, representing himself online as an artist, getting influenced by v…

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FELIX HELIX 1:42:13

5y ago1:42:13

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak to Felix Helix. We discuss how he has dealt with the Covid 19 situation, getting to the gym, finding a platform for playing live music, his workflow and using trackers. Also, we talk about holding music production clinics, expressing yourself through art, going offline and many, many more. It's a real…

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WASTEURSELF 34:42

5y ago34:42

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Wasteurself. We talk about house parties in the time of the Coronavirus, marketing tips for new producers, his ghost logo, switching genres in every release and his sound design process. Also, we discuss paying for software you use, drama in the music production community, music labels, social media…

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TELYSCOPES 37:14

5y ago37:14

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with Jack Hubbell of Telyscopes. We discuss the Zodiac Killer, about the change in his style as he grew up as a musician and the gear he uses to create his sound. Also, we talk about his health scare, performing live and virtual shows, missing the normal things before Covid 19, making music he wants t…

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NICKYNUTZ 44:06

5y ago44:06

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we talk to Nickynutz. We discuss the Jungle music scene in Canada, the appeal of the Jungle genre, what "Sound Clash Tapes" are, his musical origins and his advice to those who want to start producing Jungle music. He speaks about digital and vinyl releases, starting his own label, how he's spending his quaran…

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NANODE 1:08:07

5+ y ago1:08:07

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with Nanode. We talk about his furry persona, having fun vs. playing to a crowd, telling a story while performing and approaching the creative process like a game. He also speaks about his production workflow, URL shows, going down the Eccojams rabbit hole, making albums with an NES and how he connect…

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GLOWBRAIN 59:29

5+ y ago59:29

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we speak with GLowbrain. We talk about Much Music (Canadian MTV), hearing a riff in your head vs producing when you sit down in front of the computer, developing relationships with artists and fans, plugging your music, Canadian adoption of electronic music, Nirvana, and NI Maschine. It's a "the host talks abo…

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JJJACOB 52:17

5+ y ago52:17

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In this episode of the Bassfug Podcast we are joined, all the way from Denmark, by jjjacob. In June of 2017 jjjacob was hit with a stroke, leaving half of his body paralyzed and his brain in a comatose state. We go into how this changed his music style, producing electronic music in the Hospital, and how Aphex Twin's selected Ambient Works helped h…

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ELEVATD 57:42

5+ y ago57:42

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In this episode of the Bassfug podcast we are joined by the duo know as ELEVATD. We talk about violent sounds, taking yourself seriously, pushing the envelope to make new crazy sounds, and making music in quarantine. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/elevatd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELEVATD/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elevatdmusix?lan…

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CUSTOME 43:20

5+ y ago43:20

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Custome joins us all the way from Australia on this episode of the Bassfug podcast. In this interview we talk about K.K Slider, sample packs, ukulele tabs, sound design, and how to market your music. It's another "the host talks about Animal Crossing again" show that you don't wanna miss! Custome's links: Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/itscustom…

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SWAN MEAT 1:02:49

5+ y ago1:02:49

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In this episode of the Bassfug podcast we talk to Reba, aka Swan Meat from Cologne, Germany. We talk about the simulacra of normalcy, the D.C. punk scene, Ableton Live, artist productivity, online live streams, fab filter eq, and the Queen of the United Kingdom. It's another HyperNormalised episode that you don't want to miss! Soundcloud: https://s…

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PRETENCE 50:16

5+ y ago50:16

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In this episode of the Bassfug podcast Ben (aka Pretence) joins us from Sydney Australia for an interview. We talk about Phat Pants, shuffling to Head Hunters, producer groups, making voice memos, DJing, using presets, and mixing tips (use EQ!). It's another "the host mentions that study about novelty for the tenth time" that you don't wanna miss! …

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GORESHIT 1:00:30

5+ y ago1:00:30

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In this episode of the Bassfug podcast we talk to Leon Makepeace aka GORESHIT. We talk about bitwig, octamed, producing on linux, breakcore, fans of his music, and advice for new producers. It's another "the host feels the need to mention Fast Tracker 2" episode that you don't want to miss! https://www.facebook.com/goreshit https://goreshit.bandcam…

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ALEX BANKS 50:57

5+ y ago50:57

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In this episode of the Bassfug podcast we talk to Alex Banks (Mesh/Monkeytown Records/Ninja Tune). We talk about Gear, working in Film and Television, going to school for music, meeting Modeselektor, and his latest remix album "Beneath The Surface Part 2" It's another "The hosts gets the guests location wrong again" episode that you don't want to m…