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The final part where we talk about the short term future of live gigs, festivals and the impact on the industry. Oh and Michael Angelo Batio. Links to some things we mentioned: Socially distanced gigs in Gosforth Park, Newcastle Nitro - Freight Train  Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

Join us in this second part of the Virtual Gigs discussion where we talk about some of the more 'out-there' alternatives to live gigs, such as Fortnite gigs and VR gigs. Links to some things we mentioned: Travis Scott Fornite concert John Legend Wave concert MelodyVR Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

We've all been locked inside for a long time and most of us haven't been to gigs in over a year. We discuss some of the alternative ways and formats in which musicians and promoters have been providing live music to us since the start of the pandemic, as well as their pros and cons. Links to some things we mentioned: Colors Boiler Room NPR Tiny Desk KEXP Twitch Black Midi KEXP performance Radiohead - Scotch Mist Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

In this second part, we discuss the morality and intentions behind some of the top players in the streaming space - are Spotify and Apple Music really trying to get us to listen to music we like or do they have more sinister, commercial reasons behind their algorithms? We also wonder whether creators will try to 'game' the algorithm and produce music that fares favourably with how the recommendation algorithm picks the tunes for its users. Links to some things we mentioned Lo-fi Hip Hop wiki Lo-fi Hip Hop example Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

In this first part we discuss the algorithms that are running musical discovery today, explain how they work and contrast them with more traditional methods used in the past.  Links to some things we mentioned:  Radiohead - In Rainbows release  Spotify stats  Spotify Paper on Algorithmic Effects on Musical Discovery  Spotify using emotions to recommend music  Spotify audio features about tracks  Last.fm Filter bubbles Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

This is the second part of the discussion on Artistic Integrity - make sure to check out Part I here if you haven't already! In this episode we talk about ghostwriting, studio trickery, and live performances, and how they relate to artistic integrity.  Links to some things we mentioned: Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta Nelly Furtado - Say It Right Justin Timberlake - Cry Me a River Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow (Hey Oh) Katy Perry - California Gurls Hot Chip - Over and Over Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

What is artistic integrity, and why are some artists regarded to be more authentic whereas others are sellouts? Is it acceptable to make music you don't believe in for commercial reasons? Is pop music soulless? We discuss these and many other interesting questions in this episode! Links to some things we mentioned: The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand The Beatles - I Am the Walrus Maroon 5 - This Love Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark Necessities Radiohead - OK Computer Radiohead - Kid A Katy Perry - Swish Swish Vulfpeck - Teenage Dream Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s Calvin Harris - Merrymaking at My Place Calvin Harris - One Kiss Calvin Harris - Bounce Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna - This is What You Came For Kaytranada - Killacats Kaytranada ft. Tinashe - The Worst in Me  Radiohead - Creep Radiohead - Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box Radiohead - Daydreaming Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

Chances are you've heard your friends refer to an artist they like as a 'genius' at least once in your lifetime. But what are all the attributes and characteristics that contribute to musical genius? Can musical genius be quantified, and who is an example of a musical genius? What does Vasilis think about Muse? We discuss these questions and more... Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

The first episode of the Magical Gear series in which we dive into the fuzzy world of Alex Filippidis, and how the Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz pedal was able to inspire him, shape his sound, and why it holds a special place in his heart. Magical Gear is a series in which we take one piece of gear every episode, sit around the musical campfire and tell stories of how it affected us as musicians, our sound, and why it's so magical.  Some of the links.... (not sponsored): Musical Examples from the episode Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz pedal Prynum - Alex's band. musikding.de - Where you can buy electronic parts such as circuits, knobs, switches, enclosures and more. Ships worldwide. electrosmash.com - Where you can find out about DIY electronics projects like amps and pedals. It has a forum for discussing these topics as well. Pedals mentioned in the show: Electroharmonix Big Muff Pi pedal Dunlop Fuzzface pedal Proco RAT distortion pedal Boss RE-20 Space Echo pedal Boss Metalzone pedal Follow us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube (also for additional video content)

An episode about reverb.