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Show Notes: edmprod.com/153 This week, RAC sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. RAC is a Grammy Award winning musician and producer currently based in Portland, OR. He’s fresh off releasing his third full album BOY, an 18-track journey featuring collaborators like Louis The Child and Jamie Lidell. He’s also well known for his remix work, gaining a Grammy nomination for his remix of ODESZA’s Say My Name, and winning a Grammy Award for his remix of Bob Moses’ Tearing Me Up. We start off with RAC’s background, discussing his upbringing in Portugal and his early experiences with piano and guitar. We discuss his first DAW that he found in a cereal box, and the albums worth of music he created before graduating high school. We talk about his initial idea for the RAC project, which began as a collective of remix artists. He discusses his unique vision for the project, and how he made the pivot into releasing original music. RAC explains the driving forces for each of his albums, distilling what he feels has helped him sustain his success in the music industry. On the production side, RAC dives deep into his songwriting and technical workflows. He explains his refined production process that allows him to write polished demos in under two hours, the key components of his impressive home studio, and why he boiled his SM57 microphone. He also breaks down his guitar rig and recording setup, his favorite plugins for mixing, and his detailed approach to find simplicity in his writing. Later on, RAC explains his process for remote collaboration, which has become increasingly useful during the Covid-19 pandemic. On that, he explains how he and his team have adapted during the pandemic, questioning the norms within the music industry and pushing his project further. RAC also explains his more recent projects, including a creative approach for Twitch streaming, as well as his foray into cryptocurrency. Connect with RAC: Facebook: facebook.com/remixartistcollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/rac Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rac/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AGwPDdh1y8hochNzHy5HC Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rac

Show Notes: edmprod.com/152 This week, Justin Mylo sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Justin Mylo is a Dutch DJ and producer known for his releases on STMPD RCRDS, Spinnin’ Records, and Revealed Recordings, and his collaborations with artists like Martin Garrix, Mesto, and Mike Williams. We start with Justin Mylo’s background, discussing his first steps into DJing and production. He explains what it was like for his first release to be a collaboration with Martin Garrix, and how he effectively dealt with the pressure to follow that release up. He also talks about switching his style twice, and why he thinks he’ll never feel comfortable with where he’s at in his career. On the production side, Justin Mylo explains what his process is for building up songs from scratch. He details his favorite post processing plugins and techniques, how he approaches mixing both during and after the production, and what he’s learned working with artists like Martin Garrix and Mike Williams. He also explains how he deals with the pressure of staying productive in the studio, and how he balances between making music for his Justin Mylo project and making music just for fun. Connect with Justin Mylo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinmylomusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmylomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmylo/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MFJyevu6jq0shwDuVLymu Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/justinmylo

Show Notes: edmprod.com/151 This week, Ed Brew sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Ed Brew is the CEO of the popular demo submission site LabelRadar. He has an extensive history in the music industry, working with brands such as Universal, Monstercat, Trap Nation, and running campaigns for businesses like EA, HP, and Audible. We start with Ed Brew’s background, discussing his charity music compilation that launched him into the music industry. He discusses the various jobs he’s had over the past decade, which includes sync licensing, A&R'ing, influencer marketing, running brand campaigns, and more. He also explains how his early music jobs served as a creative outlet, which contrasted from his previous job working at a law firm. Later on, Ed Brew breaks down the development and growth of his demo submission site LabelRadar. He explains the steps it took to launch the site and for him to dedicate himself full-time to it, offering insights and advice for those looking to start their own business. Ed Brew also offers his best guidance for independent artists looking to launch and develop their career. He discusses what artists should focus on in terms of branding, outreach, marketing, and partnership in order to make an impact in a very competitive industry. He also explains his thoughts on whether or not producers should get a job in the music industry, and how to effectively deal with the frustration of tracks not getting signed. Connect with Ed Brew/LabelRadar: Site: https://www.labelradar.com/ Instagram (LabelRadar): https://www.instagram.com/labelradar/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ed.brew/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/150 This week, Seth Hills sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Seth Hills is a Dutch DJ and producer who’s released on labels like STMPD RCRDS, Revealed Recordings, and Axtone Records. We start off with Seth Hills background, discussing Seth’s transition from guitar hero expert to musician and producer. He exclusively produced hardstyle for the first few years, and he explains why he moved away from it to the more open club-centric style he’s writing now. He also breaks down why he avoided attending a music school, choosing to attend a marketing school instead, and how he got his first tracks signed to Revealed Recordings. Later on, Seth explains how he fell into ghost producing and how it helps him stay more creative as an artist, and what the process was for signing with Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS. On the production side, Seth Hills explains what his writing and production workflow looks like. He breaks down how he produces such creative arrangements, explaining how he uses synths, samples, and post processing to build his memorable drop sections. He also explains his approach to mixing, offering his best advice on how to achieve a professional quality mixdown. Later on, Seth discusses how he’s been making the most of the pandemic situation. He also breaks down the exact steps he took to find his signature sound, offering his best advice for artists that are still looking for theirs. Connect with Seth Hills: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SethHillsMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethHills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethhills/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nFt7a5Du2MkdAr1KniXh7 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sethhillsmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/149 This week, Maxim Lany sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Maxim Lany is a Belgian DJ and producer currently signed to Armada Music. Breaking out initially as a DJ, Maxim Lany has been building his career in music for nearly two decades with a stream of successful original releases and remixes for artists such as Armin Van Buuren and Lost Frequencies. We start off with Maxim Lany’s background, discussing how he initially got his start in music. He explains how he turned his passion for DJing into an actual career, and what prompted him to start working on and releasing original music. He discusses the main lessons he learned from his production mentors, and how he found a balance between a sound that straddles the line between underground and commercial. On the production side, Maxim breaks down his overall philosophy towards writing and producing music. He discusses how he conceptualizes a track then creates it in the DAW, offering advice on how producers can do this with their own music. He also discusses his favorite software and analog tools, how he approaches automation, and his favorite ways to add tension and energy to a track. Later on, Maxim Lany discusses how he and his team have pivoted his trajectory during the pandemic. He discusses how they’re approaching marketing and releasing music differently in an effort to adapt to the decrease in shows and increase in streaming. Connect with Maxim Lany: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/maxim.lany Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximlany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximlany/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yGz81qZItOli1RL5vgUeB Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maximlany

Show Notes: edmprod.com/148 This week, Ørjan Nilsen sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Ørjan Nilsen is a Norwegian DJ and producer who’s been a staple in the trance scene for over 15 years. Releasing regularly with Armada Music, he’s collabed with industry heavyweights like Armin Van Buuren and Cosmic Gate, and he’s placed as high as 32nd in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll. We start out with Ørjan’s background, discussing how he fell in love with trance music at a young age. He discusses how he learned to produce music despite a lack of educational resources, and what it took for him to make his first release ready track. He explains the story of how Armin Van Buuren picked him up when smaller labels we’re constantly rejecting his music, and how he was able to leverage that friendship to grow his career. He also explains why he was hesitant to make the leap to producing music full-time, even though he was already ranking inside the DJ Mag Top 100 poll. On the production side, Ørjan Nilsen walks through the production tools and techniques he’s picked up while locked in the studio during the pandemic. He breaks down what his favorite synths and effects are, why he prefers software over hardware, and what his keys are to a loud and clean mixdown. He also discusses what he’s learned collaborating with Armin Van Buuren, and what aspiring producers should look for in a collaboration partner. Connect with Ørjan Nilsen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrjanMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orjan_nilsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orjann82 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YuNQvsvOsMBm0ahbxB8qM Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/orjan_nilsen

Show Notes: edmprod.com/147 This week, Nevada sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Nevada is an American songwriter and producer currently based in Stockholm. His debut single ‘The Mack’, which is a rework of Mark Morrison's 1996 hit ‘Return Of The Mack’, has amassed over 380 million streams globally and climbed the Top-10 charts in multiple countries. Outside of his original music, he’s released official remixes for artists like Liam Payne, Charlie XCX, and Ed Sheeran. We start off with Nevada’s background, discussing his move to Nashville, his first studio apprenticeship, and signing his band to an indie. He discusses how the songwriting scene in Nashville positively shaped his skills as an artist, and why he’s glad he ended up in Stockholm where he’s currently living. He also breaks down how he gained the connections that led him to working with A-list artists, offering his best networking and marketing advice for hungry producers. On the production side, we discuss several aspects of Nevada’s technical and songwriting workflows. He explains his best strategies for finishing more music, which includes adding the kick and bass last, as well as best practices when working with vocalists and songwriters. He also breaks down why he’s a big fan of iZotope Iris 2, how he approaches filling out more minimal mixes, and why producers need to embrace creating revisions of their songs. Connect with Nevada: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nevadamusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/NevadaMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevadamusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15NtJjjHRFybdNSMyM9smT?si=kGdvOta9Q-i4NN6XkodPzw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nevadamusicofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/146 This week, Clément Leroux sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Clément Leroux is a talented producer and musician currently based in Belgium. He’s released on labels like Universal Music and Armada, and he’s released official remixes for artists including Armin Van Buuren and Cat Dealers. We start off with Clément Leroux’s background, focusing on the lengthy journey to find his current sound. This process included a successful previous artist project that he dropped because he wasn’t in love with the sound, as well as attending an audio engineering program in London. Clément discusses what he learned from these experiences, offering his best advice on how to find a sound that's both unique and true to yourself. On the production side, Clément breaks down several aspects of his writing and production workflow. He discusses how he starts tracks, and how he knows whether or not an idea is worth finishing. He also offers advice on making piano VSTs sound less digital, how to approach writing vocal toplines, and how to make your drums more realistic with DIY home recordings. Later on, Clément discusses how he’s been dealing with writer’s block during the pandemic, and how he’s been getting creative on social media with live performance covers. He also discusses his upcoming album, as well as the creation of his new live show. Connect with Clément Leroux: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClementLerouxMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/clementleroux97 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clementlerouxmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MttWEEoyq7W9MjHEBaKhG Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/clementlerouxmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/145 This week, Jason Grishkoff sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Jason Grishkoff is the founder of the popular music blog Indie Shuffle, as well as the music submission site SubmitHub. We start off with Jason’s background, discussing his progression from semi-pro Counter Strike player to indie music blogger. We dive into how he turned his passion for sharing music with friends into his blog Indie Shuffle, and how he grew the blog while working a 9-5. We discuss the two pivotal shifts by Google and Facebook that killed music blog traffic, and why he feels blogs still have large influence in the music industry in 2020. Later on, we discuss how Jason turned a nagging submission management problem for Indie Shuffle into his music submission site, SubmitHub. Jason offers advice on how to make the most out of SubmitHub, discussing how to maximize your submission approvals and an easy way to earn free premium credits. On the marketing side, Jason dissects what an indie marketing campaign should look like in 2020. He discusses why Spotify playlists aren’t as important as everyone thinks, and where he feels your time is better to grow your project. He also discusses how to approach and deal with rejection as an artist, and why all creatives should be reading more fiction novels. Connect with Jason Grishkoff/SubmitHub: https://www.submithub.com/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/144 This week, pronouncedyea sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Pronouncedyea is a talented dance music producer who’s released with labels like Armada, Moving Castle, and Warner. In this episode, we start off with pronouncedyea’s background, discussing how he picked up producing in high school and how he further developed his writing skills. He talks about why he studied music business in college instead of studying music at a conservatory, and how he built up his career while completing his degree. We spend a while discussing how he found a distinct vision and direction for his artist project, and how this vision differed from the one he had at the start of the project. On the production side, pronouncedyea offers heaps of advice on production and songwriting. He discusses his ground-up approach for sound design and post-processing, offering up his favorite secret weapon plugins. He also runs through his process for layering, why he’s been using less side-chain compression lately, and how he creates and processes his vocal chops. Later on, he offers advice on how to fill out a mix in more minimal productions, as well as how he utilizes granular synthesis in his workflow. Connect with pronouncedyea: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pronouncedyea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PronouncedYea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedyea/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gydLLHpbmraVz1LVZCW83 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pronouncedyea

Show Notes: edmprod.com/143 This week, Joachim Pastor sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Joachim Pastor is a French DJ and producer who’s been a staple in the dance music industry for over a decade. He helped co-found the French record label Hungry Music, and he’s currently releasing with Armada Music. We start with Joachim’s background, discussing the early experiences that led him to pursue a career as a producer and DJ. He discusses how he nearly gave up on a career in music 100s of times due to the rejections and setbacks most musicians inevitably face. We talk about the choices that helped steadily build up his career to the successful point its at now. On the production side, Joachim dives deep into his analog and digital workflow. He discusses his intricate analog studio setup, revealing his favorite gear and how he uses them in his productions. He also breaks down his favorite digital effects, as well as his three desert island synths. Throughout, Joachim offers useful tips for mixing with distortion, reverb, and compression. Later on, Joachim explains why most producers shouldn’t invest in nice speakers, and why producing with in ear monitors is better than over ear monitors. He also reveals his number one piece of advice for finishing music, which (strangely enough) is Microsoft Excel. Connect with Joachim Pastor: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoachimPastor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joachimpastor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joachim_pastor/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eNOjuJSfKkAvbiGW90AkZ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joachim-pastor

Show Notes: edmprod.com/142 This week, DJ Bossi (one half of the duo Cosmic Gate) sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Cosmic Gate is a Grammy Nominated electronic music duo who’ve been at the top of the dance music industry for over 20 years. In this episode, we start off with Bossi’s background, discussing what the DJ and production scene was like for him during the 80s and 90s. We talk about the chance encounter he had with Nic Chagall, whom he teamed up with to create the Cosmic Gate project. We discuss their early vision for Cosmic Gate (or the lack thereof), and how they successfully turned it into a full-time career. We spend a while discussing the decisions that have helped them stay relevant in the music industry, focusing on how they stayed true to their original vision for the project while adapting to the evolving scenes within dance music. We also discuss how they maintain motivation to continue to grow their Cosmic Gate project, and what their focus is in 2020. On the production side, Bossi offers his best advice on how to find your unique signature sound. He also discusses what he does and doesn’t like about producing in the box, diving into the pros and cons of working in the digital domain. Connect with Cosmic Gate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosmicgate Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosmicgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcosmicgate/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ySxYu68zTsO5ghsThpGtS Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cosmicgateofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/141 This week, Max Vangeli & Denis Hiller from NoFace Records sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. NoFace was originally launched in 2016 as a partnership with Armada, and they recently brought it back as a label, distribution, and education platform. Max Vangeli is well known his classic releases on Armada and Size Records, and his collaborations with artists like Tiesto, Steve Angelo, and AN21. In this episode, we start off with Max & Denis’s background, discussing how they both got their start in the music industry. We look at how they grew Max Vangeli’s brand to an international level with minimal connections in the music industry. There’s a lot you’ll be able to learn from the DIY, entrepreneurial mentality they put into growing Max’s artist project. On the label side, we discuss their initial concept for NoFace Records and how they transformed it last year to create the record label they wish they had early on in Max’s career. We also discuss their production school and distribution platform NoFace Academy, and why aspiring artists shouldn’t shy away from indie labels. Later on, we discuss the importance of building a community for your artist project, and why gaining DJ support does next to nothing for your project growth. We also talk about the importance of the right living environment, as well as their advice on starting a music business from scratch, whether it’s an artist project, a record label, or something else. Connect with NoFace Records: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofacerecordsofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoFaceRecords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofacerecords Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nofacerecordsofficial

Show Notes: edmprod.com/140 This week, PLS&TY sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. PLS&TY is a DJ and producer known for his pop-influenced dance records. Getting his start with viral remixes, he’s now hit #1 on the US iTunes electronic charts three times, and he’s also been remixed by industry heavyweights including Morgan Page, Rusko, Cazzette, and more. We start off with PLS&TY’s background, discussing his evolution from DJing into production. We discuss why he avoided DJing until he had his own original music, and what his growth strategy was early on in the project. He also talks about why he dropped out of film school after one semester, as well as his main takeaways from attending the Icon Collective music school in LA. On the production side, we discuss how PLS&TY found his unique signature style. We talk about how he blew up off a throwaway track, and how he dealt with the expectations that came with that track’s success. We also look at his approach for finding unique samples, getting creative with layering, and adding organic textures into his music. Later on, PLS&TY discusses how he’s using the pandemic to reset and focus on his personal health, an invaluable lesson during this turbulent time. He also offers his advice for artists who want to write vocal driven music but struggle to find quality original vocals. Connect with PLS&TY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plsandty Twitter: https://twitter.com/plsandtybased Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plsandty/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14byx2nRysWNtgauCXscKT?si=Wsz_YeaHQ12NRu1Lbd-DCw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pls-ty

Show Notes: edmprod.com/139 This week, Lindgren sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Lindgren is a multi-platinum music producer and songwriter from Berlin, Germany. His lengthy list of credits includes Dua Lipa, BTS, Halsey, Sia, Cheat Codes, and Illenium. We start off with Lindgren’s background, discussing how he fell into writing and producing pop music. We discuss what he learned attending the renowned Pop Academy in Germany, and how he built his first connections in the music industry. We also discuss the importance of writing camps to his development as an artist, both to help him sharpen his skills and to connect with other artists. On the music side, we dive deep into Lindgren’s songwriting workflow. We discuss where he finds inspiration for his music, writing alone versus with collaborators, and why speed is essential to his writing workflow. He breaks down where he picked up his lyric and melody writing skills, offering his best advice for songwriters looking to improve their skill set. He also discusses what he’s learned working with producers like Yoad Nevo and Virtual Riot, and some of the other lessons he’s picked up from his many collaborative writing sessions. Later on, Lindgren explains how to know when your music is good enough to release, how he picks what projects he does and doesn’t work on, and why he doesn’t have a solo artist project. He also discusses what a typical week looks like for him, and how he balances writing with everyday life. Overall, Lindgren offers heaps of advice for aspiring songwriters, whether they’re looking to develop their technique, build up connections, or simply to start releasing music. Connect with Lindgren: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindgrenofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterLindgren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindgren/

Show Notes: edmprod.com/138 This week, Steve Void sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast Steve Void is a music producer based in the Netherlands who’s also the founder of the popular record label Strange Fruits. Although Steve Void is a talented producer with over 4.5 million streams on Spotify, he wanted to focus this episode around his early growth and what he’s learned creating and running a successful label. We start off with Steve Void’s background, looking at the early experiences that led him to pursue a career in music. We discuss attending the renowned Herman Brood Academy in the Netherlands, which features Martin Garrix and Julian Jordan as alumni. He actually was mildly depressed during his first semester due to the steep competition in his class, and we talk about how he overcame that pressure to move from the bottom to the top of the class. Next, we look why he created his record label Strange Fruits and how he grew it early on. We discuss how he learned the skills necessary to run a label and what he looks for in people he hires to help run it. We also focus in on the unique marketing and promotion strategies Strange Fruits has in place that has resulted in the tremendous growth they’ve seen over the past few years. Later on, we discuss what it takes to manufacture a hit record and whether or not you should release with a label. We also discuss Strange Fruits' other creative ventures, including their upcoming restaurant as well as their Strange Fruits characters that they’re developing into a full animated movie. Connect with Steve Void: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voidmuzik Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevevoidmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevoidmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WSK3JppX3N41XHVwQp7Gt Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stevevoidmusic

Show Notes: edmprod.com/137 This week, Villem sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Villem is a Drum & Bass producer based in the UK who’s released on DnB heavyweights like UKF, Spearhead Records, and Drum&BassArena. In this episode, we look at how Villem initially got into DnB and what made him decide he wanted a career in music. We discuss the various music schools he went to and, looking back, how he would have approached his music education differently. We talk about the first steps of launching the Villem project, which took longer than it should have because of the anxiety he had sending out his music. We later look at the lengthy process it took for him to turn music into a full-time career, diving into the multiple streams of revenue he’s built up over the years. On the production side, we dive deep into Villem’s songwriting and sound design workflow. We discuss the two different ways he starts a track, and how he knows whether or not an idea is worth finishing. We talk about his favorite analog synths, his unique parallel distortion approach, as well as his detailed bassline processing. We also discuss how he gets creative with background textures, advice for anyone who struggles with arrangement, and why he doesn’t spend much time in genres outside of DnB. Later on, we discuss the common issues that come up during the one-on-one mentoring sessions he has with producers, his series of best-selling sample packs, and the keys to his Spotify playlist success. We also discuss how he manages his time for music with his family, as well as his approach towards music during the pandemic situation. Connect with Villem: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillemUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillemUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villem_murkt/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mupfXo95OeusJKhAJVCUf Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/villem

Show Notes: edmprod.com/136 This week, Lenno sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Lenno is a Finnish producer and songwriter who’s well known for his disco and funk inspired dance tracks. Outside of his impressive catalogue of solo releases, he’s remixed dozens of big artists like Zayn and Tove Lo, and he’s also a sought after co-producer, regularly working with artists such as Oliver Heldens and Seeb. With over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, Lenno is a staple in the dance music industry. In this episode, we start with Lenno’s background, discussing his classic music upbringing and the shift that made him take electronic music seriously. We discuss how he fell into remix work early on, and what the process was like to find management. We later look at how he built a financially viable career in the music industry without relying too heavily on live shows. We also look at the burnout he had with the Lenno project, and how he fell into the healthy writing balance he has now. On the production side, Lenno dives deep into the technical side of his production and mixing workflow. He walks step by step through his drum bus processing, how he mixes his synths, and his favorite guitar chain. He also discusses the importance of microvariation in your arrangements, his favorite virtual analog synths, and where he falls on the analog versus digital debate. Later on, we discuss the importance of finding and sticking with a unique sound, how he began co-producing for Oliver Heldens and Seeb, and his advice for producers looking to improve their musicality, even if they don’t play an instrument. He also discusses the importance of proper monitoring and acoustic treatment, as well as brand new Splice pack. Connect with Lenno: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lennomusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/helloimlenno Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloimlenno/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IRw3ME1D0lYOyFyXAjDv7/about Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lenno

Show Notes: edmprod.com/135 This week, Kandy sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Kandy is a Brooklyn based DJ/producer who’s currently signed to Thrive Music. Alongside his billboard charting solo releases, he’s collaborated with artists such as Nervo and released official remixes for artists such as Katy Perry and Selena Gomez. We start off with Kandy’s background, discussing his evolution from attending raves to taking up music production. We discuss the early days of the Kandy project, and his evolution from writing heavier bass music to the pop-friendly dance tracks he’s making now. We also discuss the hiatus he took back in 2018 that helped him to reflect and redefine his sound. On the production side, we spend a while discussing Kandy’s approach to songwriting and arrangement. He offers advice on how to write music on a more emotional level, a focus that has made him much happier with the music he’s writing. He discusses how to keep things simple with your productions and arrangement, and why he avoids hoarding synth and effect plugins. He also discusses how to identify a creative direction for your music, and where he looks for creative inspiration (especially during the current pandemic situation). Later on, Kandy offers insight into his social media content strategy, why every producer should download TikTok, and the biggest lessons he’s learned in the eight years of this project. Connect with Kandy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisKANDY Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisKANDY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisKANDY/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mPFPLedaotlYFB3GLn6r7 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisiskandy

Show Notes: edmprod.com/134 This week, Wuki sat down to chat on the EDM Podcast. Wuki is a Grammy nominated producer who’s collaborated with industry heavyweights including Diplo, Skrillex, Kayzo, Valentino Khan, and Anna Lunoe, and he’s released music on imprints such as OWSLA, Atlantic Records, Fool’s Gold, and Ultra. We start off with Wuki’s background, discussing his band Innerpartysystem and the golden era of Myspace. We talk about his transition into EDM, looking at the tracks and bootlegs that launched his career. We also discuss how he found his signature sound, and why after 7+ years of this project he’s decided to release his debut album. On the production side, we discuss how Wuki gets creative with distortion, looking at the Max for Live and 3rd party plugins he relies on. We also talk about how he mixes his kicks and bass, recording vocals on his iPhone, and whether or not you should use Sausage Fattener on your master bus. Later on, we discuss what he’s learned collaborating with artists like Skrillex and Valentino Khan, what he’s learned during his Twitch feedback streams, and what to expect from his debut album. Connect with Wuku: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMwuki/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wuki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuki/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Se1y4vDcu9fVHLqdj1N3q Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamwuki