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Adam Ratner is a guitarist, composer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with Louis Cole, David Binney, Genevieve Artadi, Fabiano do Nascimento, Sam Gendel, Knower, and more. Dublab Japan describes his music as "Experimental Jazz/Ambient/New Age/Post-Rock/Spiritual". Music Featured in this Episode: "Dreamscape" by Adam Ratner feat. David Binney "Oh Mother" by Kan Wakan feat. Jessica Childress "Alone at Sunset" by Low Heat & Peyotoff "Tremblin" by Maximono feat. SAÍGO "Recovery" by TromBobby "Novo Horizonte" by Adam Ratner Topics from this episode: 5:58 - studio recording 7:00 - learning DAW’s 10:45 - Adam’s current projects 13:00 - approaches to session recording 17:58 - language & music learning 28:10 - finding music to listen to 36:40 - collaboration & inspiration 39:15 - Adam’s solo project 45:35 - Brazilian music & travel 1:01:15 - Tien’s life in Eastern Europe 1:11:55 - Adam’s new releases

Nesse episódio especial, meu convidado é meu amigo Geum. Nativo de Itajaí, ele é artista, produtor, engenheiro de mixagem e masterização, dono do estúdio DiscoJazz em Balneário Camboriú, e tem um equipe de produção que se chama Oito8.  Músicas apresentadas nesse episódio: Oito8 - "Por La Calle" Maloka Nunes - "Vulnerável" Low Heat x Peyotoff - "Daydreamin'" Max MacVeety - "O Ben-Wan Kenobi" SAÍGO - "Decadence" (ao vivo no Estúdio DiscoJazz) Marinonio - "Tell Me Honey"

Dani Munoz is a Front of House Engineer, Studio Mix Engineer, and Founder of Phantom Center Audio. Born in Columbia, Dani established his career in Miami and subsequently in Los Angeles, working for artists such as Flo Rida, Animal Collective, MAGIC!, Kali Uchis, Lykke Li, and Ricardo Arjona. This year, Phantom Center Audio began producing the G-Tone, a boutique reference monitor modeled after the classic Auratone sound cubes. Music Featured in this Episode: Hayley Gene Penner - "Smaller" Adam Ratner - "Into the Wave" Ruth Koleva - "Life of the Party" Meagan de Lima - "Just Fine" Mon - "Sunday Stroll" Support the Unidentify Podcast at patreon.com/unidentify

Mark Pelli is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, & producer who’s collaborated with artists like Shakira, Anthony Hamilton, Usher, J Cole, Sabrina Claudio, Justin Nozuka, and many more. He’s best known for being a part of the band MAGIC! and their 2013 hit song “Rude”. Music featured in this episode: Mark Pelli - Anything Auralponic feat. Tito Rey - Still Alright Low Heat - Future West Jake Reed - Welcome Home (Reprise) Mark Pelli - Lifetime Support the Unidentify Podcast on Patreon

Shea Springer is a producer, recording/mix engineer, and owner of Sweetfoot Studios in Easton, Maryland. Music featured in this episode: Geum x MARINONIO - Materia Prima Ian Chang ft. KAZU - Audacious Danny Janklow - The Nearness of You & Prayer for the Loved Ones (Proceeds benefit those battling COVID-19) Trombobby x C-MO - Posledno Staso x MRKTS - The First Time Pony Bones - Too Cool

I interview my dear friend and bandmate, bassist Evden "Echi" Dimitrov of Bulgaria.   I included three recordings featuring Echi: Liya by Trombobby x C-MO The Mist by DAYO Phaea's Dream by DAYO Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

My tribute to Bill Withers and a rendition of "I Love You Dawn" Thanks for everything Bill. 1938-2020, born in West Virginia, Navy Veteran, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, GOAT Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

I'm sending you some soothing sounds from my friends around the globe. Music featured in this episode: "Make It Last" by Annabelle Maginnis "Can I Say" by Aled Ordu feat. Guillaume Richards "Rock On" by DAYO "Earth Creature" by Salami Rose Joe Louis "I Had To Laugh" by Kan Wakan feat. Rachel Fannan "One of the Stars" by Desy "L'amour Ne Suffit Pas" by Jungle Leez Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

Fernando, Larissa, and I opened for one of our favorite bands, Hiatus Kaiyote.  We talk about the show and hanging out with them afterwards. Also, I play a cover of their song, “Molasses”.  Music featured in this episode: Marinonio - “Lions Asleep”  Alxndr London x DAYO - “Yellow Hat”  Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

I met a border I couldn't cross,  got myself pick-pocketed, and ended up right where I needed to be.  Music featured in this episode: Ivan Shopov & Avigeya feat. Nocktern - Momina Molitva NUUXS - Options Plata o Plomo - Urutau vōx - I Can Feel Myself Leaning (co-prod. Alexander Vincent) Mentioned: SAÍGO - "It's Over Now" - Live in Sofia (Sofar Sounds) Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

I featured this song by my friend Maloka Nunes in Episode 3, and I couldn't help but make my own version of it.  Since she gave me her CD, Ruas Grafitadas, it's been non-stop blasting on my car stereo.  This song is a tribute to her talent, and to all my dear friends who played on the original recording. Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

In Episode 3, I take two road trips to the Black Sea, in the midst of a productive summer in Bulgaria.  I sat down with producer Gueorgui Linev (AKA Kan Wakan) and vocalist/songwriter Jessica Childress to speak about a wide range of topics, including: My WebMD self diagnosis, Cults and “Exotic Dating”, Studio-phobia, ASMR & Cuddle Puddles  Music featured in this episode:   Maloka Nunes - "Costeira"  Aled Ordu - "Between the Mountain and the Sea" (Unreleased)    Preyah - "Ne Sum Za Tuk"  Jessica Childress - "Contradiction"    Kan Wakan - "Miles Away" feat. Alexander Vincent  Kan Wakan - "On Your Shoulders" feat. SAÍGO (Unreleased)  Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

My version of a song by Episode 2 guest André ViaMonte.  Listen to the original recording of "Innocent Rebel" and watch the music video. Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

In Episode 2, I make my way through São Paulo and Porto on the way back to Sofia.   In Porto, I meet André ViaMonte, a former music therapist turned solo artist living in Lisbon.  He's getting ready to release his second album, Monte.   Music Featured in this episode: SAÍGO - Decadence Annabelle Maginnis & CAPYAC - Little Toes   Trombobby x C-MO - Mattress Andre Viamonte - Innocent Rebel & Flammarion (Unreleased) Support this podcast by visiting my Patreon page. My Music: Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud

My version of Chega de Saudade, in honor of the recently departed legend. Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

For my first ever podcast episode, I recount my travels from Bulgaria to Brazil, and I chat with my friends Fernando Das Neves and Larissa Marinonio of Fela Clan, a band based in Southern Brazil. Support this podcast by visiting my Patreon page. Follow the musicians you hear in this episode on Instagram: Android Ethics - @androidethics Jungle Leez - @jungle.leez TechnoBrass - @technobrass DAYO - @dayoband Fela Clan - @felaclan, @fernandodasneves, @marinonio Me: @saigomusic  My Music: Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud