Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Mr. Bill Podcast
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| MBP #189 Dom Smart | 08 Oct 2026 | 01:23:59 | |
Today I'm talking with Dom Smart, who makes music as Neurodriver and runs the plugin company Devious Machines. He spent about fifteen years doing sound design for games, a lot of it on the Harry Potter games at Electronic Arts, and back in the day he was half of the breaks act Far Too Loud. Then he taught himself C plus plus, teamed up with his business partner Jim Credland, and they made Texture and Infiltrator. I still use Texture all the time. He also just finished a new Neurodriver album after a long break from music, and it's on Alpaka Musik. We get into the granular car engine stuff they were doing at E A, which is kind of insane, and how Texture started as a techno trick with gated white noise under the hi hats. He also tries to explain the Fourier transform to me, which I still don't fully get. We talk about why pretty much only audio software uses knobs, saying no to power user features so a plugin stays easy to use, the sample based instrument they've been working on for ages, and how he's coding with Claude now. And then it turns into a bigger thing about AI and art, and why prompting code feels totally different to him than prompting a song. Hope you dig it. Dom Smart Links https://www.facebook.com/DeviousMachines/ https://www.instagram.com/deviousmachines/ https://soundcloud.com/neurodriver | |||
| MBP #188 AHEE | 03 Sep 2026 | 01:18:23 | |
Today I've got AHEE back on the podcast — Chris Adams. He came up through audio engineering and synthesis, and he's spent years pulling dubstep, trap and future bass into one sound, with releases on Bassrush, Subsidia, Circus Records and Wakaan, and support slots for Excision, Subtronics, Shpongle and Liquid Stranger. He also puts a lot of producer knowledge out for free on YouTube, which I respect. Last time we spoke he'd moved onto a farm outside Portland, Oregon. He's still there, still has the chickens. Most of this one is about his new DJ/VJ rig. Instead of DJing with WAVs and MP3s he's DJing with MOVs, running them through Rekordbox with the CDJs as a MIDI controller, so the audio and the visuals come off the same file and the faders crossfade both at once. He turned the camera around and walked me through the whole thing, including where the visuals come from, which is mostly CapCut and InShot on his phone, layering up gifs and old commissioned artwork into what he calls hyper collages. We also get into having far more finished music than you can ever put out, why he's releasing it as the Bass Quest EPs instead of albums, the forty eight albums he made in four years at college, and why he started Zot Records. And then there's a long detour into UFOs, including the time he stepped out of his body onto a ship while holding a field recorder, and what his mate said when he stepped back in. AHEE Links https://www.instagram.com/iamahee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNFPGqrCztLAlfTKIJ1uKQ https://www.facebook.com/aheemusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gbDc1TANALgP8lLvO5UEf?si=mXUO8maBRzCa2RD3INNfJw | |||
| MBP #187 Tom Cosm | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:43:10 | |
Today we're joined by Tom Cosm, a New Zealand-born producer, technologist, coder, and educator who's been pushing the boundaries of music and sound for over two decades. He's known for pioneering YouTube tutorials that taught a generation of producers, and for building systems that turn things like tree-disease data and biometric signals into actual music. He's currently Technical Director at Telepathic Instruments, where he built the first prototype of Orchid and now oversees its development. We start out talking about travel and jet lag recovery, which sounds like small talk but turns into a pretty real conversation about what it actually feels like to be constantly in motion — the post-travel bounce, the crash that follows, and learning to slow down when you get home. Tom just got back from London, Berlin, and Spain, partly for a Telepathic team meetup and a pop-up where people could come play Orchid in person, and partly for Superbooth, which he describes as basically a Vegas casino lobby for modular nerds — in a forest. From there we get into Telepathic Instruments and how he got involved — Kevin Parker reached out after seeing his work on YouTube — and what the development of Orchid has actually looked like. We talk about what the device is trying to do, how community feedback from their early adopters has shaped the features, and what's coming next. Hope you enjoy it. Please welcome Tom Cosm. Tom Cosm Links | |||
| MBP #186 David Satori | 28 May 2026 | 01:11:08 | |
Today we're joined by David Satori — co-founder of Beats Antique alongside Zoe Jakes and Sidecar Tommy, a trio that came out of the San Francisco performance underground, Burning Man, and the West Coast Circus Bass music scene. He's also co-founder of Dirtwire with Evan Fraser and Mark Reveley, which blends experimental bass music with folk music from around the world. Between the two projects he's co-produced and recorded over 20 albums in the past 15 years. He also co-founded a nonprofit called SunRise Studios Collective, which builds micro recording and multimedia studios in under-resourced communities around the world to give youth a voice through music and production. David and I actually go back to a tour we did together in 2017, so it was good to catch up. We spend a good chunk of this one talking about life on the road — buying and converting buses, what it actually costs to tour as an independent artist, and the tradeoffs between owning your vehicle versus renting. He just got off a two month run with Dirtwire and shares what touring looks like for them right now, including how they run their live setup with Ableton and handle sound checks. Hope you enjoy it. Please welcome David Satori. | |||
| MBP #185 Nicholas Yochum | 07 May 2026 | 01:15:38 | |
Today we're joined by Nicholas Yochum, an LA based sound designer currently working at Blizzard on Overwatch, where he focuses on synthesized sounds to help create effects with a more clean, stylized aesthetic. He's on the heroes team and is currently working on new heroes for the game. Nicholas and I actually go way back to like 2012 in Boston, so it's cool to finally catch up. We get into how he got into the industry — starting out at a third party audio company called Hexany, which he describes as kind of like sound design boot camp, and eventually landing a senior sound designer role at Blizzard, which even he still seems a little surprised about. We talk about what stylized sound design actually means — why game audio has been pulling more and more from the Hope you enjoy it. Please welcome Nicholas Yochum. Follow Nicholas Yochum Follow Mr. Bill https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes | |||
| MBP #184 Mr. Wobbles | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:35:29 | |
Today we're joined by Mr. Wobbles, a.k.a. Austin O'Brien — a live loop station artist who's built his own approach to creating music entirely in the moment. We get into where the name Mr. Wobbles actually came from — which involves a beatboxing Ventrilo server, a wah bass, and a guy who turned out to be a three-time world champ. Austin talks about coming up as a beatboxer when he couldn't afford production gear, doing street performances, and running a touring beatbox troop — and how all of that shaped his obsession with the live element. We also get into why live performance feels so absent from EDM right now, and what he thinks is missing when shows lean harder on production value than on the actual music. And we talk about where he's at now with learning to produce, trying to bridge that gap between his live setup and the in-the-box world. He's playing 1720 in Los Angeles on April 24th with Honeycomb, so go check that out if you're in the area. Hope you enjoy the episode.
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| MBP #183 Mark J | 09 Apr 2026 | 01:05:17 | |
Markj is a Melbourne based DJ from New Zealand. | |||
| MBP #182 Ambrus Deak | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:18:42 | |
AMB is a music producer, educator, and Ableton Certified Trainer with 30 years experience across electronic music, sound design, audio engineering, and film. After a decade as founder of Budapest School of Music Technology and another as Program Manager at the Los Angeles Film School, he founded Soft Synced to distill everything he learned into a learning system for producers.
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| MBP #181 Downtempbowl | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:56:54 | |
Sierra Bowler, known as Downtempbowl, is a Chicago-based performing and music artist, movement instructor, and computer engineer. Her work blends fusion bellydance, animation dance, and flow arts with experimental sound and technical precision. She is the founder of Mycochanel, a creative project exploring design and identity, and Fine Linez, an all female movement collective focused on fingerstyles, tutting, and hands performance.
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| MBP #180 Rob Talbott | 08 Jan 2026 | 01:01:44 | |
Today's guest on The Mr. Bill Podcast is Rob Talbott of Dodge & Fuski and co-founder of Disciple. Rob's been producing since the early 2000s and came up during the early UK dubstep era, back when scenes were small, MySpace was the main discovery tool, and nothing happened overnight. Dodge & Fuski was a key part of that moment, and Disciple went on to become home to a generation of artists who grew into long-term careers. We talk about when music stopped being a hobby and started feeling like a job, what it was really like coming up before modern social media, and how slow and unglamorous those early years actually were. We also get into the realities of running a label, balancing creativity with business, and the burnout that can come with doing both at once. Rob also opens up about stepping away from music for several years, what caused that disconnect, and what it has been like coming back after a long hiatus. We talk about how his relationship with music has changed and why he is enjoying it again now. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about building things, burning out, and finding your way back to the thing you cared about in the first place. | |||
| MBP #179 Brad Sweet | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:58:04 | |
Brad Sweet is the co-founder and CEO of Same Same But Different Music Festival and Same Same Presents. With a background as a musician and producer, Brad's understanding of the industry has fueled the growth of Same Same But Different from a 400-person gathering to 7,500 daily campers in under five years. This achievement was recognized with a nomination for Best Emerging Festival by X-Live and winning Best New Festival by USA Today.
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| MBP #178 FUNILAB | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:18:20 | |
Simone 'Funi' Fougnier is a visual artist from Northern Italy, built a 15-year career in the music industry, collaborating with icons like Deadmau5 and Anderson Paak as an illustrator, designer, and motion artist. In 2019, Fougnier co-founded Studio Syro to pioneer unexplored artistic mediums. This vision birthed 'Tales from Soda Island,' an award winning VR animated series for Meta, where Fougnier served as writer, designer, and director. As the field of VR evolves, Funi consistently explores its untapped artistic potential with a host of fresh, immersive projects underway. His last project, 'The Art of Change' was selected in the Immersive section at the 81st Venice Immersive Biennale and won the 2024 XR Experience Award.
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| MBP #177 Opiuo | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:03:06 | |
Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Born in 1984 in rural New Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. This extremely formative growth surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa's electronic music scene exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance, and giant sound systems. These experiences shaped so much of who he is & what he stands for today. Positivity and movement at the core of the project, his music is an infectious electronic based blend of funk, soul, psychedelia, and booty-shaking bass. Now calling Australia home, Oscar tours his party-starting music throughout the globe. Having spent more than a decade performing at some of the world's most renowned festivals and venues including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella, as well as selling out Colorado's famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre multiple times, he's performed his music in an unimaginably large array of formats. From self-built Orchestras, to collaborating with symphony choirs, touring his own Opiuo Band, and as an immersive solo audio & visual show, his live creativity is limitless. Taking home the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, his catalogue is vast. Having released 6 full-length albums, 10 EPs, and a myriad of singles and remixes over the last 14 years. In his own words, he is still "just getting started!".
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| MBP #176 Justin Frankel | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
Justin Frankel is a programmer, musician, and human being. In this conversation, Justin, the creator of Winamp and Reaper, shares his journey through programming, the evolution of his software, and the philosophy behind his work. He discusses the challenges of working under AOL, the artistry involved in software development, and the unique pricing model of Reaper. Justin also reflects on the future of AI in music and the importance of human connection in art.
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| MBP #175 Supertask, Michael Schnebly + Landry Bulls | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:50:35 | |
In this conversation, this research team discusses their innovative project that combines social cognition, crowd dynamics, and machine learning. They explore how to utilize body tracking technology and infrared cameras to gather data on audience behavior during live performances. The team aims to understand the relationship between crowd dynamics and environmental factors, ultimately seeking to predict crowd behavior and enhance audience engagement. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of extracting data from crowd dynamics, particularly in the context of music performances. They discuss the challenges of video data extraction compared to audio, the inspiration behind their project, and the ethical implications of using technology for crowd surveillance. The conversation also touches on the potential for real-time integration of audience behavior into performances, the future of brain-computer interfaces, and the exploration of life beyond Earth through advanced technology. Michael Schnebly is an Applied Physics PhD student at Harvard University, where he studies the mechanics of proteins. He is also the creator of Stepwise (@stepwise.xyz), an experimental artist project using body-tracking technology to build new musical instruments and ways of performing. His work bridges scientific research, live performance, and social experimentation. Landry Bulls is a PhD student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College. As part of the Social Computation, Representation, and Prediction (SCRAP) Lab working with Dr. Mark Thornton, he uses computational methods to study social signaling of human groups and crowds. For the people who love to experience music, look no further than Supertask. With deep roots in hip-hop and a focus towards immersion, Supertask creates sonic landscapes that dance between the intensity and stillness of the human consciousness. His offerings of musical escapism are consumed by the concept of infinity, and with a background in IT, Supertask often utilizes code and programming in his artistic vision. A vision that his loyal community, the Dev Team, are directly involved in. Blending both analog and digital sound design, his unique approach has proven to be a driving force in the forward progression of electronic music. Through soundscapes that feel sentient, interactive live streams, and mind-bending visuals, Supertask is changing the way that we consume art. | |||
| MBP #174 Andrew Simper | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:33:10 | |
Andrew develops some of the world's most advanced analog modelling audio algorithms, releasing these as plugins through his own company Cytomic, and licensing technology to industry leading developers like Ableton (Live, Move, Push), and Xfer Records (Serum). Summary In this conversation, Bill Day and Andy Simper delve into the intricacies of audio programming, DSP algorithms, and the evolution of music production tools. They discuss the challenges faced in hardware development, the early days of VST plugins, and the impact of the Glue compressor on Ableton's EQ8. The conversation also explores the technicalities of filters, the transition from bi-quad to state variable filters, and the nuances of summing engines in audio quality. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of efficiency in DSP and the future of audio processing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background
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| MBP #173 PhaseOne | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:00:45 | |
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, PhaseOne's distinct sound (a unique blend of hard-hitting Bass PhaseOne Links
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| MBP #172 Skybreak | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:01:36 | |
Amidst the kaleidoscopic landscape of electronic music, Skyberak stands as a visionary architect of sound, masterfully weaving vibrant hues of color into the intricate fabric of bass music. With a signature style that defies convention, Skybreak's sonic creations explore the uncharted territories of Color Bass and Future Riddim, giving rise to a symphony of textures, emotions, and boundless creativity. Collaborations are a cornerstone of Skybreak's sonic voyage, serving as gateways to musical exploration and innovation. His creative energy flows seamlessly alongside artists such as Ace Aura, Aethoro, ALLEYCVT, and Azure Spark, to name just a few. With each collaborative endeavor, Skybreak melds his sonic identity with the unique perspectives of his musical counterparts, resulting in tracks that are as diverse as they are captivating. Through a prolific discography, Skybreak's music finds its home on an array of prestigious labels, each one a testament to his ability to traverse the sonic spectrum. From the ethereal landscapes of Seeking Blue to the bass-driven frontiers of Never Say Die and Disciple, his releases resonate with audiences across genres, speaking to his dynamic range as a producer and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of bass music. At the core of Skybreak's sonic identity lies a passion for Color Bass and Future Riddim—a genre that he has nurtured and evolved since his inception in 2017. His tracks are not mere compositions; they're vivid landscapes of sound, each element carefully placed to evoke a kaleidoscope of emotions. The rhythms, melodies, and textures intertwine to create an immersive experience that transcends sound, becoming a canvas for listeners to explore the depths of their imagination. Skybreak's transformative influence extends beyond his own productions. Through a remix of "Blue Eternal" by Said The Sky & Motion City Soundtrack, he infuses his unique touch into existing tracks, breathing new life into familiar melodies. This remix is a testament to his ability to reshape music into his own sonic realm, infusing it with his trademark energy and creativity. As he continues to forge his path through the evolving landscape of electronic music, Skybreak's name becomes synonymous with innovation, audacity, and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of music, showcasing the ability to create immersive worlds through sonic landscapes. With each track, each release, Skybreak invites audiences to experience the beauty of color bass and future riddim—a vivid symphony that transcends the ordinary and propels listeners into realms of uncharted sonic wonder. | |||
| MBP #171 Matt Xavier | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:07:04 | |
Matt Xavier is a full-time psychedelic guide, DJ, and mental health counselor whose remarkable career has spanned more than three decades at the intersection of music, healing, and expanded states of consciousness. Book release Early June 2025: | |||
| MBP #170 Dave Gamble | 08 May 2025 | 01:00:55 | |
DMGAudio is Dave Gamble and co-conspirator Krzysztof Oktalski, enriched with ideas from hundreds of engineers, producers and audio specialists. Dave has worked in Pro-Audio for over a decade, for prestigious companies such as Focusrite, Novation, Sonalksis, Neyrinck, Brainworx. DMGAudio was created to build the products that we've always wanted; free from the constraints of a board of directors and instead driven by our users. | |||
| MBP #169 Vojtech Meluzin | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:15:23 | |
Vojtěch Meluzín is the founder and CEO of MeldaProduction, a Czech-based audio software company renowned for its innovative and versatile audio plugins. Born and raised in the Czech Republic, Meluzín's journey into music and technology began early. He started programming at the age of 10 and was already creating music on an Atari using Cubase by the age of 8. | |||
| MBP #168 Rodrigo Constanzo | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:54:45 | |
Rodrigo Constanzo makes art. | |||
| MBP #167 Steve Duda | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:21:09 | |
In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with legendary sound designer and software developer Steve Duda, the mastermind behind Xfer Records and the groundbreaking synthesizer plugin Serum. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of digital audio, Steve has garnered a cult following among producers worldwide—from chart-topping EDM acts to film score composers—for his meticulous attention to sound quality and user experience. Now, with the release of Serum 2, Steve takes us behind the scenes of its development, sharing insights into the new features, workflow enhancements, and the innovative technology that will redefine the way creators craft their sounds. Tune in to learn about the challenges of maintaining Serum's signature clarity while incorporating cutting-edge functionalities, the surprising inspirations that influenced its design, and how community feedback played a key role in shaping the next generation of this beloved synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned music producer, a synth enthusiast, or just curious about the future of sound creation, this episode promises a deep dive into the art and science of synthesis with one of the industry's leading visionaries.
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| MBP #166 Benn Jordan | 06 Mar 2025 | 01:29:40 | |
BIO: After expanding his non-profit to carry a music education school and community center in Chicago, Benn moved to the Atlanta area in 2017 and started what has now become one of the most popular YouTube channels in the pro-audio and audio technology space. The channel now exists under Benn's non-profit umbrella and funds data-science and the never ending challenge of finding ethical business models that can make the music business easier to navigate for artists and creators. During this time his unique relationship with audio-related businesses and organizations expanded as fast as his amount of viewers and public reach. Benn Jordan doesn't exactly keep it a secret that he's discontent with the way independent artists have been treated by the tech industry, and he is very proactive about getting ahead of the curve and attempting to help write and set ethical standards for AI audio technology, and holds patents in technology fighting the non-consensual training of generative AI.
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| MBP #165 Curtis Roads | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:59:28 | |
Curtis Roads creates and pursues research in music technology. He is Professor Emeritus of Media Arts and Technology (MAT) and in Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he also managed the Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE). He studied composition at California Institute of the Arts and the University of California, San Diego and received a Doctorate from the Université Paris 8. A researcher at MIT for six years, he also taught at Harvard and the University of Naples "Federico Due." He was Editor and Associate Editor of Computer Music Journal (The MIT Press) from 1978 to 2000, and cofounded the International Computer Music Association (ICMA) in 1979. His album POINT LINE CLOUD was reissued in 2019 by Presto Records. His album Flicker Tone Pulse (2019) was published on DVD by Wergo (Schott Musik). The textbook The Computer Music Tutorial, Second Edition (The MIT Press) appeared in 2023. | |||
| MBP #164 Funk The Empire | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:01:31 | |
Funk the Empire is a Dubstep Producer out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. His production style blends classic dubstep with the nostalgic sound of 80's synth-funk including live instrumentation and modern sound design. He's released music on labels such as Circus Records, Headband Society, and The GlitchHop Community. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University where he studied philosophy, law, and criminal Justice. He's currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee School of Law in Knoxville, TN, studying to become a criminal defense attorney. The Funk Capacitor EP is out now on Circus Records! | |||
| MBP #163 Matt Davis | 09 Jan 2025 | 01:35:09 | |
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| MBP #162 Ainonow | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:37:17 | |
Ainonow is an interdisciplinary and enigmatic artist focused on electronic music production. His musical journey began playing the viola in an orchestra at the age of nine, where he began to fall in love with music. However, the classical world alone was not enough to satisfy his musical curiosity. Swirling in and out of bands while playing bass guitar, he experimented with different styles until eventually discovering underground electronic music and hip hop. Inspired by the hypnotic beats and hard-hitting bass of these genres, he dove into electronic music production and the infinite timbres permitted by this new approach to music creation. | |||
| MBP #161 VEIL | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:01:50 | |
BIO VEIL is the highly explosive, dark and mysterious byproduct of many years of creative evolution. Her former DJ project spacegeishA toured the globe, and is one of VEIL's biggest influences, giving her the strength and confidence to take risks and set trends. She produces her own original tracks with cutting edge soundscapes, transporting listeners to cryptic dimensions where the bass rattles heavy. Her sound is refined but spicy chaos, weaving together elements from dubstep, drum and bass, halftime, and leftfield. The polished curation of a VEIL encounter combines her live selecting skills, original tracks, and custom visual elements -- making each set its own paradigm shift. Veil News HIGH VOLTAGE' is more than a show—it is an electric descent into the core of the VEIL universe's sound and vision. This set unleashes a full 360-degree projection mapping visual experience with 5/9, immersing you in powerful visuals from Towr Media throughout the entire room at Meow Wolf; floor and ceiling alike. | |||
| MBP #160 Mr. Bill AMA | 28 Nov 2024 | 01:34:07 | |
Mr. Bill the host of this show, an electronic music producer, and DJ from Sydney, Australia (currently residing in the USA) best known for his willingness to share tips in studio techniques & massive library of technical know-how with other aspiring producers. With a huge catalog of released original music (including many collaborations and remixes), Mr. Bill has worked with established artists such as deadmau5, Ganja White Night, Subtronics, Dirt Monkey, Virtual Riot, Infected Mushroom, and more. Having released music on a wide array of well-known labels such as mau5trap, Monstercat, Subcarbon, Deadbeats, Cyclops, & WAKAAN has led to Bill touring the globe extensively & playing many major music festivals & world-renowned venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Hampton Coliseum. Brian Taylor (director of Crank: High Voltage - starring Jason Stathom, and SyFy TV hit "Happy!") reached out to Bill to score the motion picture, horror-comedy Mom & Dad, featuring Nicolas Cage & Selma Blair. Bill has also been commissioned to compose, and create sound effects for multiple music libraries, applications, and to-be-released games. Being heavily active in the music production community has led Bill to create his own record label, Billegal Beats, which primarily releases left-field downtempo, and glitch music, and Billegal Sounds - a sample pack company. As well as has developed a VST plug-in "SLAP" in collaboration with Yum Audio. Mr. Bill runs the educational website mrbillstunes.com which houses 1,000+ hours of educational video content teaching the music production software Ableton Live, and he hosts "The Mr. Bill Podcast" which has had speaking guests such as, Duncan Trussell, deadmau5, Steve Duda, Kill The Noise, Feed Me, Peekaboo, edIT, Mick Gordon, Herobust, Richard Devine, Beardyman, The Flashbulb, Haywyre, Daedelus, Subtronics,Virtual Riot, Misha Mansoor, Jordan Rudess, and YouTube sensations Adamy Neely, and Andrew Huang. | |||
| MBP #159 Undulae | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:57:29 | |
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| MBP #158 Marcus Bell | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:57:35 | |
Summary In this conversation, Marcus Bellringer shares his journey as a musician and the transformative impact of AI on music creation. He discusses the challenges he faced after losing his voice and how he utilized AI tools to clone his voice, leading to the creation of his project, Ravenlight. The discussion delves into the intersection of music, technology, and healing, highlighting collaborations with neuroscientists to explore the therapeutic effects of sound. Marcus emphasizes the importance of mentorship, intentional life design, and the evolving landscape of ownership and intellectual property in the age of AI-generated music. He envisions a future where AI enhances creativity and leads to the best music humanity has ever produced.
BIO: Born and raised in an underserved community in Virginia, Marcus Bell's journey into the world of music and technology began remarkably early. At just two years old, he showed an innate affinity for music—a passion that would soon intertwine with his burgeoning interest in technology. His mother, employed at a local university, brought home one of the first Macintosh computers of the 1980s. This rare access ignited Marcus's fascination with tech, providing a unique playground for his creative and analytical mind. Eager to record the songs he was composing even as a child, Marcus expressed a desire to capture his musical ideas. Recognizing his talent and ambition, his mother gifted him a four-track recorder. This pivotal moment marked the genesis of his dual career path, seamlessly blending the realms of music and technology. Today, Marcus Bell is a visionary force at the intersection of artificial intelligence, music, and digital assets. As the author of "The Bellringer Branding Bible" and "The Unstoppable Workbook," he shares his insights on building resilient brands and navigating the evolving digital landscape. Through his company, Bellringer Productions, Marcus is revolutionizing the music industry by leveraging AI to immortalize musical legacies, ensuring that the artistry of today resonates with generations to come. His latest venture, Timeless Legacies, embodies his mission to perpetuate knowledge and creativity through innovative AI solutions. Join us as we delve into Marcus Bell's inspiring story and explore how he's harnessing technology to transform the future of music.
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| MBP #157 BIOS / SATURATE | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:53:23 | |
BIOS is the head of SATURATE! and their Artist Development Program.
SATURATE! is a digital and vinyl label for fresh music. "Bringing you the heat since 2010." Based in Hamburg, Germany, SATURATE! goes beyond being just a label—it's a pulsating hub for fresh and innovative music. Artists who dare to push boundaries find a home here, curating sonic gems that defy conventions. Their impressive catalog features releases from some of bass music's biggest names, including Chee, Herobust, G Jones, Zeke Beats, DJ Shadow, Om Unit, and Champagne Drip. These artists push the envelope with mind-bending sounds, creating an electrifying listening experience. But SATURATE! isn't just about releasing music; they're passionate about supporting producers who thrive on experimentation. That's why they've established the Artist Development Program. This program, designed by industry professionals, provides personalized guidance to artists at every stage of their careers. Whether it's honing songwriting skills, perfecting live performances, or navigating the complex music industry landscape, SATURATE!'s team of experts is there to support and elevate artists. To evaluate your struggles as a musician and elevate your journey to the next level you can book a free call here: https://feedback.aboveandbelow.co/ Over the last decade, SATURATE! has evolved into a fully-fledged media company with multiple labels, millions of plays, and a dedicated fan base. Starting as a collective, the community of artists and fans has always been at the core of SATURATE!, creating a vibrant ecosystem where creativity and vibes thrive. Find them here: Mr. Bill's Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes
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| MBP #156 AyseDeniz | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:59:54 | |
AyseDeniz was considered a child prodigy in her native Türkiye and made her concerto debut when she was nine, with the Gordion Chamber Orchestra playing J.S. Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 5. At thirteen, she had already performed as a soloist with various orchestras under conductors including Ibrahim Yazici, Fahrettin Kerimov, Antonio Pirolli, Cem Mansur, Engin Sakpinar, Ertug Korkmaz, Rengim Gokmen, Vladimir Sirenko, and Kirill Karabits. As a young pianist, AyseDeniz attended prestigious summer festivals including the Verbier Academy, Music Academy of the West, Aspen Music Festival and School, PianoTexas, Goslar Konzertarbeitswochen, Tel Hai, and Beijing International Music Festival, studying with renowned piano pedagogues such as Menahem Pressler, Jerome Lowenthal, Arie Vardi, Yoheved Kaplinsky, as well as Lang Lang. In middle school, AyseDeniz moved to Spain for half a year to study with the renowned Bach interpreter Rosalyn Tureck, becoming one of her last students. In 2009, she completed her Bachelor's Degree at Eastman School of Music (Rochester NY) in the studio of Douglas Humpherys with all semesters on Dean's List, and received the Howard Hanson and Clements Scholarships as well as the John Celentano Excellence in Chamber Music Award. In 2011, She completed her Masters in Piano Performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London, under the tutelage of Christopher Elton, and received the Maud Hornsby Award, graduated with Merit, and also completed the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music Teaching Certificate. Throughout her early career, AyseDeniz has given concerts around the world including Cathedral of Christ The Savior Moscow (Russia); L'Eglise Verbier (Switzerland); Duke's Hall, Steinway Hall, Kings Place London (UK); Bellapais Antique Monastery (Northern Cyprus); Kiev Central Park of Culture Open Air Hall, Lysenko Hall (Ukraine); PepsiCo Hall (TX), Kilbourn Hall (NY), Harris Hall (CO), Pacific Amphitheater (CA) in USA; Teatro Cine Chacabuco (Argentina); Teatro Cine Gouveia, Teatro das Figuras Faro, Centro Cultural de Ãlhavo, Centro Cultural da Gafanha da Nazare, Groove Cascais (Portugal); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, San Fedele Milan, Teatro Dario Fo Venice, and St. Giorgio Cathedral Palermo (Italy); Silent Green Kulturquartier Berlin and Konzertsaal Friedenskapelle Münster (Germany); Sofia Central Military Club (Bulgaria), Ambato City Hall (Ecuador); Afundación and Mar de Vigo (Spain) and in almost all of Türkiye's most important music halls including Süreyya Opera House, Albert Long Hall, CRR, CKM and Zorlu PSM (Istanbul), State Opera House (Eskisehir); City Hall (Adana); Atatürk Cultural Center & KSÜ Yunus Emre Cultural Center (Antalya); Opera Hall (Mersin); Hikmet Simsek Cultural Center, (Izmir); METU, CSO and MEB Sura (Ankara).
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| MBP #155 Grabbitz | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:51:53 | |
Bio: "Grabbitz has never shied away from embracing the totality of his musicality as a hybrid-live electronic artist, continually innovating and pushing his sound forward with each subsequent release." -(Billboard) "An updated version of the heady late-Nineties days when rock and 'electronica' commingled freely."-(Rolling Stone) Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo | |||
| MBP #154 Opiuo | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:08:10 | |
Bio: Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Positivity and movement are at the core of the project, and his music is an infectious electronic based blend of funk, soul, psychedelia, and booty-shaking bass. Born in 1984 in rural New Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. This extremely formative growth, surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa's electronic music scene, exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance, and giant sound systems. These experiences shaped so much of who he is & what he stands for today. Now calling Australia home, Oscar tours his party-starting music throughout the globe. Having spent more than a decade performing at some of the world's most renowned festivals and venues, including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella, as well as selling out Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, he's performed his music in an unimaginably large array of formats. From his self-built orchestras to symphonic choirs, touring his own Opiuo Band, and as an immersive solo audio & visual show, his live creativity is limitless. Taking home the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, his catalogue is vast. Having released 5 full-length albums, 10 EPs, and a myriad of singles and remixes over the last 14 years. His latest album is a live recording from his legendary sold out performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with The Opulent Orchestra, in May 2023.
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| MBP #153 Automhate | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:58:38 | |
BIO: Automhate is an Italian artist known for his unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde artistry. Emerging from the underground music scene, Automhate has carved a niche with his experimental soundscapes and innovative production techniques. His work often transcends traditional genre boundaries, incorporating elements of techno, ambient, and industrial music. Automhate's performances are renowned for their immersive and energetic nature. With several critically acclaimed releases, he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.Automhate is an Italian artist known for his unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde artistry. Emerging from the underground music scene, Automhate has carved a niche with his experimental soundscapes and innovative production techniques. His work often transcends traditional genre boundaries, incorporating elements of techno, ambient, and industrial music. Automhate's performances are renowned for their immersive and energetic nature. With several critically acclaimed releases, he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.
00:00 Exploring the Artist's Identity Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo | |||
| MBP #152 Green Matter | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:46:28 | |
Bio: Nida donned the Green Matter alias in 2019 after several years of cultivating a love of bass music. This fiery passion was first sparked in 2012, when her sister took her to a Skrillex performance. She then dove headfirst into DAWs and dubstep production, finding her creative calling with the Green Matter project. The Latina artist shines unforgettably bright in the Denver, CO, bass music scene. Her sound cross-pollinates the nostalgia of earlier dubstep and the constant innovation of modern bass production. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background | |||
| MBP #151 ONHELL | 04 Jul 2024 | 01:00:05 | |
Bio: "ONHELL" is a phonetic respelling of the Spanish pronunciation of angel and the first name of Los Angeles-based composer, producer, and DJ, Angel Rubio-Hale. ONHELL's sets are diverse journeys, mostly comprised of original beats. Though no two tunes are the same, all with varying bpms and rhythms, ONHELL masterfully melds them all with distinct cohesion. He's completed multiple US tours, a solo tour across Asia, and has played at many notable festivals, including Symbiosis Gathering, Shambhala, Croatia's Outlook Festival, Wakaan, Northern Nights, Treefort Music Fest, What the Festival, Raindance Campout, Untz Festival, and Emissions. Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo Chapters: 00:00 Living in the Woods: Finding Inspiration in Nature | |||
| MBP #150 Keota | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:28:00 | |
Bio Living in Denver, CO, Tom Brennan has been making electronic music of many flavors under the alias Keota for nearly 10 years, and making music for 15+ years. Specializing in many off-shoots of genres popularized in the UK (dubstep, garage, "neurohop", half-time, etc), Keota has played festivals such as Submersion, Wakaan, Sol Fest, Sound Haven, Infrasound, & many more. Keota also has a passion for education, and runs a Patreon with over 130+ videos, as well as a few sample packs, racks, and project files. Chapters Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo | |||
| MBP #149 Seppa | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:08:43 | |
Seppa has been producing beats for over 15 years, always finding new ways to keep the dance floor exciting. After working with a variety of small labels as Duskky, it was Wonk#ay Records (which he now co-runs with Bunkle and Aytch) that really pushed him into becoming what he is today. Playing a variety of parties, big and small, gave him a feel for what really works and that has influenced his productions up to the present.
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| MBP #148 Anders Stenberg of KILOHEARTS | 23 May 2024 | 01:01:05 | |
One of the co-founders and owners of Kilohearts, Anders is a key developer behind the Phase Plant soft synth, and the extensive suite of effects plugins that make up the Kilohearts modular ecosystem. He lives and works in Linköping, Sweden, and enjoys demoscene music, quirky Australian comedy, and gently trolling his colleagues on the company message board. News Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:25 The Challenges and Roles in Plugin Development 26:39 The Future of Plugins and the Focus at Kilohearts 33:43 Exploring Concatenative Synthesis 44:48 Understanding Sample Rates 53:28 Demystifying Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs)Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo | |||
| MBP #147 Lizzy Jane | 09 May 2024 | 01:00:06 | |
Bio: Since a young age, Lizzy Jane has made it her goal to attack music from all angles. Since previously composing music as a vocalist, pianist, and bassist, she has carried her musical knowledge to the electronic scene with a fresh twist. Lizzy Jane utilizes her eccentric musical taste to accent a passionate pop in the realm of melodic bass and electronic music. She fights to combine the elements of melodic progression, live instrumentation, bass synthesis, and vocal prowess into her music. Additionally, she has launched The Lizzy Jane Podcast to give listeners first hand advice on various parts of the music and entertainment industries. From artists, DJ's, composers, video game creators, talent agents, managers, and other various industry professionals all over the world. Lizzy Jane provides fans with an inside look at her journey, overall career, and contribution to the ever changing industry that we all love. Her work ethic and her drive are what make Lizzy Jane a name you'll be familiar with very soon. She has a strong passion to exceed expectations and continue to push the envelope when it comes to music, sound design, and a captivating live show. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 14:21 The Challenges of Bass Music Production 35:14 Women in the Music Industry 43:04 Progress and Challenges 52:59 The Nature of Music | |||
| MBP #146 Andrew Gerrand AKA enneff | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:58:48 | |
Bio: nf (aka enneff aka Andrew) lives on the east coast of Australia. As a programmer, he has built Open Source Software at Google Australia for the last 14 years. Originally part of the team that built the Go programming language (go.dev), he went on to co-create the Upspin storage system (upspin.io), and lead the team behind Open Source Insights (deps.dev). As a musician he uploads clips to Instagram and sometimes produces dreamy IDM tunes. His new single 'Andromeda' is out now on streaming services.Summary: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background | |||
| MBP #145 Supertask | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:15:55 | |
Bio: Mr. Bill's Links Single Release: 4/21 Collaboration EP With "Seeded Vision" comes out this summer. Show Takeaways: Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to revolutionize music creation, but there are challenges to overcome, such as data transfer and the role of musical knowledge. Chapters:
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| MBP #144 Zach Evans | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:04:25 | |
Zach Evans is the head of the Harmonai research lab, the music research wing of Stability AI, working on open-source generative AI tools for musicians. "We're launching new models and features in Stable Audio (www.stableaudio.com) including the ability to upload your own audio for style transfer. We're also working on new open-source text-to-audio models and improvements to Dance Diffusion." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background | |||
| MBP #143 Rob Freund | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:00:54 | |
Robert Freund is an experienced advertising attorney and advisor. He focuses his practice on online marketing and e-commerce issues. Before opening his own firm, Rob honed his legal skills working at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, one of the largest and most respected international law firms. Rob has lectured about advertising law at the University of Southern California, the University of San Diego, and the University of Tennessee, and he has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Law, and Vox on those issues. Rob was named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in Media & Advertising for 2020–2024. Mr. Bill's Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes
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| MBP #142 Anklepants | 29 Feb 2024 | 01:22:57 | |
Reecard Farché (aka Anklepants) is an Australian born convict, multi instrumentalist, instrument builder, and solo member of Anklepants. You can check out the bulk of his work here: Mr. Bill's Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes
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| MBP #141 David Packouz | 15 Feb 2024 | 01:43:39 | |
This podcast episode will delve into the life of David Mordechai Packouz, a former American arms dealer, musician, and inventor born on February 17, 1982. Packouz joined forces with Efraim Diveroli in September 2005 at AEY Inc., an arms company that quickly secured numerous contracts worth millions. Their notable achievement was a nearly $300 million contract in 2007 to supply the Afghan Army with vast quantities of ammunition, which controversially included prohibited Chinese ammunition, leading to significant legal and ethical issues. Packouz played a key role in concealing the origin of these munitions, resulting in a sentence of seven months of house arrest for conspiracy to defraud the United States. His story caught public attention and was later depicted in the 2016 film War Dogs, where Packouz made a cameo appearance. Beyond his controversial past, Packouz has reinvented himself as an inventor and CEO of Singular Sound, where he developed the BeatBuddy, a guitar pedal drum machine, showcasing his transition from arms dealing to music technology. | |||
| MBP #140 Au5 | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:57:29 | |
Born and raised in New Jersey, Au5 (Austin Collins) has been a lifelong musician. Trained in classical piano since age 4 and studying bass guitar and music production since age 13, Austin is a well-rounded composer and music technologist unbounded by genre. 00:00 | |||