Cloud Machine – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the Cloud Machine Podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency redefining live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry is joined by indie pop artist Akeem Oh as he returns to the podcast to celebrate the release of his new single, “Fomotion”—his first release in years. Akeem opens up about the inspiration behind the track, how it blends themes of FOMO and being outside the mainstream, and why it’s his freshest and most danceable track yet. Mat and Akeem reflect on his growth as an artist, their long-standing collaboration, and what it’s like to return to music after a hiatus. Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation packed with creative sparks and musical wisdom.

📖 Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:36 - Akeem’s favourite live show, Radiohead

00:05:08 - what makes lives experience memorable, easing into the show

00:08:45 - Looks & cooperation VS Talent (quote segment)

00:11:45 - authenticity, women & diversity in music

00:13:39 - where is the industry going?

00:15:15 - inspiration for Akeem’s new single - FOMOTION | Pandemic, FOMO & friendships.

00:18:04 - taking time off & growing before releasing music

00:21:00 - Akeem’s fan mail campaign

00:24:30 - writing and production changes from previous work

00:29:30 - Taking a break, growing confidence, longevity of bands

00:37:00 - Finding confidence & feeling comfortable as yourself

00:38:38 - Akeem’s future projects

00:42:30 - experiences shaping FOMOTION | disappearing & vices

00:45:45 - staying relevant in an evolving indie pop scene

00:48:36 - general tips for creative block

00:53:20 - Dream fest game | Black Eyed Peas, Neil Young, Paul McCartney

01:01:00 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Akeem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akeemohmusic

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency pushing boundaries in live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry is joined by Alex DiMauro, a key member of the Toronto-based band, Valley. Fresh off the release of their third album, "Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden," Alex shares an inside look at the band's creative journey, his role within Valley, and the making of their latest record. They discuss the artistic process behind the album, the challenges and triumphs of being in a band, and what it’s like to bring their music to life on tour. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and the music industry.

📖 Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:30 - Catching up post-album release

00:02:40 - Alex’s favourite band, meeting Green Day story

00:09:00 - authenticity & making live experiences memorable (Good clip)

00:14:00 - Looks & cooperation VS Talent (quote segment)

00:18:40 - new developments in the music industry, new wave of authenticity (good clip)

00:22:50 - the meaning behind Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden (good clip)

00:25:40 - the writing process of Valley’s new album, band changes

00:30:10 - writing in a cabin in the woods

00:36:30 - key messages in Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden

00:39:00 - Alex’s favourite track on the new album

00:41:20 - Reception of the album

00:43:08 - Live translation of Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden

00:47:25 - Touring stories

00:50:10 - balancing band member responsibilities

00:54:45 - Valley & Alex’s upcoming plans

00:58:10 - Advice for beginning musicians & comparison

01:02:00 - The Dreamfest game

01:08:00 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdimauro1

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Valley: https://www.instagram.com/valleyband/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of music production & Creativity with Mickey Brandolino. From his time with Valley to his solo ventures, Mickey shares his invaluable insights into his creative process, his journey through creativity, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Mickey's journey from Valley to his solo career

A deep dive into Mickey's songwriting and production process

Writing for himself vs. collaborating with other artists

Evolution of his sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and influences on his recent work

The role of collaboration in his creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into his upcoming projects

Goals for his music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Mickey Brandolino on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickey.brandolino/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours. In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of songwriting & collaboration with EARTH TO EMILY. With a unique blend of modern pop and R&B influences, Emily shares her invaluable insights into her creative process, balancing life between LA and Toronto, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Emily's journey into becoming Earth To Emily

Balancing life and art between Toronto and LA

Insights on why artists move to major music hubs like LA, New York, and Nashville

The dual-city lifestyle and its impact on her music

A deep dive into Emily's songwriting process

Writing for herself vs. collaborating with artists like ELIO & Babygirl

Evolution of her sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and references for her new EP, 'Socialite Rodeo' (out July 5th)

The role of collaboration in her creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into 'Socialite Rodeo'

Goals for her music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

PRE-SAVE 'SOCIALITE RODEO': https://ditto.fm/socialite-rodeo

Follow EARTH TO EMILY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erth2emily/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to The Cloud Machine Podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of vocal and performance coaching with the renowned Marla Joy. With over a decade of experience working with internationally recognized artists, Marla shares her invaluable insights into refining musical skills, enhancing stage presence, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Marla’s favorite live show experience as a fan

Industry insights inspired by a Joni Mitchell quote from 2004

Marla’s journey into vocal producing and performance coaching

Common challenges for aspiring singers and how to overcome them

Developing personalized vocal training plans

The importance of vocal coaching for technical skills and artistic expression

Developing personalized vocal training plans

Effective techniques for vocal producing and stage presence

Synergies between vocalists, musicians, and performance coaches

The evolving role of vocal coaches in the digital age

Dreamfest Game: Marla curates her dream festival lineup, complete with headliner, middle act, opener, and more!

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Marla Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlajoy/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here:

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative -https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-second episode, TJ Rodriguez joins Mat to discuss playback engineering, programming & arranging, the show building process, working on some of the biggest tours in the world, his professional path, living in LA, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

TJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trodondrums/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-first episode, Andrew Mansfield joins Mat to discuss Artist Management, his professional path, how an artist should grow their career in 2024, from working at Universal in their Marketing department to now Full House Management, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Full House Management's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullhousemgmt/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music industry podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventieth episode, Kris Pooley joins Mat to discuss Musical Directing, American Idol, getting vs. keeping the gig, his professional path, influences, composing vs. arranging, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

Kris Pooley is a musical director, composer, and arranger originally from Detroit, Michigan. He has been the musical director for American Idol since 2018, and throughout his career, he has worked with Katie Perry, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more. Over the last decade, you may have heard his work through your TV on programs such as Glee, American Horror Story, and even the Super Bowl in 2015! We hope you enjoy the episode!

Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krispooley/

Website: https://www.pooleymusic.com/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-ninth episode, Erica Fox joins Mat to discuss her multi-hyphenate career in music, social media, her artist project, songwriting, the state of the music industry, her origin story and much more! We also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyericafox

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-eighth episode, Nate Day joins Mat to discuss the recent activities & clients at Eights, current music industry topics and insights, how they went from freelancing to incorporating, the companies' plans for the summer, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanday_

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.