In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Simon Repp, a talented software developer focused on creating tools for musicians. We delve into Simon's projects, primarily Faircamp, a static site generator for musicians that allows them to host their music independently, much like Bandcamp but without the platform constraints. Simon shares the …

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Honeychild Coleman, a multifaceted musician and visual artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Our conversation kicks off with the unique story of how I first learned about this musician and quickly delves into Honeychild's journey from art school illustrator to street-performing musician. Honeychil…

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Meljoann, a multidisciplinary artist from Ireland, now based in Brighton, UK. I heard about Meljoann on the federated social platform Mastodon, where I learned about our mutual passion for free and open-source music creation. We talk about Meljoann's unique music style, "Hyperjack," a term they coi…

In this episode, we delve into the process behind a collaboration for Lorenzo's Remixes Volume 1. Toucon aka Connor Lipke, provided a beat that became the foundation for a remix of the song "Slippery friction". The discussion covers the nuances of beat creation, starting with the basics of a drum loop and building upon it with synth layers using th…

In this episode musician Nicholas Burgess, returns to the show. This time, we talk about Nicholas's creative process for remixing our song "Rainy Day Friction" for our EP Lorenzo's Remixes Volume 1. We have a discussion about the techniques Nicholas used and the artistic decisions he made on the track. This interview was recorded during an Instagra…

This is a special behind-the-scenes episode! We look at the DAW recording session from our latest song "Blue water friction". Talk about blending influences from '80s new wave and reggae. Dive into the intricacies of drum, bass, and guitar arrangements, and explore the unique elements like the Yoshimi keyboard and saxophone improvisations. Website …

In this episode, I chat with Nashville-based artist Jon Worthy. From playing in a college band to becoming a full-time musician we delve into his experiences booking shows, transitioning from studio recording to home setups, and his approach to releasing music under Creative Commons. Jon talks about his new album, which is available on Spotify and …

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Nicole and Sam from the band Mr. Gnome. They started as a two-piece band but have since evolved, bringing Sam's brother Jonah into their live performances. Currently on tour for their new album, we dive into their journey, discussing their recording setup, the evolution of their music, and the…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Kristian, an electronic rock musician from Seattle who performs under the moniker US3R. We dive into his fascinating journey from a solo musician to collaborating with a bandmate, and how his setup has evolved to include both synths and guitars. Kristian shares details about his live rig, …

In this episode, I chat with music producer Joshua Hudes about his recent remix of our song "Slippery Friction."We discuss the inspiration behind the remix, particularly how the vocals screamed for distortion and how he managed to create an industrial drum loop using scrap metal sounds. The conversation covers his approach to setting strict artisti…

This is a behind-the-scenes look at making the remix for "Friction World (Stringer Saga Mix) by Daniel Glascock of Love undulates violently Consciousness rises above fear (or LuvCraf for short) for our Lorenzo's Remixes, Volume 1 album. In this episode, we delve into the creative process behind remixing music with our special guest, Daniel Glascock…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Ben Haberland, the primary songwriter, guitarist, and singer of the Brooklyn-based band Onesie. We talk about, their recording process, and the unique dynamics of their music creation. He shares insights into his songwriting process, including the detailed demos he creates and how the band…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Nick Davies, a musician based in Madison. Known for his work with the band Gentle Brontosaurus, Nick has now ventured into a solo project called Spiral Island, with a new album set to release in August. Nick shares insights into his musical journey, starting with Gentle Brontosaurus, a ban…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Alex Girard, a multi-talented musician from Bloomington, Illinois, who juggles multiple bands with unique styles and personas. Alex dives into his extensive musical journey, discussing his involvement in bands like No Robot, The Dusty Lemons, and Escape Rope. Alex shares the evolution of N…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Fang von Rathenstein, aka Ty Christian, the lead singer of the most metal band on earth, Lords of the Trident. We dive into the band's origins, their elaborate live shows complete with flames and fire, and their self-produced Mad with Power Fest, a two-day event of metal bands in Madison, …

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Keith from the upstate New York band Safety Meeting. Keith dives into the band's origins, revealing how a quest for free drinks led to the formation of their unique garage rock sound. We discuss the evolution of their music and the DIY methods of their recording and video production proces…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Eric Pisor, aka Gagmesharkoff, the San Diego-based one-man band with a "ghetto setup". Eric's DIY approach to music production involves recording on his iPhone and using unconventional instruments like children's toys and household items to create his unique sound. We dive into his creativ…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Connor Lipke of Toucon, a Colorado-based artist who has a unique blend of alternative rap and indie vibes. Connor, dives into his musical journey, from his origins in beat production to the recent exploration of his own voice and guitar in his work. Connor shares his experiences with uploading …

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Nicholas Burgess, a rock musician with a penchant for the spooky and the supernatural. Nicholas talks about his prolific output, releasing a single every month, and the meticulous process behind his music-making, from writing to recording to remixing. We delve into his latest remix of "Swe…

On this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Briana from the band Chicago-based band Spread Joy. Briana shares the journey from visual artist to punk vocalist, discussing the band's unique sound that echoes the raw energy of late '70s and early '80s post-punk. We get a glimpse into the collaborative dynamics of the band, their creati…

On this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Rrrrrose Azerty, an electronica musician based in France. In this episode, we explore the intersection where music meets liberation and the challenges of navigating the digital landscape as an independent artist.Rrrrrose's journey is heavily involved in the Creative Commons community, wher…

On this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Donnie Ozone, the New York-based hip-hop artist. From CC Mixter beginnings to the netlabel blocSonic, Donnie's journey is a testament to the power of collaboration and community in the digital music era. In this episode, we unpack the intricacies of hip-hop production, the quest for the pe…

Embark on a sonic exploration with Daniel Glascock of Love undulates violently Consciousness rises above fear (or LuvCraf for short), a multi-faceted musician with a penchant for diverse soundscapes. From industrial beats to 80s funk, Daniel's creative commons music spans genres and defies expectations. In this episode, we delve into his expansive …

Dive into the raucous world of Louis Lingg and the Bombs, where punk rock meets pop and anarchy. Hear how a British musician's forgotten promise led to a life of anarchy and music in France. From squat gigs to building a DIY studio and defying the norm.Louis Lingg and the Bombs on Bandcamp - https://louislinggandthebombs.bandcamp.comLorenzo's Music…

Step into the meditative and musical realm of the artist Yea Big. Stefen Robinson shares his journey from bonsai enthusiast to experimental music producer. Learn about his approach to art, his resistance to the commodification of music, and the upcoming projects that showcase his diverse talents. Yea Big on Bandcamp - https://yeabig.bandcamp.com Lo…

This episode I start out with a conversation about having music claimed in YouTube videos. All of our stuff is under creative commons and people are allowed to use our music as long as they attribute the work to us. But what happens if a site that I uploaded our music to years ago gets bought by a company like Live Nation and they start going aroun…

The Hussy is a band here in Madison, WI featuring Bobby Hussy, Heather Hussy, Tyler Fassnacht. Bobby Hussy also runs his own label No Coast records. I've wanted to meet him for some time and thought to reach out and ask him to be on the podcast so I could find out more about him. Links https://thehussy.bandcamp.com https://nocoastrecordings.bandcam…

From time to time we get contacted by people asking to use our music in videos and movies. That's the case with the people that I talk with on this episode of the podcast. They made an independent film that they are entering in the film fest circuits and it's called "Feet". So needless to say I had to get them on the show to learn more about what t…

The band I meet to on the show today is Audio Farm. I contacted mainly because I was curious. I saw their page on Facebook and at first, it was just a logo I think. Then they posted band photos and each person in the had an animal drawing that represented each one of them. I met with a few of them in their studio here in Madison to talk. Links http…

I met one of the members of the band The Fancy Pears at an event I was at in the fall of 2018. I had never heard of his band before so I thought it would be fun to get together with them and do an interview for the podcast. Later on, I met with other members of the band and we just sat around a table and talked about making music. This was really w…

One person that contacted me about being on the podcast was an electronica musician from England. We had actually spoken to each other in the fall when we originally recorded our interview but if you’ve been listening to the show you’ll remember that somehow I accidentally lost or deleted that file or something? So we got online and recorded anothe…

In this episode, I get to meet Erich Eickmeyer Council Chair at Ubuntu Studio. When we recorded our "Rom-Comm Mixtape" release we decided to try an do the whole thing using only open source tools and software. We even got a write up in Forbes because of it. We ended up using a Linux distribution called Ubuntu Studio. We chose it because it's an ent…

This time I meet musician, Synovia Alexis from right here in Madison WI. She has a new self-made release out now called "SIgnature". We get together to talk in downtown Madison about making music, how she performed in Europe, self-promotion and more. Listen to the EP SIgnature on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/synovia_alexis/sets/signature…

Today I meet musician Dominic Francisco of Gilman Mom who also created a short film out of his own songs called "Manifest Destiny".

This time on the podcast, I meet Tanner Kahl from LÜM, a startup that created a new music app. I heard about this company because they are based right here in Madison Wisconsin. When I first heard about them the app was just getting ready to launch. And I was curious about what it was. So I reached out to them to see if I could stop by and ask them…

I wanted to talk to people that have signed up to our mailing list or people that have used our music for their own projects or just people that I’ve heard about on the internet that seemed like they were doing interesting things. Things that I wanted to know more about.The person I’m talking to today Jake Woodward is a YouTuber that makes videos a…

This Episode I talk to Cheyenne Hohman from the Free Music Archive, a site that has been one of the biggest sources where people have discovered music that is free to use in videos, films, mobile app projects and more.Soon after we recorded this interview, Cheyanne found out that the site would be ending it’s long run and shutting down. Which is a …

Not that long ago I got an idea. It was simple really, I wanted to meet other artists, musicians or people that create things in general. I mean anything? On the show, we talk about why we create and what interests us. And why we decide to have this musical outlet at all? I think the creative struggle is the same for us all no matter where we’re lo…