SM Podcast | Season 3 of the podcast kicks off with Zamico (Part One)

The Study Music Podcast is back again and the California based world music collective & imprint Zamico is here for our latest episode. We sat down with Richmond, CA songwriter/singer Andrew Mckleroy and RIDL, who produced and engineered their new album ‘psychotropicoso’. Part one is available now on Apple podcasts. Part two will be releasedContinue reading “SM Podcast | Season 3 of the podcast kicks off with Zamico (Part One)”

SM Podcast – DJ Halo (Fake Four Inc) chats with ELIT & CTZN (Part 1)

ELIT & CTZN chat with DJ Halo (Part 1)  + new music by Low Hiss & Ny Odus. The SM Podcast is supported by: @Sonos – top quality sound for every room in your home.

SM Podcast | S02 E05 | Off-Balance Part 2: The Internet, The Beats, A Crazy LP and the whole Task1ne thing…

For part 2 of our sit down with producer Off-Balance, ELIT, CTZN and the Digital Martyrs beatsmith talk about all sorts of stuff including the good ol’ internet, making beats and producing for Odessa Kane, Kahlee, Uptown Swuite and more. Plus news of a crazy Off-Balance ‘producer album’ and the whooole Task1ne thing. Support theContinue reading “SM Podcast | S02 E05 | Off-Balance Part 2: The Internet, The Beats, A Crazy LP and the whole Task1ne thing…”

SM Podcast S02 E04 | Guest: Producer Off-Balance (Digital Martyrs)

Off-Balance of the Digital Martyrs crew slides through for the latest episode of the SM podcast. In part one we cover a lot of ground; from concert stories and abnormally large crowds, to the rise and fall of Sacramento ‘super-crew’ SkyNet, as well as production techniques, working with Beatrock Music, Planet Asia, Odessa Kane, UnderstudiesContinue reading “SM Podcast S02 E04 | Guest: Producer Off-Balance (Digital Martyrs)”

Throwback Thursday: Kimani Rogers (of Masterminds) on The State of The Music Industry…

In an interview given 10+ years ago, Kimani Rogers’ commentary on the state of the music industry still rings true… “Stop being a sheep and think for yourself. On every level people are force feeding you what is supposedly “cool” and what isn’t. [Even] “Independent” it’s the same way… If we, as a world, keepContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Kimani Rogers (of Masterminds) on The State of The Music Industry…”

SM Podcast | S02 E01 E-Lit & CTZN

SM Podcast | S02 E01 | Foss interviews E-Lit // E-Lit Interviews CTZN? (Featuring Gee) For the first interview based episode of season two, Foss (CTZN) & E-Lit interview each other and run down their paths to current day and what they’re doing in 2015. Gee walks in halfway through and chimes in a littleContinue reading “SM Podcast | S02 E01 E-Lit & CTZN”

SM Podcast | Season 2 Episode 00 |Hosted by E-Lit & Foss

Season 2 | E00 (The Discussion) | Hosted by E-Lit & Foss. E-Lit & Foss kick off the newly upgraded SM Podcast, discussion includes new music from LA, Twin Cities, NYC, Europe and beyond, plus debating consistency vs evolution at labels, comebacks, conspiracies and much more. Listen to the full version (including the new musicContinue reading “SM Podcast | Season 2 Episode 00 |Hosted by E-Lit & Foss”

SubjectJazz: The Theatre of Sound (Interview) + ‘Bullet For The Rap # 1’…

We caught up with Paul from SubjectJazz for a discussion on the album ‘Bullet For The Jazz’, the creative process, studio gear, what he’s listening to, and where you might find him digging for records and hanging out around his hometown of Paris, France. Study Music : Lets start at the foundation, what gear didContinue reading “SubjectJazz: The Theatre of Sound (Interview) + ‘Bullet For The Rap # 1’…”

(Interviews) Astral on the making of ‘Eleven’, whats in their ipod, next album…

Astral, the Australian production duo made up of Melo & Lobe, released their official debut in 2013 with ‘Eleven (Deluxe Edition)‘. The largely instrumental record smoothly blends jazz, hip hop and electronic music along with US and Australian guest emcees popping up for a few appearances. We caught up with Melo to discuss the makingContinue reading “(Interviews) Astral on the making of ‘Eleven’, whats in their ipod, next album…”

Sean E Depp speaks on punk music & names favorite punk bands…

Sean E Depp’s new record is an upbeat, concise ten track project called ‘PunkRapOi!‘. For the album, Sean uses Punk Rock influences, sonics, and song structure. So it’s punk-y, but its still Hip Hop more or less. Within the heavy guitar driven tracks and distortion laced synths, you’ll still find beats, rapping, what have you…Continue reading “Sean E Depp speaks on punk music & names favorite punk bands…”