Ebonie Smith on the Difference Between Engineers and Producers
Atlantic Records producer Ebonie Smith talks about the influence of cinema and the unique demands of working with poets and spoken-word artists.
Doing Music
A podcast about musical ideas
Craig Schuftan talks to artists about the techniques and strategies they use to spark new ideas for their music.Listen on your favorite podcast platform:
Chuck Sutton on Finding Your Voice with the Tools in Reach
Chuck Sutton talks about the hidden potential in Live's native devices, problem solving leading to new ideas and using technical tools for creative results.
Emily Hopkins Explores the Harp Through Pedals and Pick-Ups
Harpist Emily Hopkins talks about her experimental approach to the harp, which she documents on her popular YouTube channel.
MGMT on the Micro Universe in Every Song
US psychedelic-pop-rockers MGMT talk about the absurdity and humor in their creative process and their academic experimental music background.
L’Rain on the Magic of Making Albums
L'Rain talks about capturing musical ideas in busy public spaces, the self-doubt she overcomes in the recording process and the value of creating an album.
Malibu Babie on Making Chart-Topping Beats
US producer Malibu Babie talks about her experience producing for pop and rap superstars, flipping big samples and trusting your own taste.
Lukid on Re-Sampling Sketches and Getting Music Finished
Lukid talks about the art of re-sampling yourself and the quest to get music finished.
King Britt on Learning and Teaching Blacktronika
King Britt talks about his University course Blacktronika and the impact teaching Black music history has had on his own creative output.
Zora Jones on Learning to Sing to Sample Herself
Zora Jones talks about learning to sing, producing for vocalists, designing clubbing utopia and the value of fandom on the Doing Music podcast.
Dennis DeSantis on Learning Music and Creative Strategies
Dennis DeSantis discusses teaching music, learning music, the value of diverse influences and the creative potential in tuning on the Doing Music podcast.
Erika de Casier on Influences, Feedback Circles and Believing in Her Voice
Erika de Casier talks about her life in music from early influences to collaboration and live performance.
Helado Negro on Sampling, Surroundings and Deep Listening
Helado Negro talks about finding inspiration in his environment, his love of experimentation and the importance of deep listening on the Doing Music podcast.
Bendik Giske Embraces the Power of Minimalism
Virtuoso saxophonist Bendik Giske discusses minimalism, repetition, embracing failure and creating sonic fictions on the Doing Music podcast.
Gavsborg on his Studio Life and the Power of Pressure
Gavsborg talks about his studio life and what it takes to make a great collaboration.
Sofia Kourtesis on Making Music from the Heart and Embracing Chaos
Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis breaks down her approach to field recording and making imaginary movies out of her melodic club music.
Cavetown on Home, Fame and Songwriting as Therapy
Proudly DIY YouTube sensation Cavetown describes the motivations behind his distinctive, disarmingly honest songs.