EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Black Caviar is a producer/DJ based in New York, known for his diverse take on the classic house sound. He's worked with labels like Toolroom, Ultra & Casablanca. We talk about working with labels, putting out a high volume of music, and much more. Links: Wolf → https://open.spotify.com/album/4ffsuX1oMvA5cbSgAyMmIv Julia Rizik - DUMB (Black Caviar Remix) → https://open.spotify.com/track/4io9MiYDQS1aN8AiMoo8Lt What's Up Danger → https://open.spotify.com/track/5zsHmE2gO3RefVsPyw2e3T Black Caviar: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/real ..read more

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, partywithray sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Freddy AKA partywithray is a self-described 'swag house' producer from LA. After playing in indie rock bands for a long time, he's taken a turn into electronic music with a very deep, bass-and-vocal driven sound. In this interview, we discuss working with ZHU and how they both went to the same high school. He uncovers how knowing the person you work with in the studio can lead to fun creative results, especially when working in person. We dive into the sync deal with Marvel for The Falco ..read more

EDM Foundations → https://edmfoundations.com This week, Ali Story sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Marie aka Ali Story is a Tech House producer based in Northern Ireland, who is known for infusing her songwriting chops into a groovy dance music context. In this episode, we cover how she really invested into her career during lockdown last year and how it paid off. She covers how she went all-in after losing her job and that once she had momentum, things kept growing. We talk about her recent releases, Smile, and Higher Love, and how she uses the classic piano house sound in a modern cont ..read more

Our courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Nick Sadler sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Nick is best known as the co-founder of labels such as Never Say Die & Disciple Recordings, but is also known for his work with his company The Label Machine. After writing a book on helping people start-up labels, he turned it into a fully-fledged business where he coaches people along the process. In the interview, we dive into his background and how he transitioned from being an artist into the marketing side of things. We discuss how this came about through being open to the opportun ..read more

Our courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, Dan Giffin sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Dan Giffin is an Ableton Certified Trainer who runs the website Live Producers Online and hosts the Ableton Music Producer Podcast. Currently based in Indianapolis, he has taught Grammy-winning artists and major acts like Mac Miller, Machine Gun Kelly & The Band Perry. He also produces under the alias Philia, where he writes bass music infused with jazz, soul, and other styles. Philia is also a band when they perform live, in which Dan does improvised DJing as well as playing the drums, a ..read more

Learn more about Create 30 → https://create30.com This week, Steve Duda sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast. Steve Duda is the founder of Xfer Records and creator of the ever-popular Serum synth. He has been in the industry as both an artist and programmer and has a wealth of experience to share with producers. We dive into his background and how he studied music composition in college, which opened the door to many different opportunities (despite the 'normal' career trajectory of becoming a teacher). This set off a chain reaction of events, including a short DJ career in leagues with acts ..read more

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations RCRDSHP is a startup combining music with the NFT space in an exciting way. Their goal is to re-establish the value of music in a digital age where songs can be infinitely streamed, downloaded, and copied with little to no value. At the moment, their platform is invite-only, but they plan to expand it so that producers and record labels are able to release their music on the platform and connect with fans. In this interview, we talk about how they got started, where they’re at now and their plans for the future, along with the challenges th ..read more

Courses → https://edmprod.com/courses This week, UMEK sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. UMEK is a techno producer/DJ from Ljubljana, Slovenia who has been a scene staple for nearly 3 decades. Over the years he has moved from the classic techno sound, through to tech house, and then back to techno with a distinctly dark and melodic sound. We dive into how moving genres and selling out was a bad move for his career, and that having a core fanbase is important. As a result, UMEK has side projects such as Zeta Reticula which allows him to explore other sounds without compromising his main proj ..read more

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations SLUMBERJACK are an electronic music duo from Perth, Australia. They are known for their percussive and cinematic take on subgenres across the spectrum of bass music. They initially took off around 2013 with the rise of trap music, garnering support from big acts in Australia and beyond. Their new album, DICHOTOMY, is out this Friday the 28th of February, and it represents the full capabilities of their sound as producers and musicians. In this interview, we talk about their creative process and how they write to movie scenes, their ability ..read more

EDM Foundations → https://edmprod.com/edm-foundations Duskus is a UK-born-and-raised producer who is currently between the US and UK. He is known for his experimental and futuristic take on electronic music, taking his beautiful melodic sound across the spectrum of subgenres. He's had many releases over the years on labels like Monstercat, Alpha Pup & Foreign Family, and is currently signed to San Holo's label bitbird - a perfect fit for his boundary-pushing music. He has a new song titled Call Me November 18 which was preceded by his future garage-inspired tune Holdin U on the Gouldian Fi ..read more