This podcast was started by Tom Ray of Lorenzo's Music, an indie art rock band from Madison WI. Tom wants to meet musicians and learn about what they do create....
Simon Repp of Faircamp - The Self-Hosted Music Website
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 origins of Faircamp, inspired by his own experiences as a musician and his desire for a platform that prioritizes simplicity and independence over commercial competition. We explore the technical aspects of Faircamp, including its foundation on Rust for efficient and bug-free coding, and its innovative use of FFmpeg for audio file conversion. Simon explains the concept of a "soft pay curtain," a unique approach to voluntary payments for music downloads.
We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of self-hosted platforms, the role of static site generators, and Simon's commitment to maintaining Faircamp as a low-maintenance, accessible tool for musicians. Additionally, Simon talks about his other project, Hyper 8, a similar tool for video producers, and his vision for the future of these projects.
Discover more about Simon's work and explore Faircamp at simonrepp.com/faircamp.
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Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
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Honeychild Coleman - Visual Artist, Writer, and Musician
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. Honeychild shares insights into managing multiple bands, including the blues-punk group The 1865, and discusses her solo projects and collaborations with various artists.
Honeychild also talks about her experience busking in the New York subway, the creative process behind her music, and her involvement in the documentary "Rock Chicks." The discussion touches on her recent foray into writing and her contributions to the anthology "Black Punk Now." Honeychild reflects on the challenges of promoting her work across different platforms and maintaining a distinct voice for each of her creative ventures.
Discover more about Honeychild Coleman and her work at honeychildcoleman.com.
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Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
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Meljoann - Open Source and Hyperjack Music
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 coined to describe their blend of New Jack Swing influences with modern electronic elements using tools like Reaper and a mix of hardware and software synthesizers.
The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities of releasing music independently in the digital age. Meljoann discusses their use of Fairamp, a self-hosted platform for musicians, and their involvement in the federated music community, including involvement on Radio Free Fedi and Peertube.
Additionally, Meljoann talks about their upcoming album "Status," set for release in March, and their innovative approach to music promotion.
Discover more about Meljoann and their work at meljoann.com.
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Lorenzo's Music Website https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
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Making The Remix: Slippery friction (Tryin' Mix) with Toucon
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 the VST, Serum.
We look at the original FL Studio session for the beat Toucon made using a Novation Launchkey MIDI keyboard. We talk about the use of one-shot drum samples and drum packs from various producers for the beat-making process.
Toucon also discusses the challenges and strategies of selling beats online, including the use of platforms like BeatStars and maintaining relationships with artists for the beats he creates.
This interview was recorded during an Instagram live session.
Toucon on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5m9Arsu1Lxf5DPPGDYL7Ww
Lorenzo's Music album "Lorenzo's Remixes, Volume 1" is available now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lorenzosmusic/lorenzos-remixes-volume-1
Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
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Making The Remix: Rainy day friction (Nicholas Burgess Mix) with Nicholas Burgess
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 Instagram live session, Nicholas shares his method of starting with the original song's stems, selectively retaining parts like the bass, and building upon them with his own musical style. He explains his focus on the song's chorus and how it influenced the structure of the remix, drawing parallels to contemporary pop songwriting methods.
You'll also hear about Nicholas's approach to layering instruments, MIDI synths, and the creative effects he applies to achieve the remix's unique sound. Additionally, Nicholas discusses his vocal contributions to the track and how he balanced them with the original vocals.
Nicholas also has a new album release, "MEJORA MAJORA" that came out in October. He provides a glimpse into the album's production process including physical formats.
Listen to the remix https://youtu.be/dXRctm2uPRY
Nicholas Burgess Website https://nicholasburgess.com
Discover more about Lorenzo's Music at https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
This podcast was started by Tom Ray of Lorenzo's Music, an indie art rock band from Madison WI. Tom wants to meet musicians and learn about what they do create. It's an artistic community of conversation with people who make and produce music from all over the world!
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