'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience', a Lux Cache podcast.

• The Producer’s Guide to Experimental Composition and Sound Expression, Part 2

  Why worship the crackle of vinyl if we’ve never held a needle? How does tweaking a filter cutoff become a meditation? When does a “flaw”—a stuttering snare, a breath caught mid-take—outshine quantised perfection? Can an 808 ever mirror the womb’s hum, or are we just scripting synthetic mythologies? What if constraints birth inspiration the well-equipped ignore? Does MIDI’s tremor hold more soul than audio’s marble permanence? Is nostalgia’s static a warm lie or a truth we’ve outrun? Why let collaborators’ voices dilute the vision when friction might magnify it? When does self-critique murder the seedling of intuition? Are we cartographers of the imperceptible or just ghosts polishing fossils?2025 © Whiston Digital / Lux Media  |  ⁠⁠luxcache.com

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• The Producer’s Guide to Experimental Composition and Sound Expression, Part 1

  Why do we continuously seek to disrupt the methods of music creation, pushing boundaries only when they’re most firmly established? What leads us to embrace both historical music theory's rigour and digital experimentation's uncharted territories? How can the blend of structured technique and chaotic spontaneity become the fertile ground for sonic innovation? How does the tension between discipline and rebellion shape the soundscapes we create? When does innovation turn into clout, and how do we ensure our own voice rises through the noise? Why is it that all the complex rules of balance, space, and frequency seem to vanish in a magical moment of inspiration? What’s the real difference between a ‘happy accident’ and careful crafting, and how do we know when to stop tweaking and start listening? How can something as intangible as a sound wave challenge our perceptions of experience?2025 © Whiston Digital / Lux Media  |  ⁠⁠luxcache.com

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• CONVERSATION: Juliana Huxtable (DJ, multidisciplinary artist)

  DJ and multidisciplinary artist Juliana Huxtable joins Kai Whiston in our newest episode of Prod, delving into the post-COVID cultural explosion surrounding DJing, her transformative studio collaborations with SOPHIE, the multidimensional nature of her artistic practice, and the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary nightlife.As a leading voice in nightlife culture, Juliana Huxtable has reshaped the intersections of art, music, and identity. From her early explorations with Virtual DJ at house parties to establishing herself as a pivotal figure in the club scenes of New York and Berlin, her journey embodies the transformative power of nightlife. Her practice spans DJing, visual art, poetry, and performance, showcasing a visionary approach that continues to push the boundaries of contemporary club culture.2024 © Whiston Digital / Lux Media  |  luxcache.com

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• CONVERSATION: Michail Stangl (curator, cultural strategist)

  'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience' is a podcast that examines the crucial ways that sound, music, and all aspects of audio culture have shaped our lives. Today we are joined by influential curator and cultural strategist Michail Stangl (opium_hum), discussing the evolution of curatorial standards in music, the dynamic balance between the underground's niche origins and its global impact, and the considerations of local music scenes that resonate on a worldwide scale. As a leading voice in underground music, Stangl has reshaped the landscape where avant-garde, activism and club cultures intersect. As one of Boiler Room’s primary architects, he was essential in its evolution from a DIY webcast to the world’s largest underground music platform. Beyond Boiler Room, Stangl co-curates Berlin’s pioneering CTM Festival, showcasing a global reach of experimental music in spaces such as Berghain and OXI. Through his ongoing work in radio, festivals, technology and social causes, Stangl is a felt presence of innovation and community within the music world, merging grassroots movements with global connectivity. You can find our library of tools, tutorials, sample packs, and insights into experimental music production over at LUXCACHE.COM 2024 © Whiston Digital / Lux Media  |  luxcache.com

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• A Slow Death of Music Media & Ever Diminishing Contexts

  What happens when the once-vital world of music media collapses under the weight of algorithmic convenience? As music blogs and niche publications fade into abandonment, how do we navigate the diminishing context that once enriched our understanding of sound and culture? When hot takes, instant gratification and trend speculations have overtaken thoughtful critique, what is lost in the conversation around music? Why, in a world of endless content, do we find ourselves patient and deliberate when curating our own musical experiences in the digital deluge? Are we witnessing the slow death of music media, or is there still a margin to revive the depth and intentionality it once embodied?

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