Love Music More (with Scoobert Doobert)

Each year, I reflect back on the guest episodes. Hear about the guests you might have missed, some key insights, and how it all wraps around to one, unifying thing: the love of music! For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌎 Want to hear my mus...

Andrew Scheps has been a hero of mine since I started mixing. He’s worked on everyone from Beyoncé to Metallica to Michael Jackson to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Jay-Z to The Smashing Pumpkins to Green Day to Alanis Morissette to The Rolling Stones to several other legends. He’s nothing short of a genius. At music. At mixing. At technology. At philosophy. So I hope you enjoy this conversation as...

This isn’t the classic definition. This is James Jameson. It’s the groove. It’s the grounding. It’s the dance partner that holds it down. The glue. The bass! But all counters… need a point: The vocal! How do we frame the melody? Then how do we extend it? Let’s talk. For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.co...

A music career never, ever, ever goes in a straight line. It’s winding path, through studios, gigs, relationships, and day jobs. Ashlee Chanelle has lived it and succeeded. She’s a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Epidemic Sound and a longtime mix engineer and producer We talked about how licensing actually works in the real world, how to communicate like a pro in high-stakes environments, a...

Energy lacking? Vibes off? Chorus not "big" enough? Start by subtracting. Even for a bar. The little things you don't say are their own kind of tension. Breathe for a moment. Then scream! For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌎 W...

Fresh off of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, Rani shares her undeniable love of music in this episode. Her belief in herself, her band, and the power of hard work was truly infectious. No matter what you’re doing, in music or outside of music, Rani’s vibe is guaranteed to leave you more inspired, energized, and ready to take on the odds. Rani Adi is a Brooklyn-based artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer...

Music products are some of the most innovative and frustrating tools in any industry. Let's peel back the veil a bit into the history of music software, piracy, and how old-school tech is holding itself back. There's a reason why Ableton is the DAW (music production software) of choice for younger people! (It's the iLok!) For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music w...

My friend texted me, "Do you believe that specific chords of the same type (eg C Major vs G Major) evoke different emotions or feelings? That are consistent and distinct?" And I think it pointed at something really profound: Is music relational (change the key, keep the vibe) or absolute (each key has its own vibe). I think both. Let me explain... For 30% off your first year with DistroK...

What really goes into putting on a show? And… how’s tour number 100 different than #1 (hint: fast food). Really, being on the road is an endurance sport, and Cal Kevany has the stories to tell! From his prolific TikTok channel to a show near you, enjoy this convo with this great guitarist!  For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Music, creativity, life. All an endurance sport. Just like running, I think the key is tricking yourself sometimes. And enjoying the uphill as much as the down. For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌎 Want to hear my music? For all things links visit ⁠⁠...

This one goes to eleven… NO this one goes to 31! Levi’s all-in on expanding our musical palette. We talked about what colors and emotions are available in microtonality, how to get into the wild world, and the frontiers of music theory. Sometimes it feels like everything in music has been “figured out.” Levi’s here to tell us that couldn’t be further from the truth! For 30% off your first year wit...

Tap your foot? Whistle? Hum a tune? I think you count too. Musician isn't a some high-and-mighty state. It's just being human. I think by segmenting so much we all miss out. Musicians do best when we get community input (just look at New Orleans!) -- not just academic or commercialized competition. It's not bad to hustle. But it's nice to have a mix of voices. Some going all-in. Some expressing th...

What makes a Beatles chord progression work? Why does that Stevie Wonder song sound the way it does? Music theorist and composer Dr. Guy Shkolnik joins the pod to breaks down all that good stuff and more: harmony, counterpoint, composition across all genres (even how Japanese music is different!!). With a PhD in music theory and a social media following built from deep-dive breakdowns (and years o...

Want a better mix 2? Keep your mix engineer creative and proactive. Give them questions rather than answers. In this pod, I cover how creative communication can empower your collaborators rather than box them in. Turn people into experts instead of tools, and watch how your network can perform! (And love working with you!) For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the wor...

Some musicians do better with chaos. Others under deadlines and with teams. Tristan Clopet is a rare pro who’s done both, and because of it knows the value of working towards a greater goal with a big team (and bigger pressure). Tristan’s prolific work on film and TV scores gives him a deep insight into the nature of that side of the industry (and how different it is from his touring days supporti...

Music is more athletic than you may think! I just watched on of my favorite drummers, Nate Smith, and he was like Bruce Lee up there, flowing like water. Proper technique can save musicians from injury, make them play faster, and let them stay on the road for longer. It’s one of the best ways to break through the intermediate wall, but it’s not talked about enough… so I talked about it! For 30% of...

…and what if it could help us invent new instruments? In this pod, I talk about how musicians can use “vibe coding” tools like Cursor (but how learning a little coding can go a long way)! I think there’s something here. I think it’s about to get a lot easier. And I invite you to try (and fail) with me. We might be able to make something truly new once again. For 30% off your first year with Distro...

As A&R at Safari Pedals, Abi brings a unique guitar pedal-driven approach to production. From making coffee disappear (she’s a professional magician!) to helping artists transform gut feelings into honest, soulful records, she shares her philosophy on trust, vibe, and the magic that happens when you strip away pretense. Whether working remotely or popping up in cities around the world for in-p...

Would a builder build a house without a hammer? A tattooer do a tattoo without a needle? Would a politician act without a businessman? Of course not! Every job has the tools that the pro needs to succeed. Music theory is one of ours. Neglect at your own peril. Use the right tools to build cool stuff! Ignore them when you don't need them! (But 80% of the time, you'll need them! Especially if you wa...

Playing drums at Red Rocks or the O2 or the Greek are dreams made reality for Harry Terrell. As producer and multi-instrumentalist, he brings perspective to the drum kit, electronics to the acoustic, and vibe to the studio. In this pod, Harry shares some of his favorite techniques for getting killer drum sounds, navigating music theory, and what it means to be a modern musician. The drums are aliv...

Welcome everyone to the astronaut era. Let the music video arms race begin! (Check out the ⁠⁠first⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠second⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠third⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠fourth⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fifth⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠sixth⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠seventh⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠eighth⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ninth, tenth ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast episodes and/or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ part one⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠two⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠three⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

New Orleans is a special place. Just ask Grammy Award-winning John Michael Rouchell. He’s from there and made incredible music with the legends. We talk the history, the prestige, the joy, and the energy of New Orleans. It’s that passion and dedication that led Disney to work with John on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the ride that updated Splash Mountain at Disneyland. When you’re on a ride — with...

What can we do to prepare? What skills do we need to survive? I think there are three simple (yet crazy hard) skills that will endure, regardless of robot takeover or software company supremacy. For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to hear my music? For all thin...

What’s it take to gear up, build a studio, and grow a career step-by-step? Kyle Pulley, a music producer, audio engineer, and bassist in Philadelphia, is here to share his journey, which includes working with greats like Alex G and Dr. Dog. His story includes his studio being sold out from under him! Kyle co-owns and operates ⁠Headroom Studios⁠ , and co-formed and plays in the band Thin Lips . For...

Use the traditional concert layout to open your mind to new ways of creating and experiencing music. Paint with sound, experience the depth, and notice the techniques artists use to create in three dimensions. The visual art world has a longer history of this than recorded music, so borrowing some of their concepts helps a lot! For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with th...