Love Music More (with Scoobert Doobert)

What's it like to invent a genre? To live in NYC in the 70s and 80s? To be one of the first bands to play the iconic CBGB? Andy (aka Adny) takes us through his career, from living with his influential band, to writing and producing with members of The Ramones, and his 2024 tour with The Damned. Turn up with Andy at AndyShernoff.com and TheDictators.com Click ⁠⁠this discount link⁠⁠ to sign up and r...

From the Mississippi Delta to the Chicago skyline, pinning down the first rock record is tough. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Let's dig into this genre in the first part of this mini series look at the history of rock. How it came to be, what it became, the scandals, the heroes, and the ups-and-downs of being a "rock star." (Check out part one⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Qu1tter broke into the LA studio world in 2022. He shares how he did it, the crazy stories that came along with it, and we chat about our favorite production and engineering tools and tricks. Qu1tter is a recording/mixing engineer working all over the music industry. Starting with a high school indie band in Cleveland, OH, he learned how to track records in his friends’ basements, doing all kinds...

The Circle is the most important tool for music composition and understanding music theory. Let's talk about the history of the circle and how it's used, with some guitar as an accompaniment. Read this episode's companion Substack article for free ! Want to hear my music? Visit ⁠ScoobertDoobert.pizza⁠ for all things links. For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the wor...

Matt joins the pod to talk about pro audio gear, the mindset of the drummer, and how his career has evolved as an LA-based musician, voiceover artist and member of the Vintage King team. I love chatting with people on the retail side, because music and gear stores make the industry work! Let’s dig into the tools we love, guitar pedal recommendations, and ways to navigate the gear ecosystem (on all...

Explore this topic further on this podcast episode's companion ⁠⁠ Substack post⁠ and subscribe to the page ! I Made 1000 AI Songs So You Don't Have to... AI is the latest (and most divisive) of music tools. What does music history have to teach us about it? What role is parody playing? And what are the technologists getting wrong? I dig into to the swamp and pull out some burritos for us to chew o...

Aaron Comess is living the dream. His band, the Spin Doctors, has sold millions of records, and he's explored his musicality with hundreds more artists and collaborators around the world. And he's been on the cover of Rolling Stone and Modern Drummer! We had a great conversation about building a career, joining a music scene, and continual growth as a musician. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

Recording vocals is probs the hardest part of pop music production. Vocal comping (assembling the best parts of multiple takes) is the secret sauce. In this pod, I dive into the techniques behind the dark art of vocal compilation. To explore these themes further check out this podcast episode's companion Substack post and subscribe ! For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music w...

Jesse has played with everyone from Pharrell to J Lo, arranged horns for television shows like FOX's "The Masked Singer," and built a career and partnership that's spanned decades. How did he do it? What does it mean to be a pro? And how can a young musician diversify their way to greatness? This episode was recorded around the holidays, so we thought it be fun to bend time some by dropping it in...

We’ve talked about reframing instruments as frequencies and harmonics, but what about looking at everything like a synth? Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release are a powerful lens to look at all music. And I break out my trusty Juno for some demonstrations! Want to hear my music? Visit ScoobertDoobert.pizza for all things links. For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the...

Drums and percussion are more than just the heartbeat of the music. Dr. Drums joins the pod to share her experience developing and performing music for percussion ensembles, letting the rhythm take center stage. ⁠ We discuss the cultural background of modern rhythm, the different musical styles that have evolved, and ways that music fans can support this essential part of the musical arts!⁠ Explor...

How do you write music down? How do I convey my musical ideas to you without being in the same room or without recorded music? These questions have puzzled musicians for thousands of years! But now, the question is: Is our current method of music notation the best it can be? Should innovation stop here? Join us as we break down the history of music notation and explore its future in this episode o...

Separate the hype from the hifi with my brilliant homie, Martin. He's an early adopter, expert, and groundbreaker in 360 audio. And it goes beyond Dolby! Check out his favorite tools and encoders in this deep dive into why Spatial Audio is audio's next frontier. Explore more about 3D Audio Production, Recording, Consulting and Martin at VRTonung Hear my music and pick a tasty topping from the proj...

In my last convo with Harley, we chatted about mouth shape and using a tool called formant to manipulate audio. Here I share examples of how to use formant on a vocal and other instruments, some of the history of vocal manipulation, and why this technique helps to define the music of the last ten years (and into the future). Want to hear my music (where I use formant sometimes sparingly and someti...

Strings tell a story. They're so good at making us cry. Why? How does a string quartet fit into a pop arrangement? What is it about simplicity? Harley joins the pod to discuss his journey as a cellist, string arranger, producer, and more. From his hometown Hawaiian roots to his current recording studio, his journey and take on music and music making is sure to help you love music more! Connect wit...

Many musicians find the modes scary. They have big names. Let's demystify them and share how they can (and do!) spice up pop music. Here are the names for reference: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian Click this discount link to sign up and receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid and share your music with the world:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To le...

Mixing engineers bring music to life. They turn recording sessions into "records." Eliott and I talk about the art and science of mixing, how mixers build their network, and the mindset behind the alchemy. Connect with Eliott at his site, EliottGlinnaudio.com And as always, my music is at ScoobertDoobert.pizza Click this discount link to sign up and receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid a...

Artificial intelligence on an acid trip? Let's talk about how generative AI really works, what a "neural network" is, the human tendency to anthropomorphize, and cut through the hype to where the tools really are — and how they work. Of course, all through the lens of the best thing ever: Music! As always, my music is at  ⁠ScoobertDoobert.pizza⁠ Click this discount link to receive 30% off your fir...

Great Good Fine Ok has been featured on songs with The Chainsmokers, earned millions of plays, and toured the world headlining and supporting acts like X Ambassadors and Tove Lo. Jon digs into how they built their career and how it continues to grow after over a decade. I love talking to “working musicians,” especially about the realities of touring and turning their music into a career. I hope th...

Everyone stands on the shoulders of giants. Getting to know those giants and how they got so big helps us to become the artists we dream of being. In this episode, I focus on The Beatles as an example of how to digest influences, break down what makes individual works of art/bands/communities great, and how to take those influences to create something worthy of the time we spend creating. Want to...

The orchestra is the traditional path, but how are musicians that play orchestral instruments really making their living? Greg walks through the interweaving tapestry that add up to a career, and how unlikey passions like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can improve your playing. Listen to Greg's work and hire him at: CelloGreg.com Hear my music and see me do the things at ScoobertDoobert.pizza This podcast ep...

Switching up the "lead" instrument in a song can have incredible effects. In this solo pod, I discuss different songs with different recording orders and how that can dramatically change the parts musicians lay down. Want to hear my music? Check it out at ScoobertDoobert.pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by  ⁠Vinyl Moon⁠ . Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! Set a pitch c...

JW Francis joins the pod to discuss his new single, Orbit, the power of love (and writing hundreds of Valentines’ Day songs), and what the modern indie musician’s journey looks like. Check out JW’s music on his Spotify page and connect with him at IG And connect with me at ScoobertDoobert.pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by  ⁠Vinyl Moon⁠ . Check them out and get your first vinyl for f...

Every creative endeavor gets hardest as the finish line draws close. Why is that? Let's unpack the concept of "gremlins," the myths we tell ourselves about breaks, and how the musician's journey relates to every other creative, as well as athletes and entrepreneurs. Be sure to subscribe to the pod. More awesome guests coming every other week. Want to check out my music? Visit ScoobertDoobert.pizza...

Jon "Bemuda" Schwartz has been the drummer and right-hand man of Weird Al for the better part of four decades. He's toured the world, been on the Simpsons, played on certified diamond records, and made his mark across genre and culture. He joins the pod to share his love of music and regale us with tales of the absurd journey. In 2020 Jon became a published author with  BLACK & WHITE & WEI...