Study Music Podcasts

On this episode of the podcast we’ve got a new tune from Isaac Tumor, Esolagoto & Philichordia. Wheelbite is a solid lofi hip hop tune, with unique drum & sample choices, smooth keys and chilled out synths. Nothing too complicated, just an easy banger that hits right and makes the heads nod. A good fit for your instrumental, chillout and study music playlists. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

On this episode of the podcast we’ve got a new song from from Austin, TX funk/soul band The Beat Eternal. We’re playing their recent release ‘No Fear In Sight’, which can be found on streaming platforms now. • Follow Folks: Instagram @thebeateternal • @studymusicgroup • studymusicgroup.com/podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the podcast we’re highlighting a great tune that came in recently from Japan. “Total Eclipse” is the latest work from producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Teppei Takahashi’s experimental lofi-rock project Gumbo Session. As the title suggests, the track is a serving of unique, boundary pushing music that is equal parts prog, lofi and experimental surf rock with a splash of min...

On this episode of the podcast we’ve got a serving of beats, remixes, and alternates from producer/beatmaker Low Hiss. He’s released 3 joints with SM - beginning with the maxi-single ‘Unsettled’, followed by EP-303 and the low-fi jazz collection ‘Baptism’. His most recent project is an app called eSPi that rebuilds the famed SP1200 sampler/drum machine for the digital age, on both desktop and mobi...

On this episode of the podcast we’ve got California DJ/producer/mc Ammbush, dropping in with a classic hip hop mix. Known for his work recently as part of the respected Oakland Faders crew, as well as the Drums & Ammo brand, Ammbush is a man of many hats - from artist & DJ, to producer, A&R, designer, creative director and more. He’s featured, produced or DJ’d on projects with a who’s...

On this episode we’ve got a full stream of the new EP from Okinawa producer/dj/beatmaker Las Dos. The EP, “Wet Season”, hits streaming 6.25. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oakland rapper HMZA. & Detroit/SF producer 5iLL have teamed up as “Mister Stranger”, for a full length record rolling out this April. The project is designed and illustrated by Matt Jennings and today we’ve got the premier of the track ‘quinoa’. Follow the mister stranger squad on Twitter @_misterstranger @rapguyhmza @5ill_no_fare • ...and on IG @hasta_la_pasta @no_fare @mattojennings • StudyM...

HMZA. put some bars on Casual's low-key 'Don't Talk About It, Be About It' rap challenge recently. Catch a lil video clip for HMZA.'s verse on IG @hasta_la_pasta. • Casual - Don't Talk About It, Be About It (HMZA. Remix) • Follow Folks on twitter: @rapguyhmza @smashrockwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This time on the podcast we've got a golden era - late 90's hip hop mix by Kimani Rogers, who you may know from New York rhyme team Masterminds...or the instrumental outfit Rogue Pharmacist...or the cult favorite indie rock/rap duo Roosevelt Franklin (w/ Mr. Len), or perhaps from his time running the now-defunct Third Earth Records in NYC, which issued many great early records from folks w...

On this episode of the podcast we've got a mix from ELIT (Amoeba Music / KALX Radio). ELIT is a radio DJ in the Oakland/Berkeley, CA area and also curates the hip hop section of Amoeba Music (Berkeley, CA), ranked one of the top record stores in North America by Rolling Stone magazine. He originally put together this mix for February of Season 1 when we were just figuring out what a podcast re...

Producer Bakary staged one of those beat challenges and HMZA. kicked a verse for it, so we thought we’d share. We added a video over on IG too. Find it in SM’s reels or HMZA.’s IGTV. • Follow Folks: @hasta_la_pasta @bakarybeats • SM on the web: StudyMusicGroup.com/podcast • @studymusicgroup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode we’re playing new music sent up from Brazil. ‘Locks’ bandleader Felipe Gabriel recently shot us some stuff to check out from the new record ‘Formas em Tempo’. The album explores a number of experimental, rock-derivative sounds without the commitment of being tied into any one kind of specific style. They shift between a variety of both vocal and instrumental tracks, mixing a nic...

On this episode we’re playing new music from CA/FL emcee Prozack Turner. The song, Gold Chain, is produced by G Koop and features a guest verse from SF rhymer Richie Cunning. The track can be found on streamers and iTunes now. After the Spotlight we play a mini mix of things new and recent from the SM label & podcast. • Visit us on the web at StudyMusicGroup.com/podcast • Follow Folks: @prozac...

On this episode we’re premiering new music from JAY3M: SLAP!, the new instrumental project from Oakland, CA producer/dj/emcee Joe Mousepad. We’re playing ‘Cloud City’ and ‘Weed Naps’. Follow folks: Joe Mousepad - @jmousepad • @StudyMusicGroup. Lookout for the record - pre-orders will be announced this week at StudyMusicGroup.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

On this episode we’re getting into some downtempo psychedelic shoegaze type stoner rock from Foxhead. We’re playing the tracks ‘Friends of Mine’ and ‘spotted’ in the Single Spotlight and then we play a short mix of picks from the SM crew and recent podcasts including Subjectjazz, MOTB, Black Aesop & Elusive and The Brothers Cosmos • Follow Folks: @Foxhead.ok • SM on the web: StudyMusicGroup.co...

On this episode we’re highlighting a producer/beat maker called BombFlower. We play his instrumental tune ‘Rain Flower’, a mellow balance of samples and synths over punchy boom bap hip hop styled drums. Then we follow with a short mix featuring music by thegoodnews., GhostboyRJ, Durazzo, Subjectjazz, HMZA., 5iLL & Chris Keys. • Follow Folks: @BombFlower @StudyMusicGroup • This episode is broug...

On this episode we’re highlighting Los Angeles based artist oramor. His music blends lo-fi pop, indie rock and synthwave style beats to make up a unique sound that also takes notes from his Salvadoran roots, at times mixing English and Spanish language in the lyrics. • Follow Folks: @_oramor • @studymusicgroup • visit us on the web at studymusicgroup.com/podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

On today’s episode we’re featuring Toronto based composer Ross Somerville. He sent over a cool instrumental track called ‘Life Together’, which falls somewhere between instrumental hip hop and indie rock. Compelling arrangement, organic sounds, dynamic mix. If you’re into the later era RJD2, or badbadnotgood, this will probably be up your alley. Track name: Life Together Instagram: @rosssomerville...

On todays episode we're featuring a laid back instrumental tune from artist ali chaibi. 'Novemeber Rain' features smooth layers of low fi guitar and light, washed out keys, laid over a minimalist beat. Could definitely hear it playing in a coffee shop somewhere, with winter raindrops falling outside the window.  Follow folks @alichaibi • @studymusicgroup Advertising Inquiries: https://...

On todays episode we've got new music from the band Anyone, Anywhere. The song is called 'Sunflowers & Beer' and is a chill instrumental exploration, centered around rich guitar rhythms, and flanked by washed out low-fi keys, over reserved drums, which largely take the back seat here. Check out their album Misconnection - out now. Follow Folks @anyoneanywhere • @studymusicgroup Adv...

On this episode were featuring a cool joint that was sent over recently from dj/producer Clumby. Open Flower is a chill, laid back instrumental hip hop tune that flips classical Spanish guitar with early 90's style drums. This will fit right in with fans of Nujabes, Wun Two, Dilla, Subjectjazz, Ol Burger Beats, etc etc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

On this episode were shining the light on a dope indie pop joint called ‘kickin all the pieces of my heart.’ from Nashville, TN artist/singer/songrwiter stef. A bangin voice with heartfelt lyrics, served over crispy minimalist production, with excellent drum programming. stef is definitely an artist to watch in 2021. Follow folks: @stefanicolvin • @studymusicgroup • and stay tuned after the single...

On today’s episode we’ve got new music from Prozack Turner (of Foreign Legion) produced by Robot Orchestra and featuring cuts by DJ Platurn. The song is called “Malfunction” and is new this week on streaming. Follow him @prozackturner • check out the Oakland venue & bar he started @legionnaire510 and find him on streaming by searching “Prozack Turner”. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

On this episode of the podcast we caught up with Brain De Wild, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter making vintage sounding psych & prog rock. We chat about the process of writing and recording the song ‘Moby Dick’, some of his influences and more. Follow folks @briandewild @StudyMusicGroup @ctznofficial • Music between the intro segments: Low Hiss (‘Untitled #8’), an outtake from the demo...

Rooftop Sunset w/ valo.fisen • Instrumental Spotlight • Plus after the jam, a mix of recent picks from the podcast and the label operations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy