EP. 23: INTERVIEW WITH JASON KOITER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF CRIMINAL MINDS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews associate producer of CBS’s Criminal Minds, Jason Koiter. A fourteen year veteran of post production, Jason Koiter has worked on over 270 episodes of network and streaming TV, as well as music videos, web series, feature films and short films. He got started in the entertainment business as a professional musician, and soon became a recording engineer, working for many years at st...
Aug 15, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 23
EP. 22: INTERVIEW WITH JEFF CAUDILL OF LOW COAST This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Jeff Caudill of Low Coast. After more than two decades with the fan-adored band Gameface, Jeff Caudill returns with a new band, Low Coast, and a debut album, Existing the Dream. Low Coast is a departure from the SoCal melodic punk rock world and a foray into the direction of bands like Wilco, Gin Blossoms, and Death Cab For Cutie. Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Jeff’s first band Gameface 2:30 Going Solo &a...
Aug 09, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Troy MacCubbin, President and owner of Alloy Tracks, an audio production company specializing in Custom Music & Sound Design for Trailers, Film, TV, Gaming, Commercials, New Media & more. Some of their work includes compositions in films and trailers like: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Big Sugar, It, Cocaine Bear, and Oppenheimer to name a few. Topics: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Troy’s career a...
Aug 02, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Ep. 20: Interview with music supervisor Laura Webb This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Laura Webb. A veteran music supervisor of television and film, a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, and a three Times GMS Award Winner, Laura Webb is known for her work on hit projects like: The Hills, Kung Fu, XO Kitty, To All The Boys, I Still Love You, Teen Wolf, The Purge, Resident Alien and others. Laura peels back the curtain on the art of being a music supervisor and...
Jul 26, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
EP 19: Hollywood Strike + Answering Your Questions Charles and Chase discuss the current and future impact of the TV & Film production shutdown in Hollywood, strategies for indie artists during the work stoppage, and answer viewer + listener questions. Want your questions answered on a future episode? Tag us on Instagram @syncriffs and @bluebuddhaent.- Namaste -Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent 🎵Sync & Songwriting Masterclass�...
Jul 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
EP 18: SYNC 101 Samples & Cover Tunes Charles and Chase break things down as it relates to songs with samples and having cover versions in your catalog of work. Understanding BOTH topics is uber important in the sync space. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Definition of Cover Tunes & Pitching Cover Songs 2:08 Why Record Cover Tunes? 3:00 Getting Cover Tune Assets from Label Partners 4:50 Mechanical License vs. a Cover Tune 7:32 Derivative Works 8:40 What Songs Should I Cover? 9:0...
Jul 14, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ep.17: Interview with music supervisor Jen Pyken This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Jen Pyken. A veteran music supervisor of television and movies, Jen Pyken landed her first Emmy nomination for her work on NBC’s “This Is Us.” She is a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors and recently launched an online Masterclass on music supervision (see link below). In this episode Jen breaks down her process and the craft of music supervision. 1:15 The process 3:20 Average...
Jul 04, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ep.16: Interview with singer songwriter Lenka This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Lenka, an Australian singer songwriter who is back working with the Blue Buddha Sync Team. Charles & Blue Buddha Entertainment first worked with Lenka in 2007, securing her two syncs before she went on to secure a major label and publishing deal. Welcome to Lenkaland! Inhabited by Aussie singer-songwriter Lenka and all her sugar bombs, Lenka has spent much of her time on this earth making music to soothe...
Jun 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ep.15: Interview with music supervisor and KCRW DJ Francesca Harding This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews KCRW DJ & music supervisor Francesca Harding. Francesca Harding has worked as a radio host, DJ and music supervisor for over a decade. From DJ’ing internationally to working in the sync and licensing world, Francesca has provided the musical backdrop for a variety of projects. Francesca’s music supervision credits include 911 (FOX), Kings of Napa (OWN), and High School Musical: The...
Jun 23, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ep.14: Interview with pop artist Jess Meilman This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes pop artist, Jess Meilman, to the studio for a special interview about her singles “Ketamine Kids” and “Nothing,” her musical influences, how she approaches the songwriting process, upcoming releases, and more! After her sparkling debut with the soulful indie pop tracks “Guilty Soulmate,” “Plenty,” the summer anthem “Summer Nights,” the witty “Life Is A Bitch,” and “Ketamine Kids,” the up-and-coming indie pop v...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
EP 13: Interview with music supervisor Melany Mitchell This week on @syncriffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Melany Mitchell. Melany Mitchell was born in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. She is known for The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), As They Made Us (2022) Everything's Gonna Be Okay (2020), Fantasy Island (Fox), I’m Totally Fine (2022), Block Party (2023) God Save the Queens (2022) and more. She takes us through her journey as a music supervisor and gives us insights into working in t...
Jun 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ep.12: INTERVIEW WITH SIMON SHORT, LEAD SINGER OF THE JACK KNIVES #syncagency #musiclicensing #musicindustry #indierock #punkrock This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes SIMON SHORT, lead singer of indie punk-rock band THE JACK KNIVES to the studio for a special interview about their latest single ‘Are You Listening,’ his musical influences, their songwriting process, upcoming releases, and plans for a tour in 2023. Topics discussed: 🌟 Forming the band 🌟 Musical Influences 🌟 Producer Riff Au...
Jun 13, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
EP.11: INTERVIEW WITH AMERICANA SINGER SONGWRITER KATIE COLE #syncagency #musiclicensing #musicindustry #indieartist #americana This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes KATIE COLE, an Americana singer songwriter and keys player for The Smashing Pumpkins, to the studio for a special interview about her latest EP ‘Rivers & Roads,’ her musical influences, and what it’s like touring and performing with The Smashing Pumpkins. Topics discussed: 🌟 Katie’s career arc and Americana Sound 🌟 Songwrit...
Jun 06, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
EP 10: Interview with music supervisor Bianca Valencia💫 Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel <link in bio> or listen wherever you get your podcasts. This week on @syncriffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Bianca Valencia for AAPI heritage month. Bianca Valencia has worked on projects "The Cleaning Lady" (Fox), "India Sweet & Spices", "A Ghost Story", & "Little Wing" (Indie Film). She takes us through her journey as a music supervisor, giving us insights into her day-to-...
May 31, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
EP 9: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC COMPOSER TANGELENE BOLTON This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music composer Tangelene Bolton for AAPI heritage month.⚡️ Tangelene Bolton (she/her) is a Filipina-American film, TV, and media composer based in Los Angeles, CA. A Berklee College of Music Film Scoring graduate and a 2020 Sundance Composer Fellow, Tangelene possesses a distinct music style that is a mashup of neoclassical, electronic, folk, and jazz. She boldly turns traditional and conventional sou...
May 26, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Arianna Lady Basco, music supervisor Mindy Dinh, and indie artists Air Apparent and Trynket, for AAPI Heritage Month. The guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry and share what they've learned along the way. Arianna Lady Basco: artist/actress/director IG: @ariannabasco__ "The Fabulous Filipino Brothers" Mindy Dinh: music supervisor IG:@thegreatmindino "Fremont," "The Big Brunch," "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers," "I Love My ...
May 23, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
EP 7: PART 2 INTERVIEW WITH DEREK BASCO, ELLA JAY BASCO & CASEY DUNMORE This week on SyncRiffs, Charles continues his interview with Derek Basco, Ellay Jay Basco & Casey Dunmore for AAPI Heritage Month. In part 2 of this exclusive interview, the guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry and share what they've learned along the way. Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment This content is for educational purposes. We encourage...
May 17, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
syncriffs ep 6 EP 6: INTERVIEW WITH DEREK BASCO, ELLA JAY BASCO & CASEY DUNMORE #musicindustry #aapivoices This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Derek Basco, Ellay Jay Basco & Casey Dunmore for AAPI Heritage Month. In part 1 of this exclusive interview, the guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry, reflect on their "start" in Hollywood and music, and share what they've learned along the way. Derek Basco: actor/director IG: @derek_basco "The Fabulous Filipino Broth...
May 10, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
EP 5: Sync Songs About Life This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss songs about life, the experiences that make great music for TV and other media placements, and answer viewer questions (drop yours in the comments for future Q&A segments!). Topics discussed: ✔️ Co-Writers & Split Sheets ✔️ Registering Your Music with a PRO ✔️ Pitching Alternate Mixes ✔️Work For Hire ✔️ Stems for Instrumental Mixes ✔️ One Stop vs. Easy Clear ✔️ Library Music Support the show...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
EP 4: LOVE SONGS THAT GET SYNCED is live on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon 💫 Be sure to subscribe to our channel <link in bio> so you don't miss the next episode! This week on @syncriffs , Charles & @chasewalkerband break down what makes a great Love song and the qualities that lend itself for landing a music placement⚡️ Topics discussed: ✔️ Elements of a Great Love Song ✔️ Love between a father & daughter ✔️ Lyrics + Musical Arrangement ✔️ Chordal Harmony ✔️ Love S...
Apr 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss what makes a great party song and the qualities that lend itself for landing a music placement. Topics discussed: ✔️ Elements of a Great Party Song ✔️ Source vs. Diegetic Songs ✔️ Tempo & BPMs ✔️ Vocals & Hooks SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, a...
Apr 19, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss how sync agents pitch songs, giving insight to the key information music supervisors share in briefs and how lyrics can make or break a potential sync. Topics discussed: ✔️ Music Briefs ✔️ Replacing ‘temp’ songs ✔️ Song lyrics ✔️ Metadata Music: "Flying Tigers" from @magictiger_ Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment #podcast #musiceducation #musiclicensing #musicindustry #onestop #indieartist #musicsupervisor #syncagent #bluebuddhaent #...
Apr 19, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase break down how independent artists, producers, and composers can make money with their music in the world of sync placements. Topics discussed: Working with a sync agent. Working with music supervisors. One Stop Representation. Co-Writers & Ownership. SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with ...
Apr 19, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
