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The Chilled Samples Podcast

Cody Christiansonwww.buzzsprout.com
Conversations with top lofi, chillhop, and mellow beats producers explaining their successes, growth, and best advice for aspiring producers.
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Episodes

Episode 108 - Fallen Roses

Fallen Roses is a music project about dualities; happiness & sorrow, nostalgic moments + uplifting memoirs, the good & bad, places & faces, ambitions & memories… Fallen Roses is a latin duo of music producers conformed of Donovan Ferra aka Donovan's Playground (Puebla, Mexico) & Ruben Reinoso aka B dom (Santiago, Chile). Donovan & Ruben take influences from jazz, rnb, hip hop, classical music, IDM, Future garage, ambient, lo-fi, house and many other genres to craft their ...

Aug 17, 202357 min

Episode 107 - SYNC.EXE

The Duke of Chill Otherwise known as SYNC.EXE was born In small-town Elkton Maryland and spent his time around music his whole life. This 20 year old Keyboardist, Drummer, and Singer tinkers around the genres of Contemporary Lo-Fi, Neo-Soul, and Chillhop. For more than 5 years, SYNC.EXE Has worked with the likes of Farnell Newton, Ian Ewing, Tibeauthetraveler, and many more to come. SYNC has also released with labels like Chill Beats Music, Effortless Audio, Atlantic Chill, Kindbrew, and more. H...

Aug 15, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 106 - LoFi Cafe Records

LoFi Cafe Records is an independent record label based in the UK who specialises in Lo-fi and chillhop music. On today's episode we discuss: - Tom's artistic journey - How LoFi Cafe Records was created - The life of a self-employed entrepreneur Visit LoFi Cafe Records Website Here Thank you for being a part of our unique lofi and chillhop community! These developmental conversations and educational episodes would not be possible without your support. The Chilled Samples Podcast was created and i...

Aug 10, 202359 min

Episode 105 - Fred Paci

Fred Paci is a Canadian trumpeter, guitarist and music producer. Some notable accomplishments and highlights include playing trumpet with Aretha Franklin, Sarah McLauchlan, served 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a musician and currently plays in various orchestras around Ottawa such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, the Orpheus Musical Theatre Orchestra, jazz combos, and more. Since 2020, Fred has been releasing original music on digital streaming platfor...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 104 - Meister Lampe

Meister Lampe is a beatmaker and guitarist based in Basel, Switzerland. He picks rare music samples and traditional sound images from all around the globe which he mixes across the different musical genres and influences of each country and packs them with driving beats - a mixture of hip hop beatmaking and club music. He's a part of the okwow team. On today's episode we discuss: - Simon's artistic journey - How athletics and sport impact our lives - Creative freedom and genre bending to produce...

Jul 29, 20231 hr 6 min

Episode 103 - takeo

takeo is a 23-year-old instrumentalist and beatmaker from Los Angeles, California. While in grad school studying computer science at university, much of his free time is spent in his home studio making mellow lofi hip hop beats. With past success alongside indie labels Lofi Girl and Chillhop Music - as well as collaborations with SwuM, Two Sleepy, Spencer Hunt, Jinsang, and many others - takeo (fka tysu) has his footing in the world of lofi but is still very early in his sonic narrative. He's gr...

Jul 24, 202358 min

Episode 102 - Enluv

Enluv is a sonically talented, instrumentally focused, and thought expanding artists who fell in love the with the craft of sampled based beatmaking in 2014. After launching the Enluv project in 2018, Brandon has used his skills as a self-taught guitarist, bassists, and pianist to create truly beautiful, dreamy, head bopping, and high quality lofi and chillhop beats. You can connect with Enluv on Instagram: @enluv__ You can submit tracks to Effortless Audio: brandon@effortless-mgmt.com You can p...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 7 min

Episode 101 - Ale Fillman & Ben Jammin' Beats

Beats That Drip Through the Night - It’s 12 tracks stacked full of dope samples, scratching and Boom Bap flava! It’s a tribute to the Hip-Hop we grew up on. Ale Fillman & Ben Jammin' Beats Support these dudes by downloading on Bandcamp Connect with Ale Fillman on Instagram: @omg_itz_ale Connect with Ben Jammin' Beats on Instagram: @ben.jammin.beats Thank you for being a part of our unique lofi and chillhop community! These developmental conversations and educational episodes would not be pos...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 4 min

Episode 100 - Cvsket Pretty

Cvsket Pretty is a producer and trumpet player based in Philadelphia. Outside of music he teaches yoga & meditation, and makes music that supports these practices, and cultivates a mood of introspection and gratitude On today's episode we discuss: - Seth's artistic journey - How teaching yoga impact's his life and music - Our thoughts on spirituality Connect with Cvsket Pretty on Instagram: @cvsket_pretty_ Thank you for being a part of our unique lofi and chillhop community! These developmen...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 16 min

Episode 099 - Ghostnaut

Ghostnaut is a Montreal based producer who creates hip hop music with a blend of soul, funk, and jazz. Steven, the artist behind the Ghostnaut project has had a unique musical upbringing that has taken him from his childhood home in France, to the UK as a performer in a reggae band, and to Canada as a video game sound designer. His balanced perspective on life, exercise, nature, and artistry is beyond inspiring. On today's episode we discuss: - Ghostnaut's new sample pack - How he created it - T...

Jun 30, 202325 min

Episode 098 - Odd Panda

Odd Panda is the artistic instrumental beats outlet of Nico Ottmann, a Nuremberg born music producer and audio engineer who is currently based in Prague. Ranging from peaceful and ambient pieces to energetic, jazz influenced uptempo beats, he enjoys having multiple outlets for different emotions and inner sensations. However, his heart lies in the upbeat domain. Odd Panda’s music provides a sonic companionship for all activities in his listener’s everyday life. Nico’s aspiration for high quality...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 097 - Hoffy Beats

Hoffy Beats is one of our lofi community's most active, talented, and kindest artists. Jonas, the artist behind the Hoffy Beats project, is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Denmark. His incredible creative output and daily productivity tactics has allowed for the Hoffy Beats project to amass tens of millions of streams, a far reaching global audience, and consistent releases with the biggest labels in our community. On today's episode we discuss: - Hoffy Beat's growth in 2022 / 2023...

Jun 01, 20231 hr

Episode 096 - BƱBBLE

BƱBBLE is a musically talented, philosophically motivational, and knowledge seeking artist who is currently based in Ukraine. Paul, the artist behind the BƱBBLE project, is a beatmaker, breakdancer, and producer who creates beautifully chill and meditative music. On today's episode we discuss: - How Paul has maintained an optimistic attitude through times of war - The important role music has played in his life over the past year - How photography has impacted his creative direction Connect with...

May 28, 202351 min

Episode 095 - Dokkodo Sounds

Dokkodo Sounds is a well-spoken, sonically complex, and thought provoking artist who is currently based out of Leeds, England. Thomas, the artist behind the Dokkodo Sounds project, is a producer, guitarist, and educator who combines ambient soundscapes and hazy beats to create truly beautiful and inspiring music. Thomas has been able to live life as a full time musician for nearly four years by combining multiple and diverse revenue streams, along with daily implementation of discipline, drive, ...

May 18, 20231 hr

Episode 094 - Lofi Sax

Lofi Sax is a skilled saxophonist and producer based in Vienna, Austria. With a background rooted in jazz and funk, he has since honed his craft through various musical endeavors, including playing in swing bands and performing alongside DJs in the house and tech house scenes. In 2011, he began a successful career in Electro Swing under the name Cab Canavaral. In 2020, he rekindled his passion for production by starting the projects Vintage Beats Club Vienna and Lofi Sax, where he creates soothi...

May 14, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 093 - CLOVR Records Presents Fadrr

CLOVR Records is stoked to announce 'Fadrr' - a platform for lofi artists to create, sell, and buy sample packs! Fadrr is about to be a GAME CHANGER On today's episode we discuss: - The inspiration behind Fadrr - The benefits Fadrr will have for the lofi community - How to get involved as a sample pack creator Check out Fadrr HERE This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering: Staub Audio Engineering Website Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone...

Apr 28, 202355 min

Episode 092 - Funky Notes

Funky Notes is beatmaker who is based in Basel, Switzerland. He has created music for over a decade and has an expansive and diverse catalog filled with tasteful and high quality tunes. On today's episode we discuss: - His artistic development and musical journey - The vast changes our scene has experience in the past decade - The benefits and risks of pursuing life as a full time artist Connect with Funky Notes on Instagram: @funkynotes Thank you for being a part of our unique lofi and chillhop...

Apr 13, 202359 min

Episode 091 - Dimension 32

Dimension 32 is a kind-hearted, contagiously authentic, and unbelievably talented artist based out of Paris, France. Martin (the creative human behind the Dimension 32 project) combines soulful guitar riffs with thoughtful productions to create meditative, chill, and transcendent lofi tunes. Martin is also A&R / Artist Management for Lofi Girl. On today's episode we discuss: - Martin's upcoming goals and aspirations - The benefits of working with managers - His house project 'Lieutenant 71' ...

Apr 06, 202353 min

Episode 090 - luv pug

luv pug is the lofi daaaaawg. On today's episode we discuss: - Kyle's music education accreditations - His experience living in L.A. as a full time musician - The many opportunities that exist for modern day music producers Connect with luv pug on Instagram: @_luvpug Listen to luv pug on Spotify: luv pug This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering: Staub Audio Engineering Website Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 6 min

Episode 089 - FRANZ

FRANZ is a producer and vocalist based out of Baden, Switzerland. He has produced for various German and Swiss rappers, including, KWAM.E and Johnny Rakete. He releases regularly with the Swiss label okwow and works with Beats for Trees. On today's episode we discuss: - FRANZ musical history as a rapper turned beatmaker - The benefits of having a dedicated time to create - His beneficial relationship with the label okwow Connect with FRANZ on Instagram: @franzchesco Listen to FRANZ on Spotify: F...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 088 - Staub Audio Engineering & FRANZ (Part 2)

Mike is one of the most prominent, thoughtful, and artistic audio engineers in the lofi, chillhop, and mellow beats scene. As the owner and creator of Staub Audio Engineering, Mike's consistent work and collaborations with top beat makers and major labels has allowed his engineering skills to be heard all over the world. His mastered tracks are frequently placed on Spotify's largest editorial playlists. Beyond his work as an audio engineer, Mike is a true artist and demonstrates ultimate kindnes...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 087 - Staub Audio Engineering & FRANZ (Part 1)

Mike is one of the most prominent, thoughtful, and artistic audio engineers in the lofi, chillhop, and mellow beats scene. As the owner and creator of Staub Audio Engineering, Mike's consistent work and collaborations with top beat makers and major labels has allowed his engineering skills to be heard all over the world. His mastered tracks are frequently placed on Spotify's largest editorial playlists. Beyond his work as an audio engineer, Mike is a true artist and demonstrates ultimate kindnes...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 086 - Amess

Amess is a producer and instrumentalist who is based out of Melbourne, Australia. He was raised on an eclectic mix of classic rock and electronic music. He began recording music in 2012 and has now been consistently creating and releasing vibrant and sonically rich soundscapes for over a decade. His latest album, 'Tales From Babylon' (released via Lofi Girl), is tastefully stunning. On today's episode we discuss: - Nadav's musical history and development - The highs, lows, and lessons of Nadav's...

Dec 05, 20221 hr

Episode 085 - Goson

Goson is a sonically diverse, multi-talented, and multi-instrumentalist based in Sweden. Henrik, the artist behind the Goson project, has had an extensive journey within the music industry as a touring guitarist, producer, and music student. Once the pandemic began, the Goson project gained notoriety through his masterful infusion of lofi, jazzhop, and chillhop beats. On today's episode we discuss: - How Goson successfully manages so many projects - The importance of 'time' in skill development ...

Nov 23, 202258 min

Episode 084 - Arya

Arya is an authentically kind, remarkably chill, and philosophically insightful artist who is currently based out of India. Arya creates beautifully chill beats and has truly found his home within our lofi and chillhop community. In return, Arya co-founded Lofinity Records, which is a community of artists whom encourage, support, and collaborate with one another. He is also a Community Consultant for the Sleep Tales Discord. On today's episode we discuss: - Arya's growth over the past year - His...

Oct 23, 20221 hr 1 min

Episode 083 - BOYD

BOYD is a California based producer, rapper, artist, and label manager who has an uncanny ability to express his thoughts, ideas, and visions clearly. Since joining the Dust Collectors professional staff team, BOYD has introduced many initiatives to expand artist opportunities, support, and growth for our community as a whole. I truly loved chatting with this dude and feel very grateful that he's in our community. Connect with BOYD on Instagram: @cloudedego Connect with Dust Collectors on Instag...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 082 - KO WIN

KO WIN is a multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who is focused on writing music that fits into the lofi, chillhop, and jazzhop idioms. Sean, the human behind the KO WIN project, is an insightful, inspiring, and forward thinking music educator who has been a part of my lofi journey since the beginning. I'm grateful to call him my friend. On today's episode we discuss: - Sean's personal artistic journey - Monumental moments and potential impacts as a music educator - The Four...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 7 min

Episode 081 - Dimension 32

Dimension 32 is a kind-hearted, contagiously authentic, and unbelievably talented artist based out of Paris, France. Martin (the creative human behind the Dimension 32 project) combines soulful guitar riffs with thoughtful productions to create meditative, chill, and transcendent lofi tunes. Martin is also A&R / Artist Management for Lofi Girl. On today's episode we discuss: - Martin's experience thus far as A&R for Lofi Girl - The future direction for Lofi Girl and Lofi Records - The fu...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 7 min

Episode 080 - Broey.

Broey. is a producer, sound designer, and instrumentalist who is currently based out of Pennsylvania. He utilizes his audio engineering knowledge and unending creative curiosity to explore and mold new soundscapes and genre-blending ideas within his music. On today's episode we discuss: - The evolution of the Broey. project - How to stay inspired by creating via multiple mediums - The unique global network we're all tapped into and how to maximize it Connect with Broey. on Instagram: @broeybeats...

Sep 29, 202259 min

Episode 079 - Lo-Fi Luke

Lo-Fi Luke is a producer, instrumentalist, and label owner who is based out of Sweden. His music career began in the pop and EDM world, where he was signed with a major label. Luke found his home within our lofi community after discovering freedom within the creation process and the loving support from fellow artists. His desire to solve problems for artists inspired the creation of CLOVR Records. On today's episode we discuss: - The history of CLOVR Records - The pro's and con's of working with...

Sep 21, 202254 min
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