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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 053 - møndberg

møndberg is an instrumentalist, producer, and artist who is currently based in Berlin, Germany. møndberg's relaxed and chilled perspective on life can be heard in his his calming, melodically interesting, and high quality tracks. On today's episode we discuss: The most positive aspects and characteristics of our lofi community How collaborations can benefit and push your project forward møndberg's personal journey to signing tracks with Lofi Girl Connect with møndberg on Instagram: @mondbergmusi...

Feb 14, 202239 min

Q&A 002 - Enluv

Q&A Episodes are an opportunity to have your questions answered directly by leading artists within our community. You can submit your questions, your favorite topics, and suggested guests below: Q&A Episode Submission Today's Q&A guest is 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-tau...

Feb 06, 202245 min

Episode 052 - Steve Nguyen

Steve Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American director, writer, artist, and producer who has written, directed, and produced over 50 feature length and short independent films. Along with his long list of accomplishments, Steve is also artistically diverse, remarkably humble, and authentically kind. A master of overcoming resistance and following through on internal creative callings, Steve began releasing his lofi-centric music to the world in 2020. This dude is a true professional. On today's episode ...

Feb 04, 20221 hr 20 min

Q&A 001 - JinSei

Q&A Episodes are an opportunity to have your questions answered directly by leading artists within our community. You can submit your questions, your favorite topics, and suggested guests below: Q&A Episode Submission Today's Q&A guest is JinSei. JinSei is a top lofi beats producer who has amassed millions of streams on Spotify alone. His unique lofi tracks have landed on Spotify editorial playlists such as Lo-Fi Beats, Chill Instrumental Beats, and Quiet hours. Based out of Holland,...

Feb 02, 202227 min

Episode 051 - 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. His new track 'hysteria' is an absolute masterpiece. On today's episode we discuss: - Broey.'s personal artistic development - The power of Serum - Tangible techniques that you can implement to recognize and appreciate the present moment Conne...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 1 min

Episode 050 - UKDD

UKDD is a well-spoken, multi-talented, and independent artist who is currently based in Portugal. His unique and instrumental approach to creating chillhop, jazzhop, and lofi beats results in some of the best songs within our community. On today's episode we discuss: - The future of our industry - Macro-level concepts surrounding music business - Knowledge that UKDD has learned over the past year Connect with UKDD on Instagram: @ukdd Thank you for being a part of our unique lofi and chillhop com...

Jan 28, 20221 hr 5 min

Episode 049 - Misc.Inc

Misc.Inc is a highly motivated, goal-driven, and self-taught musician who is currently based in Dresden, Germany. Marc, the artist behind the Misc.Inc project is a sound designer and music producer who specializes in formulating compelling, chill, lofi hip hop, downtempo, and electronica creations. Both his music and his words have inspired me, and I know he can do the same for you. On today's episode we discuss: - Daily habits for self-optimization - The strategies behind building a successful ...

Jan 24, 202255 min

Episode 048 - Azido 88

Azido 88 is a forward thinking, reflectively introspective, and finger drumming master who creates beautifully chill and unique beats. Theo, the artist behind the Azido 88 project, is a British born / Taiwan based producer, musician, and DJ who has many years of experience in this ever changing music industry and landscape. On today's episode we discuss: - How to live life by design - Hedonic Adaptation - The many benefits of working with a productivity coach Connect with Azido 88 on Instagram: ...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 047 - 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. His passion for reading and learning is both evident and inspiring. On today's episode we discuss: - The abstract relationship that artists create with their hardware and instruments - How continuously reading high quality books and aut...

Jan 17, 20221 hr

Episode 046 - DESH

DESH is an energetically uplifting, musically inspiring, and strategically thinking producer and drummer who is currently based in the Netherlands. Nadesh, the artist behind the DESH project is an all around bad ass who creates beautiful chill beats and crushes live performances with her insane percussive abilities. She is also A&R and one of the genius minds behind the legendary musical collective, Coleslaw Records. On today's episode we discuss: - Nadesh's unique childhood and artistic ide...

Jan 13, 20221 hr

Episode 045 - Tonion

On today's episode I had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with the intellectually inspiring, classically trained, and authentically kind Tonion. Tim, the artist behind the Tonion project, is a cellist, lofi, and chillhop producer who is currently based out of Germany. His project has grown astronomically since our last episode together, which was Episode 010 of The Chilled Samples Podcast. On today's episode we discuss: - Our personal addictions to technology and the strategies we utilize ...

Jan 10, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 044 - Natasha Ghosh

Natasha Ghosh is an intellectually inspiring, well-spoken, and melodically advanced musician who is currently based in the Netherlands. She is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and educator who utilizes her reach to teach, inspire, and spread positivity to her community of followers. Personally, I found Natasha's perspectives, ideas, and charming persona to be inspirationally radiating. On today's episode we discuss: - The impact and influence of Natasha's cultural ties on her artistic identity...

Jan 07, 20221 hr 3 min

Episode 043 - GXNXSIS

GXNXSIS is a spiritually focused, artistically driven, and entrepreneurially minded producer who is currently based in Texas. Ethan, the artist behind the GXNXSIS project, utilizes a unique 'guerilla marketing' approach to building a successful career in the music industry as an independent artist. On today's episode we discuss: - How Christianity guides Ethan's art and life - The utilization of 'guerilla marketing' tactics - An in depth look at the dedication and grit needed to be successful as...

Jan 03, 202242 min

Episode 042 - Krynoze

Krynoze is a hardworking, strategic, and melodically gifted artist who is currently based out of India. Ronak, the artist behind the Krynoze project, is a lofi beats producer and software developer. Through discipline, dedication, and an unwavering willingness to learn, he has grown his project to an impressive count of 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify. On today's episode we discuss: - Ronak's personal artist's journey - How to blend hard work with smart work - The concept behind the phr...

Dec 23, 202136 min

Episode 041 - 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. On today's episode we discuss: - Brandon's personal artistic journey - Our personal perspectives on the cultural conversation surr...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 1 min

Episode 040 - 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 three years by combining multiple and diverse revenue streams, along with daily implementation of discipline, drive,...

Dec 17, 20211 hr 10 min

Episode 039 - 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. On today's episode we discuss: - Arya's personal journey through music - How to navigate pursuing a full time music career when your c...

Dec 13, 20211 hr 7 min

Episode 038 - Operator:Operator

Operator:Operator is a phenomenally talented, authentically thoughtful, and extremely chill producer based in Austin, Texas. Logan, the artist behind the Operator:Operator project is a multi-instrumentalist who has a vast array of experience within the music industry, which has allowed him to develop extensive talent and skills that are applicable to his lofi based project. On today's episode we discuss: - How building and managing a successful music project provides irreplaceable business exper...

Dec 10, 20211 hr 19 min

Episode 037 - Dimension 32 & colours in the dark (Sleep Tales)

Dimension 32 & colours in the dark joined the podcast for a conversation surrounding Dimension 32's latest album, 'Silent Emotions Pt.2', which was released on the well respected label, Sleep Tales. This episode was a true joy to record! Martin and Daniel are both kind, authentic, and talented artists whom I respect and appreciate very much. On today's episode we discuss: - The deep meanings behind, and the creation process of, 'Silent Emotions Pt.2' - How authenticity, or the lack thereof, ...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 18 min

Episode 036 - Makzo

Makzo is a Toronto born / London based producer who creates some of the most unique and high quality chill hop beats in our scene. His infusion of classic hip hop arrangements, lofi progressions, and future bass sound design is truly insane. Zack, the artist behind the Makzo project, is also extremely thoughtful, kind, and inspiring. On today's episode we discuss: - Makzo's personal artist's journey - How consistency and discipline has impacted his career - How musical collaborations can lead to...

Dec 04, 202155 min

Episode 035 - l'Outlander

l'Outlander is an orchestrally focused, philosophically insightful, and productively disciplined French - Israeli producer who creates truly beautiful chillhop and lofi beats. Dan, the artist behind the l'Outlander, utilizes discipline based strategies to boost his productivity and continuously enhance his sound and quality as a musician...He's a truly inspirational dude. On today's episode we discuss: - The importance of expanding and exploring your comfort zone - How discipline leads to succes...

Dec 01, 20211 hr 4 min

Episode 034 - Towerz

Towerz is a music producer based out of Massachusetts. Driven by his passion for soothing music, Towerz uses live instrumentation as well as samples to create his original works...He is also one of the kindest, authentic, and most inspiring artists within our community. On today's episode we discuss: - His personal journey within the lofi community - How authenticity and kindness can drive the success of your project - The importance of optimizing your personal mental and physical health to live...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode 033 - 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 - His personal artist's journey - How sports and...

Nov 23, 202153 min

Episode 032 - Kilroy

Kilroy is a charismatically charming Lofi Hip Hop producer and sample pack creator based in Huntsville, Alabama. His strategic and authentic marketing tactics has allowed him to garner an impressive social media following, in turn proving a solid platform to share his unique content and high quality sample packs. On today's episode we discuss: - The creative depth & weirdness behind sample pack creation - How to authentically build your online brand - An interesting look between the classic ...

Nov 19, 202154 min

Episode 031 - Kainbeats

Kainbeats is a melodically advanced, educationally focused, and strategically disciplined artist based in the US. Kainbeats utilizes his talent as a classically trained pianist to create meditative, relaxing, and emotional lofi beats. Beyond his success as a musician, Keane is also a full-time medical student who is on his way to becoming a professional medical doctor. On today's episode we discuss: - The discipline needed to balance a busy schedule - His process to developing entire storylines ...

Nov 16, 202158 min

Episode 030 - Cloudchord

Cloudchord is a sonically diverse producer, guitarist, and Emmy-winning musician based in Austin, Texas. Derek, the artist behind the Cloudchord project, possesses remarkable technical skills on the guitar that produces a refreshing take on atmospheric dance music and has solidified his place within the world of psychedelic chillhop beats. On today's episode we discuss: - Cloudchord's artistic evolution - How he earned the title of 'The King of Informality' - How to find creative balance in a wo...

Nov 10, 202154 min

Episode 029 - BVG

BVG is an energetic, free-flowing, and immensely creative full time music producer based in Ireland. His consistent and sonically congruent musical compilations has allowed for multiple releases with Lofi Girl. On today's episode we discuss: - BVG's personal artist's journey - How to develop a consistent sound and story for album's and EP's - The importance of reviewing contracts and building positive relationships with labels You can connect with BVG on Instagram: @bvg_xoxo Thank you for being ...

Nov 08, 202142 min

Episode 028 - Hevi

Hevi is a sonically talented, unbelievably chill, and philosophically inspiring producer currently based in Turkey. In a short 3 years, Hevi has amassed and impacted millions of listeners across the globe through his melancholic melodies, slow progressing beats, and major label releases. On today's episode we discuss: - How to overcome self-doubt - The importance of dreaming bigger - Navigation of the psycological warfare we all experience within ourselves You can connect with Hevi on Instagram:...

Nov 05, 202136 min

Episode 027 - 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: - The transition to becoming a full ...

Nov 01, 202155 min

Episode 026 - Mvdk

Mvdk is an intellectually inspiring and sonically gifted intergalactic alien based out of Amsterdam. Milio, the artist behind the Mvdk project is a beatmaker, producer, and artist who has many years of experience within the music industry. His love for music began at an early age and progressed through multiple projects and genres. Currently, he consistently creates and releases successful tracks in the lofi hip hop / jazzhop sphere. Oh, he is also a professor at The University of Amsterdam. On ...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 4 min
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