URCHN is a San Diego born, Los Angeles based, instrumentalist and producer. He's collaborated with many of the top beatmakers in our lofi community and has also pushed our industry forward with live lofi shows. Max has dedicated himself to life as an artist and we can all learn from his experiences. On today's episode we discuss: - Max's personal artistic journey - The future of live lofi shows - Steps to becoming a full time musician Connect with URCHN on Instagram: @_urchn_ Thank you for being...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
after noon is a melodically gifted artist and producer who creates beautifully mixed, composed, and intricate chill music. Ollie's background as a drummer, turned car salesman, turned lofi producer is inspiring. This episode was recorded last minute and was undoubtedly supposed to happen (thank you, Universe). On today's episode we discuss: - Ollie's personal artistic development and journey - The weird and undeniable call of being an artist - Addiction to technology and how to mitigate against ...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
For self-taught Swedish composer Niclas Gustavsson, music has been in his life for as far back as he can remember. Producing under the alias Chill Cole, Gustavsson’s distinctly original electronic music is sonically refreshing and laid back like nothing else. His track 'Surrounded by Nature' is literally one of my all time favorite instrumental tunes. On today's episode we discuss: - Niclas's personal artist journey - The importance of sample and sound selection - Trusting in persistence, grit, ...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min
Diffrnt (Chase) is a singer-songwriter who writes and records for artists all over the world. Currently based in Arizona, Chase utilizes daily discipline, strategic networking, and creative dedication to pursue his dream. This dude is the real deal. On today's episode we discuss: - The creation process of 'Old School Vibe' - How to infuse various passions / revenue streams to fuel your career - Chase's approach to self-talk and self-motivation Connect with Diffrnt on Instagram: @diffrnt.music Th...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min
j brij. is a lofi beats producer who is currently based in Colorado, formerly of Maryland. He's a multi-instrumentalist who is pursuing a career in audio engineering and production at The University of Colorado - Denver. His unique sound design is memorable, along with his longevity within our community. On today's episode we discuss: - Carter's affinity for Colorado - The similarities of our post-highschool trajectories and love for Crested Butte - The future of music education within universit...
Aug 26, 2022•54 min
Big O is a talented producer and audio engineer who consistently releases both vocal collaborations and instrumental beat tapes. His positive attitude, perspective on the artistic journey, and ability to live in the moment is both refreshing and inspiring. On today's episode we discuss: - Big O's achievements over the past year and a half - His visual approach towards writing music - How to be true to yourself amid successes Connect with Big O on Instagram: @the.real.bigo Thank you for being a p...
Aug 16, 2022•48 min
SUSHI is a beatmaker and student who is currently studying at Vanderbilt University in Nashville "Music City" in the United States. His hobbies are music, good food, and computer programming. SUSHI makes instrumental music ranging from blues guitar lo-fi to anime remixes. He is also A&R for CLOVR Music. On today's episode we discuss: - George's personal development as an instrumentalist and producer - CLOVR Music - The future of lofi music Connect with SUSHI on Instagram: @sushibeats_ Learn ...
Aug 13, 2022•50 min
Just Jared and High Performance Producers is back! It was a blast to catch up with my homie to discuss our lives over the past 6 months and what we have in store for the future. On today's episode we discuss: - Cody's spring touring experience - Jared's decision to quit his full time job to pursue music full time - New productivity techniques that have allowed us to make this all possible Connect with Jared on Instagram: @justjaredbeats & @highperformanceproducers Thank you for being a part ...
Aug 08, 2022•56 min
Bob Schrama (Paws) is a lofi beats producer and instrumentalist who is also a certified Wim Hof instructor. His overall energy and outlook on life is both contagious and inspiring. On today's episodes we discuss: - Bob's personal journey to becoming a Wim Hof instructor - The many benefits of the Wim Hof Method - Passive vs Active living Register for a breathing class created specifically for producers: https://forms.gle/NnnxjcB3Zmc8YvQo9 Connect with Bob on Instagram: @ijsmeneer & @pawsbeat...
Aug 05, 2022•58 min
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. Scott aka 'squeeda' is from San Diego, California. He started playing instruments like trumpet and bass as a kid, and as he got ol...
Aug 02, 2022•57 min
Kalaido is the lofi outlet of Portland-based composer/producer Phoenix Glendinning. He creates his melodic, instrumental hip hop sound by blending an array of live instruments, field recordings, and VST's, drawing on his background in soundtrack music to create original compositions around his beats. On today's episode we discuss: - Phoenix's personal artistic development and journey - Techniques to stay balanced in life as a self-employed artist - The world of video game soundtrack design You c...
Jul 29, 2022•57 min
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,...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Scott aka 'squeeda' is from San Diego, California. He started playing instruments like trumpet and bass as a kid, and as he got older, he bridged the gap to producing and found he could expand his abilities to express himself with much more depth. He's grateful to be a part of this amazing community of producers and artists, and he hopes that his emotions are passed on to his listeners through his music. Connect with squeeda on Instagram: @squeedabeats Thank you for being a part of our unique lo...
May 24, 2022•59 min
Mayaewk is a beatmaker, sp404 wizard, and lofi legend based in Paris. His mellow, gritty, and sp flavored beats are instantly recognizable by the undeniable groove, unique musical structure, and classic lofi hip hop characteristics. Connect with Mayaewk on Instagram: @mayaewk 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 is des...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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...
May 10, 2022•55 min
BƱBBLE is a musically talented, philosophically motivational, and knowledge seeking artist who is currently based in Ukraine. Support BƱBBLE via PayPal: bubbletheartist1995@gmail.com Connect with BƱBBLE on Instagram: @bubble_vibez 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 is designed to help artists in our community grow th...
Apr 29, 2022•39 min
Ian grew up a self-taught instrumentalist who has always been hungry to create musical ideas of his own. From a young age, he fell in love with hip hop and the history behind it. This was his gateway into electronic music production where he finds himself today, as he strives to create ambient compositions of sample-based sounds blended with his own instrumentation. While he claims to be “the official soundtrack of hummus everywhere”, this has yet to be confirmed. On today's episode we discuss: ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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 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 p...
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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. This workshop episode will teach you how to improve your mixdowns and arrangements by utilizing effective templates. The content of this workshop will: - Teach you how to create efficie...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Hoffy Beats & UKDD. At the same time. What more could you ask for??? On today's episode we discuss: - Their respective marketing strategies for the upcoming year - Independent vs label releases - The vast opportunities that exist for our community 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, ...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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 artistic development - His career as a ...
Mar 29, 2022•48 min
Dreamfield is a collaborative project between instrumentalists and producers Summit One & Post-Ambient. With a 40 year age span between them, Dreamfield combines multi-generational sounds through dreamy guitar riffs, jazzy sax melodies, and the soul of classic rock n' roll with the taste of modern era lofi and chill beats. Kelly, the artist behind the Post-Ambient projects is a guitarist and producer based in Minnesota. Touring in the 1970's, taking part in massive artistic cultural shifts, ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Wilczynski is one of the most authentic, kindest, and talented artists in the lofi, chillhop, and mellow beats scene. He has multiple tracks that have accumulated millions of streams, received Spotify editorial placements, and secured releases on some of the industry's biggest labels. On today's episode we discuss: - How Wilczynski maintains such a positive perspective - The balance between loving your vocation and artistic pursuits - Beats With Brothers Volume 6 Connect with Wilczynski on Insta...
Mar 19, 2022•53 min
Louk is an Austin born / Rotterdam based instrumentalist, producer, and all around chill dude. He is multi-faceted, uber talented, and the original founder of 'Soul Food Horns'. Louk has found major success with both his solo project and collaboratively focused horns project which have amassed millions upon millions of streams on Spotify alone. On today's episode we discuss: - Louk's journeys over the past year - Our perspectives on the future of the chill beats community - How relationships bet...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 brillion. brillion. is one of the lofi communities most talented, popular, and sought-after artists. Since launching the brillion. project, Christian (the man behind the music) has grown his reach exponentially and has reached insane levels of succe...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr
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 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, a...
Feb 26, 2022•41 min
Jim is an artist and freelance illustrator who is currently based in the UK. His cover art is truly stunning. He has created pieces for Chillhop Music, L.Dre, Cloudchord, Splice, and many more phenomenal musicians and companies. On today's episode we discuss: Jim's personal artistic journey and development The grit needed to be a freelancer / entrepreneur Strategies and techniques to stay mentally level after becoming a professional artist Connect with Jim on Instagram: @jim_spendlove Visit Jim'...
Feb 24, 2022•57 min
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...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 Tibeauthetraveler. Tibeauthetraveler is an energetic, inspiring, and charismatic producer based out of Belgium. With over 2.4 million monthly listeners at the time of recording, Tibeau's insight into workflow, authentic networking, and the mindset n...
Feb 19, 2022•43 min
Otaam is a guitarist, producer, and hip hop hippy who is currently based in France. Sam, the artist behind the Otaam project has a mellow perspective on life which is both inspiring and refreshing. On today's episode we discuss: - Otaam's 20 year journey as a full time musician - The pro's and con's of our growing lofi / chillhop industry - How health and fitness influences both art and life perspectives Connect with Otaam on Instagram: @otaambeatmaker Thank you for being a part of our unique lo...
Feb 17, 2022•55 min
