014 : Running Out of Creativity

015 : Adam Caress

In Episode 15 of the Dogtown Podcast, Robby is joined by special guest Adam Caress.   Adam is the author of one of our favorite books ever, “The Day Alternative Music Died.”   Throughout this episode, Adam and Robby discuss topics like the tensions between art and money, the rapidly changing terrain of the music industry,  and what it means to pursue music as a “vocation.”  Adam’s insights have been hugely influential on Robby’s creative life, so we are absolutely over-the-moon with excitement about the fact that we are able to post this podcast today!   Enjoy!

014 : Running Out of Creativity

In this episode, we get some help from a Maya Angelou quote to help us discuss the feeling of "running out" of creativity. We share some of our motives in why we create in the first place, the insecurities that go with it, and also the lessons that we're continually learning along the way. Whatever season you're in when it comes to your creative pursuits, I hope that our conversation encourages you to keep going, keep getting better, all while being a little kinder to yourself in the process. Say hi to us on IG and FB @dogtownstudio

013 : Is It Okay To Copy?

“Good artists copy, great artists, STEAL” -Picasso In this episode, we discuss some thoughts about this idea. “Copying” whether it has a positive or negative connotation has become a topic of conversation for all creative people. From the criticisms of songs that have been accused of copyright infringement, to the celebration of sampling techniques in hip hop/modern music, it’s definitely an interesting conversation that’s ongoing. Along the way we talk about a mini documentary called “Everything is a Remix”, a book called “Steal Like an Artist” and some other pieces of work that help inspire and excite us to continue creating. Say hi to us on Instagram and Facebook @dogtownstudio

012 : Is Making Music Too Easy Nowadays?

Logic Pro X, our recording platform of choice, recently released a significant update that overhauled the capability, speed, and ease when it comes to aspects of music production. With the excitement of all of this, it made us think about questions like, “ Is it getting too easy to make music nowadays?” or “ Does it make us feel like it’s cheating when music gets easier to produce?” or “Is creativity impacted negatively or positively as tools and innovations improve?” We talk about those questions and discuss how we could embrace these innovations, while maintaining our unique artistic integrities. Enjoy and let us know what you think on Instagram or Facebook @dogtownstudio

011 : Building A Workflow That Works For You

The process of figuring out an effective workflow can be uniquely different for every individual. Our hope for this episode is to have a discussion about our own experiences when it comes to improving our process and going into the elements that help us feel more satisfied with the work that we’re doing. Enjoy the episode! Say hello to us on Instagram or Facebook @dogtownstudio