Vol. 228 The Soundtrack of RebelMatic

Vol. 237 The Soundtrack of SAMAD

SAMAD reflects on the creation of his first cohesive album, the lessons learned through years of artistic growth, and how the project has shaped his evolution both creatively and personally. He shares the inspiration behind his unique creative process, the importance of authenticity in both his music and visuals, and the balancing act of pursuing an independent music career while working a full-time job. We also dive into conversations about songwriting, co-production, translating emotion and color into sound, creative discipline, branding, and building a body of work that fully captures his artistic vision. Host: Mackayla Wiseman Audio Editor: Mackayla Wiseman Script Writer: Mackayla Wiseman

Vol. 236 The Soundtrack of Myles Wakeham

Myles Wakeham reflects on decades of experience as a recording engineer and producer, the lessons learned through the evolution of the music industry, and how those experiences have shaped his growth both creatively and personally. He shares stories from his journey through Hollywood studios to building Troubled Clef Studios in Mexico, the importance of authenticity in the recording process, and the balancing act of preserving the human side of music in an increasingly digital world. We also dive into conversations about recording culture, creative discipline, mentorship, the future of the music industry, and why meaningful art is born through connection, collaboration, and lived experience rather than convenience. Host: Mackayla Wiseman Audio Editors: Gabrielle Groves and Mackayla Wiseman Script Writer: Mackayla Wiseman

Vol. 235 The Soundtrack of WILFREDO

WILFREDO reflects on the creative partnership behind his latest music, the lessons learned through collaboration, and how the songwriting process has shaped his growth both creatively and personally. Joined by producer King Cold, they share stories from their evolving creative process, the importance of authenticity in the studio, and the balancing act of pursuing music while juggling everyday life. We also dive into conversations about collaboration, creative discipline, overcoming writer's block, trusting the creative process, and building songs from the ground up through experimentation, friendship, and a shared vision. Host: Mackayla Wiseman Audio Editors: Gabrielle Groves and Mackayla Wiseman Script Writer: Mackayla Wiseman

Vol. 234 The Soundtrack of Gaby Deimeke

Gaby Deimeke reflects on her journey as a touring concert photographer, the lessons learned through years of documenting live music around the world, and how each experience has shaped her growth both creatively and personally. She shares stories from life on the road, the importance of authenticity on and off the stage, and the balancing act of navigating a demanding industry while staying true to her artistic vision. We also dive into conversations about concert photography, gender barriers in the music industry, fan culture, creative discipline, accessibility in live music, and the importance of making space for the next generation of music industry professionals. Host: Mackayla Wiseman Audio Editor: Mackayla Wiseman Script Writer: Mackayla Wiseman

Vol. 233 The Soundtrack of Peter Pepper

Peter Pepper reflects on the release of "We're from Florida", the lessons learned through years of writing across multiple genres, and how each project has shaped his growth both creatively and personally. He shares stories from his travels, the importance of authenticity on and off stage, and the balancing act of creating meaningful art while navigating an ever-changing music industry. We also dive into conversations about streaming culture, creative discipline, the challenges of releasing music, the value of taking artistic risks, and why getting art into the world is just as important as creating it. Host: Mackayla Wiseman Audio Editor: Mackayla Wiseman Script Writer: Mackayla Wiseman