The Chilled Samples Podcast

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 kindness and professionalism to everyone that he works with.

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, Mike answers 8 in-depth questions regarding mixing and mastering that were asked by followers of Staub Audio Engineering.

Connect with Mike on Facebook: @sterilone
Connect with Mike on Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone
Visit Mike's Website: www.staubaudioengineering.com
Connect with FRANZ on Instagram: @franzchesco
Listen to FRANZ on Spotify: FRANZ
Connect with okwow on Instagram: @okwowmusic

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 kindness and professionalism to everyone that he works with.

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 & Cody's artistic relationship with Mike
- The many benefits of working with an audio engineer
- The artistry and creativity behind Mike's mixes and masters

Connect with Mike on Facebook: @sterilone
Connect with Mike on Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone
Visit Mike's Website: www.staubaudioengineering.com
Connect with FRANZ on Instagram: @franzchesco
Listen to FRANZ on Spotify: FRANZ
Connect with okwow on Instagram: @okwowmusic

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 artistic journey
- How to stay committed to your dream for the long haul

Connect with Amess on Instagram: @amessvv

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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
- The pros and cons of accepting many opportunities 

Connect with Goson on Instagram: @gosonmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 new professional role with Sleep Tales
- A deep dive into Arya's inspiring thoughts and perspectives on how ultimate positivity guides his life

You can connect with Arya on Instagram: @ar.yamusic
You can connect with Lofinity Records on Instagram: @lofinity_records

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 Instagram: @_dustcollectors
Dust Collectors Discord

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 Agreements

Connect with KO WIN on Instagram: @kowinmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 future of our lofi industry as a whole

Connect with Dimension 32 on Instagram: @dimension32_

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 major labels
- How to dedicate yourself to your dream

Connect with Lo-Fi Luke on Instagram: @lofi_luke
Connect with CLOVR Records on Discord: website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 it

Connect with after noon on Instagram: @always.after.noon

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, and never giving up

Connect with Chill Cole on Instagram: @chillcolemusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 universities and primary schools

Connect with j brij. on Instagram: @thisisjbrij

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 more about CLOVR Music: Website
Use Lofi Bear: lofibear.io

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 & @pawsbeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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.

On today's episode we discuss:
- Updates from both Brandon and Scott
- AI generated art
- The War of Art

Connect with squeeda on Instagram: @squeedabeats
Connect with Enluv on Instagram: @enluv__
Download Enluv's sample pack here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 can connect with Kalaido on Instagram: @_kalaido
You can listen to Kalaido's music on Spotify: Kalaido

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, and dedication.

You can connect with Dokkodo Sounds on Instagram: @dokkodo.sounds
You can learn more about Thomas's other projects here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 designed to help artists in our community grow their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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:  [email protected]
You can purchase Enluv's sample pack here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

BƱBBLE is a musically talented, philosophically motivational, and knowledge seeking artist who is currently based in Ukraine.

Support BƱBBLE via PayPal: [email protected]
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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

 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:
- Ian's artistic development and journey
- How spirituality influences his life
- The magical power of board sports, nature, and meditation

Connect with Ian Ewing on Instagram: @ianewingmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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.

You can connect with Hoffy Beats on Instagram: @hoffybeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

You can connect with me on Instagram: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 efficient and effective templates
- Give you an in-depth review of how Dokkodo Sounds utilizes templates to improve track arrangements
- Provide tangible techniques to easily optimize and perfect your mixdowns

You can connect with Dokkodo Sounds on Instagram: @dokkodo.sounds
You can learn more about Thomas's other projects here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, a far reaching global audience, and consistent releases with the biggest labels in our community.

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.

 Connect with Hoffy Beats on Instagram: @hoffybeats
Connect with UKDD on Instagram: @ukdd

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 sound designer for video games
- How to organize your day for a healthy & balanced lifestyle

Connect with Ghostnaut on Instagram: @ghostnautmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, and witnessing some of the greatest bands of all times has helped him develop a mature, complex, and unique musical sound. His collaborative network also expands across the world. 

Cody, the artist behind the Summit One project is a saxophonist and producer based in Denver, Colorado. He is also the host of The Chilled Samples Podcast, which is a show dedicated to celebrating and platforming the talented, diverse, and underrepresented artists of the lofi, chillhop, and mellow beats community.

Together, we are Dreamfield. Together, we create and meld our sounds to ease our souls, foster brotherhood, joy and a sense of calm in this beautifully turbulent world.

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 Instagram: @wilczynskiii

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 between streaming platforms, distributors, and labels may (or may not) work

Listen to an exclusive preview of 'Artifacts'

Connect with Louk on Instagram: @louk_around_you
Connect with Soul Food Horns on Instagram: @soulfoodhorns
Connect with Cole Slaw Records: @coleslaw.records

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 success with his nocturnally nostalgic and masterfully engineered beats.

Although his music is extremely chill, there is an intensely energetic drive behind the brillion. project. Personally, this is a type of intense artistic energy that I love and immensely appreciate.

Connect with brillion. on Instagram: @itsbrillion

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, and spread positivity to her community of followers.

Connect with Natasha Ghosh on Instagram: @natashaghoshmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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's website: www.jimspendlove.com

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 kindness and professionalism to everyone that he works with.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The many benefits of working with a professional audio engineer
- Mike's personal perspectives and approaches to audio engineering
- How Mike philosophically approaches his life and work as an entrepreneur

Connect with Mike on Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone
Visit Mike's website: www.staubaudioengineering.com

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 needed to succeed is worth noting and implementing into your life as an artist.

Whatever 'it' is, Tibeau has it.

You can connect with Tibeau on Instagram: @tibeauthetraveler

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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: @mondbergmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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-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:  [email protected]
You can purchase Enluv's sample pack here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 we discuss:
- Steve's personal artistic journey and development
- How the joys, woes, and eternal complexities of human existence shape and inform creative works
- The meaning behind and creation process of his debut album 'Singularity'

Connect with Steve Nguyen on Instagram: @stevenguyen
Listen to 'Singularity' on Spotify: 'Singularity'

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, JinSei has collaborated with artists all over Europe and around the world.

Connect with JinSei on Instagram: @jinseibeats

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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

Connect with Broey. on Instagram: @broeybeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 project as an independent artist
- An in-depth review of Marc's personal insights and attitude towards life

Connect with Misc.Inc on Instagram: @misc.inc_music

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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: @azido88

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 autobiographies fuels creative work
- The mindset needed to be successful in artistic industries

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 identity development
- The strengths of live performers and instrumentalists within the beat scene
- The history and formation of Coleslaw Records

Connect with DESH on Instagram: @deshdrums
Connect with Coleslaw Records on Instagram: @coleslaw.records
Submit your music to Coleslaw Records: [email protected]

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 to mitigate against them
- How we find holistic balance in our lives through scheduling and organization
- ThePlantHotel, which is a label that Tim co-founded and recently launched within our community

Connect with Tonion on Instagram: @tonionmusic
Connect with ThePlantHotel on Instagram: @the.plant.hotel
Submit your music to ThePlantHotel: [email protected]

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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
- How to build a career as a musician through the utilization of social media platforms
- The importance of consistency and perseverance

You can connect with Natasha Ghosh on Instagram: @natashaghoshmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 an independent artist

You can connect with GXNXSIS on Instagram: @gxnxsismusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 phrase "spend less, do more"

You can connect with Krynoze on Instagram: @krynoze_music

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 surrounding psychedelic compounds
-  How to be successful as an artist through authenticity, kindness, and the raw love for creating YOUR music

You can connect with Enluv on Instagram: @enluv__
You can submit tracks to Effortless Audio:  [email protected]
You can purchase Enluv's sample pack here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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, and dedication.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The pro's and con's of studying classical music
- How personal admiration for Japanese culture has influenced the Dokkodo Sounds project and Thomas's life as a whole
- Our personal reflections on the balance between supreme commitment to your craft and appreciation for your accomplishments

You can connect with Dokkodo Sounds on Instagram: @dokkodo.sounds
You can learn more about Thomas's other projects here : Website

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
Staub Audio Engineering Website
Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 culture, family, or friends doubt you
- A deep dive into Arya's inspiring thoughts and perspectives on how ultimate positivity guides his life

You can connect with Arya on Instagram: @ar.yamusic
You can connect with Lofinity Records on Instagram: @lofinity_records

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 experience
- The essence of the lofi community and how it will shape the future of our industry
- How the book 'Atomic Habits' has positively impacted both of our lives

You can connect with Operator:Operator on Instagram: @operatorlofi

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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, can be heard and felt within lofi beats
- The qualities and intricacies that colours in the dark is looking for in Sleep Tales releases

Listen to 'Silent Emotions Pt. 2' on Spotify: Silent Emotions Pt.2
You can connect with Dimension 32 on Instagram: @dimension32_
You can connect with colours in the dark on Instagram: @coloursinthedark_
You can connect with Sleep Tales on Instagram: @sleeptales

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 the creation of life long friendships

You can connect with Makzo on Instagram: @m4kzo

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 success
- The future of artist and label relationships within the lofi community

You can connect with l'Outlander on Instagram: @loutlander

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 a happy and meaningful life

You can connect with Towerz on Instagram: @towerzmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 athletics can benefit your creativity

You can connect with Goson on Instagram: @gosonmusic

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 Lofi Hip Hop and new-age Lofi communities

You can connect with Kilroy on Instagram: @kilroyish3r3

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 through his albums
- His personal advice for aspiring artists

You can connect with Kainbeats on Instagram: @kainbeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 world filled with distractions

You can connect with Cloudchord on Instagram: @cloudchord

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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 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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

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: @hevibeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

If you have further questions I'd love to help you grow your project: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 time musician
- How to improve and adjust your routines for optimization
- Jonas's personal artists journey over the past year

You can connect with Hoffy Beats on Instagram: @hoffybeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

You can connect with me on Instagram: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 today's episode we discuss:
- Milio's years long journey within the music industry
- The importance of embracing and maintaining authenticity within our community
- Exploration of how ideas are born and how to pay homage to the greats

You can connect with Mvdk on Instagram: @mvdkbeats

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

You can connect with me on Instagram: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Aarigod is an artistically insightful, thought provoking, and musically talented producer who is currently based in the UK. Jacob, the artist behind the Aarigod project, is a multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer who has years of experience playing in rock centric bands, while simultaneously creating beautifully crafted beats for consistent releases with Chillhop Music.

On today's episode we discuss:
- How to stay gritty & persistent as an artist
- The importance and complexities of building creative confidence
- The art of finding your sound

You can connect with Aarigod on Instagram: @aarigod

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives.

You can connect with me on Instagram: @chilledsamples

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

S N U G is a classically trained, youthfully insightful, and far-reaching producer currently based in Malaysia. Ryan, the artist behind S N U G, has amassed millions of streams and thousands of followers through is calming, meditative, and relaxation focused music. At 16 years of age, he has consistently released with major labels such as Lofi Girl and Dreamhop Music.

On today's episode we discuss:
- Ryan's personal artist's journey
- The importance of expanding your creative comfort zone
- How to authentically build your network

You can connect with S N U G on Instagram: @ryancyh05

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 needed to succeed is worth noting and implementing into your life as an artist.

Whatever 'it' is, Tibeau has it.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The benefits of working with labels
- How to authentically build your network by being a kind person
- An in-depth look into Tibeau's 'winner mindset'

You can connect with Tibeau on Instagram: @tibeauthetraveler

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 success with his nocturnally nostalgic and masterfully engineered beats.

Although his music is extremely chill, there is an intensely energetic drive behind the brillion. project. Personally, this is a type of intense artistic energy that I love and immensely appreciate.

On today's episode we discuss:
- brillion.'s metoeric rise within the lofi beats scene
- The importance of organizing and prioritizing your daily schedule
- Tangible marketing advice that you can implement to successfully brand and grow your creative project

You can connect with brillion. on Instagram: @itsbrillion

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Project AER is a sonically complex, strategically insightful, and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK.  Since the launch of Project AER, Alex (the artist behind the music) has amassed millions upon millions of streams with his ambience infused and guitar-driven beats. His global reach and musical success has allowed him to take the entrepreneurial leap and pursue music professionally on a full time basis.

On today's episode we discuss:
- His personal artistic development and artist's journey
- The importance of staggered creative exploration
- Tangible strategies that you can implement to become a full time musician

You can connect with Project AER on Instagram: @thisisprojectaer

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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.

Within 10 months, Dimension 32 grew his Spotify monthly listeners from a few hundred to over 740,000!

On today's episode we discuss:
- The strategies and tactics Martin utilized to exponentially grow his project
- The emotional complexities of living life as an artist
- How building an authentic network is everything

You can connect with Dimension 32 on Instagram: @dimension32_

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Ale Fillman is an Ohio born, Colorado based artist who has 25 years of experience within the music industry as a multi-instrumentalist, scratch DJ, and Lofi producer. Most importantly, Phil (the man behind the Ale Fillman project) has 25 years of experience of living, embodying, and embracing his artist's journey.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The true power of the creation process
- Phil's development as an artist and how to overcome creative resistance
- Many of the unique and authentic characteristics of the lofi and chillhop community

You can connect with Ale Fillman on Instagram: @omg_itz_ale

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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This Workshop Series with Hoffy Beats will teach you how to become a MUSIC MAKING MACHINE!!!

The content of this episode will:
- Teach you how to spark your creativity and find your musical direction
- Give you an in-depth review of Hoffy Beat's production processes 
- Provide tangible techniques to finishing your tracks
- Explain Hoffy Beat's personal strategies to enhance productivity and boost your workflow

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 lifestyle shift after moving from Texas to the Netherlands
- The time, hustle, and dedication it takes to build a successful project
- How health and fitness can directly and positively impact your music

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Denisova is a sample pack creator, multi-instrumentalist, and producer with the most rockstar swagger in the lofi scene. His sample packs are truly some of the most diverse, versatile, and high quality sample packs within the lofi market. His packs, combined with his instrumental loop centric content, makes Denisova one of the most entertaining and inspirational follows within our community.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The importance of following your artistic dreams and vision
- His unique approach to sample pack creation
- The value of developing and engaging with your producer network

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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.

On todays episode we discuss:
- His years long journey within the beat scene
- The value of receiving, processing, and implementing critical feedback
- The importance of being patient with your growth and development as a musician 

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Visit www.chilledsamples.com to learn more. Much love!

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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UKDD is a multi-talented instrumentalist, beatmaker, and puppy dad based in Portugal. His chillhop, jazzhop, and lofi beats are truly some of the most creative, well produced, and original tracks that you'll find in the mellow beats scene. With such unique and authentic music, it's no surprise that he's had over 5 independent releases cross the multi-million stream threshold on Spotify. 

On today's episode we discuss:
- His journey as an independent artist
- The future evolution of streaming platforms
- His personal passion for helping other producers grow their projects through his collaborative creative hubs  Lodge Records and Offshore Records

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code ‘chill15’ at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Honshu is a beatmaker, producer, and photographer based in France. His lofi beats infuse samba, jazz, and Latin American influences which meld into a final sound that contains irresistible swing and head bopping grooves. Beyond his music, Honshu has inspiring philosophical perspectives and an authentic aura that can only be described as contagious and uplifting.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The development of his unique sound and style
- How physical releases lead to genuine connections across the globe
- Various practices to help live in the present moment and to be appreciative of your life as an artist

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 their projects, accomplish their artistic goals, and to provide a platform for leading lofi and chillhop artists to share their thoughts, knowledge, and individual perspectives. Similarly, every sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com is intentionally crafted and designed specifically for lofi and chillhop producers. Utilize the discount code 'chill15' at checkout, enjoy 15% off, and refresh your sample library with high quality, original, and authentic loops & one-shots. Thank you again for your support! 

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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SYNC.EXE is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and young artist who creates jazz infused, groovy, and thoughtful music. After an incredible year of growth within the lofi and chillhop scene, SYNC.EXE has unlimited potential and the artistic ability to become one of the best creators in the lofi and chillhop community. 

On today's episode we discuss his personal story within the music industry, life as a young artist, and inspirational thoughts and advice for other up and coming musicians. 

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Farnell Newton is an exceptional horn player and music composer who has had an extensive career within the music industry. From touring with and recording for legendary artists, to finding success within the chillhop, jazzhop, and lofi sphere, Farnell is a prime example of how to live life as a professional and versatile musician.

On today's episode we discuss:
- The foundational skills and organization needed for a successful music project
- How to overcome self doubt and keep pushing forward throughout your artist's journey
- Tips, tricks, and advice for producers and musicians of all skill levels

Thank you for supporting The Chilled Samples Podcast. Please enjoy 15% off any sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com. Utilize the discount code 'chill15' at checkout and restock your sample library with intentionally crafted, unique, and premier lofi and chillhop loops and one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Just Jared is a beatmaker, producer, and sample pack creator based out of New Jersey. Just Jared creates some of the grittiest, masterfully compressed, and unique Boom Bap, Lofi, and Hip Hop sample packs I have ever downloaded. His complex understanding of sound design and creative mixing can be heard in every one-shot and loop pack that he puts out.

On today's episode we discuss:
- His sound design and sample pack creation process
- His artistic inspirations and musical journey
- The uniqueness of being a sample pack creator

Thank you for supporting The Chilled Samples Podcast. As a token of my appreciation, please enjoy 15% off any sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com. Utilize the discount code 'chill15' at checkout and restock your sample library with intentionally crafted, unique, and premier lofi and chillhop loops and one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Tonion is a multi-instrumentalist, lofi beats producer, and all around good dude based out of Stuttgart, Germany. Tonion was intuitively drawn to the cello and classical music as a 4 year old and has been learning, creating, performing, and releasing music ever since. 

His complex understanding of music theory and skills as a multi-instrumentalist can be heard throughout his detailed, quality, and thoughtful lofi and chillhop beats.

On today's episode we discussed:
- His personal musical journey and artistic development
- Macro level attributes and characteristics that make the lofi community so unique
- Snippets of advice and inspiration for producers at every stage in the game

Thank you for listening and supporting The Chilled Samples Podcast. As a token of my appreciation, please enjoy 15% off any sample pack at www.chilledsamples.com. Utilize the discount code 'chill15' at checkout and restock your sample library with intentionally crafted, unique, and premier lofi and chillhop loops and one-shots.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone

saaaz & Injijo are music producers and creators based out of the UK. Along with their individual lofi projects, they are also the co-founders of Echo World, which is an online platform and community that shares, promotes, and celebrates online music culture.

From artist interviews, lofi playlists, label releases, virtual live streams, and in-person live events, Echo World is truly growing and positively promoting the most unique and beautiful aspects of the lofi and chill beats community.

On today's episode we discuss their individual creative processes and perspectives, the efforts they're making to help grow the scene, and how kindness, openness, and authenticity drives the lofi community.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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CAT DAD is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who creates unique, authentic, and genre blending music.

 Based on the coast of California, CAT DAD infuses his chill state of mind and eternal optimism to unapologetically create his own style of music which blends lofi, chillpop, RnB, and other musical flavors into a final sound that can only be categorized as CAT DAD's music.

On today's episode, we discuss his personal creative processes and musical repertoire, navigating the ebbs and flows of life as an artist, and we took a reflective dive into CAT DAD's personal artistic development.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 kindness and professionalism to everyone that he works with. 

On today's episode we discuss the importance of artistic freedom and expression, how audio engineering has evolved in the digital age, and the positive impact that lofi and chillhop beats have at a global level.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Big O is a talented producer, audio engineer, and DJ 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 his personal progression and evolution as an artist, the importance of infusing your personal experiences and emotion into your music, and how to continuously progress yourself and your project while having a full time job or other major life commitments. 

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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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 todays episode we discuss the benefits of collaboration, working with audio engineers, and the development of artistic identities.  

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Azido 88 has had a diverse, adventurous, and successful career as an internationally touring dj and performer. Over the past 18 months, Azido 88 has transitioned from producing electronic music and is now focusing primarily on creating and releasing lofi and chillhop beats. On today's episode we discuss his journey to becoming a full time musician, tangible strategies to get your tracks on more playlists, and marketing concepts to consider while developing your music project(s).

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Hoffy Beats is a true rising star in the lofi and chillhop beats scene. In a single year, Hoffy Beats has grown his project from 0 monthly listeners to 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He has also secured track releases on 3 of the largest labels in the lofi beats market. On today's episode we discuss his strategy to attaining such astronomical growth, how to collaborate at the highest levels, and myths surrounding writers block.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Garot Michael Conklin is a multi instrumentalist who combines his phenomenal horn playing with his vast knowledge of music production to create dynamic, melodic, and unique chillhop beats. On todays episode, we discuss macro level marketing concepts, the beauty of artistic imperfection, and how to build authentic relationships within the music industry.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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JinSei is a top lofi beats producer who has amassed over 11 million 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, JinSei has collaborated with artists all over Europe and around the world. In this episode, we discuss the power of networking, collaboration, and how to unapologetically pursue your passions.

This episode is sponsored by Staub Audio Engineering:
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Instagram: @staubaudio_sterilone