Music Production Podcast

Xylo Aria is a singer, producer, and entrepreneur. Xylo founded Music Production for Women to help empower and educate women music-makers. Her new album Dream will be released summer 2026.
I've been following Xylo's work for some time now and it was great to speak to her about her work. We discussed building community and the creation of her new album. Xylo has collected a lot of wisdom in her journey and shares it with us today. 
Music Production for Women is running SoundLab, a virtual event on July 14th and 21st, 2026 to help attendees unlock the skills of producing and mixing music. Sign up here: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/soundlab2026
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Xylo Aria - https://www.xyloaria.com
Music Production for Women - https://musicproductionforwomen.com
MPW Podcast - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/#section-2gUK_YLsXV
Free Intro to Music Production Class by MPW - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/music-production-masterclass-1535-155985
Xylo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xyloaria/
MPW on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicproductionforwomen
MPW on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/musicproductionforwomen
MPW on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@musicproductionforwomen
Xylo on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@XyloAria/videos
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Sebastien Heintz makes electro-acoustic music under the name OVERSEA. His new album BEYOND is a modern ceremonial album made for transcendental experiences.
Sebastien and I spoke about his work as OVERSEA and how has been using music for meditation and healing. 
Sebastien explained how he uses Ableton Live as a live performance instrument. We also discussed finding the creative flow in activities such as surfing, meditation, and music-making.
Sebastien put together a download Ableton Live effects and sounds he used on the new album!
Get the OVERSEA BEYOND Free Ableton Live Instrument Pack here: https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/kvvvijh
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
OVERSEA - https://www.h-music.ch/oversea
BEYOND by OVERSEA - https://www.intellijend.com/l/beyond
H-Music - https://www.h-music.ch
OVERSEA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oversea.music/
OVERSEA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@overseamusic
OVERSEA Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/kvvvijh
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer book - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Nick Culbertson is a musician and app developer who runs Moby Pixel, a mobile app creation studio. The Moby Pixel YouTube channel covers the latest in iOS music apps and his journey in his own app development. Nick just released Mighty Synth Sampler, a fully featured synth and sampler for iOS and Mac.
In Nick's return to the Music Production Podcast, we discuss his new Mighty Synth Sampler and the journey to create it. We get into how to avoid perfectionism by learning to enjoy the process. There's also a lot of talk about the creative workflow and avoiding burnout.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Moby Pixel - http://www.mobypixel.com/
Mighty Synth Sampler - http://www.mobypixel.com/mightysynthsampler
The Story Behind Mighty Synth Sampler - https://youtu.be/3kW4RovVoEY?si=KuCDjysv2btNOUdB
Nick's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/mobypixel/featured
Overdrive Synth - http://www.mobypixel.com/overdrivesynth
Koala Sampler - https://www.koalasampler.com
Dexed FM Synthesizer - https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/
Nick's 1st Appearance on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/nick-culbertson
Matthew Fecher on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/6/30/66-matthew-fecher
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

Mike Nikou is the owner of Mic Nix Productions, a studio based in Adelaide, South Australia. He specialises in mixing, mastering, and full song production. Mike and I discussed how he began playing in rock bands and found his love of recording and production. We discussed how music making has changed and continues to evolve. Mike spoke in-depth about his mixing and mastering workflow and philosophy. 
This episode comes with a free download courtesy of Mike! Click here to get Mikes Mixing and Mastering Checklists, as well as his own presets for the Slate Virtual Mixing Rack plug-in.
This episode is dedicated to (not sponsored by!) Darwin Audio and his awesome vintage soda/beer can microphones: https://darwinaudio.net
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Mic Nix Productions - https://mnproductions.com.au
Mike's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWr4L6nQq1YGU1-JK9XLnQ
Mike's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/micnixpro/
Free Download - Mike's Mixing and Mastering Checklists plus Slate VMR Presets - https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/ycmpj
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Kevin Griffin is the frontman of Better Than Ezra, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and Co-founder of a new artist-built AI music platform Soundbreak. Better Than Ezra contributed to the soundtrack of the 90's with hits like "Good" and "In the Blood." Kevin's music has been performed and recorded by artists like Meatloaf, Taylor Swift, and Blondie. 
Kevin and I spoke in depth about the art and magic of songwriting , collaborating, and touching peoples' lives with music. We discussed the future of AI music and how his company Soundbreak is helping artists license their musical styles for generative AI music. 
This episode is dedicated to (not sponsored by!) Darwin Audio and his awesome vintage soda/beer can microphones: https://darwinaudio.net
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Kevin Griffin's Website - https://www.kevingriffinmusic.com
Soundbreak AI - https://www.soundbreak.ai
Better Than Ezra - https://www.betterthanezra.com
Kevin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinmgriffin/
SoundBreak AI's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundbreak.ai/
Better Than Ezra's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterthanezra/
The Greatest Song by Kevin Griffin - https://amzn.to/4vqYERG
Do Schools Kill Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson - https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk