Surroundscapes

Surroundscapes

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Hosted by Graeme Harrison, VP and GM of Bluesound Professional, Surroundscapes is part A/V tech nerd talk and part psychosocial experimentation, helping audiences discover the sound and visual stimulus techniques used in public spaces to engage people and drive business outcomes.

28/10/2025

Case Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. They discuss the unique challenges of outfitting multi-level spaces—from indoor dining rooms to rooftop patios—and how Bluesound Professional’s flexible audio solutions help create cohesive yet dynamic atmospheres across the Niche Food Group’s venues.

45 min
21/10/2025

Partner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty Greene

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. Rusty shares the story behind Fit Radio’s rise—from its nightclub roots to powering thousands of gyms worldwide—and its new integration with Bluesound Professional. They explore music licensing, AI-driven playlist creation, and how sound shapes motivation, performance, and brand identity in the modern fitness industry.

33 min
14/10/2025

Tech Talk with Ross and Reza on Cloud Monitoring

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. They explore how integrators can now track system status, issue commands, and troubleshoot issues from anywhere—saving time, boosting efficiency, and creating new opportunities for recurring service revenue.

14 min
07/10/2025

Hot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad Offer

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. From his early days as a Flame artist to directing Bono’s Songs of Surrender immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro, Elad shares how new creative tools like AI, VR, and volumetric capture are reshaping visual storytelling and the future of media production.

1h 29m
30/09/2025

Case Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke Dirks

In this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. From curated playlists to multi-zone audio that spans the bistro, custard shop, private dining room, and garden, Luke shares how sound shapes the guest experience. The episode also explores the technical setup, from networked speakers to vintage tannoy systems, and the role of acoustics in designing a welcoming space.

18 min
23/09/2025

Xyte Partner Spotlight with Omer Brookstein

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. They discuss how Xyte’s platform is helping manufacturers and integrators shift from one-time product sales to recurring service models, unlocking new opportunities for customer relationships, scalability, and long-term revenue growth.

1h 6m
16/09/2025

Tech Talk with Ross & Reza on Music Streaming Services

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. They explore licensing requirements, reliability, and essential features like scheduling, multi-zone streaming, announcements, and family-friendly content—highlighting why businesses should always opt for purpose-built commercial solutions.

15 min
09/09/2025

Hot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.

1h 19m

Hosted by Graeme Harrison, VP and GM of Bluesound Professional, Surroundscapes is part A/V tech nerd talk and part psychosocial experimentation, helping audiences discover the sound and visual stimulus techniques used in public spaces to engage people and drive business outcomes.

Creator

Surroundscapes
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

54
Rating

Clean
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