MPW Podcast Xylo Aria

Songwriters play a big role in the music industry by writing songs that fit the styles and genres of different artists. But have you ever wondered how their musical ideas successfully get produced and released by top-performing artists? In this episode, Xylo chats with London-based, platinum-selling songwriter, artist, vocal producer, and DJ, Dani Senior, about writing for other artists and tips on how to pitch your songs.



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Website: https://www.danisenior.com/



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Watching sports on TV or other multimedia is not just about the action and in-game content, it is also about sound design in audio production which involves carefully arranging elements to make the game's soundscape immersive and exciting. In this episode, Xylo chats with Award-winning and Emmy-nominated Sound Designer and Engineer, Maria Mora, about sports production and how to elevate sports videos with audio design.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariacmorag/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-claudia-mora-67803b101/

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Songwriting isn't just about inspiration; it's also about understanding the basics, piece by piece, fitting all elements together to create the song we love. In this episode, Xylo chats with ICMP Songwriting Professor, Sophie Daniels, about the creative process of songwriting and understanding the basic structures in creating a song.



Follow Sophie Daniels & ICMP

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertysmother

Website: https://www.sophiedanielsmusic.com/ https://www.libertysmother.com/

ICMP Website: https://www.icmp.ac.uk/



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Producers have their own way to really be creative and make detailed music arrangements exactly how they want, but have you ever wondered how they dynamically control various aspects of a mix to enhance the overall sound? In this episode, Xylo chats with Grammy-nominated and MOBO award-winning mixer and engineer, Clinton McCreery, about automation and the important things and tips to note on how to use it effectively in your mixes.



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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinton_ubiquity/ https://www.instagram.com/clintonmixedthis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clintonubiquity/

Website: https://www.42peaks.co.uk/clinton-mccreery



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In today's music industry, boundaries have been continuously pushed to move traditional music expression to a whole new level. But have you ever wondered how artistry and engineering have been seamlessly merged to achieve this? In this episode, Xylo chats with pioneering inventor-producer-performer, Lia Mice, on the creative process of instrument making, innovating more sustainable instrument designs, and integrating digital and physical instruments to make them more accessible and inclusive, especially for musicians with disabilities.



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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia_mice/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lia.mice

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lia_Mice

YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/liamice

Website: https://www.liamice.com/

ICMP Website: https://www.icmp.ac.uk/



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It is no secret that musicians face numerous challenges within the industry, but how deeply do we truly understand these shortcomings, especially the changes required to instigate meaningful progress and envision a future where inclusivity, respect, and protection prevail? In this episode, Xylo chats with ISM Senior Policy & Campaigns Officer, Naomi McCarthy, on the realities of discrimination in the music industry and the persistent challenges faced by musicians across various demographics.



Follow Naomi McCarthy & ISM:

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/theladyblunt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mccarthy-sadler-a387a61/

ISM Website: https://www.ism.org/

ISM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ism_music/



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