On this episode of YenYorkCity Live, we're joined by Zaki Ali! A multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording engineer, content creator, and podcast host whose career spans multiple bands, original music, and professional audio production.Zaki performs guitar for his solo project and Of The Light, while holding down the drum throne for ALYXX, MAXIMUS NJ, and The Silencer. Beyond performing, he's also a producer and recording engineer with over two decades of experience in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, and the host of the Like Minded Creators Podcast, where he interviews fellow musicians and creatives. His solo instrumental metal project showcases technical musicianship, featuring 8-string guitars, complex rhythms, and a production style developed through years of studio experience.In this live conversation, we'll discuss how Zaki balances multiple bands, writing and recording original music, producing for other artists, life behind the drum kit and guitar, and what it's like building a career in today's independent music industry. We'll also dive into content creation, podcasting, studio workflow, and the mindset required to succeed while wearing so many creative hats.Streaming live on Twitch and YouTube, with the replay available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.🎙️ Live Q&AHave a question for Zaki? Drop it in the live chat — we'll answer selected questions during the stream!📅 Date: July 26, 2026⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EST📍 Where: YenYorkCity Live — Streaming on Twitch and YouTube👉 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date with more live interviews featuring musicians, producers, touring artists, and music industry professionals.🎸 Guest LinksZaki AliYT: https://www.youtube.com/zakialiFB: https://www.facebook.com/zakialiofficialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@zakialinjLT: https://linktr.ee/zakialiofficial🎵 Solo MusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WRjJRmsEJct4gaJGgXihk🥁 ALYXXWeb: https://www.officialalyxx.com/LT: https://tr.ee/03PjrDGABzIG: https://www.instagram.com/officialalyxx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialalyxx?lang=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/officialalyxxYT: https://www.youtube.com/user/alyxxweishhx0x0/feedX: https://x.com/officialalyxx_Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alyxx/1169604408Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B01MA437X9/alyxx?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_dT1v4zjdJrgIlbjS8MUm8r46G🎸 Of The LightWeb: https://ofthelightmusic.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/ofthe_light/LT: https://tr.ee/sJz-pWv6_JYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDwRiD5D3JGYbeYhb-WbeVgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofthelightbandFB: https://www.facebook.com/ofthelight1X: https://x.com/GTelfeianBandcamp: https://ofthelight1.bandcamp.com/track/repair🔥 MAXIMUS NJDirect.Me: https://direct.me/maximusnjSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56l6qKQUSLd1FBsEohoWgf?si=mPItSo_pTi-VVRAJ_xexuw&nd=1&dlsi=2cd5be01882f49acApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/maximus-nj/1777719081FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569327427296TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maximusnjbandYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLHIBwg4wQKfVrTohE2Ftw🎼 The SilencerIG: https://www.instagram.com/thesilencermusic/X: https://x.com/thesilencernyFB: https://www.facebook.com/thesilencermusic/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-silencer/931066742Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17t284Vp44ODydc8Z6ugPN?si=R_p739SyQeimOep89qBIdw&nd=1&dlsi=073ed93cd3dd4020🌆 YenYorkCity SocialsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yenyorkcityIG: https://www.instagram.com/yenyorkcityX (Twitter): https://x.com/yenyorkcityTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yenyorkcityliveBand (SkyMuseum): https://www.instagram.com/skymuseumWeb: https://www.yenyorkcity.com
