The Chuggin

Josue Cruz
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A space of free expression made by musicians and for musicians 🤘

  1. AUG 13

    Dave Dunsire (Renesans)

    My guest on the podcast this week is Dave Dunsire, guitarist of the band Renesans. We talked the balancing of dual passions as a musician and videographer, offering insights into his creative process and overcoming challenges like burning out. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background 04:17 Journey Through Music Education 09:07 The Renaissance Man: Multi-Disciplinary Approach 13:52 Creative Process and Songwriting 15:26 Emotional Connection in Music 17:33 Guitar Tone and Equipment Choices 23:11 Future Directions in Music 24:41 Touring Adventures and the Music Scene 26:37 Collaborations with Rob Scallon 31:09 Working in The Big Six 36:53 Overcoming Burnout and Life Balance 39:39 Tools and Techniques for Creativity 42:53 Dave’s approach to writing music 45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations 47:42 Dave invites musicians to The Chuggin 48:48 Final thoughts and advices for creators

    50 min

  2. APR 23

    Terrance Pettitt

    My guest on the podcast this week is Terrance Pettitt, touring & studio drummer, he has filled in for bands like Comeback Kid, The Devil Wears Prada, The Acacia Strain, The Ghost Inside, Great American Ghost and many more bands. In this episode he shares his overall viewpoint about being a touring musician and the challenges he has overcome. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Episode starts 1:00 What is a touring musician? 2:16 First contact with drums and main drum kit 3:58 Snare being the core 5:13 Approach to studio vs live shows 7:40 Filling in great bands 9:52 Being a musician while having a relationship 11:14 Terrance take on social media 13:50 Advice for aspiring drummers/musicians 15:20 Positivity is key 16:49 Process for touring with a band 18:28 Balance professional vs personal life 20:19 The role of drummers evolving 21:34 Dream bands to fill in for 24:12 "If I can influence one person to play drums, I'm happy" 25:30 Top 5 films/videogames FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN: https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    32 min

  3. MAR 19

    Martin Gonzalez (RWBY, Naruto)

    Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Martin Gonzalez. Compositor para anime, videojuegos y television. Algunos de sus creditos incluye musica para RWBY, Arknights, tambien es miembro de la banda Atomic Guava y actualmente se encuentra tocando para la banda sinfonica de Naruto. Capítulos: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Episodio comienza 2:10 Influencias musicales de Martin 4:19 Orígenes de Martin 7:06 Desafíos más grandes de su carrera 8:52 Cómo fue trabajar en RWBY? 11:44 Atomic Guava 14:13 Colaborar con músicos cómo Richard Henshall 15:24 Trabajar para plataformas como CBS y Discovery Channel 19:10 Trabajar en una compañía con compositores de renombre 20:25 Diferencias de componer para anime/videojuegos vs otros 23:22 La libertad creativa pt.1 26:57 Consejos para compositores aspirantes 29:22 La libertad creativa pt.2 32:37 Martin invita compositores a The Chuggin SIGUE A JOSUE Y A THE CHUGGIN: https://www.instagram.com/thechuggin https://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    35 min

  4. JAN 22

    Ville Tikkanen (Unscaled Seven)

    My guest on the podcast this week is Ville Tikkannen, guitar player, composer, and member of the band Unscaled Seven from Finland. In this episode he shares his point of view about playing, composition, mental health and much more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:05 Episode starts 00:38 Mayones Guitars 1:12 Finland 2:34 Is Finland filled with metal bands!? 3:05 Mayones Guitars Pt.2 4:19 Trying to stand out 5:18 Sounding like other bands 6:04 Ville's influences 6:56 Unscaled Seven 7:56 Ville's writing process 9:56 Gear section 11:02 Horizon Devices Contest 12:40 Advice for musicians to grow on social media 15:05 Gear section pt.2 15:35 How does a real cab feel? 18:41 Innovating while being yourself 22:20 What does Ville believe in? 24:04 Ville's sources of inspiration 26:35 Ville Tikkanen invites James Philips to The Chuggin FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    28 min

  5. JAN 8

    Jesse Zuretti (Riot Games & Dååth)

    My guest on the podcast this week is Jesse Zuretti, composer for AAA games + film + TV + record producers & bands, member of the death metal band Dååth. In this episode he shares his experience composing for Riot Games, his latest album Argent Shock, how is working for bands like Intervals and much more.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:05 Episode starts2:02 Recording Orchestras5:35 Composing for Riot Games14:26 Joe Ford15:30 Argent Shock20:38 Dååth25:43 Advice for aspiring composers33:43 Remote jobs for composers37:59 How long does it take?38:40 "I just want to do the job to the best of my abilities"40:24 What tools should I look up to?44:04 Argent Metal44:46 Working with Intervals46:28 Jesse Zuretti invites Cody Matthew Johnson to The Chuggin FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    48 min

  6. 12/12/2024

    Zach Munowitz (MMune)

    My guest on the podcast this week is Zach Munowitz, Engineer, Musician, Songwriter. In this episode he shares his guitar tone origins, inspiration for video/photo and his musical influences.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro0:25 SPONSOR1:00 Episode starts2:17 Photography inspiration3:53 Shutterspeed effect origin5:35 Metal getting to the mainstream6:58 Working with Filter band7:50 The new Bedroom Musicians9:13 Working for Foo Fighters11:05 Zach's guitar tone13:29 The process of getting your own voice/sound14:17 Zach's biggest musical influences15:35 EDM & Metal working together15:48 Zach's take on vocals18:23 Periphery19:02 Zach's favorite concert19:27 Thornhill20:44 Ikea music21:45 Songwriting23:46 What is your proudest work?24:30 Sam Werrell/Drums26:30 Zach's experience as a producer27:04 Working on Reverb28:06 Having another creative outlet28:34 Zach invites Matt Halpern to The Chuggin29:00 Getgood Drums FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN: https://www.instagram.com/thechuggin https://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    30 min

  7. 11/29/2024

    Geordi Hills

    My guest on the podcast this week is Geordi Hills, musician and instrumentalist. He shares in this episode his biggest musical influences as well as his creative process when making music.FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN: https://www.instagram.com/thechuggin https://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    25 min

  8. 11/18/2024

    Maurice Nixdorf (VØID)

    My guest on the podcast this week is Maurice Nixdorf, guitarist of the German band VØID. In this episode we talked about the German heavy music scene, some history, Linkin Park, Rammstein and much more.SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  @thechuggin  FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

    39 min
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A space of free expression made by musicians and for musicians 🤘

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  • Creator
    Josue Cruz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josue Cruz
  • Show Website
    The Chuggin