'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience', a Lux Cache podcast.

May 01 2024 42 mins 2
'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience', a Lux Cache podcast. artwork

'Prod: Essays on Music Production in the Human Experience' is a podcast series by Lux Cache that explores the intersection of contemporary music production and the human experience. Hosted by Kai Whiston, the series delves into the dynamics of the musical landscape, focusing on the interplay between inspiration, technology, and cultural context in music creation. This podcast series is hosted by Lux Cache, a platform archiving the most innovative ideas in music production. Find out more at LUXCACHE.COM

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CONVERSATION: Benn Jordan (The Flashbulb, music technology educator)

May 01 2024 67 mins  
Benn Jordan joins Kai Whiston in the latest episode of 'Prod' to discuss artist autonomy in the contemporary music landscape, exploring musical evolution, the role of being an educator in the online space, and Aphex Twin's foreshadowing concept of 'music as code'.2024 © Whiston Digital / Lux Media | luxcache.com

Artist Persona, Reality & The Identity Matrix

Apr 03 2024 33 mins  
How do artists balance authenticity and performative expectation in the transition from enigmatic mystery to digital intimacy? To what extent does the digital age's transparency diminish the mystique traditionally associated with artists? Can the authentic self survive in an era where algorithmic determinism and market dynamics shape public personas more than personal intent?

CONVERSATION: Christoph Cox (philosopher, author, cultural theorist)

Mar 04 2024 65 mins  
Christoph Cox—philosopher, cultural theorist, author of 'Sonic Flux' and co-editor of 'Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music'—speaks to Kai Whiston in a discussion on noise versus music, the philosophical depths of Marx and Nietzsche in sound, the critical dynamics of music streaming, and exploring the vast world of contemporary audio culture.

Amen Break: Sacred Spaces, Secular Beats & Modern Rave Rituals

Jan 29 2024 36 mins  
How do raves, parties and live music events act as contemporary rituals? In what ways do music venues act as contemporary cathedrals, offering a new form of sanctity and community for today's generation? Can the shared experience of live music, with its emotional and psychological dynamics, serve as a contemporary form of ritual in a secular world? How do afterparties contribu

CONVERSATION: Parker Corey (Injury Reserve, By Storm)

Jan 23 2024 57 mins  
Injury Reserve & By Storm producer Parker Corey sits down with Kai Whiston in the newest episode of our 'Prod' podcast, discussing experimental rap production, laptops in a live show context, disruptive plug-in usage, working with Dylan Brady & Jockstrap, finding collaboration in the modern era & more.

Prod: An Introduction

Nov 23 2023 11 mins  
For our introduction episode of 'Prod: Essays on Music Production in the Human Experience', we set the stage for a journey into the world of music production and its profound connection to the human experience. This episode serves as a prelude to the series, providing listeners with a glimpse into the themes and perspectives that will be explored in depth in the upcoming es

Splice.com, AI & The Audible Uncanny Valley

Nov 23 2023 23 mins  
Is the essence of human creativity in music being preserved or overshadowed in the age of AI and algorithm-driven production? Are platforms like Splice.com redefining or diminishing originality and authenticity in music? Is technology enhancing or eroding the human touch in music production? Are AI compositions and pre-packaged loops empowering artists or overshadowing their uniqu