BIO: Automhate is an Italian artist known for his unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde artistry. Emerging from the underground music scene, Automhate has carved a niche with his experimental soundscapes and innovative production techniques. His work often transcends traditional genre boundaries, incorporating elements of techno, ambient, and industrial music. Automhate's performances are renowned for their immersive and energetic nature. With several critically acclaimed releases, he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.Automhate is an Italian artist known for his unique blend of electronic music and avant-garde artistry. Emerging from the underground music scene, Automhate has carved a niche with his experimental soundscapes and innovative production techniques. His work often transcends traditional genre boundaries, incorporating elements of techno, ambient, and industrial music. Automhate's performances are renowned for their immersive and energetic nature. With several critically acclaimed releases, he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary electronic music. Chapters: 00:00 Exploring the Artist's Identity 05:12 Music as a Form of Self-Expression 23:35 Unraveling the Source of Creativity in Music 31:01 Exploring the Origins of Art and Music 35:32 The Timeless Nature of Music 40:23 Ethics of Sampling in Electronic Music 49:28 The Ultimate Purpose of Music 51:02 Authenticity in Electronic Music Automhate Links Mr. Bill’s Links Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

Bio: Nida donned the Green Matter alias in 2019 after several years of cultivating a love of bass music. This fiery passion was first sparked in 2012, when her sister took her to a Skrillex performance. She then dove headfirst into DAWs and dubstep production, finding her creative calling with the Green Matter project. The Latina artist shines unforgettably bright in the Denver, CO, bass music scene. Her sound cross-pollinates the nostalgia of earlier dubstep and the constant innovation of modern bass production. Green Matter Links Mr. Bill’s Links Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:53 Learning Ableton and Music Production 03:52 Green Matter's Creative Process 06:31 Defining Music: Drums, Melody, and Groove 09:25 Working at Meow Wolf 16:02 Goals for 2024 22:00 Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in the Electronic Music Scene 25:48 Navigating Pressure and Burnout in the Music Industry 29:01 Managing Mental Health  31:30 Finding Balance and Recharging with Favorite Activities 41:22 Favorite Venue in Colorado 45:19 Where to Find Green Matter's Music

Bio: "ONHELL" is a phonetic respelling of the Spanish pronunciation of angel and the first name of Los Angeles-based composer, producer, and DJ, Angel Rubio-Hale. ONHELL’s sets are diverse journeys, mostly comprised of original beats. Though no two tunes are the same, all with varying bpms and rhythms, ONHELL masterfully melds them all with distinct cohesion.  He’s completed multiple US tours, a solo tour across Asia, and has played at many notable festivals, including Symbiosis Gathering, Shambhala, Croatia’s Outlook Festival, Wakaan, Northern Nights, Treefort Music Fest, What the Festival, Raindance Campout, Untz Festival, and Emissions. ONHELL Links Mr. Bill’s Links: Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo Chapters: 00:00 Living in the Woods: Finding Inspiration in Nature 02:58 The Challenges of Mixing Music in Different Environments 06:54 Exploring the Potential of AI in Music Production 13:22 Defining Music: From Silence to Birdsong 28:53 The Impact of Legalization on the Weed Industry 28:57 The History and Climate of Weed Cultivation in California 32:19 Exploring Personal Experiences with Substances 39:16 The Underground Party Scene in LA: Themed Parties and Freedom 45:51 Understanding Polyamory: Benefits and Challenges 49:39 Collaboration and Camaraderie in the West Coast Music Scene

Bio Living in Denver, CO, Tom Brennan has been making electronic music of many flavors under the alias Keota for nearly 10 years, and making music for 15+ years. Specializing in many off-shoots of genres popularized in the UK (dubstep, garage, "neurohop", half-time, etc), Keota has played festivals such as Submersion, Wakaan, Sol Fest, Sound Haven, Infrasound, & many more. Keota also has a passion for education, and runs a Patreon with over 130+ videos, as well as a few sample packs, racks, and project files. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:12 Democratizing Pay in the Entertainment Industry 15:34 The Value of Art and Entertainment 27:41 The Impact of Hierarchies in the Industry 43:16 Idealism and Materialism in Capitalism 49:28 Incentives and Innovation in a Socialist Society 58:36 The Impact of Socialism on the Arts and the Environment 01:11:25 The Contradictions and Consequences of Capitalism 01:19:14 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Imagining Alternative Futures Keota Links Mr. Bill’s Links Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

Seppa, a beat producer for 15+ years, discusses creating dance floor excitement, influences, and changing his name. Podcast covers topics like music production process, running Slugwife Records, controversial visuals, balancing quality and quantity in music creation, and the impact of loudness trends on creativity.

One of the co-founders and owners of Kilohearts, Anders is a key developer behind the Phase Plant soft synth, and the extensive suite of effects plugins that make up the Kilohearts modular ecosystem. He lives and works in Linköping, Sweden, and enjoys demoscene music, quirky Australian comedy, and gently trolling his colleagues on the company message board. Anders Stenberg Links NewsRecently released Mr. Bill's God Mode content bank, as well as two new products, Shaper and Shaper Table. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:25 The Challenges and Roles in Plugin Development 26:39 The Future of Plugins and the Focus at Kilohearts 33:43 Exploring Concatenative Synthesis 44:48 Understanding Sample Rates 53:28 Demystifying Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs) Mr. Bill’s Links Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

Bio: Since a young age, Lizzy Jane has made it her goal to attack music from all angles. Since previously composing music as a vocalist, pianist, and bassist, she has carried her musical knowledge to the electronic scene with a fresh twist. Lizzy Jane utilizes her eccentric musical taste to accent a passionate pop in the realm of melodic bass and electronic music. She fights to combine the elements of melodic progression, live instrumentation, bass synthesis, and vocal prowess into her music. Additionally, she has launched The Lizzy Jane Podcast to give listeners first hand advice on various parts of the music and entertainment industries. From artists, DJ's, composers, video game creators, talent agents, managers, and other various industry professionals all over the world. Lizzy Jane provides fans with an inside look at her journey, overall career, and contribution to the ever changing industry that we all love. Her work ethic and her drive are what make Lizzy Jane a name you'll be familiar with very soon. She has a strong passion to exceed expectations and continue to push the envelope when it comes to music, sound design, and a captivating live show. Lizzy Jane Links Mr. Bill Links Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 14:21 The Challenges of Bass Music Production 35:14 Women in the Music Industry 43:04 Progress and Challenges 52:59 The Nature of Music

Bio: nf (aka enneff aka Andrew) lives on the east coast of Australia.   As a programmer, he has built Open Source Software at Google Australia for the last 14 years. Originally part of the team that built the Go programming language (go.dev), he went on to co-create the Upspin storage system (upspin.io), and lead the team behind Open Source Insights (deps.dev).    As a musician he uploads clips to Instagram and sometimes produces dreamy IDM tunes. His new single 'Andromeda' is out now on streaming services. Summary: In this conversation, Andrew discusses his background as a programmer and his work on the programming language Go. He also talks about his involvement in securing supply chain issues and his role on the board of a wildlife hospital. The conversation then shifts to the topic of developing programming languages and the process involved. Andrew explains the evolution of programming languages from machine code to more abstract concepts and the role of compilers. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on programming and the limitations of language models in writing code. The discussion concludes with a conversation about the ethical implications of using data to train AI models. The conversation explores the power requirements and environmental costs of compute farms, the potential for AI-generated music, the role of AI in the creative process, the importance of the artist in music, the ethical considerations of using AI-generated content, the impact of technology on society and capitalism, and the potential pitfalls of AI. enneff links Mr. Bill's Links Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:23 The Development of Programming Languages 25:43 Ethical Implications of Using Data to Train AI Models 31:19 The Power Requirements and Environmental Costs of Compute Farms 32:45 Exploring the Potential of AI-Generated Music 38:22 The Role of the Artist in Music Creation 43:59 Ethical Considerations of AI-Generated Content 49:48 The Impact of Technology on Society and Capitalism 53:19 The Pitfalls of AI and the Need for Human Connection

Bio: For those who love to experience music, look no further than Supertask. With deep roots in hip-hop and a focus towards immersion, Supertask creates sonic landscapes that dance between the intensity and stillness of the human consciousness. With a background in IT, Supertask frequently uses code and programming in his artistic vision, and the idea of infinity consumes his musical escapism offerings. A vision that his loyal community, the Dev Team, are directly involved in. Blending both analog and digital sound design, his unique approach has proven to be a driving force in the forward progression of electronic music. Through soundscapes that feel sentient, interactive live streams, and mind-bending visuals, Supertask is changing the way that we consume art. Supertask Links Mr. Bill's Links News: Single Release: 4/21 Collaboration EP With "Seeded Vision" comes out this summer. Show Takeaways: Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to revolutionize music creation, but there are challenges to overcome, such as data transfer and the role of musical knowledge. AI can be a useful tool in music production, from generating lyrics to providing information about plugins and audio files. Creativity is subjective, and the definition of creativity can vary from person to person. AI can be creative in its ability to generate music, but a sense of ownership and sentimental value may be lacking. Imperfections and randomness can add depth and authenticity to music production, and tools like Eurorack can provide unique sounds and experiences. Language has limitations in expressing emotions in music, and the complexity of defining concepts like holes and chairs highlights the challenges of categorization. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Understanding Supertask 04:08 AI and Music in the Subset of Noise 07:59 Human Resolution with Color and Sound 09:39 Resolution and Possibilities in Audio 11:04 The Perception of Music and Noise 12:08 Cultural Influence on Music Perception 13:20 The Universality of Music Perception 14:25 Microtonal Scales and Musical Perception 15:21 Exploring Microtonal Music 19:22 The Concept of Simulation Theory 25:10 The Possibility of Living in a Simulation 28:08 Exploring Music and Visual Art 29:27 Scripted Looping in Music Production 34:29 The Ego and Live Performances 36:15 The Challenge of Performing Live Electronic Music 37:38 The Limitations of Live Performances 37:39 The Role of Input Devices in Music Expression 38:24 Exploring the Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces 39:05 Speculating on the Future of Music Creation 40:00 The Role of Musical Knowledge in Brain-Computer Interfaces 40:49 The Challenges of Data Transfer in Brain-Computer Interfaces 42:19 The Role of AI in Brain-Computer Interfaces 42:50 The Increasing Predictability of Human Behavior 45:01 Using AI in Music Production 47:16 The Usefulness of AI in Answering Questions and Providing Information 48:34 The Definition and Nature of Creativity 51:17 The Subjectivity of Intellectual Property and Creativity 52:09 Exploring Unreal Engine and its Potential in Music Visuals 53:18 The Potential Disruption of AI and Sora in the Film Industry 54:00 The Limitations of AI in Music Generation 57:52 The Importance of Imperfection in Music Production 58:18 Using Randomness and Mistakes in Sound Design 01:00:19 The Appeal of Eurorack and Imperfections in Music 01:02:41 The Sense of Ownership and Sentimental Value in Music 01:04:34 The Potential of AI in Music Creation 01:06:28 The Interactive and Symbiotic Nature of Music Production 01:09:04 The Difficulty of Expressing Authenticity Through AI 01:11:36 The Limitations of Language in Expressing Emotions in Music 01:12:02 The Complexity of Defining Concepts like Holes and Chairs 01:14:04 The Process vs. the Final Product in Music Creation 01:14:46 Future Plans and Projects  

Zach Evans is the head of the Harmonai research lab, the music research wing of Stability AI, working on open-source generative AI tools for musicians. "We're launching new models and features in Stable Audio (www.stableaudio.com) including the ability to upload your own audio for style transfer. We're also working on new open-source text-to-audio models and improvements to Dance Diffusion." Zach Evans Links  Mr. Bill’s Links Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Dance Diffusion: An Overview 14:34 Inference and Output Generation 25:00 The Subset of Sound and Music 30:16 Current Projects and Future Plans 34:29 Why is GPU faster for this kind of stuff? 36:07 Main use case of text-based version 37:49 Challenges with text prompts for audio 39:18 Improving control mechanisms for models 42:06 The core process of generative AI 43:56 The future of AI in the audio space 46:03 AI models and overfitting 47:19 Automated mixing and mastering 50:22 Personal reinforcement learning 53:08 AI as a tool, not a replacement for humans 56:33 The impact of AI on jobs and artistry 58:23 The importance of personal taste and ownership in art 01:00:32 The complexity of AI's impact on the music industry 01:01:36 Where to find Zach Evans and his work