
Why We Bleep
Why We Bleep is inspired by the mysterious, unique and amazing people behind the equipment and music that we love. It's about getting better at making music, dweebing out over music and synth technology, and to perhaps better understand where music making might be going.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 22min
WHY WE BLEEP 043: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
The podcast delves into the innovative music production process of the band Everything, Everything, focusing on their unique blend of electronic and band music. Topics include balancing creativity and complexity, finding inspiration, unconventional songwriting techniques, the impact of AI music, and the challenges of creating universal music. They also explore modular synths, teletype, and intricate live performance setups.

Feb 4, 2024 • 2h 51min
WHY WE BLEEP 042: MUSIC THING MK VI

Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 19min
WHY WE BLEEP 041: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
LISTEN ELSEWHERE & SUPPORT▶︎ https://www.whywebleep.com/▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-we-bleep/id1338201154▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesMORE FROM SAM:▶︎ https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/lookmumnocomputerTHANKS TO SPONSORS▶︎ https://www.signalsounds.com/ ▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/ (Check out the two samplers mentioned: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-sampler/ & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/infinite-digits-pikocore/ )THINGS WE DISCUSS▶︎ The photographer we discuss who develops pictures with unusual materials is Melanie King: https://www.instagram.com/melaniekatking/ ▶︎ Korg MS10: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_MS-10 ▶︎ Dave “Nervous Squirrel”: https://www.nervoussquirrel.com/ ▶︎ Great SOS video with Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upYn03sU80A ▶︎ Kosmo Format Modular: https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/modular ▶︎ Mutable Instruments Braids: https://pichenettes.github.io/mutable-instruments-documentation/modules/braids/▶︎ VCV Rack (Contains a Braids): https://vcvrack.com/▶︎ The Talk by Vlad Kreimer of Soma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxdzM86UrhgBOOKS MYLAR MENTIONS WHICH ARE ALL WORTH YOUR TIME▶︎ Deep Work - Cal Newport ▶︎ Digital Minimalism - Cal Newporthttps://calnewport.com/writing/ ▶︎ Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books (Book of the year for me)▶︎ 10 Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Account - Jaron Lanier▶︎ You Are Not a Gadget - Jaron Lanier https://www.jaronlanier.com/

Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 45min
WHY WE BLEEP 040: INTELLIJEL
Danjel Van Tijn, Product designer at Intellijel, talks about the history of Intellijel, the appeal of electronic music, creating own gear, early experiences with building projects and synthesizers, the importance of gain staging in modular synthesizers, manufacturing challenges and costs, comparing mid-sized mixers for building a rig, the niche nature of electronic music, discussing the cost and pricing of music products, and supporting innovative boutique companies.

Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 18min
WHY WE BLEEP 039: CLARK

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 43min
WHY WE BLEEP 038: SYNCLAVIER DIGITAL

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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 52min
WHY WE BLEEP 037: RIVAL CONSOLES
The hosts discuss their unusual experience of living in a smoke-filled cave and their quest to create a synthesizer. They announce quitting their full-time job and dedication to the podcast. They explore studio spaces and musical gear. They discuss their fascination with a hardware synthesizer and the importance of gaining insight through different contexts. They delve into modular synthesis and reminisce about gaming consoles. They also explore a handheld PC console and ORCA graphic programming. They discuss using a PC as a hardware sequencer and the benefits of limitations in music creation.

Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
WHY WE BLEEP 036: KAITLYN AURELIA SMITH
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSee Kaitlyn live, and buy/stream her music: https://kaitlynaureliasmith.com/ Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies

Apr 3, 2022 • 2h 7min
WHY WE BLEEP 035: JAMES BLAKE
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSee James live and buy/stream his music: https://www.jamesblakemusic.com/Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies

Jan 31, 2022 • 2h 10min
WHY WE BLEEP 034: MYLAR MELODIES + MUSIC THING
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSupport the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies LINKS FROM/FOR TOMMusic Thing Modular: https://musicthing.co.uk/Argentina cheap laptops that led to a music scenehttps://restofworld.org/2021/argentina-netbooks-music/Portugal Lisbon Record label Principe Discoshttps://pitchfork.com/thepitch/principe-discos-portugal-dance-label-guide-dj-marfox-nidia/That Inspiring David Tudor Book:http://remindedbytheinstruments.info/
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