Mixed Signals is a show about music, recording and production, where we discuss techniques and tools of the trade, present you with opinions (facts) about the past, present and future of music, and also nerd out about bands once in a while.
There's something for every music fan!
Mixed Signals is presented by Jack Newcombe, Berk Mollamustafaoğlu and Vasilis Paras, a trinity as pure as the major triad and as contentious as the tritone.
The final part where we talk about the short term future of live gigs, festivals and the impact on the industry. Oh and Michael Angelo Batio.
Links to some things we mentioned:
Socially distanced gigs in Gosforth Park, Newcastle (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-53749178)
Nitro - Freight Train (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGf5NxLQoEo)
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4 Apr 2021
Ep. 7: Virtual Gigs Part II
Join us in this second part of the Virtual Gigs discussion where we talk about some of the more 'out-there' alternatives to live gigs, such as Fortnite gigs and VR gigs.
Links to some things we mentioned:
Travis Scott Fornite concert (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYeFAlVC8qU)
John Legend Wave concert (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGy64l9Yuuw)
MelodyVR (https://melodyvr.com/)
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28 Mar 2021
Ep. 6: Virtual Gigs Part I
We've all been locked inside for a long time and most of us haven't been to gigs in over a year. We discuss some of the alternative ways and formats in which musicians and promoters have been providing live music to us since the start of the pandemic, as well as their pros and cons.
Links to some things we mentioned:
Colors (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Qw1dzXDBAZPwS7zm37g8g)
Boiler Room (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBpxWJr9FNOcFYA5GkKrMg)
NPR Tiny Desk (https://www.npr.org/series/tiny-desk-concerts/)
KEXP (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA)
Twitch (https://twitch.tv/)
Black Midi KEXP performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMn1UuEIVvA)
Radiohead - Scotch Mist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukythkK4EPQ)
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7 Mar 2021
Ep. 5: Are Algorithms Ruining the Music Industry? Part II
In this second part, we discuss the morality and intentions behind some of the top players in the streaming space - are Spotify and Apple Music really trying to get us to listen to music we like or do they have more sinister, commercial reasons behind their algorithms? We also wonder whether creators will try to 'game' the algorithm and produce music that fares favourably with how the recommendation algorithm picks the tunes for its users.
Links to some things we mentioned
Lo-fi Hip Hop wiki
Lo-fi Hip Hop example
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28 Feb 2021
Ep. 4: Are Algorithms Ruining the Music Industry? Part I
In this first part we discuss the algorithms that are running musical discovery today, explain how they work and contrast them with more traditional methods used in the past.
Links to some things we mentioned:
Radiohead - In Rainbows release (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Rainbows#Release)
Spotify stats (https://www.businessofapps.com/data/spotify-statistics/)
Spotify Paper on Algorithmic Effects on Musical Discovery (http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~ashton/pubs/alg-effects-spotify-www2020.pdf)
Spotify using emotions to recommend music (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55839655)
Spotify audio features about tracks (https://developer.spotify.com/discover/)
Last.fm (https://www.last.fm/)
Filter bubbles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_bubble)
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14 Feb 2021
Ep. 3: Artistic Integrity Part II
This is the second part of the discussion on Artistic Integrity - make sure to check out Part I here if you haven't already! In this episode we talk about ghostwriting, studio trickery, and live performances, and how they relate to artistic integrity.
Links to some things we mentioned:
Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRK7PVJFbS8)
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JnGBs88sL0)
Justin Timberlake - Cry Me a River (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DksSPZTZES0)
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow (Hey Oh) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vM9iINl28)
Katy Perry - California Gurls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57P9C4SAW4)
Hot Chip - Over and Over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJKgi2e-Aw)
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7 Feb 2021
Ep. 2: Artistic Integrity Part I
What is artistic integrity, and why are some artists regarded to be more authentic whereas others are sellouts? Is it acceptable to make music you don't believe in for commercial reasons? Is pop music soulless? We discuss these and many other interesting questions in this episode!
Links to some things we mentioned:
The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otrH5hxJ2GE)
The Beatles - I Am the Walrus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q6qx97GC4I)
Maroon 5 - This Love (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpTgCho5ZA)
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPTlhBmwRg)
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark Necessities (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_Tw0w3lLA)
Radiohead - OK Computer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNY_wLukVW0&list=PLxzSZG7g8c8x6GYz_FcNr-3zPQ7npP6WF)
Radiohead - Kid A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnXxh5U25Y&list=PLtP8IJbMRbLwJwxyaCUaUWtBo1KK2K7RG)
Katy Perry - Swish Swish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGk5fR-t5AU)
Vulfpeck - Teenage Dream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nM6eg5kFfw)
Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qysUfuoW1jg)
Calvin Harris - Merrymaking at My Place (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFEHEvryMFQ)
Calvin Harris - One Kiss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkeiKbqa02g)
Calvin Harris - Bounce (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZwmeUfuXg)
Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna - This is What You Came For (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOkQ4T5WO9E)
Kaytranada - Killacats (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBuRF_QQgqE)
Kaytranada ft. Tinashe - The Worst in Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6hrlF0W0ig)
Radiohead - Creep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk)
Radiohead - Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwE4LNP8zsI)
Radiohead - Daydreaming (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTAU7lLDZYU)
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21 Jan 2021
Ep. 1: What Makes a Musical Genius?
Chances are you've heard your friends refer to an artist they like as a 'genius' at least once in your lifetime. But what are all the attributes and characteristics that contribute to musical genius? Can musical genius be quantified, and who is an example of a musical genius? What does Vasilis think about Muse? We discuss these questions and more...
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1 Jan 2021
Magical Gear Ep 1: Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz (with Alex Filippidis)
The first episode of the Magical Gear series in which we dive into the fuzzy world of Alex Filippidis, and how the Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz (https://blackouteffectors.com/effects/twosome-dual-fuzz/) pedal was able to inspire him, shape his sound, and why it holds a special place in his heart.
Magical Gear is a series in which we take one piece of gear every episode, sit around the musical campfire and tell stories of how it affected us as musicians, our sound, and why it's so magical.
Some of the links.... (not sponsored):
Musical Examples from the episode (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/141ScRsyvIR4QRh4LzDmsrToqJP-9mMUw?usp=sharing)
Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz pedal (https://blackouteffectors.com/effects/twosome-dual-fuzz/)
Prynum (//prynum.bandcamp.com/music) - Alex's band.
musikding.de (//musikding.de) - Where you can buy electronic parts such as circuits, knobs, switches, enclosures and more. Ships worldwide.
electrosmash.com (//electrosmash.com) - Where you can find out about DIY electronics projects like amps and pedals. It has a forum for discussing these topics as well.
Pedals mentioned in the show:
Electroharmonix Big Muff Pi pedal (https://www.ehx.com/products/big-muff-pi)
Dunlop Fuzzface pedal (https://www.jimdunlop.com/fuzz-face-distortion/)
Proco RAT distortion pedal (https://www.ratdistortion.com/product/108/rat-2-foot-pedal)
Boss RE-20 Space Echo pedal (https://www.boss.info/global/products/re-20/)
Boss Metalzone pedal (https://www.boss.info/global/products/mt-2/)
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16 Oct 2020
Pilot Episode: Reverb
An episode about reverb.
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