In this episode of The Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Ryno, also known as Ryno the Bearded, a long-time podcaster and passionate supporter of Creative Commons music. Ryno talks about hosting his Creative Commons music podcast for over 15 years, discussing how he celebrates open culture and connects with independent artists around the world every Friday night.

Ryno explains how he curates his extensive library of over 5,500 Creative Commons tracks, how he finds new music, and the importance of supporting independent musicians. Ryno also tries to help the music community by promoting artists.

To check out Ryno's show, visit https://ryno.cc for live streams and archives.

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet fluffy, a VR musician behind Sockpuppet. fluffy tells me about their unique approach to music creation, blending genres from alternative rock to EDM. fluffy discusses their experiences performing in VR chat environments, the challenges of hand tracking, and other things involved in virtual performances.

We also talk about Canimus, a project they are working on aimed at creating a decentralized music distribution platform, participating in game jams, and the Trans Academy, where fluffy volunteers as a lead composer.

Sockpuppet website: https://sockpuppet.band

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet the live coding duo known as Crash Server, two musicians, both named Sebastian, from Strasbourg, France. They share their unique approach to creating music and visuals through live coding. They improvise and generate sound in real-time using programming languages and software like SuperCollider and Troop.

They tell me how they met through workshops and the evolution of their sound, which incorporates elements from various genres, including electronic, jazz, and punk. They discuss their live setup, which includes laptops, guitar effects, and the use of text-to-speech technology.

They also tell me about their upcoming projects, including a new album.

To learn more about Crash Server, visit their website - https://www.crashserver.fr

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of The Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I sit down with Paul Davis, the original developer and current maintainer of Ardour, the open-source digital audio workstation. Paul shares the story behind Ardour's creation, which began over 25 years ago when he struggled to find a usable music production solution on Linux.

Paul discusses managing a project like Ardour, from development tasks to responding to user inquiries in the community. We also talk about how his collaboration with other projects, like Harrison Mixbus, helps the project. And Paul shares info about the upcoming release of Ardour 9, which will have new features, including a more intuitive MIDI setup and enhanced clip/cue recording capabilities.

To learn more about Ardour, visit https://ardour.org

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Robert Kaye, the founder of MusicBrainz and the MetaBrainz Foundation. Robert talks about creating MusicBrainz, a community-driven music database that emerged as a response to the privatization of the CDDB database. We explore the impact of open-source communities and the importance of collaboration in building it's music metadata infrastructure.

Robert shares the challenges he faced, from navigating community dynamics to the evolution of MusicBrainz over the past 25 years. We discuss the creation of Picard, the tagging application for users' music collections, and how MusicBrainz is a resource for artists and music collectors alike.

Robert also talks about his other projects, including ListenBrainz, which aims to enhance music discovery and recommendations for local collections.

MusicBrainz website - https://musicbrainz.org

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Jonatan Galindo Alvarez, also known as ArtistSynth, a musician and sound designer based in the Canary Islands. We explore Jonatan's open-source music production, focusing on his experiences with Linux operating systems like Ubuntu. He shares insights into his creative process as a composer for video games.

Jonatan discusses his eclectic music style and how he adapts his sound for various game genres. We delve into his participation in game jams and how they have helped him connect with developers seeking original soundtracks. We also talk about his live performances using Bitwig and the innovative ways he incorporates hardware synths into his workflow.

ArtistSynth's Music - https://linktr.ee/artistsynth

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Erich Eickmeyer, the project leader for Ubuntu Studio, a Linux-based operating system tailored for musicians, artists, and filmmakers. Erich shares the evolution of Ubuntu Studio, from its inception in 2007 to its current KDE Plasma interface, and discusses the unique features it has for creators. We dive into the technical aspects of audio production, including the integration of JACK and the recent transition to PipeWire, which simplifies audio routing for users.

Erich also talks about the process behind selecting software and plugins for Ubuntu Studio, the importance of community feedback and the evolution of open-source tools. We discuss the challenges of maintaining Ubuntu Studio, as well as what's coming in the next release.

To learn more about Ubuntu Studio and get involved, visit https://ubuntustudio.org

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Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode, I interview AxWax about his remix of the track 'If I Was Alone' from our 'Lorenzo's Remixes, Volume 2' album. We discuss the creative process behind the remix, including tempo changes, drum sampling techniques, bass line innovations, and the use of synthesizers. AxWax also shares insights into his production methods and the unique sound he created.

AxWax - https://music.axwax.eu

Lorenzo's Music - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

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Call out for musicians: The Ubuntu Summit 2025 music stream. Learn more here

https://www.lorenzosmusic.com/summit25