Mixed Signals: The Definitive Audio Podcast

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 Nitro - Freight Train  Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

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 Boiler Room NPR Tiny Desk KEXP Twitch Black Midi KEXP performance Radiohead - Scotch Mist Write in to us at: podcast@mixedsignals.show Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

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 The Beatles - I Am the Walrus Maroon 5 - This Love Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark Necessities Radiohead - OK Computer Radiohead - Kid A Katy Perry - Swish Swish Vulfpeck - Teenage Dream Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s Calvin Harris - Merrymaking at My Place Calvin Harris - One Kiss Calvin Harris - Bounce Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna - This is What You Came For Kaytranada - Killacats Kaytranada ft. Tinashe - The Worst in Me  Radiohead - Creep Radiohead - Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box Radiohead - Daydreaming Follow us on: YouTube (also for additional video content) Instagram Twitter Facebook

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 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 Blackout Effectors Twosome Fuzz pedal Prynum - Alex's band. musikding.de - Where you can buy electronic parts such as circuits, knobs, switches, enclosures and more. Ships worldwide. 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 Dunlop Fuzzface pedal Proco RAT distortion pedal Boss RE-20 Space Echo pedal Boss Metalzone pedal Follow us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube (also for additional video content)