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Tomas Nordmark is a composer and sound artist who blends digital and acoustic textures to create immersive soundscapes that The New York Times calls “meditative” and “inscrutable.” Influenced by NYC’s avant-garde scene and composers like Steve Reich, Tomas began his journey by reinterpreting ancient Scandanavian hymns and folk tunes through minimalist, process-based composition. In this episode, he shares insights into his creative process—from crafting unique sounds through spectral synthesis and layering to collaborating with perfumers and scoring experimental operas. Tomas also talks about his exclusive sample pack for BandLab, available for download now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hixon is a Dallas-based musician, producer, and co-founder of Dolfin Records, an artist-led collective and label known for its collaborative, DIY ethos. With roots in jazz and a creative upbringing at Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School, Ben, along with the other members of the collective, have shaped Dolfin into a community-driven label that nurtures unique sounds. In this interview, Ben discusses Dolfin's beginnings, his hands-on approach to sound creation, and his exclusive sample pack now available on BandLab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Li Yilei is a Chinese-born, London-based sound artist and musician whose recent album, Nonage, merges field recordings with sound sculpture. With a background in fine art, Li blends found sounds, personal recordings, and custom-built instruments to create immersive soundscapes. In this episode, we talk about the therapeutic role of field recording and a sensory-driven approach to composing, while Li details the balance of nature and electronic sound showcased in an exclusive sample pack for BandLab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stonie Blue is a creator whose work bridges music, animation, and photography, known for his DIY ethos. As he describes it, his official start in music came as the “aux cable guy” on tour with Denzel Curry & Deniro Farrar, and since then, Stonie quickly developed his voice, first as a resident DJ and later with his own tracks. In this episode, he dives into his creative journey, the influence of visual arts on his sound, and how an injury while playing football at the University of Nebraska led him to a new path in music. Finally, we cover  the inspiration behind a custom loop pack available now exclusively on BandLab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lea Bertucci is a New York–based artist, composer, and performer whose work investigates the relationship between acoustic phenomena and biological resonance. The New York Times has described her music as one that “abounds with implications about our relationship to the ecology around us,” and she has performed at institutions like The Museum of Modern Art New York, The Walker Art Center, and Gagosian. In this episode, Lea covers her musical origins in public school band, studying photography at Bard, Binaural sound, site-specific works, and more. She also walks us through the creation of her exclusive soundpack for BandLab, which includes piano recordings captured on a Steinway grand piano during her residency at Macdowell Colony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices