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At Soundcore we know that music is an integral part of your life. But, what does it really take to make it in the music industry, let alone create a song? From creative artists and audio engineers, through to the masterminds of music streaming, they all have a story to tell. Soundcore Stories, in partnership with MusiCares®, brings you an insider’s perspective on the inspiring journeys of the people behind the music
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Soundcore StoriesOct 18, 2020

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From studying to work at NASA to x7 Grammy Winning Engineer with Brian Vibberts

From studying to work at NASA to x7 Grammy Winning Engineer with Brian Vibberts

Brian has worked with some of the top-selling artists of all time including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Billy Joel. Over his career, Brian has received 272 Grammy nominations. This week we breakdown what it's like hopping from session to session across different genres and projects and how to handle the pressure of working with some of the world's biggest artists and some of the world's most famous franchises.



Mar 21, 202201:17:39
A day in the life of a GRAMMY award winning university lecturer

A day in the life of a GRAMMY award winning university lecturer

This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Simon Gogerly, a GRAMMY Award-winning audio engineer from the UK. Simon has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest artists in the world such as U2, Paloma Faith, No Doubt, and Massive Attack. We spoke to Simon about what his career had been like from the 80's till now in terms of music and technological changes, and also what life is like now as a university lecturer. 

Mar 07, 202247:40
How I recorded Greta Van Fleet with GRAMMY winning engineer Alex Pasco

How I recorded Greta Van Fleet with GRAMMY winning engineer Alex Pasco

This week, we caught up with Alex Pasco, a 5-time GRAMMY Award-winning audio engineer. We spoke to Alex about working on Greta Van Fleet's second album, "The Battle At Garden's Gate". We discuss some of the wild techniques he used to capture sound, and how the band pushed him to achieve new highs and their vision. We also talk about his studio setup and why he works using both Digital and Analog hardware, plus the current innovations in audio that excite him.

Feb 21, 202251:26
How To Become A YouTuber with Antwan Richardson

How To Become A YouTuber with Antwan Richardson

Ever wondered what it takes to start a successful YouTube career? Listen as tech Antwan Richardson tells his story and gives us an inside look at what it takes to make it big as a tech influencer on YouTube. 

Feb 08, 202243:18
#AskMeAnything with 7x GRAMMY winner Buck Snow

#AskMeAnything with 7x GRAMMY winner Buck Snow

Buck is a multi-GRAMMY award-winning engineer. He got his start in one of the world’s top recording and mixing facilities where he has worked on all types of audio production and gained extensive experience in working with audio in both music and film. Listen as he answers questions from the Soundcore community and reveals some of his top tips.

Jan 25, 202235:34
Meet Danny Gruff

Meet Danny Gruff

This week we speak to Danny Gruff who is currently producing and recording Dave Gile's new album at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios! Listen now and find out how the preparation has been so far and what it’s like progressing into music production since the pandemic.

Jan 10, 202244:06
How I raised £50,000 to record an album at Abbey Road studios during a pandemic

How I raised £50,000 to record an album at Abbey Road studios during a pandemic

In this week's episode, Sean caught up with independent artist Dave Giles and his journey to record his album at Abbey Road studios and found out how close he is to his goal of raising £50,000 to make it happen! We also speak to Dave about how he uses his Liberty earbuds to check on his mixes and how life has been as an independent musician over the last 2 years during the pandemic.

This was episode was recorded as part of our week of live events across Soundcore's social channels.

Dec 13, 202148:03
How to go viral on TikTok with GRAMMY winning producer Philip Larsen

How to go viral on TikTok with GRAMMY winning producer Philip Larsen

Not only has Philip Larsen won a GRAMMY for his work with Kylie Minogue and been the mastermind behind some of the biggest Katy Perry remixes, but he also has had over 3 billion streams on TikTok. Listen and learn as Sean sits down with Philip and finds out what it's like to have a song of yours blow up on TikTok and how it can affect your career.

Nov 29, 202146:22
Has streaming negatively impacted the music industry? With GRAMMY winning engineer Ignacio Molino

Has streaming negatively impacted the music industry? With GRAMMY winning engineer Ignacio Molino

This week, Sean sits down with 5-time GRAMMY winning engineer Ignacio Molino. In this packed episode, Ignacio teaches Sean how to write a Latin-infused pop song and they discuss the crossover potential between different styles of music. They also have a very frank discussion about how music streaming may have a negative effect on music, due to the fact it’s becoming harder for artists, engineers, producers, and labels to make any money from the art they create.

Nov 15, 202154:07
Painting a picture with sound with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Cassidy Turbin

Painting a picture with sound with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Cassidy Turbin

This week, Sean sits down with Cassidy Turbin, a 5-time GRAMMY winning audio producer who has worked with artists such as Beck, Storefront Church, Miya Folick, Dwight Yoakam, and Tashaki Miyaki. Cassidy is also one of the audio producers who collaborated with Soundcore on both Liberty 2 Pro and Liberty 3 Pro. Cassidy talks about how he achieves #GoldenSound and the developments in both the music industry and technology world that help that goal.

Listen and learn more about the challenges both engineers and artists have when it comes to picking music that you like versus whatever comes your way because you need to make a living.

Nov 02, 202149:53
Life in the studio with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Shaan Singh

Life in the studio with GRAMMY winning audio engineer Shaan Singh

Joining us for the second episode of our #GoldenSound Edition of Soundcore Stories is Shaan Singh, a Grammy Award Winning Engineer, Mixer, and Producer based in Los Angeles. Shaan has worked with some of the biggest and most popular artists in the world right now, including Young Thug, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Janelle Monae, and many more. He also won a Record of the Year GRAMMY Award in 2018 for his work on “This Is America” by Childish Gambino. 

Oct 18, 202126:53
From GRAMMY winner to becoming an entrepreneur with Krish Sharma

From GRAMMY winner to becoming an entrepreneur with Krish Sharma

In the first of our #GoldenSound Edition episode, we’re sitting down with Krish Sharma, an audio producer who has won 2 GRAMMYs for his work with Ziggy Marley and the Rolling Stones. He’s also worked with Soundcore on both the Liberty 2 Pro and Liberty 3 Pro true wireless earbuds.

In this episode, we sat down with Krish to talk about the state of the music industry, and how his company, BYGMusic, helps with the financial well-being of grassroots musicians. He also reveals some of his favorite moments throughout his career, what makes the perfect earbuds and what working with Soundcore means to him.

Oct 11, 202129:26
What Would You Ask a Liberty Series Product Manager?

What Would You Ask a Liberty Series Product Manager?

If you’ve been a fan of the Liberty Series, you may have questions about Soundcore’s most popular music-centered true wireless earbuds. What better way to get them answered by the product manager himself, Ivan. Join us this week and listen as he answers some questions put forward from the Soundcore community.

Oct 04, 202124:34
How music therapy can make a big impact on your life

How music therapy can make a big impact on your life

We talk to singer-songwriter Bryde to talk about using music therapy and meditation to be at peace with your work. We also discuss how music affects the mind, dealing with competition, and how mental health is at the forefront of everyone's lives.

Sep 27, 202157:16
Manifesting fear and turning it into success

Manifesting fear and turning it into success

On this episode, we speak to The Collective, a band from the East Midlands in the UK. We delve into their back story and discuss some tough topics like “Does success kill creativity?” and “Does social media affect a person’s ability to grow?”.


Check out The Collective here 👉 https://beacons.page/thecollectiveband?fbclid=IwAR0C05ZGZ-_u1e6wqyB93xqJ96ySzo4cj_MZ_RV0lufPmOwxm8oFsLlyfrk

Sep 19, 202157:55
Meet Bluckther

Meet Bluckther

In this week’s episode we sit down with Bluckther, a DJ from Colombia. He takes us behind the scenes of what life as a DJ is really like and we talk about what releasing music with big record labels is really like.


Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/bluckther/

Sep 13, 202124:17
Hearing your music on hit TV shows

Hearing your music on hit TV shows

Singer-songwriter Anna Pancaldi gives us exclusive insight into how you get your music on hit TV shows and what it’s like writing music for other artists. And, if you’ve wondered what it’s like working with publishing labels or have experienced bad stage fright before performing, Anna’s got some great advice for you.

Sep 05, 202148:47
How classic tracks are turned in house bangers in 2021

How classic tracks are turned in house bangers in 2021

What’s it like having a track with over 31 million streams on Spotify? This week, we’re joined by Felix Samuel, a singer, songwriter, and producer from the UK. We chat about songwriting, adapting to the ever changing ways music is consumed, and what exactly goes into remixing and remaking a track.


Check out his music here: https://www.instagram.com/felixsamuelmusic/

Aug 29, 202139:36
Rising up in the music industry with Bleam

Rising up in the music industry with Bleam

Ever imagined what it’s like to DJ at clubs and music festivals around the world? This week, we’re joined by Bleam, a DJ and producer from California who has over 20,000 monthly listeners and is a rising star in the world of Deep House music. We talk about how to connect with other artists, staying relevant in the fast-moving music industry, and how traveling influences his music.

https://www.instagram.com/bleam/


Aug 22, 202128:25
Ciaran Burgess reveals the secrets of live performances

Ciaran Burgess reveals the secrets of live performances

This week we sat down with Ciaran Burgess from a band called Groomlake. We spoke about what it’s like performing and setting up live shows, plus we dive in and talk about all the behind the scenes tech stuff that he does!

Check out his stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/welcometogroomlake/

Aug 15, 202151:36
How social media changed the music industry with Jules Marrison

How social media changed the music industry with Jules Marrison

In this week’s episode, we have mixing and mastering engineer Jules Marrison. He spoke to us about working with musicians and producers to get songs sounding their best. Plus, he shares tips and tricks on how to get your music out there in 2021.

Go check out the Collective to get the latest updates about Soundcore 👉

Check out more from Jules  👉  www.greenlabproductions.com

Aug 08, 202127:15
Meet Duvall
Aug 01, 202120:25
Meet Able Faces

Meet Able Faces

Meet Able Faces, a duo hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what life is like for this independent Dance/Pop duo made up of brothers Jack and Mark McNeilage, as they talk us through the up's and down's of the music industry and their hopes for 2021.

Jul 18, 202127:20
Coast To Coast: Meet the San Diego Finalists

Coast To Coast: Meet the San Diego Finalists

Get to know the artists on the San Diego team. They chat to us about what it’s like to be in a team with people you don’t know, why it’s tough being so close to LA, their messages to the other teams, and what their plans are for the remainder of 2021.

Jun 21, 202129:39
Coast To Coast: Meet Dax

Coast To Coast: Meet Dax

This week we sat down with Dax, one of the biggest independent artists in the world right now, that has amassed millions of views and is currently one of the Coast to Coast Captains. Find out how Dax discovered poetry, what leaving a career in basketball to pursue music was like, challenges he’s faced, plus so much more.

Jun 14, 202127:23
Coast To Coast: Meet the Florida Finalists

Coast To Coast: Meet the Florida Finalists

On the second episode of our Coast to Coast mini-series, we’re meeting the Florida Team! Sean & Will got to know the members of the team, find out how they’re feeling about the Coast To Coast competition, their messages to the other teams, and more!

Jun 06, 202124:38
Putting in your 10,000 hours w. Gsnaps

Putting in your 10,000 hours w. Gsnaps

After a live NYE performance at the Bellagio, and millions of YouTube views later, Gsnaps defines the work ethic of “putting in your 10,000 hours.” Sit back and learn more about her journey as an independent artist and what's coming up next for her... 

May 31, 202144:30
Ask Me Anything w. The Life Headphone Product Manager

Ask Me Anything w. The Life Headphone Product Manager

This week go behind-the-scenes with Soundcore’s product design team—specifically the people behind the Life series of headphones. Listen in as Dorothy, Soundcore’s Brand Manager, and Christy, our  **Life**  Series Product Manager answer questions from the Soundcore community!

Apr 18, 202132:01
How to create the perfect remix with GRAMMY winning DJ Cedric Gervais

How to create the perfect remix with GRAMMY winning DJ Cedric Gervais

Are you sad? Is it summertime? No and no!? Who cares coz we’ve got just the cure for any bad mood: Cedric’s world-renowned remix of “Summertime Sadness.” Listen as Cedric breaks down his iconic remix and what life is really like as a GRAMMY winning international DJ.

Apr 13, 202149:04
From high school to Hollywood with Daya
Mar 25, 202146:43
The science of bluegrass with The Infamous Stringdusters

The science of bluegrass with The Infamous Stringdusters

On this episode of our star-studded season of #SoundcoreStories, we sit down with The Infamous Stringdusters to discuss their GRAMMY win, life on the road, and the science behind the improvisational and performative style known as bluegrass.

Mar 07, 202133:47
Shaping the Sound Of A Generation w. Romesh Dodangoda

Shaping the Sound Of A Generation w. Romesh Dodangoda

Romesh Dodangoda is a GRAMMY nominated producer from South Wales, who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and metal, including Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon and Bullet For My Valentine. Find out how he manages to capture that raw exciting energy from some of the biggest names in the rock world and the story behind the online music community he has set up in his spare time to help emerging musicians!

Mar 07, 202142:13
Art vs Commerce...What's more important? 2-time GRAMMY artist Lecrae reveals all

Art vs Commerce...What's more important? 2-time GRAMMY artist Lecrae reveals all

We sat down with hip-hop luminary Lecrae to discuss a wide range of topics including his GRAMMY wins and also his recent nominations and upcoming projects; all the way up to Marvel superheroes and Valentine’s Day life hacks. 

Feb 16, 202135:33
Overcoming stage fright with 2-time GRAMMY winning artist Colbie Caillat

Overcoming stage fright with 2-time GRAMMY winning artist Colbie Caillat

How do you go from Myspace to a 2-time GRAMMY winning artist? Colbie Caillat joins us on this week’s episode where we discuss songwriting, inspiration, and getting over stage fright.

Feb 10, 202136:06
What it's really like recording The Rolling Stones

What it's really like recording The Rolling Stones

Krish Sharma is a 2- Time GRAMMY winning producer who has worked with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Ziggy Marley to name a few. He also started a company, called BYGMusic, to help with the financial well-being of music artists. 

Listen now as Krish takes us back through some of his fondest recording memories, but also his latest work, including his involvement with Liberty Air 2 Pro.

Feb 05, 202142:45
How MusiCares® is a shining light in music's darkest hour

How MusiCares® is a shining light in music's darkest hour

As a music-loving brand, Soundcore has partnered with MusiCares® to support artists in need of assistance. Through its COVID relief program, MusiCares® has served 24,000 people with over $22 million dollars in aid. Debbie Caroll, Vice President of MusiCares® explains more.

Jan 24, 202139:42
The best music you’ve never heard with LÜM CEO Max Fergus

The best music you’ve never heard with LÜM CEO Max Fergus

In our commitment to support grassroots musicians, we’ve integrated LÜM - an ad-free music streaming service for emerging artists - directly into the Soundcore app. LÜM CEO, Max Fergus, reveals all.

Jan 13, 202131:32
Backstage with the Collective

Backstage with the Collective

In our round up episodes of Season 1, Sean and Lawrence sit down with Hannah from the Soundcore Collective as she shares her  experiences of working at Soundcore and the Anker brands, and provides her thoughts on #AudioEscape.

Dec 15, 202019:59
Soundcore’s Head of Brand Reveals ALL About The #AudioEscape

Soundcore’s Head of Brand Reveals ALL About The #AudioEscape

Sean and Lawrence sit down with, Ching, Soundcore’s Head of Brand, to find out what #AudioEscape means, why you won’t want to miss it, and what the future of Soundcore looks like.

Dec 14, 202024:25
Music & YouTube With Crew 54

Music & YouTube With Crew 54

After their energy filled #SoundcoreSessions we caught up with Eric and G, aka Crew 54 for a chat about their life in the music world and how they came to meet each other. Eric also gives us an insight into his YouTube channel.

Dec 06, 202048:32
Ask Me Anything with Grammy Winning Audio Producers | #SoundcoreSundays

Ask Me Anything with Grammy Winning Audio Producers | #SoundcoreSundays

Earlier in the week we asked all our fans across social media, if you could ask a Grammy winning audio producer ANYTHING...what would it be? Join us as we listen to 8 x Grammy Award Winning Audio Producer Darrell Thorp, and 4 x Grammy Award Winning Audio Producer Alex Pasco answer your questions! 

Nov 29, 202054:16
Thanksgiving Special!

Thanksgiving Special!

This week we're joined by two members of the Soundcore Collective for a Thanksgiving special. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss their favorite Soundcore products, how they discovered the Soundcore community.

Nov 22, 202030:51
Mixing Movies & Music | #SoundcoreSundays

Mixing Movies & Music | #SoundcoreSundays

Buck Snow is a 7 time Grammy Winning Engineer who also endorsed the Liberty 2 Pro earbuds. Listen this week as we talk to him about his journey and love for audio, and how he's transitioned from not only working with some of the biggest artists in the world, but now how he's using his talent in the movie world!

Nov 15, 202043:59
The Life Of An Opera Singer | #SoundcoreSundays

The Life Of An Opera Singer | #SoundcoreSundays

Ever wondered what it would be like to sing in front of the British Royal family? Or perhaps THE best Disney song to sing in the shower? Wonder No more as we sit down with Lauren Joyanne Morris and take a look at the journey of becoming an Opera singer.

Nov 08, 202035:49
From Grassroots Musician to Platinum Selling Producer...

From Grassroots Musician to Platinum Selling Producer...

Jamie has been a professional songwriter, record producer and musician for almost ten years now, and in that time has worked with a wealth of talent both signed and unsigned, accumulated worldwide chart successes and achieved platinum selling records.

Nov 01, 202042:38
Mixing Grammy Records and Massaging Artist Egos

Mixing Grammy Records and Massaging Artist Egos

Riley Mackin is the mastermind Grammy-Winning Engineer behind 2018 hit, “This is America”, but what really happens behind the records? Put your earbuds in as Riley reveals all from the recording studio.

Oct 25, 202034:52
Rowing Across The Atlantic

Rowing Across The Atlantic

Atlantic Antics are rowing across the ocean in world-record time, testing the limits of their friendship, physical strength, and most importantly, their playlist.

Oct 18, 202035:33
Becoming an Artist In The Tech World

Becoming an Artist In The Tech World

This week we speak to Collin Chan, a long time friend of Anker & Soundcore. Collin talks to us about his life as an artist and his journey from studying and developing his skills and the struggle to be noticed, to now working with some of the top names in the tech industry using his unique skills.

Oct 05, 202034:44
Launching Albums Under Lockdown

Launching Albums Under Lockdown

This week Sean spoke with Grassroots Musician Danny Gruff.

Danny spoke to Sean about how his year has been so far, what it’s been like releasing an album during a global pandemic and not being able to hit the road and promote it. They also touch on the impact it’s having on the music industry and Danny gives some advice for those aspiring musicians who are in a similar position right now.

Sep 27, 202028:54
From Armed Forces to Audiophile

From Armed Forces to Audiophile

If you know anything about Antwan Richardson aka Just' Doin Life, and his various audio, tech and life-related YouTube channels, you know he’s a super down to earth guy and someone that always gives everything 100%.

But, what you might not know is what Antwan was doing before YouTube, and how close he was to going down a very different path in life.

Sep 23, 202025:42