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In the Room with Musik Hack

Musik Hack LLC

Musik Hack has been making audio software for a few years now, and through the process we've met a lot of people in the industry. In this podcast, we sit down with guests both in front of and behind the scenes to discuss music, technology, business, and the creative process with the most interesting people we know!

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S1 · E12
August 21 · 1 hr 9 min
In the Room with Rian Lewis
Grammy-winning, multi-platinum mixer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Rian Lewis joins Musik Hack to talk about his work with Doja Cat, engineering DRAM's "Broccoli," and mixing on Rawayana's Grammy-winning album ¿Quién trae las cornetas?. Rian shares what it is like to run sessions at the highest level, the creative and technical judgment the work demands, and how engineers can build the kind of trust that makes artists want to work with them again. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkeJiFRs1WM Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E11
July 21 · 1 hr 6 min
In the Room with Bailey Flores
Songwriter Bailey Flores joins Musik Hack to talk about her path from New Orleans gospel and street performance to Los Angeles writing rooms and K-pop cuts for BABYMONSTER, STAYC, ITZY, NMIXX, J.Y. Park, CHUU, and others. Bailey shares how she found her way into K-pop, what the genre asks of songwriters, how she builds memorable melodies and emotionally driven lyrics, and why protecting her health, voice, and work-life balance matters. The conversation also explores AI and the future of songwriting. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTFd1nhJvAY Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E10
June 16 · 1 hr 6 min
In the Room with Neal Pogue
Seven-time Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and songwriter Neal Pogue joins Musik Hack to reflect on a 35-year career spanning more than 200 gold and platinum certifications and work with Outkast, Tyler, the Creator, Kaytranada, Steve Lacy, TLC, AWOLNATION, Victoria Monét, and many more. Neal talks about mixing landmark records including Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, TLC's "Waterfalls," AWOLNATION's "Sail," and Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit," along with the craft, relationships, and judgment behind a long life in music. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFt7PmsA2nw Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E9
May 19 · 1 hr 24 min
In the Room: AI Roundtable
The buzz and anxiety around generative artificial intelligence is big right now, so Musik Hack sat down with Sam Fischmann, Eyal Amir, Aaron McLeran, Spencer Salazar, and Zoe Wrenn for a roundtable on AI, art, and the future of music. The central question: AI is not going back inside the bottle, so how do artists, technologists, and listeners understand what feels unsettling, define useful ethics, and take conscious control of how these tools are used? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDB3yyQnWOQ Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E8
April 21 · 1 hr 7 min
In the Room with Bradley Denniston
Bradley Denniston is a Los Angeles-based producer, engineer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans major films, television, commercials, and records by artists including The Lonely Island, Gotye, Tegan and Sara, and G-Eazy. In this episode, he talks about growing up in Portland, learning through bands and DIY shows, spending years with Mark Mothersbaugh at Mutato Muzika, and building his own company, Radium Media. The conversation moves from wild early-career stories and life in Costa Rica to value exchange, networking, and asking for help, before widening into a candid discussion about AI music, the Suno lawsuit, dopamine, creativity, and what actually makes songs connect. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfefMi5xX8 Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E7
April 7 · 55 min
In the Room with themselves
In a break from the usual guest format, the Musik Hack team sits down with themselves for a deep dive into filter design, phase, DSP, and the product decisions behind tools like SweetEQ. Sam, Stan, and Alex talk through null tests, minimum versus linear phase EQ, pre-ringing, dry/wet behavior, mastering moves, and how they tune plugins to solve real mixing problems without overwhelming users. It is a candid look at how the team thinks about building audio software: why some design choices can fail simplistic tests while still sounding better, when linear phase is useful, what makes vocals translate on phones, and how much iteration goes into features that feel simple on the surface. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6fKKdhvasY Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E6
March 24 · 1 hr 1 min
In the Room with Michael Sebastian Romero
Michael Sebastian Romero is an engineer, producer, and entrepreneur whose credits include Michael Bolton, T-Pain, Ashanti, Trey Songz, and Khalid. In this episode, he talks about building his chops in church production, learning the studio business at Record Plant and Aftermath, earning a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year for Khalid's "Talk," and what it takes to lead high-pressure sessions while growing into a long-term creative career. His path runs from camera operator and church production work to engineering at Record Plant for artists including Michael Bolton, T-Pain, Parkwood, Ashanti, and Trey Songz, then on to a Grammy nomination in 2019 for his work on Khalid's "Talk." He also shares lessons on discipline, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building with purpose. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAuhwlIKgb8 Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E5
March 8 · 1 hr 5 min
In the Room with Valerie Broussard
Valerie Broussard is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter whose work has earned more than a billion streams. In this episode, she talks about writing for artists including Kygo, Illenium, Sofia Carson, Galantis, and Sam Feldt, building a career with placements across TV, film, trailers, and major brand campaigns, and what comes next as her EP Some Dreams You Never Wake Up From arrives on March 13, 2026. Her catalog has appeared in projects including Grey's Anatomy, Lucifer, Riverdale, You, and Ransom Canyon, as well as campaigns for Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Cadillac, Ralph Lauren, Marvel, and Riot Games. Her single "A Little Wicked" was also featured on January 1, 2026 as the theme song for Netflix's Run Away, which reached No. 1 on the platform in 44 countries. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7UjNrIp_SM Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E4
February 24 · 49 min
In the Room with Virgil Thomas
What does it take to get music placed in major film and TV projects? In this episode, Virgil Thomas, a music crossover agent at UTA, explains how deals come together, how artists make money today, and why relationships and trust are critical in the business. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JM8vTZwDys Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E3
February 10 · 1 hr 2 min
In the Room with Mark Parfitt
What happens when you drop everything and move to Los Angeles to pursue music? In this episode, Mark Parfitt shares how he built his path as an engineer, navigated high-pressure sessions, and developed long-term relationships while working with top-level artists and collaborators. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymgaYV_YluU Learn more: https://www.musikhack.com/podcast/
S1 · E2
January 27 · 1 hr 2 min
In the Room with Nelson Kyle
In this conversation, Nelson Kyle shares his journey from a business student and jazz musician to becoming a key figure at Ableton, where he has worked for over 17 years. He discusses the evolution of music software, the integration of AI in creative tools, and the changing landscape of music production technology. Kyle reflects on his personal growth, work-life balance, and the importance of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world. He emphasizes curiosity and adaptability as essential traits for navigating the future of music and technology. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f8U_u2DZR60 Learn more: https://musikhack.com
S1 · E1
January 13 · 1 hr
In the Room with Kenny Larkin
In this episode of In the Room, Kenny Larkin shares his journey through electronic music, discussing his influences, collaborations, and the evolution of his sound. He reflects on his early days in Detroit, the impact of technology on music production, and the importance of preserving analog techniques in a digital age. Kenny also touches on his experiences with various artists, his thoughts on the music industry, and his ongoing passion for creating and performing. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KU6nAneVnCg Learn more: https://musikhack.com

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