State Of Flux

In this episode, our guest, Alex Fitts (aka The Kickdrums) takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days in Cleveland to his current life in Spain. He shares how he navigated the music industry, collaborating with notable artists and evolving his sound. Despite the geographical distance, he continues to work remotely with artists worldwide, embracing new technologies and staying true to his creative vision.

Discover how hi...

Welcome back to the State of Flux podcast! This month, we're joined by the Dean of Cultural Affairs from Survivor Season 46, the one and only Shredmaster General, Ben Katzman. In this open and insightful interview, Ben shares his journey through music, mental health challenges, and staying true to oneself.

We dive into his new record, his time on Survivor, and the importance of maintaining authenticity in a world driven by social m...

Welcome to a very special episode of the State of Flux podcast. Today, we are joined by Blake Armstrong, Dane Penttila, and the one and only TillaVision. These talented individuals are my partners in Metimmerse, our new immersive VR web building platform.

If you're unfamiliar with Metimmerse, it's a platform where you can build out your world in 360 degrees, even if you have zero coding or design experience. We delve into the origi...

We are excited to share an incredibly insightful episode featuring King Green (RDGLDGRN, The King Green Show). We dive into his eclectic career, beginning from humble local fame to viral stardom with 'I Love Lamp.' Through the highs and lows, King Green provides an in-depth perspective on the music industry.

We touch on his collaborations with industry giants like Dave Grohl and Pharrell, as RDGLDGRN navigated the major label syste...

The State of Flux podcast presents Chris Hess, popular musician and writer known for his association with the band Swimm. Discover his musical journey that spans from the shores of Satellite Beach, Florida, to the glitzy world of Los Angeles. Listen to him recount tales of performance breakthroughs, valuable creative partnerships, and the joys and hardships of establishing a unique sound. Tune in to explore the impact of relocating...

In this episode of the State of Flux podcast, NYC-based visual artist Max Kulchinksy takes us on his life journey, highlighting his dedication and determination amid difficulties and takes us through his shift from music to art. A self-taught artist, Max reflects on the challenging feats of pushing through self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, proving that formal education isn't the only way to build one's skills.

We explore the l...

We’re starting the year off with a dose of inspiration courtesy of Lueda Alia. She was kind enough to share her incredible story - from immigrating to Canada at a young age and finding her community on music forums, to running one of the biggest music sites in the world and starting her own agency. All while studying and working in mental health full time. We get to see how those two things coincide in her journey and...

For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year. 

Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming. 

The State of Flux podcast has an extra special guest this month - former NHL star and current Flux88 partner, Mikhail Grabovski. We’re also joined by Flux88 partner, Blake Armstrong as cohost. This episode dives into youth athletics,the significance of diet and preparation, the importance of looking after your mental health, and how AI is influencing coaching, scouting, and training at the highest level of sports.

Really excited t...

This month, Jimmy Lazer and Jesse Korman stopped by to give us a full behind the scenes look at the Lil Thrashers Universe. We spoke about the origins of the expansive cartoon universe, how to cover "all the hats" with a very small team, the innovative "Beat-To-Short" writing approach we've adapted for the series, and so much more. 

Welcome to Grimstone! 

About Lil Thrashers (as told by series creator, Jimmy Lazer)

Lil Thrashers wa...

Andre Howard has built a career as an innovator and disruptor in the music industry for two plus decades. He dropped a ton of knowledge in this interview about being relentless, pushing through innovation, how artists need to connect with fans in 2023, and why being an adjunct professor of music business at NYU has him so excited about what the next generation of music business professionals are going to accomplish. Hope you enjoy ...

We were lucky enough to have comedian Brittany Brave share some amazing advice on how she's been able to successfully build her career on her own terms. We dive into creating your own opportunities, mental health challenges, and why it's a good thing if you're questioning yourself. Moral of the story, keep going!

Brittany is a comedian, actress, radio host, and entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida.

You can check her out on the inte...

This month, we were lucky enough to be joined by the "Swiss Army Knife of Hustle" himself, Jesse Korman.

Jesse is a filmmaker, musician, writer, director, photographer, producer, and entrepreneur. His band The Number 12 Looks Like You are legends in the mathcore world, he's a creative producer at Yale Entertainment, and an in-demand music video director for his outfit, Napalm Rainbow.

We chatted how Jesse (somehow!) manages to jugg...

This is the first interview for the "State of Flux" Newsletter. We are lucky enough to be joined by the amazingly talented artist, TillaVision for this installment. Tilla is our partner in Metimmerse. He's also done 3d videos for some of the biggest artists in the world including Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and The Game. He's also a cofounder on Lil Bitcoin (the world's first decentralized rapper) and the man behind Blank Canvas Com...