In this episode we listen to and talk about music by Sebastian Pfeifer who is a pianist, producer and composer blending jazz, dubstep and experimental electronic music. He tells the story of how getting kicked out of classical piano lessons as a child led him to dubstep production, and eventually into jazz.

We talk about how he uses AI tools like Neutone to transform his own voice into something strange and expressive, how he tricks Ableton's audio-to-MIDI engine to generate dense string arrangements from distorted piano recordings, and why glitchy, broken-sounding algorithms are more interesting to him than polished prompt-to-music tools like Suno.

He also shares the process behind the track Endling from his trio Endern — a one-take improvisation transcribed and re-orchestrated for saxophone and synth, ending in a chaotic crescendo of distorted drums, screaming sax and fake soprano sax generated by AI.

This episode digs into hybrid workflows, AI as a performance instrument, and the blurred lines between improvisation, composition and machine learning.

Christopher Wieduwild started as a musician in a garage band, toured the US, and worked with world-class producers. Later, he scaled a startup to $150K a month, collaborating with brands like Lufthansa, Goodyear, and L'Oréal. Now, he helps musicians navigate AI through his company, The Music AI Musicpreneur, offering tools, education, and a community for artists.

In this episode, Christopher talks about how AI is transforming music, from creative tools to promotion strategies. He shares insights on text-to-MIDI plugins, automated organization tools, and the impact of AI on networking and community building. He discusses how musicians can effectively use AI to grow their audience, engage fans, and streamline their workflow without losing focus on creativity.

The episode also explores the rise of microcultures in music, the challenges of independent artistry in the digital age, and the balance between algorithm-driven content and authenticity.

In this special episode, pianist Mariam Kharatyan and electronic artist Alessandra Bossa discuss their collaboration on the Re-Creation Project, where Armenian folk music meets improvisation and live electronics, in Dolby Atmos. You also get to listen to some beautiful tunes from their upcoming album.

Mariam shares how her classical training initially made her hesitant to improvise on folk melodies, but through research and performance, she found a way to merge tradition with spontaneity. Alessandra explains how she uses live electronics to transform subtle sounds—like breaths and instrument noises—into an "untraceable" sonic landscape that enhances rather than disrupts the music’s essence.

They explore the microtonal nature of Armenian folk music, how language shapes melody, and why cross-disciplinary collaboration is good for creativity. The conversation also touches on their upcoming double album, featuring both acoustic and electronic interpretations of Armenian folk songs, recorded live and mixed in Dolby Atmos for an immersive experience.

The episode ends with reflections on folk music as a mirror of identity, its timeless emotional depth, and how technology helps bring its accumulated wisdom into the future.