In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Mr. StepdaddyMone, hip hop artist and video creator based in Milwaukee WI. We talk about his music, starting from his early days in junior high school, where he was inspired by the hip hop culture of the early '90s. Mr. StepdaddyMone shares the story behind his unique name and how it reflects his mature approach to music and life.

We discuss the evolution of his sound, describing his current style as a blend of laid-back hip hop with a focus on storytelling and personal experiences, particularly relating to relationships. He also gives us insight into his collaborative work with his group and the creative process behind their music.

We also talk about his innovative approach to music videos, using toys and green screen techniques to bring his imaginative concepts to life. We explore his recent projects, including his songs "Square Love" and "Switcheroo," both of which feature retro visuals that complement his lyrical themes.

For more of Mr. StepdaddyMones's music and videos, check out his YouTube channel Mone Media.

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Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Gabe Kangas, the maintainer and primary developer of Owncast, free and open-source live video streaming software. Gabe shares the inspiration behind Owncast, which emerged during the pandemic as a response to the challenges musicians faced with mainstream streaming platforms. We explore how Owncast allows users to host their own live streams without relying on big tech companies, offering a self-hosted alternative for artists and creators.

Gabe discusses the technical aspects of setting up Owncast, including server requirements and the cost-effectiveness of hosting your own streams. We talk about the user experience, including how to integrate chat features.

For more information on Owncast and to check out the directory of streams, visit owncast.online

You can also learn more about Gabe's work at gabekangas.com

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Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of The Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Keith Marshall, also known as the musician of Key 13 as well as several other music projects. Keith shares his musical background, sparked by the purchase of a NanoKey 2 during the onset of the stay home order. We talk about his inspirations, including the backstory of his band name and the eclectic sounds he creates using virtual instruments.

Keith also discusses his role in createing the Faircamp Webring and being part of the Bonkwave community. We also talk about the role federated platforms have in fostering a collaborative music environment as well as the concept of Fair Traded Music Friday which is aimed at promoting independent artists and their releases across federated platforms.

We also explore the technical side of his music production, including his use of Logic Pro, plugins to achieve guitar sounds, and synth textures.

Keith also tells me about his latest compilation, "Pretentious Incongruity," which revisits and remixes his past works.

For more information on Keith's music and projects, visit key13.uk.

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Lorenzo's Music Website https://www.lorenzosmusic.com