Simon Phillips On The Rhynestone Podcast
It is such an honor to have drumming legend Simon Phillips on the Rhynestone Podcast. Simon has been one of my favorite drummers for a long time, and this interview didn’t disappoint in any way. Hear about why Toto hated making demos, why drum mixes with The Who are so important, and what it takes to land the big gigs.
Full pod on YouTube.
🎉 Magic Sunday is here! 🎉
Our latest Rhynestone release, "Magic Sunday" by Captain Highside, has officially dropped. Capturing the essence of Motown is no small feat in today’s music scene, but our Rhynestone artists are always up for the challenge.
Prashant shares how Rhynestone brought his vision to life, noting that even though the production was in our hands, he felt fully engaged and informed throughout.
We had a blast working on this track and are incredibly proud of our team for delivering this fantastic throwback jam. Enjoy! 🎶🌟
The musicians who brought this track to life:
Drums: @erickson_grillo
Percussion: @marciorobertoforte
Bass: @gabrielcpenteado
Keys: @Diogoville
Saxophone: @Jonatasoliveriasax
Trumpet, Trombone: @brunobelasco
Horn Arrangement, Glockenspiel, Production: @bannerdriskellmusic
Mixing, Masterring: @sleepingorchard
This weekend was the two year anniversary of the very first Rhynestone Project, our cover of The Sign by @officialaceofbase
This was the project that kickstarted the idea of Rhynestone Productions, and has lead to us building an amazing team of 24 musicians working on over 75 songs.
I just checked on youtube, and was shocked to see over 1,400 views and several comments asking for more covers. It might be fun to do something new. What should we cover?
Thanks to our musicians for bringing this cover to life...
@sammyyd95
@moshibass
@jonatasoliveirasax
@erickson_grillo
@bannerdriskellmedia
@sleepingorchard
Episode 16 W/Ella Feingold IS OUT NOW
If you are a fan of guitars players on social media, you likely have seen our next guest, Ella Feingold. Ella is a guitar player and orchestrator who has gone viral in the last year for no-nonsense approach to playing rhythm guitar. Her resume reads like a stack of who's who in R&B, Hip-hop, and Neo-Soul, with artists like Jay-Z, The Roots, and Silk Sonic demanding her talents.
In this interview, we discuss rehearsals with Erykah Badu, how she learned 'musical instinct' playing in churches, how 'living authentically' is the secret to finding your original voice on your instrument, and much more.
This is a profound interview and one you are not gonna wanna miss if you are a musician looking to step up your game. Ella drops so many gems.
Look up Rhynestone Podcast episode 16/Ella Feingold on youtube and Spotify to hear the full episode.
Can you do great work when no one is watching?
A lot of musicians think that if the right oppertunities were offered to them, they would rise to the occasion.
But if you can't do great things when no one is watching, how are the gatekeepers of the music industry suppossed to pick you for those great oppertunities.
If you have 0 monthly listeners, no one is coming to your shows, and no one is engaging with your social media posts, take it as a sign that you need to level up in some way.
If you can consistantly kill in obscurity, the oppertunities will come. You just need to constantly willing to improve.
🎧 Episode 11 of the Rhynestone Podcast is here, and we're thrilled to have Scott Orr, a seasoned musician, songwriter, and the visionary behind Other Record Labels.
Scott is on a mission to help labels thrive in the modern age of streaming.
But here's the burning question: Do record labels still have a place in 2024? Can they genuinely support artists and turn a profit? Scott makes a compelling case that they absolutely can.
And that's not all! Get ready for an in-depth exploration of Bandcamp and Vinyl for Artists, as Scott shares invaluable tips on harnessing their full potential.
This episode is packed to the brim with insightful content you won't want to miss. Stream it now on YouTube! 🎶
Episode 10 Of The Rhynestone Podcast w/@yhuntermusic is live.
Atlanta-based producer, Yaahn Hunter Jr. has consistantly been making viral sounds on social media for the last three years.
His sounds have been used by celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Queen Latifa, and Jazzy Jeff.
In this episode, we break down Yaahn's creation process, how he developed his unique content style, and the anatomy or viral sounds.
Check out the rest of our interview with Yaahn, out now on youtube.
One of the easiest ways to make your songs catchier is to add backing vocals to your music.
By adding supporting melodies to your music, people are much more likely to get lost in your music.
It's a trick artists like Oasis, Usher, and ABBA have been using for years, and it costs virtually nothing to do.
Have you tried adding backing vocals to your music??
Comment below your experience.
Everyone is reporting about Spotify's new 1000 stream threshold, but they are missing a couple of key pieces of information.
If you want to make sure you are informed, check out this post here.
For the past two years, Rhynestone has championed an artist-first ethos, collaborating directly to create extraordinary music. Lately, we've noticed an increasing number of producers and engineers reaching out to access our world-class session musicians.
We're thrilled to announce the launch of a producer-focused initiative at Rhynestone. Partnering with handpicked talents like Mike Shrout, we're dedicated to enhancing their productions with our exceptional session musicians.
If you're a producer committed to amplifying artists' creations and wish to join this program, drop 'Next Level' in the comments below, and we'll connect with you soon. 🚀
The wildest track on Zach Alexander's new album is definitely, Down The Hall Waiting. When Zach sent me the song, I knew we had to add something drastic in order to really draw listeners in.
We ended up adding a crazy horn section that leads the entire song. @brunobelasco and @jonatasoliveirasax nailed the parts, and transformed this song into an epic track that is definitely the hidden gem of the album.
Adding strings to a song elevates its emotional resonance, captivating listeners with a profound depth. 🎻 Whether subtly weaving through the background or commanding attention at the forefront, strings infuse a powerful emotive essence into the music.
With the incredible talents of musicians like @thiagorosa.violino and @brunnothayer , Rhynestone transformed Zach Alexander's "Distance" into an epic, heartrending masterpiece. 🎶 Explore "Distance" and the entirety of Zach's latest album, "Pencil Me In," available on all major streaming platforms. Dive into a world of musical emotion today! 🌟 #Rhynestone #EmotionalMusic #Strings #NewRelease
Zach Alexander's debut album, "Pencil Me In," drops today! 🎶
Rhynestone brought a symphony of strings, horns, keys, percussion, and backing vocals to elevate these great songs.
Huge thanks to Zach for trusting us and our talented musicians
@jonatasoliveirasax
@brunobelasco
@thiagorosa.violino
@brunnothayer
@marciorobertoforte
@samanthadavismusic
@diogoville
@bannerdriskellmedia
Dive into the excitement with the title track! #PencilMeIn #NewMusic 🚀
UMG and Tiktok are slugging it out over AI covers. This will be the first of many arguments over AI in the music industry. Here's my take, comment below what you think.
'Your Musicians Know How To Play Music'
When Luke Lemons first asked us to put drums on his music, we knew we could make him shine.
Even when you have a highly original and specific sound like Luke does, Rhynestone musicians consistently reach that bar and take it even higher.
It's why Luke has been a repeat customer for Rhynestone for all sorts of instruments, and his music consistantly gets better with every release.
Check out more of our conversation with Luke on Rhynestone Podcast Episode 9.
