If we don't celebrate the good things that happen in life, both big and small, who is gonna do it? Also Austin is turning 40! Album of the Day: The Dwarf / Der Zwerg ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: ⁠⁠instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠ ⁠⁠twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠ Austin Wintory: ⁠⁠instagram.com/a.wintory⁠⁠ ⁠⁠twitter.com/awintory⁠⁠ Angela Be…

Los Angeles is a city filled with a million types of artists working hard to have an audience; the competition is fierce. How good of an idea is to go for it and make your own show in a city overflowed by art? Album of the day: Dualities ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: ⁠instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠ ⁠twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠ Austin Win…

We asked our followers what should we talk about on this one, so here's a summary of all the shows we've been enjoying this year and also an quick update on what has been up with our personal lives! Mentioned: Power Trip (pics and videos) Coldplay (pics and videos) Joe Hisaishi (pics and videos) MUSE (videoclips) Our Grammy outfits 2023 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈…

Season 2 starts now! Have you ever thought about how your work, or even simply you, might impact people? What sort of impact, or legacy, do you hope to leave behind? ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠⁠ Austin Wintory: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.co…

Time flies! We reflect on our 1st year of Brushes & Keys and compare notes about the next year. Oh! and we're gifting another beautiful mic! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/@BrushesAndKeys⁠⁠ Austin Wintory: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/a.wintory⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/…

What is it in art, music and movies that can make us cry? We analyze ourselves to find the common threads amongst works that really got to us. Album of the day: Cast Away, Alan Silvestri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UZ46E4oZSQ Song of the Day: A Place Called Home https://open.spotify.com/track/43kg5oAysx4HxL6TL9yoap?si=ce380b4dd46745c7 Mentione…

"Pretentious" and "ridiculous," those are some of the terms typical audiences call Avant Garde art. Are these artists trying to open up our minds with the absurd and bizarre or is it simply self-aggrandizement? We discuss a recent concert of composer Iannis Xenakis to explore these and other questions. Mentioned: Wild up ⁠https://www.instagram.com/…

Angela returns from a lengthy trip in Costa Rica (for both business and pleasure), leading to a discussion about the value of both traveling the world and reconnecting with your roots. Also she got a supremely awesome tattoo. Mentioned: Power Trip Cas Fruit / Patacones Album of the day: The works of Joe Hisaishi ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and …

"Kept you waiting huh?" The amount of things that have been happening lately have been nuts, but one of those projects takes the title home! A branching game about music and Greek gods? A roleplaying musical? Go ahead and push play, we will tell you what Stray Gods is about. Album of the Day: Angela was gonna suggest AC/DC's Back in Black because o…

At the risk of degenerating into 'old man yells at cloud,' we try to honestly examine how getting older is evolving our perspectives. Album of the day: Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, Andrea Bocelli ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys Austin Wintory: instagram.com/a.wintory twitter.com/awintor…

We welcome our first Brushes & Keys guest, kicking off the "Make it Three" series. This time sculptor and artist Jim McKenzie discusses art, creative process, pumpkin crabs, parenthood and more. jimmckenzieart.com Album of the day: Pink Moon, Nick Drake Real album of the day: Wind Waker for 10 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: instagr…

Let's talk about that line that divides art about love between cheesy and painful. Why must good love stories demand so much struggling? Also! What did our listeners do on Valentines' Day? Let's read the comments! Album of the day: Once Upon A Time On America, Ennio Morricone ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys tw…

Let's talk about the Grammys! Questions were asked, answers were given. Austin makes a list of composers who deserve to have an award if the videogame category had existed earlier. Album of the day: Switched-on Bach, Wendy Carlos ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys Austin Wintory: instag…

Angela and Austin talk about the moment you think you didn't pick the right path in life, whether career or personal life. Is it too late to look for something that can bring the happiness and fulfillment you're missing? Album of the day: I Put a Spell on You, Nina Simone Mentioned: Neal Brennan's 3 Mics https://www.netflix.com/title/80117452 Ben S…

We wrap up the year by reminiscing the good and bad things that 2022 brought to our lives, as we make a short list of goals for 2023. Albums of the day: An Adoption Story, Kitt Wakeley A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay Mentioned: Thai Cave Rescue Traveler, A Journey Symphony Brush & Key mini comic ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: insta…

Angela and Austin talk about science fiction portrayals of alien life, alien music, the legacy of H.R. Giger, and contemplate what cost is worth being the first human to meet alien life. Album of the day: Forbidden Planet, Louis and Bebe Barron Mentioned: H.R Giger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger Necronomicon https://www.amazon.com/H-R-Gi…

Is it worth having others success present in our lives? How does that make us feel? This time we talk about others wins and how that might distort our view towards people. Also Austin got his 2nd Grammy nomination and we're celebrating with Mexican food tonight! Woooo! Album of the day: Horizon Forbidden West Mentioned: Anthony Parnther https://www…

Ch-ch-ch changes! They can be annoying and even scary but how much are we open to sacrifice in order to step forward and grow? Album of the day: Hunky Dory, David Bowie Mentioned: Pumpkin https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYtXA4JA1W/ Dragon and Rat wood burning https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSxgQjB9hl/ Piper Jackson's single (Daughter to Melora Hardin) h…

Dressing up for a Halloween photoshoot, creepy music, lots of candy and scared kids. Do you need anything else?... Oh yeah! Someone got a new B&K microphone in our giveaway. Enjoy! Mentioned: Shock, Libra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ham4tUgzLkU Suspiria Main Theme, Goblin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUBqxsiJ-s Altered States Main Theme, Jo…

What are the scariest games ever made? What even defines a HORROR game? Austin tells Angela about some of his favorite horror games from throughout the years, and tries to convince Angela to play ALIEN: ISOLATION (she's too cowardly), but both agree about INSIDE. Mentioned: This Gaming Life Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktjuGU9RIrg Robin …

We begin a month of horror themed episodes by discussing Horror Films, fun facts and trivia. Angela shares her 13 most favorite horror movies of all time with vague descriptions for Austin to guess! Album of the day: Goblin, Suspiria Mentioned: Jerry Goldsmith - Appassionata from MAGIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RxCjZARXgI ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈…

“Simplistic” and “Simple” might sound the same but they are quite different. While Austin tells us a bit of his amazing trip to Thailand the conversation swings through some interesting takes on "Less is More" and how simple life could be vs how difficult we think it is. Album of the day: A Patch of Blue 1965, Jerry Goldsmith Mentioned: Civilizatio…

Stereotypes are probably a ridiculous way to differentiate types of artists in our society, but aren't they there for a reason? We look at some of the classic stereotypes to see how accurate they feel. We also have a winner for our fabulous microphone courtesy of Earthworks Audio. Enjoy! Mentioned: Bernstein Mambo: https://youtu.be/srb2EyvTSGw?t=61…

Is envy a normal human instinct, or a character flaw? Are jealousy and envy the same thing? Angela and Austin trade thoughts surrounding personal and professional issues that involve these feelings. Album of the day: Thriller, Michael Jackson Mentioned: Assassins Creed Syndicate https://open.spotify.com/album/04djbQW5lHF6ZMcZQs0jBf?si=8vgOA6xBQXeO6…

Who do we create for? Does the viewer have the power to change the artist's work? Austin and Angela discuss the difference between creating for exposure and doing it for pleasure. To spice things up a little bit, Austin answers some interesting questions in our first “Would You Rather” game! Mentioned: Sonja Eisenberg http://www.sonjaeisenberg.net …

Is Quitting the same as Failing? Austin and Angela analyze the line in between failing and acknowledging that something isn’t destined for us. Also a happy winner gets the first exclusive Brushes & Keys microphone thanks to Earthworks Audio! Album of the day: Let it Be, The Beatles Mentioned: Tribute to Mike Lang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUL…

Angela and Austin discuss the chemistry of creative relationships and inspiring partnerships. In addition to many tangents along those lines, they also do their first reader Q&A. Album of the day: Duets, Frank Sinatra Mentioned: I-no photoshoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmj4MdFKif/ Addams Family photoshoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CVvllVevWzN…

Do you consider yourself a workaholic? How long has it been since you took time for yourself? Austin, Angela and their inseparable companion Canvas travel to Big Bear, California in order to give their brain a break, while discussing the significance of stopping work for a bit and just existing. Album of the day: Sitting in the Fire, Troy Baker Men…

Being perfect, or good enough. Where do we draw the line? Is perfection reachable, or even a healthy goal? On Pet Peeves and Delights Austin revels in the power of the James Webb Space Telescope and the universe itself. Mentioned: Grace by Paul Solet - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220213/ Dialogos (Painting and Music Improv) - https://www.angela-b…

Austin and Angela discuss their preferred damnation while analyzing the different types and descriptions of hell in art and music. Album of the Day: Mick Gordon's Doom 2016 Mentioned: Hieronymus Bosch Garden of Earthly Delights - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights Butt Song From Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0g1…

In a failed attempt at making this a cute and chill episode, Austin and Angela share stories about their pets and discuss the different depictions of animals through the History of Art. On Pet Peeves and Delights Angela express her feelings towards certain pet owners. Album of the day: Animals, Pink Floyd Mentioned: Wrong Historical Depictions of A…

Digital or Traditional? Which one is the real deal? Austin and Angela dive into the conflict in between these two and explore how they even might define the artists today. On Pet Peeves and Delights Austin decides to talk about curiosity and how the lack of it can even put into question to call oneself an artist. Album of the day: Ok Computer, Radi…

Meet Artist Angela Bermudez and Composer Austin Wintory on this little introduction and check what they're up to! Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys Austin Wintory: instagram.com/a.wintory twitter.com/awintory Angela Bermudez: instagram.com/angelabermudeza twitter.com/angelabermudeza Canvas Bermintory: instagr…