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SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry. Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent (c)(p)2023 Blue Buddha Entertainment, LLC.
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Hot Topics in Music: AI Music Trends, Sync Income Strategies, & Branding Tips for Indie Artists - P2 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-a…
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S2:E9 Hot Topics in Music: AI Music Trends, Sync Income Strategies, & Branding Tips for Indie Artists (part 1) 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-…
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S2: E8 Indie Singer-Songwriter Marelle: Journey, Inspirations, and Music Insights 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create and connect with our …
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S2:E7: Producer Dom Brady & Hip Hop Artist Nor Kin4Life 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy --------------------------------------…
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S2: E6 Interview with Angela Leus, SVP of Universal Films 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our …
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S2: E5: Producer Dom Brady & Artist MiaMei: Behind the Beats & Rhymes 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and conne…
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Interview with music supervisor Brittany Douziech of Hulu's Life and Beth 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and c…
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S2.EP3: Interview with Lana Bui, Music Director at Rogue Planet 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect wit…
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S2 EP. 2: Analog Recording Tips & Sync-Friendly Music 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect …
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Season 2, Ep 1 or we can call it Episode 31 Universal Music's TikTok Exit, Co-Writer Vetting, Nashville's Influence, and More! 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhae…
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Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10…
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Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10…
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Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10…
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EP. 30: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR ANN KLINE This week on SyncRiffs, Charles sits down with Ann Kline, an experienced music supervisor and attorney with film and television credits including some of the most successful and prestigious television series (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, The Good Doctor, etc.). Ann’s experience is unique in that it…
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EP. 29: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR JENNIFER SMITH This week on SyncRiffs, Charles sits down with Jennifer Smith, a Los Angeles based Music Supervisor with over a decade of experience in music and film/TV. Jennifer's impressive career includes working on shows such as America’s Best Dance Crew, Dancing With The Stars, The Ellen Show, and Netfli…
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EP. 28: INTERVIEW WITH DAVE GREEN OF THE FILTHY SOULS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Dave Green of The Filthy Souls, an indie-rock band originally from Manchester, England. Front-man Dave Green possesses a creative energy that drives their music and electric live performances. His strength of voice transcends any era classification, whi…
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EP.27: INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN DOLAN OF DIG MUSIC This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Susan Dolan of Dig Music. Susan has spent the last fifteen years spearheading the music related aspects of productions. Some of her past work includes placements and scores in notable ad campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, network TV shows an…
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EP. 26: INTERVIEW WITH JACKSON WHALAN Charles interviews Jackson Whalan, an American lyricist and producer known for his high-impact rapping, music production, live performance, and collaboration. He has independently released over 100 songs, including LPs, EPs, singles, and features, while touring extensively both solo and with a live band. Topics…
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EP. 25: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER JERMAINE STEGALL Charles interviews composer Jermaine Stegall, an accomplished and versatile composer and conductor. With over 50 projects to his credit, Stegall is most well-known for the score to “Coming 2 America,” the highly anticipated sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic, with Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl-…
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EP. 24: INTERVIEW WITH ANNABEL LEE Charles interviews Annabel Lee, a force in the underground Los Angeles music scene, packing every venue she plays (The Echo, School Night, Satellite, Moroccan Lounge, Hotel Cafe and more). Her current album MOTHER’S HAMMER is available on all D.S.P’s. “Alt-rock killer Queen Annabel Lee is rising from the L.A. unde…
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EP. 23: INTERVIEW WITH JASON KOITER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF CRIMINAL MINDS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews associate producer of CBS’s Criminal Minds, Jason Koiter. A fourteen year veteran of post production, Jason Koiter has worked on over 270 episodes of network and streaming TV, as well as music videos, web series, feature films and sh…
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EP. 22: INTERVIEW WITH JEFF CAUDILL OF LOW COAST This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Jeff Caudill of Low Coast. After more than two decades with the fan-adored band Gameface, Jeff Caudill returns with a new band, Low Coast, and a debut album, Existing the Dream. Low Coast is a departure from the SoCal melodic punk rock world and a foray into…
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EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Troy MacCubbin, President and owner of Alloy Tracks, an audio production company specializing in Custom Music & Sound Design for Trailers, Film, TV, Gaming, Commercials, New Media & more. Some of their work includes compositions in films and tr…
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Ep. 20: Interview with music supervisor Laura Webb This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Laura Webb. A veteran music supervisor of television and film, a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, and a three Times GMS Award Winner, Laura Webb is known for her work on hit projects like: The Hills, Kung Fu, XO Kitty, To Al…
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EP 19: Hollywood Strike + Answering Your Questions Charles and Chase discuss the current and future impact of the TV & Film production shutdown in Hollywood, strategies for indie artists during the work stoppage, and answer viewer + listener questions. Want your questions answered on a future episode? Tag us on Instagram @syncriffs and @bluebuddhae…
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EP 18: SYNC 101 Samples & Cover Tunes Charles and Chase break things down as it relates to songs with samples and having cover versions in your catalog of work. Understanding BOTH topics is uber important in the sync space. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Definition of Cover Tunes & Pitching Cover Songs 2:08 Why Record Cover Tunes? 3:00 Ge…
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Ep.17: Interview with music supervisor Jen Pyken This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Jen Pyken. A veteran music supervisor of television and movies, Jen Pyken landed her first Emmy nomination for her work on NBC’s “This Is Us.” She is a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors and recently launched an online Masterclas…
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Ep.16: Interview with singer songwriter Lenka This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Lenka, an Australian singer songwriter who is back working with the Blue Buddha Sync Team. Charles & Blue Buddha Entertainment first worked with Lenka in 2007, securing her two syncs before she went on to secure a major label and publishing deal. Welcome to Len…
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Ep.15: Interview with music supervisor and KCRW DJ Francesca Harding This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews KCRW DJ & music supervisor Francesca Harding. Francesca Harding has worked as a radio host, DJ and music supervisor for over a decade. From DJ’ing internationally to working in the sync and licensing world, Francesca has provided the musi…
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Ep.14: Interview with pop artist Jess Meilman This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes pop artist, Jess Meilman, to the studio for a special interview about her singles “Ketamine Kids” and “Nothing,” her musical influences, how she approaches the songwriting process, upcoming releases, and more! After her sparkling debut with the soulful indie pop …
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EP 13: Interview with music supervisor Melany Mitchell This week on @syncriffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Melany Mitchell. Melany Mitchell was born in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. She is known for The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), As They Made Us (2022) Everything's Gonna Be Okay (2020), Fantasy Island (Fox), I’m Totally Fine (2022), …
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Ep.12: INTERVIEW WITH SIMON SHORT, LEAD SINGER OF THE JACK KNIVES #syncagency #musiclicensing #musicindustry #indierock #punkrock This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes SIMON SHORT, lead singer of indie punk-rock band THE JACK KNIVES to the studio for a special interview about their latest single ‘Are You Listening,’ his musical influences, their…
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EP.11: INTERVIEW WITH AMERICANA SINGER SONGWRITER KATIE COLE #syncagency #musiclicensing #musicindustry #indieartist #americana This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes KATIE COLE, an Americana singer songwriter and keys player for The Smashing Pumpkins, to the studio for a special interview about her latest EP ‘Rivers & Roads,’ her musical influen…
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EP 10: Interview with music supervisor Bianca Valencia💫 Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts. This week on @syncriffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Bianca Valencia for AAPI heritage month. Bianca Valencia has worked on projects "The Cleaning Lady" (Fox), "India Sweet & Spices", "A …
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EP 9: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC COMPOSER TANGELENE BOLTON This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music composer Tangelene Bolton for AAPI heritage month.⚡️ Tangelene Bolton (she/her) is a Filipina-American film, TV, and media composer based in Los Angeles, CA. A Berklee College of Music Film Scoring graduate and a 2020 Sundance Composer Fellow, Tang…
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This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Arianna Lady Basco, music supervisor Mindy Dinh, and indie artists Air Apparent and Trynket, for AAPI Heritage Month. The guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry and share what they've learned along the way. Arianna Lady Basco: artist/actress/director IG: @ariannabasco__ "The Fabulous F…
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EP 7: PART 2 INTERVIEW WITH DEREK BASCO, ELLA JAY BASCO & CASEY DUNMORE This week on SyncRiffs, Charles continues his interview with Derek Basco, Ellay Jay Basco & Casey Dunmore for AAPI Heritage Month. In part 2 of this exclusive interview, the guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry and share what they've learned along the way…
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syncriffs ep 6 EP 6: INTERVIEW WITH DEREK BASCO, ELLA JAY BASCO & CASEY DUNMORE #musicindustry #aapivoices This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Derek Basco, Ellay Jay Basco & Casey Dunmore for AAPI Heritage Month. In part 1 of this exclusive interview, the guests discuss their journeys in the entertainment industry, reflect on their "start" i…
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EP 5: Sync Songs About Life This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss songs about life, the experiences that make great music for TV and other media placements, and answer viewer questions (drop yours in the comments for future Q&A segments!). Topics discussed: ✔️ Co-Writers & Split Sheets ✔️ Registering Your Music with a PRO ✔️ Pitching Alte…
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EP 4: LOVE SONGS THAT GET SYNCED is live on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon 💫 Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss the next episode! This week on @syncriffs, Charles & @chasewalkerband break down what makes a great Love song and the qualities that lend itself for landing a music placement⚡️ Topics discussed:…
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This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss what makes a great party song and the qualities that lend itself for landing a music placement. Topics discussed: ✔️ Elements of a Great Party Song ✔️ Source vs. Diegetic Songs ✔️ Tempo & BPMs ✔️ Vocals & Hooks SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Adver…
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This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase discuss how sync agents pitch songs, giving insight to the key information music supervisors share in briefs and how lyrics can make or break a potential sync. Topics discussed: ✔️ Music Briefs ✔️ Replacing ‘temp’ songs ✔️ Song lyrics ✔️ Metadata Music: "Flying Tigers" from @magictiger_ Podcast produced by Bl…
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This week on SyncRiffs, Charles & Chase break down how independent artists, producers, and composers can make money with their music in the world of sync placements. Topics discussed: Working with a sync agent. Working with music supervisors. One Stop Representation. Co-Writers & Ownership. SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placem…
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