Audio Talks: Recent Episodes
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Audio Talks. A podcast on all things audio presented to you by HARMAN including JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG. Host Oisin Lunny, music journalist and audio enthusiast, will interview expert guests, legends of the music industry and audio scientists to discuss the power of music and audio in all its facets. New episode bi-weekly every Thursday.
In this episode we dive into the power of music, culture and poetry. Host Oisin Lunny speaks to two people that are at the forefront of modern Irish culture: the Irish Ambassador to the USA, Dan Mulhall & Tadhg Byrne, DJ, musician and founding member of the irish cultural collective Sim Simma.
Tune in as we pay homage to the beautiful world of vinyl records. After returning from obscurity, 2022 will be the sixteenth consecutive year that vinyl sales have grown. We'll take a closer look at this phenomenon by welcoming two vinyl lovers and experts: Cameron Schaefer, CEO of Vinyl Me, Please & Chris Dragon, Senior Director, Global Product Marketing at HARMAN.
Tune in as we celebrate dance music, club culture and DJ history. From resolutely underground beginnings, dance music has exploded into mainstream over the last decades. Oisin Lunny speaks to Bill Brewster, renowned DJ, music historian, writer, and co-author of "Last night a DJ saved my life", and Arne van Terphoven, author, dance music publicist, owner of the Mary Go Wild record shop and founding member of Our House, a new museum of club cuture in the heart of Amsterdam. What were some of the milestones in dance music's global growth and who were the maestros behind the movement?
In this episode, we peek through the keyhole into the world of home studios. Get the inside scoop on the role equipment plays, and some expert advise on how to set up your own home studio space.
In this episode, we're talking about diversity in the music industry. Our two inspiring guests, Marta Pallarès Olivares, Head of International Press & PR at Primavera Sound, and Andreea Gleeson, CEO of TuneCore & US Ambassador for KeyChange discuss how we can all support diversity. Tune in!
Get the low-down on the latest tech and consumer experience trends in the fast-moving audio space. Tune in to hear what two of our leading experts, Alfredo Fernandez Franco, Senior Director, Intelligent Audio & Mikael Herje, Category Director, Headphones & Wearables, have to say about the innovations and new products to come in 2022.
The creator economy is exploding as artists are looking for more ways to break through the massive amount of content available. With streaming platforms on the rise, artists are no longer going the traditional route, they are taking their music straight to the people. Everything has multiplied...new content formats, how content is produced and promoted and much more.
In this episode we talk to Mark Mulligan, Managing Director and Analyst at MIDiA Research and Katy Templeman-Holmes, Director Global Markets for HARMAN Professional to discuss the rise of the creator economy, where it might take the music industry, what potential it brings for artists and how audio companies can support by providing the right equipment.
Many of us associate music with peak performance. In this episode we're going to explore the aspects of advanced audio when it comes to high performance. Tune in as Oisin Lunny speaks to two guests, who know all about it: Chantal Epp, founder & CEO of ClicknClear & Mikael Herje, Category Director for Headphones & Wearables at HARMAN.
What's the link between fitness, athletic performance and music? What does the equipment need to bring in terms of technology to help atheletes achieve their best? And what's next for high performance audio in high performance sports?
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This fascinating episode focuses on how new and innovative technology can elevate our listening experiences and take them to a new level: Oisin Lunny speaks to Dr. Kelly Snook, Founder of the Kepler Concordia, Co-Founder and Director of Mi.Mu Gloves, owner and producer at “It’s Not Rocket Science Studios” recording studios and a former NASA researcher (hello International Space Week 2021!) & Sean Barton, Senior Global Product Line Manager of Home Audio at HARMAN and one of the masterminds behind the innovative Harman Kardon Radiance 2400 speaker system.
How can technologies from the professional audio world improve our music consumption at home? How can new and innovative technology elevate our listening experience? And what is the future of audio technology?
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JBL lets you feel the music. At the beach, at home, in the car or even on Mount Everest. Besides JBL's signature sound, the unique designs make JBL products so popular with consumers around the globe.
As we celebrate JBL's 75th anniversary, Oisin Lunny speaks to two of the masterminds behind JBL’s vibrant, bold and award-winning design: Christian Schluender, GM Global Design & Damian Mackiewicz, Vice President of Design at HARMAN. What is the JBL philosophy of product design? How does product design influence the longevity of the JBL brand and what are some of their all-time favorite JBL products?
Join us as we welcome Luc Julia, Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group & Armin Prommersberger, Senior Vice President, Product Management at HARMAN Automotive to discuss the future of the audio experience in the car. What are the ingredients for a great mobility experience? How does the all-new Mégane E-Tech 100% electric reflect that and why will sound in the car become more and more important as autonomous vehicles emerge on the horizon?
What potential has the #Metaverse to act as an immersive audio environment?
Welcome Joy Lyons, Senior Director Audio Technology, HARMAN, Jonathan Vlassopulos, VP & Global Head of Music at Roblox & Cathy Hackl, Tech Futurist and Metaverse Strategist - three true experts when it comes to the fascinating virtual space Metaverse and immersive music set-ups. Topics we discuss include: What is Metaverse, what does it mean for music and audio and how musicians and listeners can get involved.
JBL has been powering epic events and festivals for the past 75 years. With this episode we celebrate 75 Years of JBL and its deep heritage in pop music culture as we speak to two JBL legends: Mark Gander, former Director of JBL Technology and known as the "JBL Guru" & Raul Gonzalez, Senior Applications Engineer for Performance Audio at HARMAN.
Oisin Lunny explores their personal highlights working for JBL, how JBL has shaped music history over the years and what it was like to record with Les Paul. Tune in!
Is the world ready for medical grade music?
Welcome Tom Middleton, sound designer, guru of the Calm App, award-winning functional music composer, sleep science coach, co-chair of the AFEM Health Group & Aifric Lennon, Senior Account Manager, Research Strategist and Music x Mind Researcher at MassiveMusic - two true experts when it comes to the connection between music and our mental health. We discuss what some of the benefits of listening to music are when we are in specific moods, how music can influence our feelings and what you can do if you want to start using music to support your well-being.
JBL has been powering epic events and festivals for 75 years. With this episode we celebrate 75 Years of JBL and its deep heritage in live music as we welcome two legendary artists and friends of JBL: The dutch DJ and producer duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano.
Oisin Lunny speaks to them about what it’s like to play in front of thousands of fans, the importance of high quality audio and their upcoming projects.
In this episode we'll explore the world of Non-Fungible Tokens, known as NFT and see how they relate to the music industry. Tune in as Oisin Lunny talks to three music tech innovators: Cliff Fluet, Head of Media & Entertainment at Lewis Silkin, MD of Eleven Advisory and Chair of the Ivers Academy Trust; Tim Exile, Founder and CEO of endlesss.fm, musician, technologist & NFT creator & Imogen Heap, recording artist, record producer, audio engineer, founder of the Creative Passport, MI.MU Gloves, winner of multiple music industry awards, who just released her first NFT collection entitled Firsts.
In honor of Earth Day, we'll explore the overlap between the live music industry and sustainability. Learn about the eco-friendly initiatives within the professional music industry and how you can make a difference yourself. Oisin Lunny talks to three sustainabilty experts: Chiara Badiali of Julie's Bicycle, Claire O'Neill, Co-Founder and Director at A Greener Festival & Jonas Skielboe, Founder of Velo Concerts.
In this episode of Audio Talks we speak to two industry movers and shakers on the incredible rise of audio content outgrowing its role as video's nerdier, less successful sibling. Listen to Axel Mansoor, musician and innovative icon of the Clubhouse app, and founder of the “Lullaby Club” with more than 11.000 followers. And Daniel Nathan, radio pioneer, commentator, co-founder of Platform B and founder of several commercial / FM / online and DAB stations.
In this episode of Audio Talks we discuss how Ford and their audio partner HARMAN collaborated with B&O to bring the iconic Ford Mustang roaring into the future, bringing sexy back to the next generation of EVs. Oisin Lunny speaks to Tiina Kierysch, Senior Design Manager at B&O, Stefan Tinnemann, Mustang Mach-E Product Manager Europe and part of Team Edison Europe & Alec DeLeon, Sr. Engineer Acoustics Automotive at HARMAN.
The recent "GameStop" incident has clearly shown platform democracy in action. In light of this disruptive moment of the "little guys" taking control, this episode of Audio Talks draws parallels to the music industry. Host Oisin Lunny and our three expert guests, Oscar Höglund, CEO of Epidemic Sound, Scott Cohen, CIO at Warner Music Group, and Chris Cooke, editor, journalist & author of "Dissecting the Digital Dollar", discuss the current compensation model of the digital recording industry and why it might not be beneficial to the majority of musicians.
Audio Talks is BACK with a special “on the road” edition of HARMAN ExPLORE. Tune in between now and January 15th to get the lowdown on the latest audio and automotive industry trends.
In this last episode of the mini series, Tom Rivers, VP Global Marketing, Automotive & Services at HARMAN and Jeffrey Hannah, Director at SBD Automotive discuss what's in store for the automotive industry in 2021 and the role of technology in the shift to consumer-centric mobility transforming the car into a true "third living space".
Audio Talks is BACK with a special “on the road” edition with HARMAN ExPLORE. Tune in between now and January 15th to get the lowdown on the latest audio and automotive industry trends.
In this episode, Dave Rogers, President of the Lifestyle Division at HARMAN and Sammy Andrews, MMF Board Member and Music Week columnist discuss how important music is for people, the state of the music and entertainment industry and what 2021 will hold for it.
Audio Talks is BACK with a special “on the road” edition with HARMAN ExPLORE. Tune in between now and January 15th to get the lowdown on the latest audio and automotive industry trends.
In this episode, Oisin Lunny talks to Christian Schluender, GM Global Design at HARMAN, on how to grow brands with authenticity and design leadership, the great design behind HARMAN's recently revealed products and what it takes to win a whopping 20 CES 2021 Innovation Awards.
Audio Talks is BACK with a special “on the road” edition with HARMAN ExPLORE. Tune in between now and January 15th to get the lowdown on the latest audio and automotive industry trends.
In this episode, Carsten Olesen, President of HARMAN's Consumer Audio business and Alexandre Jornod, Lead Market Analyst Music & Audio at Futuresource Consulting discuss new smart audio technologies and upcoming trends for 2021 for headphones, portables and home audio and how they might change the way we‘re listening to music.
Audio Talks is BACK with a special “on the road” edition with HARMAN ExPLORE. Tune in between now and January 15th to get the lowdown on the latest audio and automotive industry trends. In this episode, Stacia Anderson, Senior Director, Experiential Marketing and Chris Dragon, Senior Director, Global Product Marketing at HARMAN will speak about HARMAN going virtual with their HARMAN ExPLORE showcase this year and gives a sneak peek into what people can expect.
In this episode we’re discussing how audio brands connect with customers in an increasingly digital world with Robert-Jan van Dormael, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at HARMAN. How do people discover and experience new products during the pandemic with marketing becoming ever more important and challenging, especially when promoting features such as enhanced quality audio and which role technology and culture play in keeping brands connected with consumers.
Tell me what you listen to and I'll tell you who you are. In this week’s episode we’re shining a light on how music influences our personality and alternately, how our personality affects the music we listen to. We explore where musical taste comes from, how technology and data can help understand our relationship with music, and if audio hardware equipment has a personality and certain character too. Join Oisin Lunny and our guests Dr. David M. Greenberg, psychologist, musician and researcher at Bar-Ilan University and Cambridge University, Ruth Dockwray, Associate Professor of Popular Music at the University of Chester, and HARMAN's multi award-winning Senior Fellow Dr. Sean Olive.
In this week’s episode we’re discussing the importance of standing for something and taking action through music. We’re honored to be joined by Nicole Moudaber, record label founder, radio show host, social activist and one of the most passionately followed DJ & producers in the world and Beatie Wolfe, singer-songwriter and innovator, UN Women role model for innovation. They talk about how they are using their music to bring people together, what inspires them in doing so and how each of us can contribute.
This week's episode is dedicated to great sound and fast cars! We're honored to be joined by Carl Cox, one of the best loved DJ's on the planet, producer, racing team owner and driver. He talks about the relationship between music and motoring, what drives his creativity, his role as ambassador for the London Motor Show 2021, and why his new album "Carl Cox Mixes Awesome Soundwave" is the perfect soundtrack to epic driving experiences.
In this episode we'll discuss sound DNA and how good sound design is becoming more important than ever. We'll speak to Suzanne Ciani, 5x Grammy nominated composer and creator of the legendary Coke 'pop and pour' sound & Marijn Roozemond, Strategy Director at MassiveMusic. Find out how a unique sound of a product is designed, its role in brand recognition, and how to avoid it becoming white noise.
We are back with Season 2 of our Audio Talks Podcast presented to you by HARMAN and its family of brands including JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG. In our first episode of the new season we discuss immersive audio and how it has become an increasingly essential part in our lives. With our guests Mirek Stiles, Head of Audio Products at Abbey Road Studios & Founder of the Abbey Road Spatial Audio Forum, Muki Kulhan, In-Demand CIO, and Dr. Rafael Kassier, Sr. Principal Engineer Experiential Research & Development at HARMAN & Chairman of a Section of the AES Society, we'll take a deep dive into what makes the third dimension of sound, how spatial audio formats have evolved and what's on the horizon for immersive audio.
Thanks everyone for tuning in to season one of Audio Matters. We'll take a little summer break and will be back with inspiring guests, fun stories and all new episodes in September.
In the final episode of Season One of Audio Matters, we discuss our guests Rev. Moose, Executive Director/Co-Founder of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) and Managing Partner/Co-Founder at Marauder, and Shain Shapiro, Founder & Group CEO at Sound Diplomacy, discuss the cultural heartbeat of a city and the Save our Stages initiative. We explore the importance of small independent performance venues for music, performing arts and artists and how a local creative scene is a strategic factor to deliver economic, social and cultural growth for communities.
This week, Greg Sikora, Director, Acoustic Systems Engineering at HARMAN, Cora Güntert, Digital Audio and Voice Strategy at BMW and Nicholas Nowottny, Executive Music Producer at Whitehorse Music, join us to talk about the art of audio storytelling and dive into the world of Hypnopolis, BMW’s thrilling new sci-fi podcast. In addition, we will discover why the car is the ideal stage to enjoy a great audio book.
This week, Damon Johnson, Global Category Director for Headphones at HARMAN, and Alfredo Fernandez Franco, Director of Immersive Audio at HARMAN, join us to talk about the importance of sound in today’s video games, with a fascinating look at the science and technology behind the development of JBL's Quantum range of immersive audio headsets for this wildly popular category.
This week, we welcome four special guests from 'SoundGirls': Karrie Keyes, executive director and co-founder of Sound Girls, Jeri Palumbo, executive producer and A-list sporting event engineer, Leslie Ann Jones, engineer, sound mixer, and director of music at Skywalker Sound, and Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, concert sound engineer and founder of Mixing Music Live. Together, they discuss the story and vision behind SoundGirls, their professions, and how they’re inspiring the next generation of women in audio.
This episode is all about the mega rig sound systems that power the world’s largest gigs and music festivals. Special guests are Bill Hanley, Woodstock sound engineer and “the father of festival sound”, Brad Divens, rock musician and front-of-house engineer for big-name bands like Garbage, Mötley Crüe and Enrique Iglesias, and Raul Gonzalez from Harman's Professional Audio Division.
This episode is all about Music Education while it shines a light on International Make Music Day which is held every year on June 21. Joining the discussion are two of the leaders behind Make Music Day, Aaron Friedman, President of the Make Music Alliance, and Dr. Lee Whitmore, Executive Director for the GRAMMY® Music Education Coalition.
In this week's episode we invite you into the homes and studios of audio legends Lenise Bent, platinum award-winning producer, engineer and post-production master, C.J. Vanston, movie composer, record producer and keyboardist and Neal Pogue, multi-platinum and 2-time Grammy-award winning producer and mixer. You’ll hear snippets from their lives and careers, and how they equip their homes and studios with the world’s greatest audio gear.
In this episode we'll talk to HARMAN's Greg Sikora, Head of Acoustic Systems Engineering and Stefan Varga, Senior Acoustic Engineer, plus Dr. Amy Belfi, Assistant Professor in Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Together with host Oisin Lunny, they reveal some secret ingredients for creating truly exquisite sound in the car. What is the link between music and driving? How can it make people have more fun in the car? And why can’t technology replace the human ear in fine-tuning car audio systems?
This week’s episode explores the audio dimension of Hygge, the Scandinavian notion of coziness, conviviality, and simple joys. Listen to Chris Dragon, Senior Director of Marketing for Lifestyle at HARMAN, Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning for the Luxury Audio Business Unit at HARMAN, and Ingrid Opstad, freelance journalist, graphic designer, and founder of the very popular interior, design, and lifestyle blog "That Scandinavian Feeling" discussing the fine art of HiFi-Hygge.
This week’s episode will take you behind the scenes of the world-famous John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., USA, as John M. Burke, Head of AV System Design & Build at the Kennedy Center, and Raul Gonzalez, Senior Applications Engineer for Performance Audio at HARMAN, offer you a special look at the state-of-the-art technology responsible for the center’s exceptional audio performance.
On this episode our host, Oisin Lunny, will take you inside the car of the future together with Bill Wyman, HARMAN’s VP Global Marketing Car Audio, Chris Ludwig, VP Epic Experience Team, and Riley Winton, UX Concept Manager at HARMAN. Together they will explore why experiences in the car are becoming ever more important, how the paradigm shift from revolutions per minute to experiences per mile is changing the way people buy and use cars, and what in-car audio will look like in the future.
On this episode, our host Oisin Lunny will get to the bottom of the art of active listening with fascinating input from Dr. Sean Olive, Senior Fellow, Acoustic Research at HARMAN and past President of the Audio Engineering Society, Dr. Hauke Egermann, Director of York Music Psychology Group, and 7x Grammy-winning music producer Frank Filipetti. Together, they delve into the concept of deep listening, explore its benefits, and reveal how to tap into them. This episode builds on our recently launched Art of Listening documentary.
This is Audio Matters. A weekly podcast on all things audio presented to you by HARMAN including JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG. During each episode, Oisin Lunny, music journalist and audio enthusiast, will interview expert guests, legends of the music industry and audio scientists to discuss the power of music and audio in all its facets. Lean back and get connected - starting May 7.
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