Mason Vera Paine

French DJ, producer, and songwriter, Slowz joins the Mason Paine Show to speak about his musical journey and latest project, "Digital Love". Follow and Like Slowz on Facebook at: Facebook.com/SlowzMusicLike Slowz on Instagram at: Instagram.com/slowzmusicTake a listen to Slowz music: Soundcloud.com/slowz https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/6.-SLOWZ-Digital-Love.mp3 Like Mason on Facebook at: Facebook.com/MasonVeraPaine and follow on Twitter at: Twitter.com/MasonVeraPaine. Interested in being a guest on the show or wish to send pitches contact us at: Contact@Masonverapaine.com

Swiss DJ and producer, Inamar stops by to speak about her musical journey, latest release "Dolce Vita" and her creative process. She also speaks about her upcoming projects. For the latest on Inamar and her projects visit: Inamarmusic.comLike and Follow Inamar on Instagram at: Instagram.com/inamarmusic https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7.-Inamar-Talks-about-her-career-and-latest-release.mp3 Mason Vera Paine and Inamar Interview Transcription Announcer – 0:00: Mason Vera Paine. Mason Paine – 0:02: Swiss DJ and producer Inamar joins me to speak about her career and her latest project, Dolce Vita. Thanks for joining me, Inamar. Inamar – 0:09: Hey, Mason, I'm thrilled about this interview opportunity. Thank you so much for having me. Mason Paine – 0:14: So tell me, Inamar, how long have you been a DJ? Inamar – 0:17: I've been a DJ for three years. Mason Paine – 0:19: That's amazing that you've been djing for three years already. You know, I'm curious, who are some of your musical influences and what drew you to them? Inamar – 0:27: I've been inspired by various artists like Nora and pure, pretty, pink and Miss Monique. Their ability to showcase their creations to the audience and feel the vibes directly on the stage is truly inspiring. Mason Paine – 0:41: You know, I read somewhere that you also play instruments. Is this true? Inamar – 0:44: Yes, I play the piano and the guitar. Mason– 0:46: Now do you ever incorporate the piano or guitar into your music? Inamar – 0:50: Well, my creative process always starts at my piano. Jamming around generates many ideas, melodies and even songwriting. Mason Paine – 0:58: From what I read, you're also a producer. What inspired you to gravitate towards that? Or was this more of a natural progression as a DJ? Inamar – 1:06: It was actually the other way around. Seven years ago, I started producing. I was in Ibiza, standing at Ushuaya, and suddenly it hit me like a lightning bolt. I knew I wanted to make music. I flew back home, downloaded logic prex and thought myself everything through YouTube videos and books. I think it was then a natural progression that at some point I wanted to showcase my music to an audience. That's when I started DJing and realized it's also a huge passion of mine. Mason Paine – 1:37: I love hearing how people end up becoming DJs and everything about you was self taught. It was just a natural progression into being a musician. And you just knew that, bam, this is where I want to be. So tell me about your latest track, Dolce Vita. Inamar – 1:52: Well, my new track, Dolce Vita, was created in my music studio in Lugano. Lugano is located in the italian part of Switzerland. The view of palm trees and Lugano's mountains. Sansa vaturatore inspired me to write Dolce Vita. I had this melody in my head and translated it onto my piano to craft the song's lyrics. I really wanted to produce a song that reflects my love for the italian way of life. So I poured all my good wipes into it. With this song, I aimed to emphasize the joys of life, such as good food, good company and beautiful surroundings. Song – 2:30: Dolce Vita By: Inamar Mason Paine – 5:27: Now I know you released Dolce Vita on Sirup. How did this partnership come about? Inamar – 5:32: Partnership with Sirup came about when they heard my track Dolce Vita and expressed interest in releasing it. We sat down to discuss the details and it felt like a great opportunity to share my music with a renowned label like Sirup. Their professionalism and commitment to high quality music convinced me that this was the right partnership for me. Mason Paine – 5:52: Now, most DJs focus on a specific genre of music, but I actually read you have a focus on three. What are these three genres and what drew you to them? Inamar – 6:01: My main genre is melodic techno, but I also enjoy playing techno and brokerage files in clubs. As a producer,

Google trends expert Justin Burr joins host Mason Paine to discuss the most popular search trends from February. They cover a wide range of topics, including the Grammys, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, retro technology trends, credit score dating apps, and NBA All-Star weekend and more. You can visit Google.com for all of your search needsYou can like Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleFollow Google on Twitter at: Twitter.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5.-Justin-Burr-February-Top-Searched-Trends.mp3 Google February Trends Transcription Announcer – 0:00: Mason Vera Paine. Mason Paine – 0:02: February has wrapped up, so let's check out this month's most popular search trends with Google trends expert Justin Burr. Thanks for joining me, Justin. Justin Burr – 0:10: Hey, thanks for having me. Mason Paine – 0:11: So a lot of stuff has been happening so far, and we need a recap. And the first thing I need to know about what was trending on the Grammys. Justin Burr – 0:19: Yeah. You know, February is a short month, but they crammed so much stuff into it. There's so many things to talk about. So Grammys. Right. Do people still watch award shows? I don't know. But looking at the Google trends, the top search red carpet looks, Taylor Swift number one. Boy genius number two. Billy Joel number three. Taylor Swift, always looking. H. She also won Grammy of the year, album of the year. She was also trending because she announced an upcoming album, tortured poets department. I already bought the vinyl on pre order. What's up? A couple other trending things. Paris Hilton new album was trending. Has Miley Cyrus ever won a Grammy? Was trending because she won her first ever Grammys. So no, she hadn't, but now she has. So I didn't watch the Grammys, but I've heard gothings and there's a lot of search interest in this. Mason Paine – 1:10: Know, it's crazy about the Miley Cyrus one. I was completely shocked. I really thought she won multiple Grammys. Justin Burr – 1:17: No, for sure. And I think that was why it was one of the breakout searches because I think people were pretty shocked when she won that one, that it was her first because, yeah, she's been making sweet tunes for a long time. Mason Paine – 1:28: Right. Justin Burr – 1:29: I don't know. I guess she never got it. Mason Paine – 1:30: Who else was I? Celine Dion. I thought that was fabulous that she was out there because she has that stiff person syndrome. So I know she limits her going outside a lot, but it was absolutely amazing. She looked gorgeous. Justin Burr – 1:44: So good. Yeah. She's had to cancel some tours and stuff. Right. She's had some mobility issues. Mason Paine – 1:49: Yeah. Justin Burr – 1:49: Great. I've seen her in concert and it was. Mason Paine – 1:54: Wow. Justin Burr – 1:55: Yeah, dude, dude. Right before the pandemic hit, right in Brooklyn, got some tickets, last second, went in there and she just rocked. Was, it was so such, she's such a performer, really captivates an audience, captivates the world. So it's awesome. Mason Paine – 2:12: When it comes to other culture stuff, what else was trending in February? Justin Burr – 2:16: Yeah, there's a few things. We've got Black History Month, we've got lunar new year, and we've also got some Valentine's Day things. So some trending searches here. Why is black History Month in February. That was a breakout search in the United States, and there's a lot of different answers, but some of the main points are that Lincoln and Douglas's birthdays are in February, and there used to be black history week, and that was in February, and they extended it to an entire month. Who started the civil rights movement? And there's no single person that I was actually the catalyst for that. But the ACP was a prominent organization in that movement, was also looking at the top searched black owned products ...

With over 26 years as a DJ and Producer Browncoat has made not only an impact in the EDM industry but a cultural impact in the underground India music scene. Take as a listen to my latest conversation with him as he speaks about his journey in the music scene. Follow Browncost on “X” at:  Twitter.com/nawedkhan_Follow and Like Browncoat on Facebook at: Facebook.com/browncoatmusicFollow and Like Browncoat on Instagram at: Instagram.com/browncoatmusic https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/4.-Browncoat-Longevity-in-the-music-scene.mp3 Mason Vera Paine and Browncoat Transcription 0:00-Mason Paine: Brown coat has been in the music industry for over 26 years. Find out how he stays motivated and the impact he has made in India developing the EDM scene there. Thanks for joining me. Browncoat. 0:13-Browncoat: Hi there, Mason. Thank you so much for having me. I've been really looking forward to this conversation. Really happy to be here. 0:18-Mason Paine: You've been creating music for 26 years. What first drew you into EDM? 0:24-Browncoat: While I wouldn't necessarily call my music EDM, I try and make more deep house, melodic techno and house and slightly more underground than conventional EDM. And it's been 26 years, but it's still a struggle in India because India has such a deep and rich musical culture that it's very difficult for anything which is non-indian to cut through. And that's probably the main reason where I wanted to showcase more of the international and electronic music because that's not what you get in still date. There's not a single radio channel or tv show or anything which can be considered mainstream that showcases international music. And that's the best part about it. You're running against the tide and showcasing music that people are not used to. That was the biggest draw for me. 1:12-Mason Paine: So you've been going against the grain for many years. But when you first started in the scene, what genre did you spin? 1:19-Browncoat: In the beginning, it was just a fight and struggle with the venues to allow us to play international, be it top 40, hip hop, r and b, or even basic pop. It was just that difficult because everybody just wanted you to play what's being broadcasted everywhere, the typical hindi film music or the punjabi music. And at that time, we would just be happy to play top 40s because that was the struggle for us. 1:42-Mason Paine: Wow. So you had a history of just fighting to be able to play certain songs in the style that you wanted to. But as of today now, what's the particular genre that you spin nowadays I. 1:55-Browncoat: Play a lot of melodic techno, indie dance, deep house, progressive. That's also because I produce a lot of these genres and it gets an amazing response from the floor. It's really progressing beautifully and I love where the music is right now. 2:08-Mason Paine: What is the EDM music scene like in India? 2:11-Browncoat: The electronic scene in India is amazing. The crowd that turns up for our events is just beautiful. The response that you get from the audience is incomparable because I've traveled and played around the world and I still prefer playing to an Indian audience because they really give you their all when they're dancing, the screaming, the shouting, the smiling. And even though it might not be the mainstream genre in India, but because they're such a populist nation, a small fraction also makes up for big numbers. So the scene in India is amazing. You can ask any touring dj. The love that the dance flow in India gives is incomparable. 2:45-Mason Paine: You talked about how it was an uphill battle to be a dj 26 years ago and how now the scene is like, really amazing. But have you had to navigate any big challenges while promoting your music in India? 2:59-Browncoat: It's a little tough because we still are a conservative society and clubbing and partying are still considered more of a weste...

One half of the dynamic duo behind the music project Ramsesboomboom, Wannes Salome joins me to discuss how he and Erik Buschmanna came together for this project and about their unique musical background. For the latest on Ramsesboomboom: Ramsesboomboom.comLike Ramsesboomboom on Instagram: Instagram.com/ramsesboomboom https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3.-Wannes-Salome-Speaks-About-Ramsesboomboom.mp3 Mason Paine and Wannes Salome: Transcription 0:00 - Announcer: Mason Vera Paine. 0:01 - Mason Paine: Wannes Salomé and Erik Buschmann formed the group Ramsesboomboom. Wannes joins me to speak about how the group was formed and what are some things we can expect from them. Thanks for joining me, Wannes. 0:14 - Wannes Salome: Hey, Mason. Really happy to be here, and, thanks for having me on. 0:17 - Mason Paine: So, Wannes, tell me, how did you guys form Ramsesboomboom? 0:21 - Wannes Salome: Yes. So Ramsesboomboom is a duo project of me and Erik. Erik and I have known each other, like, for all of our professional music career. We went to school together. He studied drums, and I studied music production. And we basically clicked right away at school. So we played in bands together. And after our studies, We actually played in a band called Clangstaff, which is a indie rock band. 0:48 - Wannes Salome: And we toured all over America and Europe and played a lot of festivals. And during that time, when we got tired of doing indie music, we got together and started to write some electronic music Because we were both really into electronic music as well, like John Hopkins, James Blake, like a lot of alternative electronic music. So we just started to write electronic track. After a while, we had a collection of them and we thought we should release this, do something with it. 1:16 - Mason Paine: You know, inquiring minds have to know, Ramsesboomboom. Now that's a pretty unique name. Can you give me the background on what it means? 1:25 - Wannes Salome: Definitely, it's an interesting name. Ramses was actually the name of our very first demo. Like, the very first electronic track we we created was initially called Ramses. Then we decided to call our project Ramses, and we called that track I feel nothing, which is the 1st, track we released with this project. So actually, the 1st track we ever wrote is also the 1st track, we released, which is very funny. But then after a while, we decided to add the Boom, Boom to it because it just It's a little bit of playfulness, and it's also gives the whole name a little bit more of a unique vibe, a more of a interesting vibe, which is why We went with Ramsesboomboom. 2:04 - Mason Paine: You know, prior to forming Ramsesboomboom, did either of you have any other musical background? 2:10 - Wannes Salome: Yeah. So we we studied together on the Conservatoire of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and we both studied at the pop academy. Yeah. I think We're both just really we have really broad interests. So we've done a lot of music. We've done a pop and jazz and tried out some classical music influences. Yeah. And as, as producers, we work with different artists with different backgrounds as well. 2:37 - Wannes Salome: So I don't know. We're we're just very much in love with music and creating and experimenting, actually. I think experimenting is a big theme for us in our music, musical career and in this project as well. 2:50 - Mason Paine: So you guys have known each other for a pretty long time, but how long have you and Erik been performing together? 2:56 - Wannes Salome: Yeah. Erik and I have been performing together for years now. I think at least 10 years, which is basically my, my whole professional life. Yeah. I don't think there's anyone that I've worked with as much as with Erik. And, yeah, we were just very used to playing together and writing together and philosophizing of about music and a lot of other stuff as well.

It’s the end of January and Google Trends Expert, Baliey Tomson joins me to give insights on some of the top search trends people were searching for during the month in entertainment, beauty, odd news, sports and more. You can visit Google.com for all of your search needsYou can like Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleFollow Google on Twitter at: Twitter.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2.-Bailey-Tomson-January-Google-Trends.mp3 Google Trends January Transcription Announcer  – 0:00: Mason Vera Paine. Mason Paine – 0:02: The month of January has come to an end. Find out what were some of the top things people were searching for on Google during this time with Google trends expert Bailey Thompson. Thanks for joining me, Bailey. Bailey – 0:13: Thanks for having me, Mason. Mason Paine – 0:14: Now that January is over, I gotta know what are some of the big top trends that we had this month? Bailey – 0:19: The month came and went and it. Was a busy month. I think even looking back on the trends, I forgot all the things that had happened from sports to entertainment. You had the Golden Globes at the beginning of the month. And as folks tend to do, they want to know who's there and what they're wearing. So Ali Wong, who won a best actress award for her role in beef, was one of the top trending people the day after the Golden Globes. Bailey – 0:22: I think even looking back on the trends, I forgot all the things that had happened from sports to entertainment. You had the Golden Globes at the beginning of the month. And as folks tend to do, they want to know who's there and what they're wearing. So Ali Wong, who won a best actress award for her role in beef, was one of the top trending people the day after the Golden Globes. And I think part of that was. She was the first person of Asian descent to win that particular award in succession. I don't know if you're a fan. I'm a fan. Even though the series is over, they. Are still continuing to trend. They took home four Golden Globes. Kieran Culkin had a really entertaining acceptance speech. So they were top of mind. And then the Emmys were in the middle of the month. It is award season. As I mentioned, folks are interested in what people are wearing. Aubrey Plaza from White Lotus and Suki Waterhouse and Daisy Jones and the six were top trending for their red carpet dresses. And then Elton John earned himself an EGOT with his Emmy award. So a lot of people searching, what is an EGOT? Very busy in the entertainment. Mason Paine – 1:23: Yeah, EGOT. That was actually really cool. I find it such a cool accomplishment when somebody wins. Like, I don't know, part of me is like, why should I give a hoot if somebody wins all of it? But that is huge, right? I mean, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, what's the Tony, I think, right? Tony? Bailey – 1:40: Yeah. Yeah. It's wild. I think it's not until I actually. Think about go through the acronym to really think through, like, wow, that is a person of many talents across the board, right? Really impressive. Mason Paine – 1:53: And then I'm trying to think, what did he win with his Oscar, right? Bailey – 1:57: Like, what was that such a good. Mason Paine – 1:59: Even I don't to kind of look. Bailey – 2:03: Up at the other ones. And now I'm realizing I didn't even look up what Oscar was. Mason Paine – 2:07: You know what, I don't care what it is. I'm just going to believe that it's, can you feel the love tonight from the Lion King? Bailey – 2:13: Actually, yeah. Obviously what it is, right? Mason Paine – 2:18: It's like we're just going to leave it at that. That's the only suck I really think is worth it. No, I'm just kidding. Bailey – 2:24: Exactly. Mason Paine – 2:24: Now I got to know. I'm sure there was a lot of other things that was happening in the month of January. What about beauty stuff? Was that ever trending? Bailey – 2:31: Yeah.

DJ and Producer AMKA shares insightful details about his journey in the music industry, from his early experiences with gaming to his uncle's influence as a DJ. Learn about his love for techno and how he aims to create unforgettable experiences with his music in this latest interview. For the latest about AMKA and his projects: AMKAMusic.comLike and Follow AMKA on Facebook: Facebook.com/AMKAMusicOfficialLike AMKA on Instagram: Instagram.com/AMKA.MusicFollow AMKA on Twitter: Twitter.com/AMKAMusic https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.-AMKA-Talks-about-his-latest-release.mp3 Mason Vera Paine and AMKA Transcription Announcer - 0:00: Mason Paine. Mason Paine - 0:01: Alfredo Mazzilli is a techno DJ and producer that goes by the name AMKA. AMKA joins me to speak about his career and how in such a short time, he's been making waves in the scene. Thanks for joining me, AMKA. AMKA - 0:12: Thank you for having me on. Mason Paine - 0:14: Mason, tell me, how long have you been a DJ and how'd you pick up your name? AMKA - 0:18: Yeah, well, I started DJ when I was 14, and the story behind my DJ name is, is that everyone was calling me AMKA because it's my gamer tag. I'm a big fan of video games, so, yeah, I kept AMKA as my artist's name. That's it. Mason Paine - 0:37: Nice. I actually like video games too. Was that your inspiration or was there something else that inspired you into the music industry? AMKA - 0:45: I grew up surrounded by music. My uncle was a DJ as well and he had the DJ console at my parents’ home. So, one day I decided to try and since then everything started. Mason Paine - 0:58: That's cool. You have a solid foundation and there are multiple genres. When it comes to EDM, what drew you to techno specifically? AMKA - 1:07: Well, that's a great question. Honestly, I decided to choose techno because it's able to convey different emotion to people. The groove and the melodies are able to transport the listener whatever he wants at the moment of listening. That's why I have chosen techno. Mason Paine - 1:21: Do you think you bring anything unique to techno? AMKA - 1:24: I don't know, probably melodies or atmospheres, because it's what my fans love more about my music. Mason Paine - 1:30: Your new track, vivid memories. I got to know, was there any inspiration behind it? AMKA - 1:35: The concept behind the track was to create a memorable experience. Whether you're listening to it at a club or a festival, it aims to capture the essence of the moment, making it unforgettable for you and your friends around you. Mason Paine - 6:14: It's sham you. Is there any other artists in particular that you look up to or you get inspired by that? Just really helps you push your own music along? AMKA - 7:40: I'm not going to say a specific name, to be honest, because the world is full of incredible artists who keep inspiring me and other people every day. We just have to be thankful to all of them for their music and to keep inspiring us. Mason Paine - 7:54: Even though you've been DJing since you were very young man, you've only been on the scene for about a year professionally. So when it comes to the evolution of your own sound, have you noticed that it's changed or evolved at all? AMKA - 8:08: Over the past year? My musical journey has been an incredible learning experience. I saw a significant evolution in both my sound and production technique. In terms of sound, I have to say that I became more refined and focused. It's been a long process of trial and error, but each experiment has contributed to shaping my sonic landscape. Mason Paine - 8:29: I love that you acknowledge that you're growing and you're expanding. and with that said, are there any upcoming projects that you're working on? AMKA - 8:37: I'm so excited, guys, to tell you that my new track, Timeless Dream will be out on 16 February. And I'm also working on a lot of new music which wi...

Google Trend Expert, Robert Ferrara joins the Mason Vera Paine show to discuss the top New Year trends on Google for 2024 in health and wellness, financial resolutions, eco-friendly and more. You can visit Google.com for all of your search needsYou can like Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleFollow Google on Twitter at: Twitter.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Robert-Ferrara-Top-New-Year-Trends-on-Google.mp3 Google New Years Trends Transcription Announcer 00:00: Mason Vera Paine. Mason Paine 00:01: it's 2024 and people are already hitting Google searching for information about health, travel and more. Robert Ferrara joins me to speak about the new year's trends. Thanks for joining me, Robert. Robert Ferrara 00:13: Thanks for having me. Happy New Year. Mason Paine 00:15: You know, what are some of the top search new Year resolutions people are searching for? Robert Ferrara 00:20: Now is that time of year. You know, everyone's thinking about their New Year's resolutions, how to better themselves for 2024, and we're really seeing that reflected across all of our search trends as well on Google. So this year, resolutions are always top of mind in January that we see in our results. But the categories that we're seeing, not surprising. The first one is health and wellness. So that includes physical health, mental wellness, really the whole gamut there. Also, right after that is financial. Also, one we see pretty consistently year over year things related to money and how you can be more budget conscious and manage your money more effectively in the new year. Robert Ferrara 00:57: And then finally, the third one was a bit of a breakout and a little surprising to us, too, which is really cool. So green and ecofriendly resolution were some of the top ones as well. So a lot of people thinking about the kinds of products they buy, whether they're deemed ecofriendly, sustainable fashion, how to be more green at home, just trying to lessen their environmental impact this year. Mason Paine 1:17: That one is pretty interesting. How would that look in the trends? Is that kind of like, how would. I impact the environment less? Like, what can I eat or what can I do? What does that look like? Robert Ferrara 1:28: I think there's a lot of attention to what we're consuming as a big one. So, for example, we're seeing a big spike in ecofriendly cleaning products, things that we buy every day for our household that we might have overlooked, and what kind of chemicals and materials go into these products, what is the impact they have on planet and things like that. A big thing, too, that we're seeing is sustainable fashion as well. More of a concern over fast fashion and making sure that you understand the kind of materials the garments are made out of, what kind of labor went into creating them. Is it something that's going to last for a long time? All these things that people really want to think about before making that purchase, and then even goes for larger purchases as well, which is very interesting. A funding one we spoke to with sustainable engagement ring searches really increased as well. Whether that's like vintage or pre owned or lab grown diamonds, and people doing research on alternative engagement rings, it's really interesting to see how these pains year over year. Mason Paine 2:29: Was there any differences from last year to this year? Robert Ferrara 2:32: We always see some differences in the exact trends. Health and financial are pretty consistent year over year. Like, for example, gym membership and meal prep, they spike every January and then some change over time. So, for example, the health benefits of dry January has completely surged. We actually saw an increase of over 2000% in the past week alone. And that's something that we've seen steadily growing year over year as more and more people are interested.

DJ and Producer stops PepprJvck stops by the Mason Paine Show to speak about his unique path in the EDM industry and how his classical music training influenced his sound. For the latest on PepperJvck’s musical projects visit: Instagram.com/pepperjvckmusic https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0.-PepperJvck-From-Classical-Music-to-EDM.mp3 Mason Paine and PepperJvck Transcription Announcer 00:00: Mason Vera Paine. Mason Paine 00:01: Jack Sheldy is a DJ and producer based out of San Diego, California, that goes by the name of Pepper Jack. Let's find out why he has caught the attention of many industry professionals and fans alike since his 2022 debut. Thanks for joining me, Pepper Jack. PepperJvck 00:15: Thanks for having me on, Mason. Mason Paine 00:17: You know, I read that you were classically trained. At what age did you start your training? PepperJvck 00:22: So, I actually started learning classical music around the age of ten. I started playing the piano from a next-door neighbor that I had actually, and then I transitioned that into being a cellist. And I was the first chair in our orchestra in junior high and high school for a while. And I ended up playing the cello for about eight years. Learned a lot of sheet music, how to read music, how to play in a quartet, how to play in an orchestra. I was in a symphony for a while. So, yeah, it's been a lot of different classical training before I got into electronic music later on in my life. Mason Paine 00:56: That's an impressive resume. How did you go from classically trained to gravitating towards dance music? PepperJvck  1:02: Yeah, so that's a great question, actually, because I've had a really diverse background in music. I started in symphonies and quartets and orchestras and that sort of thing, and then I actually got into rock music after that. So I was in a garage band, in my friend's garage. We would get together after school. We went to the same high school and just jam out. I was on the guitar. We had a keyboardist, we had a singer. We play anything from blues to jazz to rock music, and that was a lot of fun. PepperJvck 1:30: So I think that transition for me, from the orchestra setting into a rock band and then finally into electronic music, was just kind of natural for me because I was going from an instrument that wasn't that high tech, it wasn't amplified at all to something that was amplified, and I could create distortion on the amp I had with my guitar. And then eventually buying software and getting even more high tech by getting into house music and electronic music production. So for me, I think it was just that transition of getting more and more electronic, more and more amplified, and exploring all the capabilities I had at my disposal, especially. I felt like it was pretty unique having that classical background and just knowing what I know about music theory, chord progressions, minor skills, major skills, all of that knowledge I had, because I feel like a lot of people in Ableton kind of get into it from the dj side, like they dj venues and that sort of thing. And they get into it from a social aspect, and then they buy Ableton and get into production. But for me, it was really about using and channeling the skills I had with symphony aspects, with knowing my skills, my chord progressions and music theory, and coming into electronic music from that background. So I felt like that was kind of unique for my skill set and something that I always wanted to pursue. Mason Paine 2:50: Eventually, the more djs that I talked to, the more I realized how they start their career in one place and they'll end up in a totally different genre. Did that happen to you? Did you start out in, like, trance or dubstep and you found out that. No, man, I really like house. PepperJvck 3:07: Yeah. So I love all types of electronic music. I love dubstep. I grew up listening to Skrillex. I love house music,

Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcases a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists from Kaskade, Nicky Romero, Symphonix, Mitch Oliver, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MFAW-EP-109.mp3 MFAW Episode 109 Transcription Intro: 0:00 to 0:16This is Music From Around The World Episode 109. I’m your host Mason Vera Paine and in today’s episode we will be featuring music from Kaskade, Nicky Romero, Symphonix, Mitch Oliver, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. Kaskade: Start -  0:16   and     End – 4:19Kaskade is a popular DJ and Producer based out of California. He started his career in 1995 when he ran a record store in Salt Lake City. From there he relocated to San Francisco and joined the label “Om Records”. In 2003 he had his musical breakthrough with the release of his debut album titled “It’s You, It’s Me”. Check out his latest track “Caroling, Caroling” feat Late Night Alumni. “Caroling, Caroling” is out now via Arkade Made and its available on all streaming platforms. This track is off Kaskade EDM Christmas album “Kaskade Christmas Volume 2. For the latest on Kaskade upcoming tours and musical projects visit: Kaskademusic.com; that’s K-A-S-K-A-D-E-M-U-S-I-C DOT COM Nicky Romero: Start – 4:21   and    End – 7:48Based out of Amsterdam is DJ, Producer and Remixer Nicky Romero. He started his music career in 2007 on Once Records; where he released tracks like "Privilege" and "Qwerty”. Check out his latest release “Sensation”. “Sensation” is out now via Virgin Records/Universal Music and its available on all streaming platforms.  Here is an interesting fact about Nicky, he is currently ranked number 20 in DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 DJ’s. Visit nickyromero.com for the latest on Nicky’s tour and other projects; that’s N-I-C-K-Y-R-O-M-E-R-O DOT COM  Vinyl’s From The Past: 7:51 to 11:34I am going to take a brief break from Vinyl’s From The Past. In this limited run series, I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode I will be featuring “Safri Duo”. “Safri Duo” formed in 1977; their initial focus was on classical music. Later their style evolved with the blend of electronica and tribal. In 2000 they gained mainstream success with their release of “The Bongo Song”. Take a listen to it here. “The Bongo Song” was featured in the 2000 Summer Olympics. The success of this song came from the fusion of tribal drums and trance. This caught the attention of Club DJs and even media like MTV Europe because no one ever heard the mixing of percussions and trance before “Safri Duo”. That’s it for this week’s Vinyl’s from the past; now let’s get back to more music. Symphonix: Start – 11:36   and   End – 17:44Established in 1998, DJ Montagu and DJ Golkunda have made a name for themselves with their project Symphonix. The two brothers are known for their progressive psytrance style of music. Here is a listen to their latest track “Memories”. “Memories” is out now via Blue Tunes Records and its available on all streaming platforms. For the latest on Symphonix latest projects visit: Facebook.com/Symphonixmusic; that’s Facebook.com/S-Y-M-P-H-O-N-I-X-M-U-S-I-C News Break: 17:45 to 18:20Progressive and Trance House DJ and Producer Illan Bluestone is taking a break from touring to concentrate on his mental health. He was scheduled to perform at the Dreamstate Festivals in Sydney and Melbourne. Illan has admitted that “the music industry and touring is demanding on his mental and physical health”. In other news David Guetta recently announced his partnership with Lyre’s a leading non-alcoholic spirits brand. According to Guetta he is looking to change the perception people have about alcohol-free drinking. That’s it for music news,

Google trends expert Justin Burr joins the Mason Vera Paine show to speak about the top searches on Google in 2023. From news to recipes and everything in between, we will be exploring what got everyone talking and Googling this year. For the 2023 Year in Search visit: Trends.Google.com/TrendsFollow Twitter on Google at: Twitter.com/GoogleLike Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleLike and Follow Google on Instagram at: Instagram.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/17.-Justin-Burr-Google-Year-End-Trends.mp3 Google Year End Review 2023 Transcription 00:00 – Announcer: Mason Vera Paine. 00:01 - Mason Paine: 2023 is almost over and what an eventful year it's been. Joining me to break down the top searches on Google and entertainment, sports, pop culture news and more is Google trends expert Justin Burr. Thanks for joining me, Justin. 00:14 - Justin Burr: Hey, thanks so much for having me. 00:16 - Mason Paine: This year, there's been so much that has happened. I don't even know where to start other than what's the biggest trend, I guess. 00:24 - Justin Burr: It's so fun to look back at the year and what people were searching and what the trending searches were. If we look at the news category, it's always a bit of a somber category or just a little bit more serious because people are coming to Google to figure out what is happening in these specific instances. Number one trend in 2023 was the war in Israel and Gaza. Then we had the Titanic submarine and Hurricane Hillary rounding out the top three in the news category. The thing that all of those things have in common is that they are fluid, they are something that is evolving. That's why we see these trending... These trending searches so high on the list because people are coming back to Google repeatedly to get updated information, especially in the context of natural disasters. We see those high on the trending search list every single year because people are figuring out what's happening, how to stay safe, what is the latest and the greatest in terms of that context. 1:19 - Mason Paine: Yeah, that's pretty true. I know one of the things that affected here in Chicago was the Canada wildfires because it actually got super smoggy for a while out here. I think it happened in New York and a lot of the upper states in America. 1:32 - Justin Burr: Yeah, that was on the newest category, the number 10 trending search was Canada wildfires. Yeah, in New York City, there was one day where you couldn't be five feet in front of you. The smoke was so thick. It was really wild. I think people were probably searching for that quite a bit to understand what the air quality was, what the buyers were doing, and how to maybe avoid it. 1:55 - Mason Paine: Now, one of the categories that I was really interested in, because I didn't realize so much had happened, was the passing. I'm like, Man, there's a lot of people that had passed. I thought that was like a year or two ago, but no, it was this year. 2:07 - Justin Burr: It's always interesting to look at folks that left us this year and what search interest they drove. So yeah, Matthew Perry coming in at number one, obviously very tragic, beloved by many from the television show, Friends, said Tina Turner. Number two, Jerry Springer. Number three, and the other top 10 categories, Bob Barker. So, yes, some sad departures this year, but yeah, it is interesting to remind yourself who passed this year. And yeah, it does feel like some of those folks were... It was longer ago, but no later than 2023. 2:38 - Mason Paine: Yeah, the ones that affected me was Bob Barker and Jerry Springer. As a kid, when you were homesick, those were the two shows you would watch all day long. And so not having them, it was like, Wow. I don't think that they weren't on air anyways, but it was just the fact like a piece of my childhood just went away. And it was like, And then Suzanne Summer's.

Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcase a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including:  CLTX, Alofa, Spoonhead, Sander Van Doorn, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MFAW-EP-108-A.mp3 Intro: 00:00 to 0:16 CLTX: Start – 0:17    and     End – 7:26Song: Still RollinDuration: 7 minutes 09 seconds Alofa: Start – 7:28   and     End – 13:31Song: LifelineDuration: 6 minutes 03 seconds Vinyl’s From The Past: 13:32 to 17:07Fedde Le GrandSong: Put Your Hands Up 4 DetroitDuration: 3 minutes 34 seconds Spoonhead: Start – 17:07   and    End – 25:00Song: The FalconerDuration: 7 minutes 53 seconds News Break: 25:01 to 25:47Story A: David Guetta addresses if he plays live setsStory B: Elize Rose and Calvin Harris collaboration Sander Van Doorn: Start – 25:48    and     End – 29:44Song: RaptureDuration: 3 minutes and 56 Outro: 29:45 to 30:00 Like Mason on Facebook at: Facebook.com/MasonVeraPaine and follow on Twitter at: Twitter.com/MasonVeraPaine. Are you interested in being featured on Music From Around The World? Reach out to us at: Contact@Masonverapaine.com for consideration.

Google trends expert Christina Basilio joins the Mason Paine show to discuss the most in demand and trending items for the holiday season. Christina also discusses how to use various Google tools to help with your shopping. For the latest trends from Google visit: Trends.Google.com/TrendsFollow Twitter on Google at: Twitter.com/GoogleLike Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleLike and Follow Google on Instagram at: Instagram.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16.-Christina-Basilio-Holiday-Trending-Items-on-Google.mp3 Google Holiday Trends Transcription 00:00 – Announcer: Mason Vera Paine. 00:01 – Mason: Holiday season is upon us and to find out what are some of the hottest gifts that are in demand, as well as how to use various Google tools to alleviate your troubles, joining us is Google trends expert Christina Basilio. Thanks for joining me, Christina. 00:14 – Christina: Hi, it's so great to be here. 00:15 – Mason: So to top off first, I got to know, what are the top gifts trending for the holiday so far? 00:21 – Christina: Yeah. Based on a search trend we've been seeing through the year, we've been able to identify about a hundred gifts and ideas. For me, I'm looking for something fun, unique, and maybe a little nostalgic. So some things that stood out to me on the list were things like our engraved necklaces. Purchases for that are up about 5,000 %, as well as lab-grown diamond tennis bracelets, so economically sourced diamonds, folks are looking at. And the beauty space, things like claw clips to pull your hair back, those are making a resurgence this year. On the electronics front, we're seeing things like headsets are really of interest. So either gamer headsets with a mic on them or even sleep headphones for people that are trying to maybe get a more restful sleep. We've been seeing stuff like that pop up. 1:07 – Mason: I'm a little bit curious about the keyword Choiceage. So when going through the apparel and accessories, I noticed that one of the things that was trending was target cozy sneakers. Why use the word cozy? Why not just word like, slippers? 1:22 – Christina: Yeah. So what we're seeing is seeing the search trend for things like flippers. They always spike in December. So if I had to guess, it's because people are trying to stay warm this holiday. And what are fun words that people think of? And I think cozy is probably one of them. 1:36 – Mason: Okay, that's fair enough. When it comes to the searches, what's driving the holiday sales? Is it like deep discounts or special promotions? 1:45 – Christina: So I think it's probably a mix of both, right? So we get the list of things that people are really looking for. But what we also see is people come to Google to find things like deals. So maybe they want the big ticket item but they don't want to spend full price. Something that we're able to help people do if they're looking to save a little bit of money is if they Google shop deals, they'll be taken to a special landing page that will give them millions of items that are on sale right now. So they can search through the different categories and find things from their favorite brands like Target or Under Armor so that they can save.Some money. 2:17 – Mason: Now, would it be smarter to use broad terms instead of specific terms, such as if I wanted to get shoes, I would just type in shoe deals instead of specified Nike deals. 2:29 – Christina: So the great is that you can do whatever feels most comfortable. So the way that I think about it is if you're looking for a specific thing, you can search for that specific item or that specific brand. Or if you're looking for something to the starting place, you can type in something like shoes. Can I share one of my favorite hacks, though? 2:47 – Mason: Yeah, sure. 2:48 – Christina: Okay, so I don't know if you've heard of Google Lens, but with Google Lens,

Halloween has arrived. Find out what people are Googling from costumes to parties and food from Google Trends Expert, Elizabeth Howard. For the latest trends from Google visit: Trends.Google.com/TrendsFollow Twitter on Google at: Twitter.com/GoogleLike Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleLike and Follow Google on Instagram at: Instagram.com/Google https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15.-Elizabeth-Howard-Halloween-Trends.mp3 Google Halloween Trends Transcription Announcer: Mason Vera Paine. 00:01 – Mason:  Halloween is upon us and people are running to Google for help. Joining me to speak about some of the top things people are searching for is Google trends expert, Elizabeth Howard. Thanks for joining me, Elizabeth. 00:12 – Elizabeth: Thanks for having me. 00:13 – Mason:  So Halloween, it's one of my favorite holidays. And I'm just so curious, what was trending so far in Google? 00:19 – Elizabeth: Well, Halloween in October, we have so many fun trends this month. Our top trends were costumes, makeup and DIY effects, food, and decor. Of course, we had some local searches, which were really fun this month to see as well. Should we get into the costumes first? 00:37 – Mason:  Absolutely. That's the best part. Are people looking to make their own costumes or they're buying costumes? 00:44 – Elizabeth: We definitely had some people looking for top DIY costumes. Rosie the Riveter is the most search last-minute costume of all time in the United States, and Pirate is the most search DIY costume. But the breakout search that we saw this year is Barbie is the top trending costume of the year across every single state, which really never happens in our search trends. There were probably lots of Barbies out this weekend, and there's going to be lots of Barbies out on Halloween night. We also saw a kin dog costume is the breakout pet costume search of the year, which I want to see pictures of these Barbie and kin dog costumes. Yeah. 1:30 – Mason:  That sounds so cute. I'm wondering, what is the dog going to wear? Is it going to wear a wig, a little hat, a cowboy hat, the whole theme? How's it going to go? 1:40 – Elizabeth: I know. I also wonder the fur jacket that ken wears when he's in his mojo jojo, cata house, maybe that is what the dog is going. To wear. 1:50 – Mason:  That would be so funny. You're right. This will be absolutely fabulous. Was there any makeup ideas? I'm sure probably the low hanging fruit is to just get a costume. But I have to know, is there any makeup ideas for people? 2:05 – Elizabeth: Yes. Every October we do see face paint and theatrical blood's bike. But this year we saw Carrie as the top training in costume search in conjunction with theatrical blood. We also saw yellow as the top trending contact lens color. A couple of months ago, we saw Barbie nails as a top trending nail design. Then this month we saw that change to ghosts. People were headed to the nail salon to get little ghosts on their fingernails. 2:35 – Mason:  That's cute. I like that. I think you could do that year round, though. It's not too big where it's going to be noticeable, right? 2:41 – Elizabeth: Yeah, exactly. 2:43 – Mason:  Now, for kids, are there any craft things that were for children? 2:47 – Elizabeth: We did see some decor and how to make things, decorations-wise. We had dry eyes for smoke effects. A pumpkin candy bucket was a breakout search. We also saw people trying to make spiderwebs, graveyard fences, ghost for yard, skeletons, and scarecrows. There was definitely some DIY going on in household this month. 3:14 – Mason:  Yeah, we have a thing in our family where all the little kids will make Halloween decorations for the windows. It'll just be a paper with a Frankenstein face on it, and they'll either color it in or if they're super good, they'll try to cut it out of little pieces of paper and they'll make something fancy. Of course,

Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcase a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including Kellie Allen, Chicago Loop, Lexer, Joris Turenhout, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MFAW-EP-107.mp3 Music From Around The World Episode 107 Transcription Intro: 0:00 to 0:15This is Music From Around The World Episode 107. I’m your host Mason Vera Paine and in today’s episode we will be featuring music from Kellie Allen, Chicago Loop, Lexer, Joris Turenhout, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. Kellie Allen: Start – 0:16  and     End – 7:46Hailing from Ibiza, Kellie Allen is a renowned Deep Tech House DJ and Producer. Her sound is deeply rooted in the soulful records of her youth such as Jazz and Funk. She has been consistently releasing music over the years. Take a listen to his latest track “What You Gon' Do”. “What You Gon' Do” is out now via Boogeyman and its available on all streaming platforms. Kellie's dedication to her music paid off when Steve Bug, the owner of Sublease Music label, stumbled across her music while browsing for new artists. Impressed by what he heard, he contacted Kellie and requested a demo. After listening to it, Steve knew that he had to sign her to Sublease. Kellie has also played ionic clubs like PIV, Viva Warriors, Cream Ibiza and she is the host of a popular radio show on Ibiza Global. For the latest on Kellie and her upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/kellieallenmusic; that’s Instagram.com/K-E-L-L-I-E-A-L-L-E-N-M-U-S-I-C Chicago Loop: Start – 7:47   and    End -14:43For over twenty-three years Ant Wilson has been DJ-ing and Producing and later took up the project and alias Chicago Loop. This techno DJ and Producer is based out of Sofia, Bulgaria. Take a listen to his latest track “Carousel”. “Carousel” is out now via Say What?   and its available on all streaming platforms. Chicago Loop has released various music on various labels Phobiq, Respekt, Throne Room Records, Riot Recordings, to name a few. Aside from DJ-ing and producing, Chicago Loop is an acclaimed vinyl mastering and cutting engineer for Vinyl Carvers. This company stands out as a one-off vinyl’s and dub plates, catering to DJs, producers, music artists, and TV media professionals. Visit: chicagoloop.live for the latest on Chicago Loop’s upcoming appearances and projects; that’s C-H-I-C-A-G-O-L-O-O-P DOT L-I-V-E Vinyl’s From The Past: 14:44 to 18:53I am going to take a brief break from Vinyl’s From The Past. In this limited run series, I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode I will be featuring “Cascada”. “Cascada” is a duo consisting of German-British singer Natalie Horler and German DJ and Producer’s  DJ Manian and DJ Yanou. The group was formed in 2004. Their most notable track was “Everytime We Touch”. Here is a listen here. "Everytime We Touch" was released in 2005 but didn’t gain widespread success until 2007. The song's memorable melody and lyrics made it stand out. With its mixture of Eurodance, trance and pop it appealed to a large audience. This combination resulted in the track being frequently played on radio stations in the U.S; something that had previously not happened for Eurodance or trance artist. "Everytime We Touch" blazed the trail for other such acts to gain mainstream recognition. That’s it for this week’s Vinyl’s from the past; now let’s get back to more music. Lexer: Start – 18:54   and     End – 26:04Lexer, a German DJ and producer, began his musical career at the age of 18 with the release of his track "My Princess". This song was highly praised within the melodic house genre. By 2019, he had made a transition from melodic to deep house with the 2015 album “Nowehere Else”.