In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Andy Piper, the head of communications for Mastodon, to talk about his involvement with Oggcamp, a unique unconference that runs on collaboration and creativity.

We discuss the origins of Oggcamp, its roots in the Ogg Vorbis audio format, and how it has evolved into an event for tech enthusiasts and creators. Andy explains the unconference format, where attendees can propose topics and engage in discussions that spark new ideas and collaborations. I wanted to ask him about the potential for a similar model in the music industry, where musicians can connect, share, and innovate together.

Andy also talks about his work at Mastodon, and the platform's commitment to decentralization and community-driven content in a federated social network.

For more information about Oggcamp, visit https://www.oggcamp.orgYou can also follow Andy on his blog at https://andypiper.co.uk

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Randy, a musician known as Lime Bar. We talk about how he got back into music after a long hiatus. Based in Indianapolis, Randy discusses how the pandemic reignited his passion for music creation, diving into digital tools and collaborating with other artists on the Fediverse.

He tells me his experiences with MIDI and Cakewalk, reflecting on how technology has transformed music production since the 80s. Randy covers his approach to blending video and audio for his projects. We also cover his involvement with Indie Beat TV, a platform he helped build to showcase indie music videos to support other artists through community engagement.

Check out Lime Bar's music on his website https://limebar.space

And watch videos and more on the Indie Beat TV self-hosted stream https://tv.theindiebeat.fm

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of The Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Timezone LaFontaine, a multimedia artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Timezone is a Creative Commons musician, animator, and comic creator. We discuss these creative pursuits and how he finds time and inspiration to create.

Timezone tells me about his approach to making music, including his use of spreadsheets to organize album projects and collaborate with other artists from the BlocSonic Netlabel. Plus, we also talk about his latest album, "The Unrealist," and the comic series he’s been developing, "Zoom Bats."

Listen to Timezone’s music on Bandcamp https://timezonelafontaine.bandcamp.com.

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com