Audio Talks

In this episode, we will shine a light on how AI can take audio to the next level – from composition to mastering to every step of enjoying the final output. With Daniel Rowland, Head of Strategy and Partnership at LANDR, Oscar-winning & Grammy-nominated audio engineer and producer, and Armin Prommersberger, Senior Vice President Product Management Automotive Division at HARMAN.

Music is our universal language. But what happened to music when we started to write it down? And what happens next in a world of digitization and interactive technology? With Michael Spitzer, Professor of Music at The University of Liverpool and Gerd Leonhard, Keynote Speaker, Author, Futurist & Humanist, CEO of The Futures Agency, Video and Audio Podcast Host, Film Maker & Musician.

In this special episode live from the Montreux Jazz Festival, our Audio Talks Podcast host Oisin Lunny catches up with Robert-Jan van Dormael, VP Integrated Marketing EMEA at HARMAN International, and Adam Fell, Co-Founder of OneOf and President of Quincy Jones Productions. They talk about the Harman Kardon Suites Art of Sound digital art competition, the godfather of the MJF Quincy Jones, what role NFTs play for the music industry and what potential they hold for the future.

Tune in as we discuss music rights, relationships and technology and how this can help you get paid as an artist in a digital age. Oisin Lunny talks to two real experts in this field: Vickie Nauman, Founder and CEO of CrossBoarderWorks & Åsa Carild, expert on Digital Music and Business Development & VP Platform at Utopia Music.

Tune in for a refreshing and inspiring talk with superstar Martin Garrix, one of the most dynamic DJs of our time. He tells us about his latest projects, how he has used the time in lockdown for his creative work and the story behind his recent coop with Zedd. As a global JBL ambassador he also let's us know about the collaboration and which JBL products he couldn't live without.

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? Tune in!

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? Tune in!

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.