Synopsis
Australia's Bass Kleph presents his new monthly radio show, Klephtomania! Broadcast direct from his new home of LA, the show is packed full of Bass Kleph's favourite new house, electro, progressive, tech and other dance music, exclusives, live recordings and more!
Episodes
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#032: Travis Emmons - From Mixing Genres to Mentoring DJs: A Journey in Deep House
18/06/2025 Duration: 45min -
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#030: Jon Pegnato - The REAL Difference Between Good and Great Music Production
06/06/2025 Duration: 01h04minIn this episode, I sit down with Jon Pegnato — one of our top mentors at Bass Kleph and the creator of Melodic Secrets and 60-Minute Sounds — to unpack the biggest breakthroughs (and blockers) he’s seen while helping hundreds of music producers improve their tracks. We talk about: • The most common habits that keep producers stuck • Why less is usually more in songwriting and sound design • How feedback can speed up your progress (when it’s the right kind) • The truth about creative “flow” vs finishing tracks • What separates the producers who get signed from the ones who never finish Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been producing for years, Jon shares tons of powerful takeaways from behind the scenes of his mentoring sessions.
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#029: Daniel Fowler: From Stuck & Chasing Perfection to Finished and Thriving
25/04/2025 Duration: 54minIn today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Fowler, a genre-blending producer whose sound fuses Daft Punk, Justice, and Japanese City Pop with a modern emotional edge. We dive deep into his personal journey — from getting stuck chasing perfection, to finally finishing music he’s proud of and thriving creatively. Daniel shares how facing personal loss became a powerful catalyst for growth, how he found his unique sound by combining the styles he loves, and how community, feedback, and structure helped him level up his mixdowns and production. We also explore the mindset shifts that helped him let go of perfectionism, embrace progress, and unlock faster, more confident creative flow. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by endless tweaking, or unsure of your musical identity, Daniel’s story will inspire you to keep going — and to trust that your best work is still ahead of you. His new album Alive (with Zai Kowen) is out now on Neon City Records — check it out in the links below!
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#028: MSKT - From Fighter Pilot to Music Producer — Mixing Tips & Melodic Dubstep Insights
17/04/2025 Duration: 53minHow does a U.S. Air Force bomber pilot end up producing emotional, growly melodic dubstep tracks that rival the pros? In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we sit down with MSKT (aka Musket) — an active-duty fighter pilot with a love for EDM and an obsession with sound design. He opens up about: • Listening to EDM while flying 18-hour missions • Starting music production during COVID — then quitting • What finally made things click in his productions • The struggles of mixing and layering too many synths • How working with Bass Kleph and Pro Sound Secrets took his tracks from “decent” to “damn near perfect” • His newest track “Into The Dark” — his proudest work yet
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#027: Frequency Upgrade: From Acid Techno to Higher Dimensions
10/04/2025 Duration: 42minIn this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re joined by Seb from Frequency Upgrade — a producer whose path through music is anything but ordinary. From spinning acid techno in the 90s to living off-grid and building his own studio, Seb shares how he reignited his creative fire and returned with a mission: to blend club-shaking techno with deep spiritual intention, alongside his wife Tracy. We dive into: • How Seb made the leap from analog hardware to modern digital mixdowns • The story behind Higher Dimensions — a Beatport-charting track built entirely from his wife’s voice • How Pro Sound Secrets helped unlock his sonic confidence and workflow • The intersection of rave energy and consciousness-raising sound Whether you’re after cleaner mixes, creative flow, or music that means more — this one’s for you.
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#026: The Art of Finishing Tracks: Breaking Out Of The Loop
19/09/2024 Duration: 53minAre you stuck in the loop? endlessly starting new tracks but never finishing them? In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re diving deep into the art of finishing your tracks, and why it’s critical to your growth as a music producer. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck as a “Loop Hoarder” or “Eight-Bar Prisoner,” this episode will help you break free from those habits. We’ll cover why finishing songs fast and often is the key to success, how to set realistic deadlines, and a proven system to get you out of the loop, without sacrificing quality. I’ll also share tips on how to balance music production with your busy schedule—whether you’re juggling a full-time job, family, or other commitments. Key Takeaways: • Why finishing your songs is essential for getting more exposure, fans, and gigs • How to create a track-finishing system that works, even with limited time • The benefits of building a portfolio of completed tracks vs. hoarding unfinished ideas • Practical advice on setting deadline
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#025: The 8 Mixdown Myths Holding You Back from Release-Ready Records
11/09/2024 Duration: 46minEpisode 25: The 8 Mixdown Myths Holding You Back from Release-Ready Records Are mixdown myths secretly sabotaging your tracks? In this episode, we dive deep into eight of the most common mixdown myths that might be preventing you from achieving that pro-level sound. These are mistakes producers unknowingly make, often due to bad advice circulating on YouTube and other platforms. I’ll reveal the truth behind these myths and show you a better way to approach your mixdowns—from plugin techniques to mastering, stereo width, kick drum clarity, and the never-ending debate of hardware vs. digital. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re learning from the right sources or falling for common traps, this episode will give you the tools to spot these myths in the future and create release-ready tracks with confidence. Want to take your skills to the next level? At the end of the episode, I share details about my upcoming advanced mixdown course, Pro Sound Secrets, where you can unlock the exact techniques I’ve used to at
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#024: The Dangerous Myth That’s Stalling Your Music Career. Are You Sabotaging Your Own Music Without Realizing It?
03/09/2024 Duration: 51minThe Dangerous Myth That’s Stalling Your Music Career. Are You Sabotaging Your Own Music Without Realizing It? www.basskleph.com/pss
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#023: Haus Of Panda (Barong Family, Monstercat, Speed World)
26/04/2024 Duration: 50minToday’s special guest is Haus Of Panda from Speed World He’s released on Barong Family, Monstercat, Ultra, Musical Freedom, Brooklyn Fire & more. Remixed for Knife Party, Tommy Sunshine. His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz. & more, and he also Invented the genre "Speed House”, and runs the label and events company Speed World. In the interview we talk about speed house, his story, and loads of music producer tips too. https://www.instagram.com/hausofpanda/
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#022: Chris Alba from Cult Creatives (Branding for Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, Puma, and many more)
10/03/2024 Duration: 01h07minCult Creatives are a Los Angeles studio known for standout branding and marketing in music and fashion. Their team handles brand identities, global campaigns, tour visuals, pop-ups, and social media strategies. Clients include Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, and Puma, and many more. In the interview we cover what is branding and why you need it, essential branding and marketing strategies for artists, brand development and the role of social media, creative collaboration, and audience engagement techniques. Check out the new course "Integrity Amplified" at https://www.basskleph.com/branding
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#021: Tommy Trash (Mau5trap, Spinnin, Armada, OWSLA) Hit songs, Music Theory, Sound Design, Mentality
06/02/2024 Duration: 01h19minTommy Trash is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized record producer, boasting Platinum-selling status and a prestigious Grammy nomination. His extensive discography spans across an array of distinguished labels, including Mau5trap, Spinnin, Ministry of Sound, Armada, OWSLA, Hypnovizion, Fools Gold, Axtone, Dim Mak, Protocol, Refune, and others. One of his standout achievements includes the chart-topping success of "Reload," which has garnered an impressive 227 million streams, attesting to his unparalleled musical prowess and global appeal. Tommy Trash has collaborated with industry luminaries such as Sebastian Ingrosso, Atrak, Kill the Noise, and has lent his remixing talents to renowned artists like Swedish House Mafia, Deadmau5, Tiga, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, among many others. With an illustrious career, Tommy Trash has graced the stages of virtually every major music festival and performed in renowned cities worldwide. His unparalleled talent, com
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#020: Bass Kleph / Analog Sol, sharing my story and my top tips for producers
31/05/2022 Duration: 55minNormally on this show I interview other producers, but today we’re going to to do something different. We’re going to interview me. Well, my good friend Jimi Frew from Emanate is anyway. I recently an interview for Emanate and thought i’d share it with you guys too. In the interview we talk about my story, touring around the world, my first #1 records, and my top tips for music producers that want to do I did, and more https://emanate.live https://www.basskleph.com
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#019: Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) - Great Grooves, Rock vs Electronic, Fan Connection, Studio Tips
15/03/2021 Duration: 01h12minTommy is the drummer from the world famous Motley Crue, but he’s also a DJ and producer and has written and played in many other projects like Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Incubus, and some of his own, such as Methods Of Mayhem, Electro Mayhem, and his 3 solo albums. He’s toured all over the globe, lived the dream, and generally defined what it means to be a world famous rockstar. In the interview we talk about the universal truths of rock and electronic music, what makes a great drum beat, building a following, switching genres, and some studio tips n tricks. https://www.instagram.com/tommylee/ Listen to ANDRO https://open.spotify.com/album/5hkZhXTPhLJ0YDmkzZ3oLR?si=_P32dvUlRKWMLgUMHtTwsg https://www.instagram.com/motleycrue/
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#018: D-Nox & Beckers (Stil Vor Talent, Bedrock, Katermukke, Einmusika) Techno, Arpeggios, Arranging, Memorability, Collaboration
24/02/2021 Duration: 01h08minThey’ve released on Still For Talent, Bedrock, Katermukke, & Einmusika, done remixes for Stephan Bodzin, Boris Brejcha, & Tocadisco, & performed in Tomorrowland, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Australia and all across the globe. In the interview we talk about Techno, arpeggios, arranging, how to be underground but still catchy, and much more. https://masterclassdnoxandbeckers.com/ing https://soundcloud.com/d-nox_beckers D-Nox https://www.instagram.com/djdnox/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TqcQwnBqloJrKkGs4l4LT?si=xYnKU7H0T_aeaKjGeRtSZA https://www.facebook.com/dnoxofficial Frankey & Sandrino https://www.instagram.com/frankey_and_sandrino/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/50AWbCtpX2Hk9qnocJ34gk?si=-X_d0A4PTSSa_mS2grczzg https://www.facebook.com/frankeyandsandrino
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#017: Haus Of Panda (Ultra, Musical Freedom, & Brooklyn Fire) - sound design, finishing songs, mixdowns, mindset, developing your own sound, getting signed and of course, Speed House
20/01/2021 Duration: 01h08minToday’s special guest is Haus Of Panda. The inventor of Speed House. He’s released on Ultra, Musical Freedom, & Brooklyn Fire, and done remixes for Knife Party and Tommy Sunshine. His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz, and his debut EP entitled “Speed House,” had 3 tracks charting in the Beatport Top 100 simultaneously. In the interview we talk about sound design, finishing songs, mixdowns, mindset, developing your own sound, getting signed and of course, Speed House
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#016: Jon Pegnato (LA Riots/Cobra Effect/Hotmouth) - Groove, Music Theory, How To Start Right & Write Fast
23/09/2020 Duration: 01h26minToday’s special guest is Jon Pegnato but you might know him from his projects including LA RIOTS, Cobra Effect, & Hotmouth He’s released on Atlantic, Capitol, Interscope, Foolsgold, Dirty Bird, Spinnin, and performed worldwide at huge festivals including EDC, Coachella, and Burning Man. In the interview, we talk about groove, music theory, & how to write fast. We also talk about some big mistakes that a lot of new producers are making, and what they should do instead. Check out his new course 60 MIN SONGS Use the code PODCAST60 to get 10% off at checkout.
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#015: Mark Yardley (Stanton Warriors) - Punks, OWSLA, XL Recordings, Coachella, Glastonbury, Burning Man and Ultra
29/05/2020 Duration: 01h38minToday’s special guest is Mark Yardley from the world famous kings of Breakbeat, The Stanton Warriors They've released on OWSLA, XL Recordings, collaborated with Big Daddy Kane, Twista, & Eska, performed at Coachella, Glastonbury, Burning Man and Ultra and remixed Claude Von Stroke, Fat Boy Slim, Busta Rhymes, and many more. This interview is huge. In fact it is the longest ever episode of Producer Talk. We cover so many topics from writing to mentality, to the industry and more FOLLOW MARK YARDLEY & STANTON WARRIORS https://stantonwarriors.com https://www.peakproducertraining.com https://www.instagram.com/stantonwarriors/
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#014: LabelRadar - Get signed the easy way, music industry predictions, should you start a label, free releases vs signed, and more!
25/01/2020 Duration: 53minToday’s special guest is Ed Brew from a new company called Label Radar They specialize in connecting artists with record labels, and promoters. Their company caught my eye as we all know how difficult the process of demo submission can be. The industry has been needing an easier way for a while now, and this, might just be it. In the interview, we talk about exactly what Label Radar is and how it can help, but Ed also shares advice for artists trying to get signed, insight on where the music industry is heading, and answers questions like... should you start your own label, should you do free releases, and more. Basically, If you are trying to get signed right now, this is the episode for you. https://www.labelradar.com/