The concepts of songwriting and producing often intertwine in the world of electronic music. Artists who champion the genre are generally referred to as "producers," because they build a track from the ground up, but in this process, they also engage in songwriting. Elderbrook, on the other hand, is a songwriter who engages in production. This core difference allows him to alternate between indie and electronic soundscapes with such precision and grace.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - What drew him to instruments
02:05 - Transitioning from instruments to production
04:24 - What influences his blended sound
07:15 - How he approaches vocals
09:07 - Different lyrical meanings for different genres
10:20 - Writing 300 songs over the past 2 years
12:05 - Describing his lyrical content
13:15 - "Cola" w/ Camelphat
15:40 - Moving more towards electronic genre
17:33 - Live sets vs. DJ sets
18:25 - Hardware of his live setup
19:26 - Evolving the live set
21:03 - Other collaborations
23:14 - Becoming a father
23:52 - Influential track
25:15 - Speed round
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