The MP3.WAV

A deep dive into how the last two decades of music, especially the Blog and SoundCloud eras influenced today and where it’s heading next. Hosted by Seán, aka seangran, a DJ and music curator with years of experience in creative roles at TikTok, Twitch and Ace Hotel. Expect unique journeys through interviews, mixes, and documentaries with special guests as they analyse the cultural waves that started with the MP3 era all the way to the future as AI, accessibility to virality shape the artform and the industry. Get full length episodes by becoming a YouTube Member or patron at https://patreon.com/staycoolfam

The MP3.WAV is a music podcast hosted by Stay Cool, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stay Cool hosts The MP3.WAV, a music show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  #011 - Nicholas Sonuga details How Qube Is Changing The Studio Model Forever

  Dec 21, 202555 minS1

  <p>In the final episode of Season One of The MP3.WAV Podcast, Seán sits down with Nicholas Sonuga, co-founder of Qube, one of London’s most influential creative studio platforms.</p><p>Nicholas reflects on his musical origins, taking us from his early years immersed in UK underground scenes as a DJ and producer, through studying music technology and renting studios, to eventually co-founding Qube alongside Amin Hamzianpour, an ex-banker and fellow producer who shared the same frustrations with the traditional studio model.</p><p>Together, they unpack how Qube evolved from a single basement studio into a mul...

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  Episode #10

  #010 - BACKWHEN on Purple Posse, Phonk Origins & Evolving His Sound

  Dec 8, 202537 minS1

  <p>This week Seán chats to Phonk producer and Purple Posse co-founder Backwhen for a deep dive into his journey from discovering wave music all the way to watching phonk explode into a global movement.</p><p>The two revisit some of the questions they covered from their B2B last year for Stay Cool #081 including his early origins, moving from Indiana to Denver and so on, before discussing more recent topics like DJ Smokey’s hosting of Skrillex’s mixtape earlier this year, and crucially, the state of Phonk given Drift Phonk’s continually drowning out of Phonk and it’...

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  Episode #9

  #009 - Leoni Joyce on Viral Dance Edits, Early YouTube and Creative Reinvention

  Nov 30, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>In this episode, Seán sits down with content creator and East London’s finest gamesmaster Leoni Joyce for a deep dive into her journey as one of the UK’s most creative digital storytellers. From her early YouTube vlogging days to her currently presenting style, Leoni breaks down how she shaped her craft, found her voice and built a career rooted in creativity and cultural pride.</p><p>They cover everything from the Ugandan and Congolese music she grew up on, to the impact of the MOBO Awards on her career, her evolving editing style and even why she h...

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  Episode #8

  #008 - Sam Wills on New Album Speak, Traingazing Virality and Grammy Success

  Nov 23, 20251h 6mS0

  <p>In this episode of The MP3.WAV Podcast, Sam Wills joins us to discuss his Grammy-winning journey and the creative evolution that led to his new album Speak. He dives into the inspiration behind the record, the stories that shaped it, and how his approach to music has developed over the years.</p><p>Sam also takes us into the immersive world of Traingazing, sharing how he experiments with sound, atmosphere, and texture to create something unique. He reflects on his early days, key influences, and the collaborations that helped define his signature style, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look...

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  Episode #7

  #007 - House Gospel Choir on Faith, Finding Their Sound & Nights Like This

  Nov 16, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>In this episode of The MP3.WAV Podcast, Seán sits down with Nat Maddix (founder) and Harrsn (musical director) of House Gospel Choir, the groundbreaking collective blending gospel, soul and UK dance culture in a way that has transformed stages and festivals across the country.</p><p>Together they dive into the choir’s origins and their unforgettable breakthrough moment at Glastonbury, the evolution of their sound between albums, and the role that diversity plays at the heart of everything they do. They also speak about working with icons including Nile Rodgers, Roy Davis Jr., Wookie and Janice Rob...

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