MISSION:MUSIC
MISSION:MUSIC
Balanced Breakfast
A Balanced Breakfast podcast hosted by Stefan Aronsen co-founder of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood. Each episode we talk about trends in the music industry and feature live music from an indie artist. Balanced Breakfast is an international community within the entertainment industry that hosts meetups, summits, and festivals. Our goal is that people come together to discuss the challenges they face on a daily basis. The outcome is a community that works together to support each other.
PONYSKULL, 80s New Wave is the Answer
In our 19th episode, we get the pleasure to talk with Sabrina aka PONYSKULL. Topics include worst and best Christmas music, origins of PONYSKULL and her other group TREASVRE, whether she likes electronic or rock better, and of course we continue the conversation around when the bars open up again. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Not-so-good.
Jan 8, 2021
1 hr 5 min
Clementine Darling and Strictly Elizabeth, We're All Hangin' in There
In Mission:Music's 18th episode, the BB podcast guys are met by two ladies, Clementine & Jessica. The five talk about the origins of their artist names, cacao, and play a bunch of music/talk about it. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nawgood.
Dec 17, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Sam Chase and How He Became The Sam Chase
In Mission:Music's 17th episode, Stefan, Jason, and Cory sit down with The Sam Chase. The crew gets into some of Sam’s music, how many other Sam Chases there are, learnings from 8 months of pandemic live streaming, rocking out to a party bus in SF, and the inside scoop of playing at Outside Lands--and meeting Lars Ulrich backstage. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.
Nov 2, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Gibson & Bronzini, "The Music We Play Isn't Pop"
In Mission:Music's 16th episode,  the trio talks with the duo Gibson & Bronzini. Topics include how they became a duo, favorite venues, the first show they want to play post-pandemic, and of course, we get to hear a few of their finest selected songs. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.
Oct 9, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Containher, Synth Witch From SF Bay Area
In Mission:Music's 15th episode, Stefan and Jason talk to Containher about her upcoming show with Jason's band Great Highway. The three get into the inevitable closure of music venues and if time sharing a venue could work now more than ever. We also get to hear a few singles from Containher and if Stefan will ever get back to SF?! Oh, and what the hell is witch house? Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and (usually but not this time) Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.
Sep 23, 2020
1 hr 3 min
McKay, What Do Red Beats Sound Like?
In Mission:Music's 14th episode, the guys talk to McKay who, among many other projects, has helped produce for Great Highway. The four get into what it's like for McKay to produce and help musicians record remotely, how the iPad is revolutionizing sound design, and finding visual artists for music videos. In between, we get to hear some of McKay's production talents with other musicians as well as his solo work. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooooooooood.
Sep 13, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Jack Charles is Goth Lounge
In Mission:Music's thirteenth episode, we talk to Jack Charles and his goth lounge style of music. Jack is from Austin, Texas, and goes over what the week of SXSW was like without the legendary festival & conference. The group also gets into how the quarantine has helped (and hurt) the creative process, illegal outdoor shows going on during covid, and when live shows will come back to a city near you - hopefully in the next few months, but most bets are early next year. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogoooooooooooooooooooooood.
Aug 27, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs on Making Music in a Pandemic
Mission:Music is back and broadcasting from home! In our twelfth episode, we talk to Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs about the pandemic and what it's like to be a musician during this mess. Highlights include what it's like taking a dump in green rooms while on tour and predictions for when live venues will come back. Plus they share some amazing music releasing soon! Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooooooood.
Jul 30, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Kalib & Tim from Audio Terrorist on Finding & Giving Inspiration
Kalib and Tim from Audio Terrorist talk with Mission:Music about writing a song to a friend going through cancer treatment, telling an inspiring story, and play a few tunes in between. The group also recap the latest Balanced Breakfast Summit and how to run a quality panel. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogoooooooooooooooooooood.
Mar 12, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Andrew Levin on Being More Vulnerable
Andrew Levin talks with Mission:Music about changing genres, producing music for video games, vulnerability, and unhealthy use of synthesizers. The group also gets into the Balanced Breakfast Summit, SXSW, and many more musings. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooood.
Feb 28, 2020
1 hr 4 min
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