In this episode, I sit down with Tone Deaf, a fiercely dedicated music producer. From classical piano lessons in Vallejo, California to hearing Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, his path into music was set early.
Tone’s days are disciplined: 6 AM runs, then hours of mixing, tweaking, and mastering tracks. His influences? Bay Area hip hop, Radiohead, Green Day —and a teenage pirate radio station that sparked a lifelong obsession with sound.
We dive into his evolution from analog to digital, his signature heavy low end and punchy drums, and his time in Nashville. Plus, wild stories from working with Green Day and Briston Maroney, including the infamous moment he created a Green Day sample while being whipped by dominatrixes.
Tone’s philosophy is simple: make high-quality music, stay consistent, and always stay true to your vision.
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