Tim Bettinson is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter and producer most recognized for creating and living behind the lustful, ambient guise of Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Across his catalogue, elements of anthemic indie rock, intimate R&B, and sophisticated folk provide a sweeping film soundtrack for Bettinson’s gentle vocal and expansive storytelling. Emerging from his native Brisbane, Australia on the strength of a series of singles including “Someone To Stay," “Middle of Nowhere," “The Wire,” and the bedroom-produced viral cover of “As It Was," Tim now roams the world with a laptop and headphones in pursuit of adventure and creative inspiration for his ever-evolving project.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leaving Los Angeles (00:12:19)
- How Tim and Yoshino originally met (00:14:04)
- Lesson’s Tim has learned throughout his journey in music and the industry (00:17:31)
- The feeling of making music (00:23:34)
- Yoshino’s journey into martial arts and photography (00:26:47)
- The first song Tim released on Soundcloud called “Vapour” (00:30:19)
- Tim’s decision to start singing and using falsetto (00:35:22)
- Natural talents vs. achieving abilities through hard work (00:40:39)
- Anxiety and self-imposed pressure (00:52:25)
- Advanced technologies (00:57:45)
- Finding balance and joy within the creative process (01:04:06)
- Dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts (01:09:36)
- Navigating feedback and trusting your instincts (01:18:38)
- Defining one’s purpose (01:25:16)
- Finding perspective on past work (01:30:49)
- People who inspire Tim and Yoshino (01:36:57)
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