Music & Culture w/ Connor Pohl
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-fifth episode, Connor Pohl joins Mat to discuss his band Violet Night, their new single "Ferrari Red", and their latest music video. Connor shares his origin story, musical influences, thoughts on the music business, and much more.
Episode Highlights
Violet Night's New Single: A deep dive into the creation of "Ferrari Red", the inspiration behind the song, and the making of its music video.
Connor's Origin Story: How Connor got started in music and his journey to becoming part of Violet Night.
Musical Influences: Connor shares the artists and genres that shaped his musical style.
Thoughts on the Music Business: Connor’s perspective on the current state of the music industry and how to navigate it as a band.
Being in a Band: The realities of being in a band, from writing and recording to touring and managing relationships.
The Dreamfest Game: Connor plays the Dreamfest Game, sharing his ideal festival lineup.
Key Takeaways
"Ferrari Red" and Music Videos: A breakdown of the creative process behind "Ferrari Red" and how visuals amplify the band's message.
Musical Journey and Influences: How Connor's past experiences and inspirations contribute to the music of Violet Night.
Navigating the Music Business: Insights into the challenges and opportunities in today’s music industry.
Band Dynamics: The highs and lows of being in a band and maintaining creative momentum as a collective.
Dreamfest Game Fun: Connor's ultimate music festival lineup—dreams do come true in this fun segment!
Guest Spotlight
Connor Pohl is a talented musician and member of Violet Night, known for their unique sound and dynamic music videos.
Follow Connor on Instagram @connorpohl and check out Violet Night’s Instagram @violetnightmusic for more updates.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
