Playback, Mindfulness, and Friendship w/ Julien Laferrière
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-sixth episode, Julien Laferrière joins Mat to discuss playback technology, show directing, and life on tour. They dive into the importance of mindfulness, the impact of substances on the music industry, Julien’s origin story, and much more.
Episode Highlights
Playback and Show Directing: Insights into the technical and creative aspects of Julien’s role.
Touring Life: Challenges and rewards of being on the road with artists.
Mindfulness and Wellness: The importance of mental health and mindfulness in the music industry.
Impact of Substances: How substance use affects the industry and its people.
Dreamfest Game: Julien curates his dream festival lineup.
Key Takeaways
The Role of Playback: Why playback is essential for seamless live music experiences.
Touring Insights: Lessons learned from life on the road.
Mindfulness Matters: Practical approaches to staying grounded in a high-pressure industry.
Substance Awareness: Encouraging healthier conversations around substances in music.
Dreamfest Fun: Julien’s ultimate festival lineup highlights his musical influences.
Guest Spotlight
Julien Laferrière is a playback technician and show director who works behind the scenes to ensure live music experiences run smoothly. Passionate about mindfulness and wellness, Julien brings a thoughtful perspective to the music industry.
Follow him on Instagram @julien.laferriere.
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.
