SlamCast Ep. 5 - Virtual Riot

Welcome to SlamCast, where your hosts Neil and Brea chat with creatives about their process and how they navigate the grind of promoting themselves. This episode features Virtual Riot, a music producer and YouTuber, who shares his journey from moving to Minneapolis to teaching advanced music production classes, all while navigating sobriety. We explore his beginnings on YouTube, the serendipitous gig that boosted his career, and his rise in the electronic music scene through EPs, collaborations, and remixes. Virtual Riot opens up about the importance of falling in love with your craft, the role of vulnerability in connecting with fans, and his approach to creating and finishing tracks. From childhood ghost hunting videos to playing piano at age six, he reflects on the diverse inspirations that shaped his artistry. Tune in to hear about his passion for video animation and how it enhances his live shows. Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with personal anecdotes and valuable advice for any creative. Check out more from Virtual Riot’s website: https://www.virtualriotmusic.com/ Follow Virtual Riot on Instagram:   / officialvirtualriot   Follow Virtual Riot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FXGR... ————————————————————— Want to learn more about your hosts? FOLLOW NEIL MCARTHUR:   / n3ilface   FOLLOW BREA SCOW:   / breascow   Slamcast is produced at Slam Academy, an online and in person music production school based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Find more info about Slam Academy here: https://slamacademy.com #minneapolismusic #minneapolismn #musicschool #abletonlive #musicproduction #VirtualRiot #slamacademy #mentalhealth #electronicmusic #DJ