A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede

In this episode of A Path Unfolding, Jesse Brede interviews Poranguí, a multifaceted artist whose journey spans various cultures and musical influences. Poranguí shares his experiences growing up between Brazil and the United States, highlighting how his diverse background has shaped his identity and artistic expression. He discusses the transformative power of music as a healing force and the importance of improvisation in live performances. The conversation delves into the relationship between technology and ancestral sound, emphasizing the significance of the human body as an instrument. Poranguí's commitment to creating unique, live experiences through music serves as a testament to the unifying and empowering nature of sound. In this conversation, Poranguí shares his journey as a musician and the intricate technology behind his performances. He discusses the evolution of his sound setup, emphasizing the importance of connection with the audience. The dynamic partnership with Ashley, who adds a unique energy to their performances, is explored, highlighting the balance of masculine and feminine energies on stage. Poranguí also delves into his experiences with plant medicine, particularly Ayahuasca, and reflects on the future of ceremonial practices in the context of modern music culture. In this conversation, Poranguí shares his journey of integrating music and medicine, discussing the impact of his work with ayahuasca and the creation of the Music is Medicine platform. He emphasizes the importance of music as a healing tool and its potential to foster connection and empathy. The discussion also covers his Brazil land project aimed at creating a sanctuary for music and healing, as well as the therapeutic potential of the Kuya Sessions, a music project designed for use in ketamine therapy.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Poranguí
01:41 Cultural Roots and Early Influences
06:22 The Power of Music as Medicine
11:08 Improvisation and Live Performance
15:11 Facing Uncertainty and Creativity
19:52 Bridging Technology and Ancestral Sound
25:35 The Instrument of the Body
30:13 Technology and Live Performance Rig
31:09 Crafting the Perfect Sound: Poranguí's Tech Journey
36:19 The Dynamic Duo: Poranguí and Ashley's Creative Partnership
49:11 Exploring Plant Medicine: A Journey Through Ayahuasca
01:00:01 The Future of Ceremony: Balancing Tradition and Modernity
01:01:53 The Journey of Music and Medicine
01:04:44 Creating Music as Medicine
01:07:37 Empowering Through Music Retreats
01:10:40 The Brazil Land Project
01:20:12 The Kuya Sessions and Therapeutic Music

Follow Poranguí:
🌐 Website: https://porangui.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/porangui
📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/porangui
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/porangui
▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/porangui
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kWcLaQyRXzG3mJ5DFr6jQ
🎧 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/porangui/388764509
📀 Bandcamp: https://porangui.bandcamp.com

Sound Bites
"Music is able to really transcend that."
"How do I come into any place with music?"
"Improvisation keeps us all on the edge of our seat."
"Cultivating our resiliency is essential."
"We are all creating a field of coherency."
"Music has the power to unify people."
"The human body is the most complex instrument."
"Our birthright is to be musical."
"Technology is a descendant of fire."
"Improvisation is my commitment to live performance."
"I have a machine pedal board that I've created."
"I want to offer this to other people."
"Music is the soundtrack of our lives."
"We're all searching for meaning and connection."
"Music is sustainable, it's an infinite resource."
"Music is essential in the ketamine space."
"This is my Dharma."
"Listen to your heart first."

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Poranguí: The Healing Power of Music

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of A Path Unfolding with your host Jesse Brede! In this powerful conversation, we sit down in Austin, TX with the one and only Slava Mindex — sonic explorer, composer, and sonic sculptor behind some of the most mind-expanding music in the underground bass scene.

🎛️ Mindex opens up about:

Growing up in post-Soviet Russia 🇷🇺
Discovering electronic music through Prodigy, psytrance & jungle 🎧
Visiting India 🇮🇳
The challenges of genre-hopping 🎨
Playing two epic sets at Tipper & Friends 🌌
His approach to health, fitness & creative longevity 🏋️‍♂️
Giving mastering lessons and empowering artists 📈

Whether you're an aspiring producer or just a fan of immersive soundscapes and intentional living, this episode is full of deep insights and laughs (plus monkeys. Literally. 🐒)

📀 Listen to Mindex's latest EP “Moving Shadows”:
https://mindex.bandcamp.com/album/moving-shadows

🎚️ Mastering, mixing, or lesson inquiries:
📩 Email Slava: slavamindex@gmail.com

🔗 Connect with Mindex:
Website: https://mindexmusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindex_music
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mindex
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindexdub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindexsound

🙏 Thanks for tuning in. If this inspired you, leave a comment, like, and share this with a fellow music lover!

#Mindex #PodcastInterview #ElectronicMusic #Psybass #GravitasRecordings #APU

Mindex: Emotionally Available Bass Music

CloZee and Lil Fish sit down with Jesse Brede the day after the final tour date of the LSZEE tour at Mission Ballroom where Lil Fish played before CloZee and LSDream in their ground breaking duo, LSZEE. They reflect on their recent tour experiences, the challenges of touring in the U.S., and the cultural differences between the US and France. They discuss the evolution of bass music, the importance of collaboration and friendship in their artistic journeys, and the significance of staying grounded amidst success. The conversation also touches on their future aspirations, the role of labels in artist development, and the creative processes behind their music.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome + LS Dream Tour reflections
04:00 – The stress of CDJs and first U.S. shows
08:00 – Red Rocks memories and family moments
13:00 – Toulouse roots & discovering each other’s music
16:00 – Staying humble as fame grows
18:30 – The magic of true collaboration
22:00 – Bass fishing & bass music (yes, both kinds!)
26:00 – Touring life, visas, and the cost of shows
30:00 – Career visions, pressures, and goals
33:30 – Food truck ideas & funny side stories
36:00 – LSDream collabs, Joshua Tree sessions, and writing flow
41:00 – Creative schedules: night owls vs early risers
46:00 – Labels, Odyssey, and supporting new artists
52:00 – Behind the scenes of tours and production
53:45 – Closing thoughts & gratitude

🔗 Connect with CloZee
Instagram: https://instagram.com/clozeeofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UZkoZEHPJg63DGxfUJgbn
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@clozeeofficial
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clozeeofficial
Website: https://www.clozee.net

🔗 Connect with Lil Fish
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lilfishmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Yge8IpttXm0YgozjV5q83
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LilFishMusic
Facebook: https://facebook.com/lilfishmusic

🎙️ About A Path Unfolding
Hosted by Jesse Breda (founder of Gravitas Recordings & Lion’s Share Digital), this podcast dives into the stories of artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs forging their own path.

Subscribe for more conversations:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZQhHCK55l9uq0YAPMwaLz
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-path-unfolding-with-jesse-brede/id1681692242
YouTube → https://youtube.com/@APathUnfolding

Follow Jesse / Gravitas / Lion’s Share:
Gravitas Recordings → https://gravitasrecordings.com
Lion’s Share Digital → https://lionssharedigital.com
Jesse's Instagram → https://instagram.com/jesse.brede

Clozee & Lil Fish: From Toulouse to Red Rocks

In this episode of A Path Unfolding, host Jesse Brede sits down with edIT (Ed Ma) from The Glitch Mob to explore a season of powerful transitions — from leaving Los Angeles for the Nevada desert 🌵 to creating Cooking with edIT, diving deep into modular synths, and finding spiritual grounding in rock climbing 🧗.

Ed opens up about grief after the passing of Yaarrohs, the challenges and growth that come with change, and how he continues to reinvent himself musically and personally. From jamming with friends on his modular rig to building community through his new label All The People, this conversation is about embracing impermanence, healing through creativity, and staying true to your art.

✨ Whether you’re a fan of The Glitch Mob, an electronic producer, or someone seeking inspiration in moments of transition, this one will resonate.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!

🕒 Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
1:20 – Cooking with edIT & the birth of modular jam sessions
8:15 – Rethinking how we share music in the streaming age
12:35 – The Glitch Mob’s evolution & creating Ctrl Alt Reality
18:00 – Moving to Las Vegas: why Ed left LA for the desert
22:10 – Rock climbing as spiritual practice & therapy
31:20 – Facing fear, failure, and finding presence outdoors
34:55 – Grief, love, and remembering Yaarrohs 🌹
40:40 – Building All The People label & 360 rave parties
47:50 – The U.S. vs. European electronic music culture
53:30 – Aging, growth, and embracing life’s next chapters
56:20 – Rick Rubin’s wisdom & living life as the true art form
59:00 – Closing thoughts: memento mori, gratitude, and the journey

🔗 Connect with edIT & The Glitch Mob
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/editbeats
YouTube (Cooking with edIT): https://www.youtube.com/@edITMusic
The Glitch Mob: https://www.instagram.com/theglitchmob 
https://theglitchmob.com

🎙 Connect with Jesse Brede & A Path Unfolding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apathunfolding
Jesse Brede: https://www.instagram.com/jesse.brede

edIT: The Beauty of Impermanence

STREAM // DOWNLOAD: hypeddit.com/swomp/bluehour

The time has finally come, and the "Blue Hour" is upon us...

We are absolutely elated to inform you that Swomp's debut Wormhole Music Group EP release is OUT NOW on all platforms!

Featuring five fierce and flawless new tunes, "Blue Hour" brings out a warm and vibrant light from the cold reflections of the dawn. Soar through sexy synths, majestic melodies, sultry soundscapes , booming basses, and titillating textures with this masterful release, and always remember...

The best way to support is always with a purchase on Bandcamp!

Follow Swomp: @swomp_bass

Blue Hour

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Swomp - 5 AM

Stream & DL : https://go.gravitasrecordings.com/placeslongforgotten

Josh Teed returns to Gravitas Recordings on October 3rd with his next full album “The Tides of Change” featuring an extremely talented cast of producers and a full cinematic journey from start to finish.  This 9-track adventure is what we look for these days with a full album, offering different tastes of the artist’s style while staying cohesive and telling a story.  Josh Teed’s orchestral live elements and classical music training bring a whole different side to his electronic music production, and this album lives up to the tale by incorporating all the sounds of his past while venturing into new territories and sounds.

@jgtmusic
@chmuramusic
@mfinityofficial
@blvcksvm

The Tides of Change

Places Long Forgotten

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Josh Teed, Chmura, & Mfinity - Places Long Forgotten (feat. Blvck Svm)

i miss you

STREAM // DOWNLOAD: https://hypeddit.com/swomp/bluehour

The time has finally come, and the "Blue Hour" is upon us...

We are absolutely elated to inform you that Swomp's debut Wormhole Music Group EP release is OUT NOW on all platforms!

Featuring five fierce and flawless new tunes, "Blue Hour" brings out a warm and vibrant light from the cold reflections of the dawn. Soar through sexy synths, majestic melodies, sultry soundscapes , booming basses, and titillating textures with this masterful release, and always remember...

The best way to support is always with a purchase on Bandcamp!

Follow Swomp: https://soundcloud.com/swomp_bass

Swomp - Dusk Til Dawn

From All Evil (3420 Remix)

@phyphr 🤝 @3420music

Listen Here: https://hypeddit.com/phyphr3420/fromallevil
Tour Dates: www.Phyphr.com/tour

Crossroads Remixed

From All Evil (3420 Remix)

Dubbed “Big Brass EDM” by his partner, Adimysk fuses his love of glitch hop and all things funk to create his signature sound. Starting as an acoustic guitarist, his hunger for musical knowledge eventually expanded to learning the tuba, piano, and digital composition.

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/mNIjJnbbvqI1GjGlrN

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7u4Dd634ExvnfluYo7DYXS?si=vg7GfOk5Q4GyQFnKDuFgZw

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Adimysk - Donk On It

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@MikayliSound
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XTkMnYlZgQqFDRyb8uvrz?si=kvPslFqyQiCPM_-Z79tGpQ
www.instagram.com/Mikayli.Sound
www.facebook.com/MikayliSound
www.twitter.com/MikayliSound

@RAFEEKI_Music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n04wCCmxRCzWDv59Ptj5C?si=wV5A9C1OS86JZWMdappnsQ
www.instagram.com/RAFEEKI_Music
www.x.com/RAFEEKI_Music
www.audius.co/RAFEEKIOfficial
www.facebook.com/RAFEEKIMusic

www.linktr.ee/Aspire.Higher
www.AspireHigher.live
www.AspireHigher.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/AspireHigherPA
www.twitter.com/AspireHigher
www.instagram.com/AspireHigherPA
open.spotify.com/user/ldxersk3m0cpwelald7qgk2ul?
www.audius.co/AspireHigher
www.AspireHigherPA.myshopify.com
www.AspireHigherProd.etsy.com
www.youtube.com/AspireHigherPA

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Mikayli & RAFEEKI - Sunset Sherbert (AH Tune Tuesday)

Join us for an inspired episode of "A Path Unfolding" as host Jesse Brede sits down with Jenna LoMonaco, Head of US Marketing at ONErpm. Jenna shares her journey from launching iconic acts like Mumford & Sons and Childish Gambino, to building innovative marketing teams that empower artists globally. Delve into Jenna’s perspective on artist storytelling, global music distribution, career lessons, and why diverse voices are crucial to a thriving industry. 

Discover how Jenna leads a 40+ person team, mentors new talent, and connects artist stories to fans worldwide. Learn how ONErpm helps artists succeed—on their own terms—in fast-changing music markets from Brazil to Turkey to Africa. 

If you’re an artist, manager, or music lover curious about building your own sustainable career, surviving industry ups and downs, and defining success on your own terms, this episode is for you.

Jenna LoMonaco: Launching Global Careers

<3 much love to Mah Ze Tar for letting me do this. absolute pleasure working with these instruments & vocals.

Mastered by Bob Macc

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Donya Reeza, Mah Ze Tar, Dros - Mevlana (Murkury Rework)

"the more you put them up, the more you get it poppin" - a wise man
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Put Em Up

A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Our initial guests include Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, Cloudchord, and Chad Cisneros of Tritonal.

edIT: The Beauty of Impermanence

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