A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede

🎙️ 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!

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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.

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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

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

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Join us on a captivating journey with Elephant Heart, the dynamic duo of Jason and Victoria, as they share their inspiring story of love, music, and creativity. Discover how their unique blend of electronic and world music elements has shaped their latest album, "Kingdom." From their beginnings in the studio to performing on the grandest stages, Elephant Heart opens up about their artistic process, spiritual journey, and the challenges and triumphs of working together as a couple. Tune in for an intimate look at the heart and soul behind the music.

🎙️ Hosted by Jesse Brede, founder of Gravitas Recordings and A Path Unfolding.

Elephant Heart: Entering the Kingdom

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2. Pop Tha Trunk - Vicious Remix
3. G the Shep x G-Space x Mantra Sounds - ID
4. Ace on Earth x Mantra Sounds - ID
5. Mantra Sounds x Starfox - ID
6. Kurei x Mantra Sounds - ID
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8. Blasé x G the Shep x Mantra Sounds - ID
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10. Ancestyr x Mantra Sounds - ID
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13. G-Space x Mantra Sounds - ID
14. G-Space x HE$H x Mantra Sounds - ID

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