Special Guest - Leroy Clampitt
Summary
Host Stuart Whitman interviews producer Leroi Clampett, who selects Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” for its intro and discusses how streaming trends influence songwriting. They explore Clampett’s musical upbringing in New Zealand, his first record purchase, and his recent self-released album created as a creative experiment. The episode concludes with recommendations for Bombing Tiger and Ichiro Otake, plus details on Clampett’s new label, Susan Records.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Whole Foods, BCSP, and Happy GLP
Introduction to guest Leroy Clampitt
Greatest intro: Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man
Songwriting in the TikTok era and short attention spans
First emotional impact: Robbie Williams and Moby
Sponsors: Whole Foods, Happy GLP, and Superhuman
Growing up in New Zealand and early musical influences
School memories and Ricky Martin's La Vida Loca
First record purchase: Nirvana's Greatest Hits
Nirvana as pop music and production versatility
Clubbing soundtrack: Mojo's Lady and DJing insights
Home country track: Ahassar Days' Break
Hidden gems: Bombing Tiger and Itchyi Otakei
Sponsors: Happy GLP and Acast
Leroy's new album: A creative experiment
Susan Records label and closing thoughts
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