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Robert Margouleff is a man of many talents with a vast career in the music and entertainment industries. The Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer, studio owner, and filmmaker is also an early synthesizer pioneer, and was a customer, friend and collaborator of fellow New Yorker and music instrument pioneer, Robert Moog. From there, he met bassist Malcolm Cecil, and the two developed the first, and still the largest, multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer in the world, TONTO. With this experience and pioneering reputation, Margouleff played a key role with synthesizer programming for Stevie Wonder's "classic period" in the early ‘70s, as well as the 1980 album "Freedom Of Choice” by Devo, including its hit song “Whip It.” Robert has chronicled his vast career with a new book titled “Shaping Sounds”, which is due to be released on May 19, both in print from Jawbone and on audio from Pushkin. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Robert Margouleff.

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we turn the microphones over to our friends in Paris: Jean-Luc Raymond of West Coast Rendez-Vous, and Inside MusiCast Correspondent Arnaud Leger, as they sit down for a chat with legendary songwriter Bill LaBounty and his wife, Beckie Foster. The conversation took place in Paris, with Jean-Luc and Arnaud focusing on Bill’s newly released solo album Love At The End of the World. The guys also discuss a variety of topics with Bill and Beckie, including memories of Jeff Porcaro, Michael Johnson, Steve Wariner, and Bob Dylan, as well as their thoughts on how AI is shaping the music industry. You’ll love this candid chat with Bill LaBounty and Beckie Foster.

In the early '80s, Thomas Dolby burst onto the pop music scene with his worldwide hit, She Blinded Me With Science. The song hailed from his debut album , The Golden Age of Wireless, and not only was it both musically and lyrically a brilliant pop song, the entire album was a masterful orchestration of synth programming that resulted in layered, lush soundscapes. Dolby masterfully shifted synth-pop from cold, mechanical textures to a warm, emotional, and highly narrative form, blending pioneering studio production with retro-futurist themes.
On this new episode of Inside MusiCast, we chat with Dolby not only about his '80s album successes, but we'll discuss his thoughts about AI and its use in the music industry, his role as the creator and Director of the Music for New Media program at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, as well as his upcoming tours, including his Iconic ‘80s Recollections tour in the US and the UK, his Totally Tubular Festival that will feature his band The Lost Toy People and several other iconic '80s artists, as well as a surprise announcement about a future tour he's developing.
We're truly honored to welcome one of the most innovative musicians and technologists over the past 40+ years, Thomas Dolby. On this new episode of Inside MusiCast, we chat with Dolby not only about his '80s album successes, but we'll discuss his thoughts about AI and its use in the music industry, his role as the creator and Director of the Music for New Media program at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, as well as his upcoming tours, including his Iconic ‘80s Recollections tour in the US and the UK, his Totally Tubular Festival that will feature his band The Lost Toy People and several other iconic '80s artists, as well as a surprise announcement about a future tour he's developing.
We're truly honored to welcome one of the most innovative musicians and technologists over the past 40+ years, Thomas Dolby.

For Ed Toth, music isn’t just his career, but it’s been an integral part of his entire life. His father was a working musician and an audiophile, so he was always surrounded by great music. In fact, he was only 13 years-old when he joined his Dad’s Top 40 band as the drummer. From there, he’s been blessed with some amazing connections and gigs, including a nine-year stint in the band Vertical Horizon, where he played on the band’s two biggest albums, including their #1 hit “Everything You Want.” He eventually landed a drumming chair with The Doobie Brothers, and has been touring with the band for 21 years. Here to chat with us today about these experiences and some other great projects he’s involved with is none other than Ed Toth.

Dennis Atlas has emerged as a vital member of Toto’s touring band, and those who have witnessed him perform live have recognized the incredible energy and musicianship he injects into his role as keyboardist and vocalist. His soaring vocal ability has even allowed the band to add songs to their setlist from the Isolation album, where Dennis tackles those lofty Fergie Frederiksen parts. Aside from his gig with Toto, Dennis has been busy working on a new solo album project titled Principle, which is set to be released in May. West Coast AOR fans, get ready, because you’re going to love his style and approach to this 11 track album, which also features some very special guest musicians. Here to talk about this new project and his new role touring with Toto is Dennis Atlas.