Episode 18: A Winding Road

In this episode of the Desert Tones podcast Dylan and Jared pontificate about the growing concern of AI in the music industry, particularly concerning the recent D'Adarrio clip scandal, and AI music generation tools such as SUNO. They then go on to discuss the disparity in boutique bass and guitar brands and how that divide has deepened over time. Find us on Instagram!

In this addendum for the Desert Tones podcast Jared takes some time to clarify some points he made in Episode 19 about the use of AI on Never Had It So Good and talks about the use of external tools in the process of making anything novel. If you have an interest in reading about the references on the record - or care about any of the interesting historical facts on the record use this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BTp3g0Pgw2zo4AVaw221PBy-ry3CNCV2uHZVdzSA6pE/edit?usp=sharingListen to Never Had It So Good and view the artwork here: https://thenoblehouse.net

In this episode of the Desert Tones Podcast, the lads make a return. While Joey is waiting in the wings to return on the next installment, Dylan and Jared catch up on the last year and discuss making music, working with other musicians, news in the industry and latest gear applications. Listen to Dylan's latest record here: https://taylorpaul.net/Listen to Jared's latest record here: https://thenoblehouse.net/ If you want to test the NBL :: CR Server, request an account here: https://thenoblehouse.net/systems.htmlThanks for listening!

On this episode of the Desert Tones Podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared discuss a variety of topics including NAMM 2025, what has been occupying their time over the last month, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh changes, as well as upcoming shows. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with questions or concerns or Follow Us on Instagram @deserttonespod

Welcome back to the Desert Tones podcast. Dylan, Joey, and Jared share news of their world over their hiatus, what they have been up to, things that have kept them occupied, and a variety of other topics including (but not limited to) Nosferatu (2024), charli xcx, Opeth, the Mike Kerr signature, Suhr, Magic the Gathering, and more! As a final note, we are happy to be back, and if you've paid attention this far, a 'thank you' doesn't quite cover it but will have to suffice (we're cash poor). With love, DT, Joe, JVN

On this episode of the Desert Tones Podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared return to the exciting subject of signal chains with the long awaited topic of Reverbs and Delays. They discuss their own comings and goings, music news, and some of the finer points of delay effects including different types of delay units and how they can be applied. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with questions or concerns or Follow Us on Instagram @deserttonespod

On this episode of the Desert Tones Podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared once again detour from the pedal chain and discuss the first concert they ever went to and their favorite shows. This month also commemorates the 9 year anniversary of the song 'Impact Support' which was recorded by Jameson Lucas, Dylan, Joey and Jared in Joey's apartment. This song later became 'Be' on the Earth Brothers Leaver | Taker Double EP. To commemorate this, the intro music has been changed for this month. Here is a link to the song (and the entire discography). You can also find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with questions or concerns or Follow Us on Instagram @deserttonespod

On this episode of the Desert Tones Podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared dive back into their pedal discussion by moving down the chain to modulation pedals including chorus, flanger, phaser, uni-vibe, etc.Also Dylan released a new record under the moniker Taylord titled: 'In Another Life'Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with questions or concerns or Follow Us on Instagram @deserttonespod

In this episode of the Desert Tones podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared talk about NAMM '24, interesting gear that appeared at the trade show, and what they might like to pickup this year. They also discuss having guests on the show, the advancement of modelers, and a product demo of the Tone Master Pro at Hubbard's Music 'n More in Las Cruces, NM. Thank you all so much for listening, your feedback, and support!As always you can follow us on Instagram @deserttonespod or contact us directly at [email protected]

In this episode of the Desert Tones podcast Dylan, Joey, and Jared finish their discussion about overdrive, fuzz, and boot pedals etc. and discuss their favorite gear (acquired or released) in 2023. We wrap our first year up with a short discussion of what music gear means to us, why we hold onto things when their need has passed, and the philosophy of ownership.We would like to thank everyone who stuck with us or joined the party during our first year of the Desert Tones podcast. It means the world to us.As always you can follow us on Instagram @deserttonespod or contact us directly at [email protected]