#54: Michael Oakley | Music Production: How to Get Started Part 1
Having worked in Glasgow's cover band scene for some years, Oakley penned what would become his debut album, California, in 2016. Lesley Daunt of The Huffington Post wrote in 2017 of the lead single "Turn Back Time", "Oakley's captivating beats and celestial synthesizers have given a fresh approach and revival to classic pop".In 2017, Oakley released California to critical acclaim from The Huffington Post and popular YouTube channel and record label NewRetroWave.In 2019, the artist released his sophomore album, Introspect, which was listed in NewRetroWave's Top 10 albums list of 2019.In 2020, Oakley issued the track "Wake Up!", featuring Ollie Wride, as part of the soundtrack to the game Wave Break: High Tide, through Funktronic Labs. In the same year, he contributed an instrumental remix of his 2016 single "Rabbit in the Headlights" to the soundtrack of the mobile game Retro Drive.On 16 April 2021, Oakley announced the release of a new single, "Is There Anybody Out There", co-written by fellow labelmate Ollie Wride and produced by Jon Campbell of The Time Frequency.Oakley released his third studio album, Odyssey, on 14 May 2021, through NewRetroWave Records. To follow Michael Oakley, click here: https://linktr.ee/michaeloakleyofficialWant to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast CommunityAre you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPegStart recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM Roots Music RamblerHear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new music and more!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.► ► ► WAYS TO CONNECT ► ► ► Grab your FREE Test Master at Synth Music Mastering TODAY!✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸Are you READY to enhance your music with my steadfast dedication to quality and personal touch? Bag your FREE Test Master at Synth Music Mastering: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/masteringBuy me a COFFEE✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸✸If you like what I do, buy me a coffee so I can create more amazing content for you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marcjmatthewsSend a DM through IG @insidethemicpodcastEmail me at [email protected] for listening & happy producing!