Dan Ubick

Los Angeles, CA

I'm Dan and I produce records, write songs & play instruments, mainly guitar (see website below). I also love to collect records, DJ and write for Wax Poetics.

Peanut Butter Wolf: Founding Stones Throw Records [Ep06]

May 22, 2022 podcast

Founding a record label is no easy feat and making it not only survive but thrive for over 20 years is truly awe-inspiring. Stones Throw Records is one of the most prominent independent record labels, having helped develop artists like Madlib, J Dilla, MF Doom, and Anderson Paak, to name a few. C...

DJ Nu-Mark: Two Turntables and a Drum Machine [Ep05]

May 22, 2022 podcast

DJ Nu-Mark has carved out an amazing niche for himself in the LA music scene and beyond, from his groundbreaking work with the world-famous group Jurassic 5, to his recent work in television and film, to creating popular sample packs, and his viral video series Zodiac Tracks, the journey has been...

Fitz & The Tantrums: Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna [Ep04]

May 22, 2022 podcast

As musicians, finding the balance between wanting to evolve and experiment, and making the music your fans know you for is difficult. Soul pop masterminds Fitz and the Tantrums have managed to produce incredibly diverse records while maintaining, and even growing, their dedicated fanbase. Today's...

Jack “Wild Child” Brown and Miles Brown: Family, Funk and Creative Excellence [Ep03]

May 22, 2022 podcast

We have a pair of extra special guests on today's show! First off, founding member of cult-favorite hip hop group Lootpack, rapper and father, Jack "Wildchild" Brown, who is joins us alongside his son, actor, dancer, rapper, and star of the hit TV show Black-ish, Miles Brown! We get to have a fas...

Sy Smith: The Life of an Artistic Chameleon [Ep02]

May 22, 2022 podcast

A true artistic chameleon, today’s guest, Sy Smith, is a renowned songwriter, session singer, and actor. She has provided backup vocals to legendary artists like Whitney Houston and Sheila E and has also released five of her own critically-acclaimed albums. You may have also seen her on Ally Mc...