Said The Sky | The XLNT Show #35

Said The Sky returns to the XLNT Show! This time to talk about breaking out of EDM expectations, making music without rules, and why his latest album has almost no drums. From building emotional records that feel more like singer-songwriter projects than dance music, to navigating identity in a scene that doesn’t fully fit what he makes—this episode gets real about creativity, risk, and trusting your instincts as an artist.

We also dive into his songwriting process, working with vocalists, and how he balances collaboration without losing his own sound.

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In this episode:

• Why Said The Sky made an album with almost no drums (and why it wasn’t planned)
• The two-album strategy: one for fans vs one completely for himself
• Making emotional music in EDM—and why it doesn’t fit the scene (but still wins)
• The hidden challenge of balancing Spotify success vs live show energy
• Why focusing on songwriting > sound design changed everything
• How he builds tracks around vocals using “undercarriage” production techniques
• The real key to great sessions: communication, psychology, and producing the room
• AI in music: tool or threat? And what happens when emotion gets automated

If you’re trying to find your sound, write better songs, or break out of the “type beat” mindset—this one’s for you.