In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki talks to podcast friend and music producer Cody Johnstone, who shares his journey from a young musician in Canada to a successful producer and session musician. Cody discusses his influences, his work with Lindsay Schoolcraft, and his unique experiences creating wrestling themes.
Together they reflect on the impact of technology on music production, the balance between commercial and artistic music, and Cody’s current projects. The conversation also touches on personal growth, gardening, and the challenges of the music industry.
02:00 Musical Journey and Influences
07:09 Transition to Music Production
10:55 Collaboration with Lindsay Schoolcraft
13:44 New Music Release and Themes
16:42 Navigating Online Feedback and Social Media
19:15 Home Studio Setup and Technology in Music
21:58 Collaborations with Other Artists
27:13 The Evolution of Sound and Collaboration
28:38 Wrestling: A Passionate Side Hustle
37:08 Navigating Modern Songwriting Trends
48:25 Current Projects and Future Aspirations
Recorded on November 5th, 2025 live on Kiki’s Twitch channel.
Show notes:
Bleeding Metal is hosted, produced, and edited by @kikigege87 with Riverside: https://riverside.cello.so/2RL4orpNDx0.
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