Mind the Artist Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mind-the-artist Mind the Artist with Anne Dorko is an interview podcast featuring songwriters who publish their original music. Learn what goes on in the artist's mind behind one of their tracks. © Anne Dorko d790aec8-df74-50d8-891d-cbb87b3f520c no Support this podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:36:52 +0200 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:25:12 +0100 https://www.mindtheartist.com https://img.transistor.fm/KdrDFpzF-p_SVZPXEPQgfETahIK9hKEf-VRb6L_zt9A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3ODAvMTU2NjM3/NTAzNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Mind the Artist https://www.mindtheartist.com episodic Anne Dorko Mind the Artist with Anne Dorko is an interview podcast featuring songwriters who publish their original music. Learn what goes on in the artist's mind behind one of their tracks. Mind the Artist with Anne Dorko is an interview podcast featuring songwriters who publish their original music. music, interviews, original artists, singer-songwriter, original music Anne Dorko No No Whitney Lindquist: Revealing the Struggle 4 4 Whitney Lindquist: Revealing the Struggle full 38aed31c-6eb6-41b9-bc73-cdade08d628f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c72b025f Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:02:52 +0200 Anne Dorko Anne Dorko 1714 Whitney Lindquist is a multi-instrumental musician who writes, arranges, records, and produces her own music. She is very proudly out as a lesbian and enjoys writing about and expressing that perspective. She is known for not keeping one album to one genre and can capture multiple energies in her music. Whitney Lindquist is a multi-instrumental musician who writes, arranges, records, and produces her own music. She is very proudly out as a lesbian and enjoys writing about and expressing that perspective. She is known for not keeping one album to one genr music, interviews, original artists, singer-songwriter, original music No Theresa Croft: Abandoning Perfectionism 3 3 Theresa Croft: Abandoning Perfectionism full f72ea120-ec48-4a0f-a640-63cb2cf0ceb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/817beff4 Guest Theresa Croft joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Push – and how she uses her music to spread her message of hope and encourages you not to lose yourself in pursuit of arbitrary goals that don't reflect your true values.

Click here to hear Push!

Theresa is an actress, singer, dancer, and lifestyle model blessed to experience performance opportunities in several cities and stages of her life. She is passionate about spreading art into the world through various platforms.

Find Theresa and support her work:

In this episode:

  • [1:03] Rapid interview
  • [3:30] The style of music Theresa makes
  • [4:22] How Theresa started with music
  • [5:48] Inspirations and struggles when creating music
  • [8:37] Process for writing new songs 
  • [12:22] Inspiration and story behind Push
  • [17:13] Importance of taking time for yourself
  • [19:41] The message behind Push
  • [22:03] Advice for other singer-songwriters
  • [24:13] The future of creation and art for Theresa Croft
  • [27:12] Words of advice to herself: being patient, present, and hopeful 
  • [29:19] Final words of advice to listeners
  • [32:35] Learn more about Theresa Croft, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vBqxuRKSk_I

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Guest Theresa Croft joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Push – and how she uses her music to spread her message of hope and encourages you not to lose yourself in pursuit of arbitrary goals that don't reflect your true values.

Click here to hear Push!

Theresa is an actress, singer, dancer, and lifestyle model blessed to experience performance opportunities in several cities and stages of her life. She is passionate about spreading art into the world through various platforms.

Find Theresa and support her work:

In this episode:

  • [1:03] Rapid interview
  • [3:30] The style of music Theresa makes
  • [4:22] How Theresa started with music
  • [5:48] Inspirations and struggles when creating music
  • [8:37] Process for writing new songs 
  • [12:22] Inspiration and story behind Push
  • [17:13] Importance of taking time for yourself
  • [19:41] The message behind Push
  • [22:03] Advice for other singer-songwriters
  • [24:13] The future of creation and art for Theresa Croft
  • [27:12] Words of advice to herself: being patient, present, and hopeful 
  • [29:19] Final words of advice to listeners
  • [32:35] Learn more about Theresa Croft, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vBqxuRKSk_I

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0100 Anne Dorko Anne Dorko 1990 Guest Theresa Croft joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Push – and how she uses her music to spread her message of hope and encourages you not to lose yourself in pursuit of arbitrary goals that don't reflect your true values. Guest Theresa Croft joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Push – and how she uses her music to spread her message of hope and encourages you not to lose yourself in pursuit of arbitrary goals that don't reflect your true values. music, interviews, original artists, singer-songwriter, original music No Daniel Carr: Evoking Moods in Wordless Tracks 2 2 Daniel Carr: Evoking Moods in Wordless Tracks full 21f55ccc-3468-49b9-ade7-c18117fa9129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd00b641 Guest Daniel Carr joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss his track Spelunking – and how he evokes different types of moods in wordless tracks with the end goal of storytelling and game music composition in mind.

Click here to hear Spelunking!

Daniel Carr is an avid gamer aspiring to become a video game music composer.  He's played drums for 20+ years, piano for 10+ and sang jazz and opera in college as a tenor.  Internet content creator through Twitch, YouTube and SoundCloud.

Find Daniel and support his work:

In this episode:

  • [1:01] Rapid interview
  • [3:44] The style of music Daniel makes
  • [5:12] How Daniel started with music
  • [5:54] Inspirations for creating music
  • [6:35] The role of music in Daniel's content creation
  • [6:58] Inspiration for Spelunking
  • [8:34] Personal rule for writing a song
  • [9:23] Three words to describe the mood of Spelunking
  • [12:05] What Daniel hopes people feel during a track
  • [12:54] Conveying a message using certain sounds and music tropes
  • [15:57] Challenge to leave feedback on Spelunking
  • [18:10] Advice for other musicians
  • [18:18] What other content Daniel creates
  • [21:12] Daniel's career goals
  • [24:48] Future challenges
  • [28:49] Learn more about Daniel Carr, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Ue_ula_iRlk

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Guest Daniel Carr joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss his track Spelunking – and how he evokes different types of moods in wordless tracks with the end goal of storytelling and game music composition in mind.

Click here to hear Spelunking!

Daniel Carr is an avid gamer aspiring to become a video game music composer.  He's played drums for 20+ years, piano for 10+ and sang jazz and opera in college as a tenor.  Internet content creator through Twitch, YouTube and SoundCloud.

Find Daniel and support his work:

In this episode:

  • [1:01] Rapid interview
  • [3:44] The style of music Daniel makes
  • [5:12] How Daniel started with music
  • [5:54] Inspirations for creating music
  • [6:35] The role of music in Daniel's content creation
  • [6:58] Inspiration for Spelunking
  • [8:34] Personal rule for writing a song
  • [9:23] Three words to describe the mood of Spelunking
  • [12:05] What Daniel hopes people feel during a track
  • [12:54] Conveying a message using certain sounds and music tropes
  • [15:57] Challenge to leave feedback on Spelunking
  • [18:10] Advice for other musicians
  • [18:18] What other content Daniel creates
  • [21:12] Daniel's career goals
  • [24:48] Future challenges
  • [28:49] Learn more about Daniel Carr, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Ue_ula_iRlk

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:00:00 +0200 Anne Dorko Anne Dorko 1744 Guest Daniel Carr joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss his track Spelunking – and how he evokes different types of moods in wordless tracks with the end goal of storytelling and game music composition in mind. Guest Daniel Carr joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss his track Spelunking – and how he evokes different types of moods in wordless tracks with the end goal of storytelling and game music composition in mind. music, interviews, original artists, singer-songwriter, original music No Meri Amber: Telling Stories With Comedy 1 1 Meri Amber: Telling Stories With Comedy full 86bcb104-3959-41d7-a5b7-35bbee542390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ce82e30 Guest Meri Amber joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Baby Baby Butt So Sexy – and the way it plays a role in her stories and social commentary via comedy in song form.


Click to hear Baby Baby Butt So Sexy!


Meri Amber is a nutball musician human from Sydney. She writes songs that fall into story-telling, comedy, social commentary and filk. She has songs inspired by everything from Doctor Who, ninjas and zombies, to cats, food and robots taking over the world! She also has a most exquisite novelty hat collection.

Find Meri Amber and support her work:

You can listen to Meri Amber on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play.

In this episode:

  • [1:06] Rapid interview
  • [4:15] The style of music Meri Amber writes
  • [5:06] Best advice for getting into music
  • [8:45] Inspiration for new songs
  • [11:55] Inspiration for Baby Baby Butt So Sexy
  • [13:48] Exploring the lyrics and meaning
  • [14:37] Creation and design of the song
  • [17:02] Tropes found within the song
  • [18:17] Three categories of Meri Amber's music
  • [19:59] Goals and purpose of art in the big picture
  • [21:09] Where to find Meri Amber and support her work
  • [24:10] The future of Meri Amber
  • [27:57] Final words and preview of Baby Baby Butt So Sexy
  • [29:18] Learn more about Meri Amber, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ivELn_enr7c

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Guest Meri Amber joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Baby Baby Butt So Sexy – and the way it plays a role in her stories and social commentary via comedy in song form.


Click to hear Baby Baby Butt So Sexy!


Meri Amber is a nutball musician human from Sydney. She writes songs that fall into story-telling, comedy, social commentary and filk. She has songs inspired by everything from Doctor Who, ninjas and zombies, to cats, food and robots taking over the world! She also has a most exquisite novelty hat collection.

Find Meri Amber and support her work:

You can listen to Meri Amber on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play.

In this episode:

  • [1:06] Rapid interview
  • [4:15] The style of music Meri Amber writes
  • [5:06] Best advice for getting into music
  • [8:45] Inspiration for new songs
  • [11:55] Inspiration for Baby Baby Butt So Sexy
  • [13:48] Exploring the lyrics and meaning
  • [14:37] Creation and design of the song
  • [17:02] Tropes found within the song
  • [18:17] Three categories of Meri Amber's music
  • [19:59] Goals and purpose of art in the big picture
  • [21:09] Where to find Meri Amber and support her work
  • [24:10] The future of Meri Amber
  • [27:57] Final words and preview of Baby Baby Butt So Sexy
  • [29:18] Learn more about Meri Amber, Mind the Artist, and Dorko.tv

You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ivELn_enr7c

Or, give Soundcloud a spin.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:00:00 +0200 Anne Dorko Anne Dorko 1789 Guest Meri Amber joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Baby Baby Butt So Sexy – and the way it plays a role in her stories and social commentary via comedy in song form. Guest Meri Amber joins Anne Dorko on Mind the Artist to discuss her track Baby Baby Butt So Sexy – and the way it plays a role in her stories and social commentary via comedy in song form. comedy, musical comedy, geeks, geek music, geek pop, meri amber, meriamber, anne dorko, dorko, dorkotv, ninja club, social commentary, songwriters, musicians, musician interview, music careers No