The endless destiny of Makeup and Vanity Set
Matthew Pusti (he/him) makes synth-driven electronic music as Makeup and Vanity Set. He has produced numerous solo albums including Wilderness and 2020’s Endless Destiny, and his music has appeared in games like Brigador (Stellar Jockeys, 2015) and numerous podcasts from Tenderfoot TV (Atlanta Monster, To Live and Die in LA). He joined me to discuss how he began in music, the move to working in games and podcasts, and the inspiration for his latest album.
You can find Matthew’s music on Spotify, Bandcamp, and wherever you get your music, and follow him on Twitter @vanityset.
Things Discussed
Impulse Tracker - early free music making software
Wilderness
Brigador
Podcasting as an open ecosystem - this Vulture article highlights some ways subscription podcasting services have been rejected by podcast creators
Endless Destiny
”Facebook doesn’t need to listen to you”
Matthew’s Hopeful Thing to Share
Taking time to appreciate the quiet, disconnecting from technology, tending to your mental health
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