Julian Sartorius – a percussionist, drummer, artist and enthusiast hiker from Switzerland. On his new "Hidden Tracks" album, he takes the route that leads from the Italian village of Domodossola (272m above sea level) to the peak of Weissmies (4017m above sea level). Julian's links website – https://www.juliansartorius.com bandcamp – https://juliansartorius.bandcamp.com instagram – @juliansartorius_ Contact instagram, telegram – @antoburetka

Stas Khrustalev is a graphic designer, partner at «JustBeNice» studio, artist, amateur cyclist, semi-pro DJ and русская душа (a Russian soul). We discussed the process of running a design studio, making art, therapy and outdoor adventures. check out the links: https://en.justbenice.ru staskhrustalev.com/links @staskhrustalev (inst/tg) @antoburetka (inst/tg)

Igor Molchanov – a beatmaker and producer from Arkhangelsk, Russia. He is signed by multiple labels, his tracks are among the chillest boom-bap playlists in Spotify. In the end of the episode there is a secret Russian cookie recipe. use wisely! spotify: @igory @yeyts bandcamp (igory): https://igorytheintelligent.bandcamp.com soundcloud (igory): https://soundcloud.com/igorytheintelligent bandcamp (yeyts): https://yeyts.bandcamp.com

Bulat Khalilov – ethnographer, journalist, co-founder of the Ored Recordings label, specializing in field recordings of traditional music of the Caucasus. Links: Bandcamp: https://oredrecordings.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oredrecordings/ Bonfires and Stars (movie): https://vimeo.com/136435480 Circassian Zachirs (religious chants): https://oredrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/khakurinokhabl-zachir-circassian-religious-chants Anton's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoburetka/ The right way to listen to this podcast is to listen to the music recorded by Ored Recordings first. Enjoy!

Iva Salukvadze and David Malania – independent designers from Tbilisi, founders of Ambient.ge, first Georgian company producing modular synthesizers and audio hardware. Episode Links: Ambient's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambient.ge/ Iva's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7.cxra/ David's instagram: https://instagram.com/malo_oooo/ Dieter Rams' Ten Principles: https://designmuseum.org/discover-design/all-stories/what-is-good-design-a-quick-look-at-dieter-rams-ten-principles# Podcast links: Anton's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoburetka/ Podcast RSS: https://media.rss.com/amateurs/feed.xml Timestamps: (1:20) - How Ambient.ge started? (3:50) - VCV Rack vs real hardware (7:20) - First VCO and most recent 8-bit sequencer 9:50 - The hardest part of production (12:30) - Community feedback (14:15) - Ambient’s approach to design and production (15:40) - Where enthusiasm comes from? (18:10) - Moku-Moku story (19:00) - Past and future collaborations (23:50) - Staying in Georgia (27:00) - Leaving a legacy and living a fulfilling life (31:10) - Vision for the future Be safe, follow your passions, peace.

Nastia Sartania (sTia) - Georgian musician, founder of Creative Education Studio, CES RECORDS, co-founder of Georgian Music Legacy Collection, DnB queen of Georgia and music enthusiast. CES website: https://www.ces.ge Nastia's instagram: @_stia_ Listen to Nastia's music: https://stiamusic.bandcamp.com Anton's instagram – @antoburetka