Lorenzo's Music Podcast Fedi Specials: #1 Meljoann

Content from [Lorenzo's Music](https://mastodon.social/@lorenzosmusic): @lorenzosmusic@mastodon.social meets [Meljoann](https://topspicy.social/@meljoann), a multidisciplinary artist from Ireland, now based in Brighton, UK. Tom heard about @meljoann@topspicy.social on the federated social platform Mastodon, where he learned about their mutual passion for free and open-source music creation. They talk about Meljoann's unique music style, "Hyperjack," a term they coined to describe their blend of New Jack Swing influences with modern electronic elements using tools like Reaper and a mix of hardware and software synthesizers. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities of releasing music independently in the digital age. Meljoann discusses their use of Fairamp, a self-hosted platform for musicians, and their involvement in the federated music community, including involvement on Radio Free Fedi and Peertube. Additionally, Meljoann talks about their [new album "Stat