The Wild Journey Of Becoming A Beatboxing Global Phenomenon | feat. DJ Honeycomb
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Matt Robertson is joined by DJ Honeycomb, a world renowned beatboxer, to
discuss his journey throughout the music industry and his many other
interests.
Honeycomb shares how he discovered beatboxing as a child and honed his
skills through online tutorials. We explore his early festival performances,
including his first freestyled stage debut. Honeycomb delves into the global
beatboxing community, the story behind his unique stage name, and the
challenges of developing new techniques. Beyond beatboxing, he discusses
his interests in ventriloquism, voice acting, and creating viral Instagram
videos. Honeycomb also promotes his upcoming show and weekly improv
comedy/music event, inviting listeners to check out his multifaceted artistry.
Also in this episode:
- Discovered beatboxing as a child and learned from online tutorials
- Describes his early festival performances, including his first freestyled
stage debut - Discusses the global beatboxing community, noting its strength in
Europe and Japan - Shares the story behind his unique stage name "Honeycomb"
- Explores his interests beyond beatboxing, like ventriloquism and voice
acting - Promotes his upcoming show and weekly improv comedy/music event
in Las Vegas
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Connect With Matt Robertson About HoneycombHoneycomb in his essence is a walking, breathing, anywhere, anytime musical instrument; embracing spontaneity in his performance, and elevating the moment for anyone who wishes to participate and lend an ear. Although renowned for his beatboxing, Honeycomb is a talented producer, DJ, guitarist, and drummer. If it can be played, he’ll rock it and ride the groove until there’s no more dancing to be had.
In his many years of performances & travel, Honeycomb has toured nationwide supporting bands, DJs, and musicians alike. In recent years he has received support from Moon Hooch, Mija, Space Jesus, 12th Planet, Big Gigantic, the list goes on. Whether it be rinsing out his tracks in their sets, or inviting him to support a national tour, or to hop on stage for a back-to-back, Honeycomb rarely turns down an opportunity to make some smiles and move a floor.
About Matt Roberston
Matt Robertson is a visionary artist who has made a significant mark in the glass art world with his unique matte-finished caricature sculptures, each reflecting pivotal moments from his life. His playful spirit shines through in his whimsical glass animal sculptures, often depicted in humorous scenarios that embody his vibrant personality. Inspired by creatures like giraffes, Robertson is captivated by the challenges of working with glass, a delicate medium that demands intense focus and energy, which he channels into his art. Each piece captures a dynamic energy, freezing it in time and offering a glimpse into his imaginative universe. After discovering his passion for glassblowing at Sheridan College in Ontario, he honed his craft in Eugene, Oregon, before returning to Canada to co-founded the Edy Roy Glass Gallery, a pioneering space that merges high art with functional glass pipes. Now based in Evergreen, Colorado, Robertson continues to evolve as a glass artist while hosting "The Robertson Stash" podcast and showcasing his work in galleries worldwide, all while advocating for contemporary glass art and its vibrant possibilities.
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