edIT: The Beauty of Impermanence

In this episode of A Path Unfolding, host Jesse Brede sits down with edIT (Ed Ma) from The Glitch Mob to explore a season of powerful transitions — from leaving Los Angeles for the Nevada desert 🌵 to creating Cooking with edIT, diving deep into modular synths, and finding spiritual grounding in rock climbing 🧗.Ed opens up about grief after the passing of Yaarrohs, the challenges and growth that come with change, and how he continues to reinvent himself musically and personally. From jamming with friends on his modular rig to building community through his new label All The People, this conversation is about embracing impermanence, healing through creativity, and staying true to your art.✨ Whether you’re a fan of The Glitch Mob, an electronic producer, or someone seeking inspiration in moments of transition, this one will resonate.🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Intro1:20 – Cooking with edIT & the birth of modular jam sessions8:15 – Rethinking how we share music in the streaming age12:35 – The Glitch Mob’s evolution & creating Ctrl Alt Reality18:00 – Moving to Las Vegas: why Ed left LA for the desert22:10 – Rock climbing as spiritual practice & therapy31:20 – Facing fear, failure, and finding presence outdoors34:55 – Grief, love, and remembering Yaarrohs 🌹40:40 – Building All The People label & 360 rave parties47:50 – The U.S. vs. European electronic music culture53:30 – Aging, growth, and embracing life’s next chapters56:20 – Rick Rubin’s wisdom & living life as the true art form59:00 – Closing thoughts: memento mori, gratitude, and the journey