KSHMR | The XLNT Show #39

KSHMR returns to The XLNT Show for a deep conversation about creativity, burnout, reinvention, and what it takes to keep making meaningful music after years in the industry.He breaks down the three-year process behind Sounds of KSHMR Vol. 5, from recording live musicians and building custom sample-organizing software to managing thousands of sounds without sacrificing quality. KSHMR also opens up about losing his connection with music, feeling like an imitation of his former self, and how exploring new interests—including stand-up comedy and coding his own creative tools—helped bring that inspiration back to life.They discuss:The making of Sounds of KSHMR Vol. 5Building custom tools with Claude for Ableton, Dropbox, and sample organizationBurnout, identity, and losing confidence in your creative instinctsWhy chasing virality can disconnect artists from the magic of musicHis journey from Bay Area rap and The Cataracs to global EDM successThe unexpected creation of “Like a G6” and why simple ideas can become timelessLearning to provide value before asking successful artists for opportunitiesWhy honesty, accountability, and following through matter in music and lifeHis upcoming ethnic deep-house project and live orchestral showThis episode is an honest look at what happens after success—when the habits that built your career stop feeling fulfilling, and you have to rediscover what made you love creating in the first place.