AD 261 | Tim Bettinson (Vancouver Sleep Clinic)

Published: March 22, 2024, 5:35 p.m.

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Tim Bettinson is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter and producer most recognized for creating and living behind the lustful, ambient guise of Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Across his catalogue, elements of anthemic indie rock, intimate R&B, and sophisticated folk provide a sweeping film soundtrack for Bettinson\\u2019s gentle vocal and expansive storytelling. Emerging from his native Brisbane, Australia on the strength of a series of singles including \\u201cSomeone To Stay," \\u201cMiddle of Nowhere," \\u201cThe Wire,\\u201d and the bedroom-produced viral cover of \\u201cAs It Was," Tim now roams the world with a laptop and headphones in pursuit of adventure and creative inspiration for his ever-evolving project.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Leaving Los Angeles (00:12:19)
  • How Tim and Yoshino originally met (00:14:04)
  • Lesson\\u2019s Tim has learned throughout his journey in music and the industry (00:17:31)
  • The feeling of making music (00:23:34)
  • Yoshino\\u2019s journey into martial arts and photography (00:26:47)
  • The first song Tim released on Soundcloud called \\u201cVapour\\u201d (00:30:19)
  • Tim\\u2019s decision to start singing and using falsetto (00:35:22)
  • Natural talents vs. achieving abilities through hard work (00:40:39)
  • Anxiety and self-imposed pressure (00:52:25)
  • Advanced technologies (00:57:45)
  • Finding balance and joy within the creative process (01:04:06)
  • Dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts (01:09:36)
  • Navigating feedback and trusting your instincts (01:18:38)
  • Defining one\\u2019s purpose (01:25:16)
  • Finding perspective on past work (01:30:49)
  • People who inspire Tim and Yoshino (01:36:57)

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