AD 261 | Tim Bettinson (Vancouver Sleep Clinic)

Artist Decoded by Yoshino

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’s gentle vocal and expansive storytelling. Emerging from his native Brisbane, Australia on the strength of a series of singles including “Someone To Stay," “Middle of Nowhere," “The Wire,” and the bedroom-produced viral cover of “As 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’s Tim has learned throughout his journey in music and the industry (00:17:31)
• The feeling of making music (00:23:34)
• Yoshino’s journey into martial arts and photography (00:26:47)
• The first song Tim released on Soundcloud called “Vapour” (00:30:19)
• Tim’s 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’s 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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