Akash Thakkar
@akashthakkar.com
Audio on Hyper Light Drifter/Breaker, OFK, Concrete Genie, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, host of the Sound Business Podcast & creative business educator/speaker. Get in touch:
www.akashthakkar.com
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Akash Thakkar
@akashthakkar.com
· Oct 25
Sound Business with Akash Thakkar
Music Interviews Podcast · 88 Episodes · Updated Biweekly
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Hello! I run a podcast where I interview wonderful audio people. From sound designers, composers, plugin makers, voice actors, and everything in between, they're all here to show you that there's no one "right way" to succeed. Take a listen!
Apple: apple.co/3ND1bnp
Spotify: spoti.fi/4feiWF6
Apple: apple.co/3ND1bnp
Spotify: spoti.fi/4feiWF6
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@akashthakkar.com and I recorded 30,000 bees from INSIDE the hive and you won't believe the music I turned it into
We recorded INSIDE a beehive and you won't believe the music made from it
YouTube video by ZW Buckley
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October 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@akashthakkar.com and I recorded 30,000 bees from INSIDE the hive and you won't believe the music I turned it into
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youtu.be/CtICKj0oXd4
Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.
- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...
Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.
- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...
Alex Johnson SFX Reel 2025 - Hyper Light Breaker Gameplay
YouTube video by Alex Johnson
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
youtu.be/CtICKj0oXd4
Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.
- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...
Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.
- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...
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Going to PAX West? There's an Outer Wilds meetup on Friday, Aug 29th! Check @l0fi.bsky.social 's post below for details.
@akashthakkar.com (Sound Designer on Echoes of the Eye) and Jackie (current Producer) will be popping by the meetup. Come say hi!
@akashthakkar.com (Sound Designer on Echoes of the Eye) and Jackie (current Producer) will be popping by the meetup. Come say hi!
Fans, cosplayers and casual enjoyers alike, PAX is officially hosting our meetup!!
Friday, August 29th, 2025
2:30-4pm, Community Room 1 ("New" Summit building, Rm 437)
Bring your instruments and fun stories, we're exploring!
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For more details: west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
Friday, August 29th, 2025
2:30-4pm, Community Room 1 ("New" Summit building, Rm 437)
Bring your instruments and fun stories, we're exploring!
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For more details: west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
August 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Going to PAX West? There's an Outer Wilds meetup on Friday, Aug 29th! Check @l0fi.bsky.social 's post below for details.
@akashthakkar.com (Sound Designer on Echoes of the Eye) and Jackie (current Producer) will be popping by the meetup. Come say hi!
@akashthakkar.com (Sound Designer on Echoes of the Eye) and Jackie (current Producer) will be popping by the meetup. Come say hi!
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This is probably a spicy take but I bet we'd have more soundtracks as memorable as Undertale's if more composers got to be fulltime, integrated creative collaborators for the full duration of a project instead of contractors handed an asset list
July 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This is probably a spicy take but I bet we'd have more soundtracks as memorable as Undertale's if more composers got to be fulltime, integrated creative collaborators for the full duration of a project instead of contractors handed an asset list
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alejandro Pérez Heinze!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alejandro Pérez Heinze!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Venus Theory!
We dive into Venus Theory’s rise as a musician due to YouTube, how he landed the Avowed project, how he bounces his many creative outlets, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We dive into Venus Theory’s rise as a musician due to YouTube, how he landed the Avowed project, how he bounces his many creative outlets, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
June 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Venus Theory!
We dive into Venus Theory’s rise as a musician due to YouTube, how he landed the Avowed project, how he bounces his many creative outlets, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We dive into Venus Theory’s rise as a musician due to YouTube, how he landed the Avowed project, how he bounces his many creative outlets, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
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looking for an additional Next Fest Demo to play this weekend?
try Battle Suit Aces the devs of Battle Chef Brigade!
it's old-school anime charm, cool robots, and a compelling found-family narrative that's equal parts visual novel and deckbuilder 🤖🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/3408070/...
try Battle Suit Aces the devs of Battle Chef Brigade!
it's old-school anime charm, cool robots, and a compelling found-family narrative that's equal parts visual novel and deckbuilder 🤖🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/3408070/...
Battle Suit Aces Demo on Steam
Battle Suit Aces is a charming narrative deckbuilder. You'll recruit, befriend, and upgrade your mech pilots on a heartfelt hunt for fabled alien superweapons: the Relic Suits. Command them across mon...
store.steampowered.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
looking for an additional Next Fest Demo to play this weekend?
try Battle Suit Aces the devs of Battle Chef Brigade!
it's old-school anime charm, cool robots, and a compelling found-family narrative that's equal parts visual novel and deckbuilder 🤖🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/3408070/...
try Battle Suit Aces the devs of Battle Chef Brigade!
it's old-school anime charm, cool robots, and a compelling found-family narrative that's equal parts visual novel and deckbuilder 🤖🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/3408070/...
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We're hiring again for Hyper Light Breaker...and possibly future things 🤫
GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
LEAD / SENIOR DESIGNER:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
LEAD / SENIOR DESIGNER:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
June 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
We're hiring again for Hyper Light Breaker...and possibly future things 🤫
GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
LEAD / SENIOR DESIGNER:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
LEAD / SENIOR DESIGNER:
www.smartrecruiters.com/HeartMachine...
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Been away from the computer for a bit so I'm late with this but:
I am VERY excited to announce that I'll be speaking on a panel with good friends at #aircon25 THIS weekend, June 7th, at 15:30 UTC.
Come learn what it means to be a Goblin. 👺
I am VERY excited to announce that I'll be speaking on a panel with good friends at #aircon25 THIS weekend, June 7th, at 15:30 UTC.
Come learn what it means to be a Goblin. 👺
June 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Been away from the computer for a bit so I'm late with this but:
I am VERY excited to announce that I'll be speaking on a panel with good friends at #aircon25 THIS weekend, June 7th, at 15:30 UTC.
Come learn what it means to be a Goblin. 👺
I am VERY excited to announce that I'll be speaking on a panel with good friends at #aircon25 THIS weekend, June 7th, at 15:30 UTC.
Come learn what it means to be a Goblin. 👺
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Battle Suit Aces is a deckbuilder, but it's also a relationship builder. Between missions, you will explore the ship, the USS Zephyr, to see the friendships between crewmates blossom. 🤖🌌
May 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Battle Suit Aces is a deckbuilder, but it's also a relationship builder. Between missions, you will explore the ship, the USS Zephyr, to see the friendships between crewmates blossom. 🤖🌌
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Exciting stuff! Our team is going to have a big presence at Airwiggles Audio Conference from June 7 - 14!
May 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Exciting stuff! Our team is going to have a big presence at Airwiggles Audio Conference from June 7 - 14!
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Jamie Brindle!
We talk about the skills, mindsets, and experiences that freelancers need to develop to make sure that their career in audio thrives, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about the skills, mindsets, and experiences that freelancers need to develop to make sure that their career in audio thrives, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
May 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Jamie Brindle!
We talk about the skills, mindsets, and experiences that freelancers need to develop to make sure that their career in audio thrives, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about the skills, mindsets, and experiences that freelancers need to develop to make sure that their career in audio thrives, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
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I'll be speaking at AirCon25 with quite a lovely crew of people! Schedule and details coming soon!
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I'll be speaking at AirCon25 with quite a lovely crew of people! Schedule and details coming soon!
I'll be speaking at AirCon25 with quite a lovely crew of people! Schedule and details coming soon!
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I'll be speaking at AirCon25 with quite a lovely crew of people! Schedule and details coming soon!
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alexander Brandon!
We talk about Alexander’s initial start in game audio, his views on starting a business as an artist, working on games to eventually leading teams, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alexander’s initial start in game audio, his views on starting a business as an artist, working on games to eventually leading teams, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
May 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alexander Brandon!
We talk about Alexander’s initial start in game audio, his views on starting a business as an artist, working on games to eventually leading teams, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alexander’s initial start in game audio, his views on starting a business as an artist, working on games to eventually leading teams, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
You were an absolute dream to work with and help direct! Such fun sessions that I always looked forward to!
Battle Suit Aces just dropped a fully voiced demo on Steam yesterday for LudoNarraCon, and gave me the all clear to announce something amazing. I'm honored to be the voice of Felix in Battle Suit Aces! This is my first lead in a video game and the story is incredible. Check out the demo now!
May 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
You were an absolute dream to work with and help direct! Such fun sessions that I always looked forward to!
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store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/... 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
May 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/... 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
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Have a meta quest headset and want a stunning 6 hour story experience?
Why not try Ghost Town this weekend?
Written by yours truly and conceived and designed by the extreme geniuses at @fireproofgames.com it is out now: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Why not try Ghost Town this weekend?
Written by yours truly and conceived and designed by the extreme geniuses at @fireproofgames.com it is out now: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
April 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Have a meta quest headset and want a stunning 6 hour story experience?
Why not try Ghost Town this weekend?
Written by yours truly and conceived and designed by the extreme geniuses at @fireproofgames.com it is out now: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Why not try Ghost Town this weekend?
Written by yours truly and conceived and designed by the extreme geniuses at @fireproofgames.com it is out now: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
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posting late, but our GDC panel on fostering clear communication is now online! in that spirit, there's no paywall or login.
watch if you wanna hear @akashthakkar.com, @zeeodd.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social & me talk about talking
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
watch if you wanna hear @akashthakkar.com, @zeeodd.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social & me talk about talking
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Independent Games Summit: Fostering a Culture of Clear Communication in Game Dev
What separates a good studio from a great one? In this panel, industry veterans Akash Thakkar, Jess Erion, Ryan Ike, Ziyad Duron, and Charlie Harper explore the deceptively complex answer to this ques...
gdcvault.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
posting late, but our GDC panel on fostering clear communication is now online! in that spirit, there's no paywall or login.
watch if you wanna hear @akashthakkar.com, @zeeodd.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social & me talk about talking
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
watch if you wanna hear @akashthakkar.com, @zeeodd.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social & me talk about talking
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Radhika Vekaria!
We dive deep into Radhika’s Indian music upbringing, how she became a mantra based artist in the first place, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We dive deep into Radhika’s Indian music upbringing, how she became a mantra based artist in the first place, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
April 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Radhika Vekaria!
We dive deep into Radhika’s Indian music upbringing, how she became a mantra based artist in the first place, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We dive deep into Radhika’s Indian music upbringing, how she became a mantra based artist in the first place, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
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Happy to say the GDC talk that @jjerion.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social, @zeeodd.bsky.social, and I gave is now up for your viewing pleasure!
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Independent Games Summit: Fostering a Culture of Clear Communication in Game Dev
What separates a good studio from a great one? In this panel, industry veterans Akash Thakkar, Jess Erion, Ryan Ike, Ziyad Duron, and Charlie Harper explore the deceptively complex answer to this ques...
gdcvault.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy to say the GDC talk that @jjerion.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social, @zeeodd.bsky.social, and I gave is now up for your viewing pleasure!
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
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Our GDC Panel on Clear Communication in Gamedev is up on the Vault, and it's free! It's a good talk on good talkin'.
Let copanelists: @jjerion.bsky.social @akashthakkar.com @charlieartifact.bsky.social @zeeodd.bsky.social and I help you communicate with your team!
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Let copanelists: @jjerion.bsky.social @akashthakkar.com @charlieartifact.bsky.social @zeeodd.bsky.social and I help you communicate with your team!
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Independent Games Summit: Fostering a Culture of Clear Communication in Game Dev
What separates a good studio from a great one? In this panel, industry veterans Akash Thakkar, Jess Erion, Ryan Ike, Ziyad Duron, and Charlie Harper explore the deceptively complex answer to this ques...
gdcvault.com
April 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Our GDC Panel on Clear Communication in Gamedev is up on the Vault, and it's free! It's a good talk on good talkin'.
Let copanelists: @jjerion.bsky.social @akashthakkar.com @charlieartifact.bsky.social @zeeodd.bsky.social and I help you communicate with your team!
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Let copanelists: @jjerion.bsky.social @akashthakkar.com @charlieartifact.bsky.social @zeeodd.bsky.social and I help you communicate with your team!
gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Happy to say the GDC talk that @jjerion.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social, @zeeodd.bsky.social, and I gave is now up for your viewing pleasure!
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Independent Games Summit: Fostering a Culture of Clear Communication in Game Dev
What separates a good studio from a great one? In this panel, industry veterans Akash Thakkar, Jess Erion, Ryan Ike, Ziyad Duron, and Charlie Harper explore the deceptively complex answer to this ques...
gdcvault.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy to say the GDC talk that @jjerion.bsky.social, @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social, @charlieartifact.bsky.social, @zeeodd.bsky.social, and I gave is now up for your viewing pleasure!
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
And they were nice enough to make it free without requiring a login! Watch it here: gdcvault.com/play/1035075...
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Devendra Cleary!
We talk about what a production sound mixer does, how he got started in film sound, his work on Twisters recording actors in huge windstorms, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about what a production sound mixer does, how he got started in film sound, his work on Twisters recording actors in huge windstorms, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
April 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Devendra Cleary!
We talk about what a production sound mixer does, how he got started in film sound, his work on Twisters recording actors in huge windstorms, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about what a production sound mixer does, how he got started in film sound, his work on Twisters recording actors in huge windstorms, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
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Speaker/Panel Submissions are open for GameSoundCon 2025!
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Submissions | GameSoundCon Speaker Submissions
Accepting submissions on topics in game music and sound design, virtual and augmented reality audio and game audio research & education
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April 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Speaker/Panel Submissions are open for GameSoundCon 2025!
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