The Check-In with tofusmell
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In this intimate episode of The Check-In with Joe Plummer, guest Tofusmell shares his journey from a quiet childhood in Winter Garden, Florida, to a transformative move to Winnipeg, Manitoba—where he now lives and creates music. The conversation dives into his musical evolution, from early piano lessons to discovering guitar in a church worship band, and how his introspective, conversational songwriting style emerged organically through home recordings in spacious, untreated rooms. His debut LP, *All My Time*, released April 24th on Hardly Art Records, is praised for its dynamic contrast between intimate vocal closeness and distant, ambient instrumentation, with sparse yet impactful drumming and surprise sonic textures. Tofusmell also discusses his collaborative visual storytelling with partner Haley, where spontaneity and humor play key roles in his music videos. The episode closes with reflections on his upcoming full-band performances and the excitement of stepping into a new creative phase.
Record your music in untreated rooms to naturally create a contrast between close vocals and distant instrumentation.
Let your songwriting feel conversational—write as if speaking directly to someone, especially when aiming for intimacy.
Collaborate visually with someone who complements your instincts—Tofusmell pairs his action-driven ideas with his partner’s eye for composition.
Embrace imperfection and humor in your creative output—authenticity often shines through when you don’t take yourself too seriously.
Start planning tours early, even if only as 'whisperings'—the dream is the first step toward the stage.
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Sponsor: DistroKid
DistroKid promotes its music distribution platform with new features like unlimited instant mastering, Banzoogle for building websites and stores, and a mobile app for easy posting and payments. Tour Stories listeners get 30% off with code VIP.
Sponsor: Isotope
Isotope is highlighted for its audio repair, mixing, and mastering tools, especially Spectral D-Noise for removing unwanted noise. The sponsor encourages listeners to visit isotope.com for deals.
Sponsor: Schecter Guitars
Schecter Custom Shop is promoted for premium USA-built guitars with high-quality materials and pickups. The host shares his recent purchase of the Robert Smith Ultra Cure in Black Pearl and encourages listeners to explore schecterguitars.com.
Life in Winnipeg & Florida Roots
Tofusmell shares his move from Winter Garden, Florida, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, explaining the cultural and climatic contrast. He reflects on how the colder, quieter environment suits his personality better than the heat and energy of Florida.
Musical Beginnings: Piano to Guitar
Tofusmell recounts his early piano training from age five and his introduction to guitar through a church worship band class. He describes learning 'Let It Be' over four weeks and developing a personal folder of chord sheets and songs.
“It's supposed to be like I'm kind of speaking to myself throughout that song.”
“It was so fun to just... sit back and be like, okay, what will you do now?”
“I think it just naturally started that way... I'm going to explore that a bit more.”
Host
Guest
Tofusmell
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Joe Plummer
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All My Time
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Me Tomorrow
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Haley
person
DistroKid
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Isotope
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Schecter Guitars
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Kieran Placetka
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