In the Room With Dirty Loops!

In this episode I interview Dirty Loops, delving into the intricacies of their unique sound and inspiration behind their viral covers of Justin Bieber, Adele, and Britney Spears. We also explore the impact of digital innovation on their career and the influence they've had on bands navigating the evolving social media landscape.
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[@dirtyloops]

We had a great time! Thank you so much for having us Rick!!

[@andrewdevlin2255]

You guys are amazing, my 9 and 6 year old love your music, keep it coming, hopefully you play in Australia soon 😁✌️🙏

[@cheneyrobert]

Great interview 👏👏👏🥂

[@OldTooly]

A few years back a friend sent me a link to Work Shit Out which I got at 4am. I was so blown away just listening on the tablet. This was the stuff.. I ran into the music room and put it on the big system. I had been in a funk believing there was nothing of any value or quality in contemporary music. You shattered that illusion with music that was so invigorating , tight, skillful and downright fun. Great to see you at Rick's place.

[@otherthingswithkennyprice]

you guys are great musicians! just keep going!

[@OkonkwoPlaysBass]

Thank you for signing my bass backplate in Chicago! The one with the purple lights in the neck. Amazing gig!!!

[@mantastic]

When everyone is the best musician in the band! Spectacular musicians

[@goosegray]

Just saw them in Nashville, those guys are TIGHT. You also wouldn't be shocked that there wasn't a single non musician in the crowd lol.

[@guadalupeeg5034]

Dirty Loops makes music for musicians. The only way I can put it. It's amazing.

[@brianclarkson5300]

Saw them in Charlotte, NC a few years back. They’re all so skilled it’s crazy

[@zh4ngx]

Saw in SF 2 weeks ago. They asked musicians to raise their hands and all went up

[@tallpaul7130]

Musicians are the WORST audience to have though, they never lose themselves in the music like a "normal" fan would/does! They just stare at the band playing, working out their techniques, analysing the styles and seeing/hearing if there's anything they can use themselves! Then their partner nudges/pokes them in the ribs..and says...."Song's finished!?!" Replied by "oh yeah! Sorry!" 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🙈🤣🤣🤣

[@Bentonmaru]

Discovered them a few days ago. If I knew about the Nashville show I would have gone!

[@matsodont]

…everyone politician in Sweden that wants to cut down the contribution for culture and musicschools should listen to this. Music education and the ability to borrow intrument and have place for rehersal is SO important! 🙌🇸🇪

[@fletcherward]

First influence Jonah named is Lyle Mays. So happy always to hear Lyle's name. I hear it in Jonah's playing!

[@dondouglas]

Lyle Mays ended up removed from the music scene, disillusioned. He was never recognized in life for the value of what he did, personally I think he is one of the best pianists after Bill Evans. Not only in his quality as a pianist but in the innovativeness of his sounds. Lyle was also a great person, a great gourmet and coach of his city's children's soccer team. Speaking of musicians, Milton Nascimento told me what a wonderful person he was. I miss his presence every day.

[@martinpaddle]

the influence is noticeable

[@DougRawady]

Absolutely! You can especially hear the Lyle Mays influence in Jonah's "Work Shit Out" piano solo.

[@matthewmeehan-lam8986]

Oh he only named ledgends hey? Aha great stuff

[@tobimm]

@@DougRawady ... or his "Forever Young" synth solo...

[@Metalltool]

Such an icredible Band. They deserve so much more attention. Thank you Rick!

I think they could’ve been posted on the main channel, since they really do deserve more fans!

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

I remember talking with some members of Tower of Power after one of their shows in 2013ish and they were mentioning how insane Dirty Loops were.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Whoa…… 👍

[@simbaking6338]

Dirty Loops are from another planet...Their musicianship/creativity are like no other......One of the dopest band in the world.

[@humanactivated1017]

They are not from another Romany they are from Sveeden.

[@simbaking6338]

@@humanactivated1017 U really being sarcastic right? As i had no intention that anyone in their right mind would really believe they are not from earth...lol...How old are you?

[@pjwoodworks2651]

We used to reherse wall to wall with Dirty Loops some years ago. Not my kind of music, but you have to be amazed of how great they are. Even in rehersal they sound better then everthing elese😃😃😃

[@oldbandguy]

HOLY CRAP. After watching YOUR interview I've spent the next few hours educating myself on the music of Dirty Loops. THANK YOU RICK Great music is indeed being made by these incredible YOUNG musicians. As soon as they mentioned Lyle Mays I knew "this aint just some average band."

[@echavarria87]

A band made for musicians. Love it.

[@number1forthewin]

they are humble and talented lads

[@kristerlundberg3073]

Finally, Dirty Loops at Rick Beato, been waiting for years!

[@ingefiddle]

Same 👍

[@myx0mop]

An absolutely amazing band. Their musicianship is off the charts.

[@roblindquist7446]

I’d love to see a collab with them and Matteo Mancuso … that’d be soooo good

[@bunglerat]

'Work Shit Out' is a masterclass in music on so many levels: composition, arranging, musicianship, production, etc. Rick, I would love to see/hear you do a breakdown of this song. My jaw dropped the first time I heard it - and it still floors me after multiple listens.

[@skierpage]

Such dopey lyrics, then an insanely great impressionistic Chopinesque/Lyle Mays/Pat Metheny Group piano solo, then the greatest drum solo ever to be hidden inside a pop song, then it ends all too soon. I wish it had a face-melting Henrik Linder bass solo as well.

[@scottporterfield7008]

Yes! Work Shit Out still blows my mind. Incredible.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Dirty Loops needs to add Owane to the band for his guitar and arrangements! That would be amazing!!

[@CaptainRabbitDJ]

Just saw Dirty Loops live a month or so ago and barely knew who they were. They were absolutely fucking incredible. Just unreal.

[@fernandosaburit]

True humble artists. Free from social media. Only focused on music THANK YOU!!!!

[@thomasedinger]

Great interview! And that note that Jonah hits in Breakdown is actually Bb5. Just a little more than two octaves below the right end of an 88 key grand piano (which would be C8). Damn impressive! And the way he cries it is beautiful.

[@TremorBear]

Dirty Loops changed a lot things in music. It’s beautiful. Thank you Dirty Loops.

[@Europeanfriends]

For me personally, they are the discovery of the century

[@splashesin8]

Have just been listening to them lots the last few days from the Fonda Theater, by way of cohalen's adventures. 🥳❤Reanimating me. Great together! Tight in the best way❣️

[@kettlemoraine1]

I LOVE Dirty Loops!! Thank you SO much for doing this interview, Rick!! And I hope that my two favorite groups work together a lot: Valeriy Stepanov and Dirty Loops! :)

[@oscarduran8787]

30:47 I love the awkward and shy faces when they present the song to Rick. Love Dirty loops and this new skrillex style

[@utha2665]

They certainly aren't full of themselves, really down to earth nice guys.

[@ian_gotts]

We saw them live in San Francisco in 2014 just as they were getting started. Saw them again last week. So stoked at the success and recognition they are getting

[@interstellarwarpdrive9600]

Proud to be Swedish! Tack Rick Beato, du är en fantastisk intervjuare.🤩

[@zcat1006]

Humble (major) talent is so infectious! These guys are a breath of fresh air.

[@keyboardtek]

As an old timer jazz pianist, it gives me a good feeling that so many fusion, jazz, funk bands are having a lot of success with young listeners. It would seem the public has a more sophisticated listening taste than I used to give them credit for.

[@BuddhaofBlackpool]

I feel that too. There is hope for the future in some of the young.

[@utha2665]

I guess with things like Spotify and You Tube it's a lot easier to get exposed to these genres. It doesn't cost anything to listen and unlike myself, I was always very picky with my album purchase back in the day and likely missed out on a lot.

[@beerzerker8359]

These guys are brilliant. The Turbo album that they did with Cory Wong during the pandemic was absolutely dope too, considering they did it all remotely.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yeah, that collab was something else…. 🔥🔥🔥

[@cooldebt]

Agree. It was also an unexpected collab. I managed to discover a lot of music during Covid lockdowns! But I’m glad I can see my favourite local jazz band (The Consouls) do their vgm jazz thing live again. Streams are great but nothing beats being in the room.

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@cooldebt absolutely! Live’s the best!

[@SamanthaCoolBeans]

I remember the first time I heard Dirty Loops on KZbin, that first black and white video, I was backstage at a festival in Switzerland and I grabbed the rest of the band and shared it around everyone to see… these guys are ‘musicians musicians’ we all agreed. Fast forward to several years later we were doing a show in Japan and Dirty Loops were in town also doing a show the following night. We invited them to ours, and then we went to theirs. Top humans in real life too!

[@ingefiddle]

Whooooo…! Great 👍🫶🤘

[@AudioVile]

I was SO happy to see these guys in your studio!! I only recently became aware of Dirty Loops. I was (and I remain) absolutely floored by these guys! I have introduced them to anyone who will listen! Thank you for this interview! (edited to add... After hearing Jona mention the Metheny tune Heat of the Day. I listened. I could HEAR how that inspires Jonah to this day. Amazing!)

[@SergeantFunkDan]

Thank you Rick for giving them airtime. DL has, almost single-handedly, renewed my faith in modern music.

[@brianaltomare2785]

Two things: Social media is obviously the modern way for artists to promote their work but the artists talked about, Jacob, Vulf, Snarky, Corey and DL are the most talented musicians in the world today who also have the visual production talent as well. Another thing they all have in common which I believe is natural because of their talents is widespread collaboration. And please let me tell you a quick DL story; We purchased their M&G package really only to get early admission because there’s no way we weren’t getting to the rail for their show. I am not a musician, I can only play the volume knob on my stereo but these three men were so gracious. They were actually standing in front of the stage waiting to greet our group as we entered the venue. They made a point to shake hands and greet everybody individually. They invited the group on stage to see and talk about all the gear. They were so humble and so welcoming. As people they left such a positive impression on me. As for the shows, I’ve seen all of the modern musicians mentioned and DL certainty fits in this elite group of musicians. I wish they played more shows in the Northeast on this tour. We did two shows and I tried and tried to get to more but timing and last minute expensive flights just couldn’t work for me. I hope they come back this way sooner than later!! We saw JC last night and we’ll also see him in NYC Friday night. I didn’t think it was possible for JC to perform better than the last tour but he has raised the bar again!! Or as we all know, musically He is “the bar”. Stunning performance on many levels. Just like the lyric Lin wrote; “Look around…. We’re so lucky to be alive right now” Rock on!!

[@ingefiddle]

Great stories, Brian! Great comment and thoughts too 👍 I have yet to see DLoops or Jacob live, but think these would be the performances of a lifetime! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@motownmommy]

I'm a simple girl. I see the Dirty Loops, and I click.

[@KhalDrogo76]

These guys cook, plain and simple ..a real band of players, rare in today's world of music

[@humanactivated1017]

I didn’t know of their cooking videos .

[@KhalDrogo76]

@@humanactivated1017 delicious

[@finbarnone]

I always felt there were two outstanding bands from the last decade still to be interviewed by your goodself. Ok, you got the Loops and now we just need an interview with Knower!

[@sebrura]

These guys are absolutely phenomenal musicians. Every song they release is mindblowing. Also, pluss points for great sense of subtle humor.

[@gabriellan2010]

Wholesome swedish music geniuses at work! 🤩👌🏻

[@mrslaughterville4523]

Omg I can't believe how humble they are!! They're top notch musicians 🙌 thx Rick❤

[@DaniloMarrone]

Humble Swedes! “Jantenlagen” is alive and well with these phenomenal musicians. You guys are awesome!

[@DE-GEN-ART]

Heinricks bass playing is sight to behold. hes up there with jaco, he is the jaco of 6 string bass

[@brainrussell6811]

Utterly original experience listening to these guys... and they seem equally down to earth in this interview.

[@margaretamorelius890]

Congratulations Rick! Your best video yet! 😁

[@Immersed94]

Within seconds of hearing Dirty Loops for the first time, I realized I will never be anything close to what you can call "talented" when it comes to music. Three of the most brilliant minds you will find. Looking forward to listening to this one

[@hemmatv1582]

I think you also Would love Dream Theatre band. Talented too.

[@Immersed94]

@@hemmatv1582 Know them well ^^ Appreciate the comment tho

[@markcoren2842]

OMG! I never would have expected to see them interviewed here! What a great time with an amazing band

[@PawnHeart92]

totally underrated band, they definitely deserve more. Cheers up for naming Lyle Mays, incredible musician.

[@richardrejmer8721]

I was watching (For about the 50th time) DL playing "Work Sh*t Out" and as Jonah was doing his solo, I thought to myself "He would probably be a FANTASTIC movie score writer" And here he is, saying he wants to get into movie score composing!

[@oldhortus]

His Phrasing and expression is way beyond his years. That spatial section in WSO is mindblastingly mature...

[@coscrupi]

Arron's drums always have the Porcaro tuned sound. Love it !

[@MarkWiseTechno]

Dirty Loops is a modern-day Rush making dance pop, and it's glorious.

[@davidmorrill7499]

I feel like I've been living under a rock. Why have I never heard of Dirty Loops? Thank you so much Rick for the interview. I'm listening to everything they have done and they are amazing. I definItely hear Lyle Mays in Jonah's playing. In some of their early videos, the arrangements sound to me like some of the things Ross and Gino Vanelli did in the 70s only much funkier.

[@jean-lucemanuele7095]

I can't get out of my head the musical explosion that could have been the encounter between Michael Jckson and Dirty Loops, who drew a lot of inspiration from him. Listen to Rock You, it's a track we'd have loved to have had at the same time from a Jackson supercharged with Bad sauce, but even more Bad. Thank you Rick for this interview, and bravo for accepting to be the candid old man (which I am too) by asking questions that the band has trouble answering. They too seem a little overwhelmed by young people, the real ones, for whom music is an earful of chewing gum that they experience like everything else through the founding, structuring and vital element that is the iPhone.

[@orion848]

Brecker Bros in Barcelona is amazing, so happy to hear a shout out

[@DaDarkGuy]

Probably the best group I've ever seen live. These guys are unbelievably tight and leave it all on the stage

[@pantone804]

I just saw them in Vancouver. I'm not typically keen on rock concerts that demand hours of standing, but as a novice bass player, I couldn't pass up the chance to witness a bass god up close. The next day's backache? Completely worth it!

[@YouCanCallMeDon]

Thousands upon thousands of bands put up videos online. The difference is some bands are just so good, that once it starts playing, the person listening is fully engaged. The first time I saw a Dirty Loop video it was the Baby tune... and it was insanely great and I watched it many times.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Love their Lady Gaga cover of “Just Dance” as well! Damn, every single one of their covers and songs!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MC-ep8cu]

100% this. Its not about marketing with technical music. Its about mixing. Composition, video quality, and talent. With pop bands its just who you know

[@worduser899]

I love how the build-up to and the piano solo in Work Shit Out is a pure homage to "The Heat of the Day".

[@octatonicgardenubirajarapi4978]

I dream about Rick doing an interview with Jonah alone at the piano, singing and playing. And two more with each one of the other two awesome players.

[@maskedgamer1920]

How did this not make the main channel????

[@jamescammack6720]

Absolutely amazing group! The playing is brilliant , the concept is Brilliant . Very sensible personalities also very simple into the point no complications. Just pure music. Much respect to you guys

[@r3ality1]

Wonderful interview. Thank you, Rick! I just saw Dirty Loops in Denver and they were increbile live. They look like they are having fun as well, which is something I always enjoy. I wish them all the best!

[@puresyclone5163]

Saw them at the Houston show on 4/20. It was PERFECT. All of them are/were incredible.

[@geirmunthe-kaas9027]

I really like this band! I am looking forward to see them live in Stavanger, Norway, 3. mai 2024.

[@vinzaputra]

have been following dirty loops since the "baby" era they are just truly incredible, and ow gosh their Runaway song is just a masterpiece

[@sarahratliff482]

A friend shared with me the Hit Me vid from KZbin back in 2015. I've been a Dirty Loops fan ever since! They are primo musicians!!!

[@SephBentos]

This is insane, I was watching your videos this morning eating breakfast and thought “I wonder when he’s going to interview Dirty Loops?” then this has been posted the same day. Spooky 👻

[@jjsc4396]

Lyle 🎹😊…even a cursory KZbin search for Lyle demonstrates how immensely deeply musicians are impacted by him, and feel his loss 🎶

[@robbokeys]

Love this interview, these guys are so talented but also so chilled out…. You can tell they have good friendship and get to play music together.

[@elfocco8025]

Dear Rick, i couldn't believe it: my favorite KZbinr Rick interviewing my favorite band Dirty Loops. Thank you so much! Greetings from lower bavaria!

[@blueeye3044]

Incredible band. Took my daughter to see them about 10 years ago in Toronto. I was in my late 50s and she was mid 20's and we both loved them. In fact after the concert she said this is my new favorite band.

[@seanhollandcanada]

Finally Rick mentions Cory Wong. I'd love to hear them in conversation.

[@John2965100]

I would have not heard of Dirty Loops were it not for KZbin. I was watching various bass players like Federico Malaman, drummers like Gergo Borlai, keyboard players like Valeriy Stepanov, etc. and the KZbin algorithm suggested that I might like this band. The algorithm was correct! I love Dirty Loops. Excellent musicians and great music.

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

Imagine a collab between Valery AND these Cats.

[@asb3pe]

Valeriy is beyond outstanding, a true virtuoso who can play ALL the instruments. Sadly here in the west, nobody gives Russians the respect they deserve as the world-class musicians they are... can't we all just get along?

[@skierpage]

​@@asb3pe Russians are not their current thug warmongering dictator-for-life government. Emigrate, denounce Putin, feature blue-over-yellow and "Slava Ukraini" and everyone will get along fine. Easier said than done, I know.

[@damianjames0]

Sooo glad you got these guys on Rick and they deserve the exposure that your channel offers them so much 👏🏻👏🏻 Amazing musicians and so humble considering how gifted they are. REN is another artist who has done an amazing job at promoting his music on social media, especially KZbin.

[@oscarpalomera]

Literally my favorite band right now. Dirty Loops are unreal.

[@perhvarnes]

DL: the first videos were so bad RB: I think they're cool! DL: yeah ☺ They accept compliments so well

[@Mr_Mijagi]

Wow! I hoped for that a very long time. I am a huge fan of Dirty Loops, saw them a few times live, and they are just breathtaking. I am so happy to see them together with Rick! Thank you!

[@swan4163]

Whoever Aron's drum tech is is a complete boss. Went to their Denver show, and that snare was the best sounding snare I've ever heard. Holy cow.

[@skierpage]

Speaking of holy cows, there are "moo" sound Easter eggs in at least two of their videos.

I love their original music! I was talking with my bassist about Dirty Loops and how they should be on the charts instead of boring TikTok loops. Incredible playing and vocals.

[@57sitruc]

I found the loops on youtube. I was amazed. You don’t get artists of this quality on radio. Have bought their albums. Really sensational band.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

😍😍😍Thank you Rick, for this one! They need to be seen, they need to be heard!

[@pedrostrasser]

I've loved this band since first contact, and I know a LOT of drummers here in Brazil who really never got the approach to tuning their kit, but I did, so really surprised to hear that the problem is not so local. If ever around I would be honored to tweak your DW, the only kit I would trade for mine. Best of luck to the band and congrats on the channel.

[@nojyeloot]

What a bunch of lovely dudes. Big fan. TY so much, Rick & Dirty Loops!

[@robbwenner8368]

An excellent interview with an awesomely talented group of musicians. Thank you to Sweden for encouraging music in their children's lives - I only wish the rest of the world would be so gracious.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yes… 👍

[@MattHaide]

I could watch more 2 hours of that. Love Dirty Loops! Those dudes are legends!

[@jacobpittman1996]

These guys’ talent speaks for itself…. But I’m glad social media has served them (and the world) so well, in getting their music to us. Thank you, Rick and Dirty Loops.

[@ththejackjumper]

One thing about Dirty Loops success that Rick didn't bring up is reaction videos. Every single reactor hit them all at once, I'm sure that had an effect. That's where I first heard them.

[@ingefiddle]

Yep 👍

[@dorenvoeth1107]

What's interesting to me is to find that the content producers that you cite are often the same ones I'm attracted to. Everyone who's attended music school now has fantastic technical skills compared to when I went to a Berklee with only 300 students but musical choices, lines, composition, all those other facets of the art are what make these few stand apart. I'd also add Valeriy Stepanov who you probably know but I've not heard you mention. Great to see an really intelligent interview of DL that got them engaged.

[@tingkagol]

Even djent dudes are in awe of these talented musicians. I practically watched all their covers back in the day. Amazing

[@samuelnerick]

I love this band, it was in 2012 when i hear Circus and just loved it! Henrik is always a reference for me, an amazing bassist! They are awesome ❤

[@MarioBuchichio]

Great band. Lovely dudes. Love them. Super talented it's unreal. ❤

[@Pijetlo91]

High fiving Henrick after a show is still by far my greatest musical achievement!

[@dlastone]

Dirty Loops is one of my favorite bands... wish they had more stuff

[@BrettFairchild]

Brilliant and talented men. The type of group that’s so good it can make you sad. Always great to learn from them

[@TwistedIllusionUK]

Rick thank you for keeping your finger on the pulse of current music. Most boomers just dig into their 4 decade old opinions so it's so great to see someone with your platform and influence remain completely excited by new music! Been a Dirty Loops fan since 2019, and become obsessed with this whole new slew of ridiculous musicians, Jacob Collier, Dirty Loops, Cory Wong, Adam Neely etc... New music is in good hands. Check out our stuff if you happen to see this comment 🙂

[@pastense]

One of my favorite artists from Sweden that nearly NOBODY knows about, Salem Al Fakir, opened my eyes to the incredible talent coming from that country! Discovered him around the mid 2000s and had a similar sound to Dirty Loops, less on the jazz fusion but heavy on the soul/r&b, gospel, and rock, but production style was very similar. He’s mainly a violinist, so the depth of his music stems mostly from orchestral styles. Sweden is definitely powerhouse of musicians!

[@ingefiddle]

Must check out Salem! 🎻🎻🎻

[@pastense]

@@ingefiddle definitely check out his first album This Is Who I Am. It’s not on any streaming service unfortunately 😞 It’s here on YT or I’m sure you can find a bootleg somewhere. It’s definitely an unskipable album! I promise you won’t skip a track. Although, his voice might throw you off in the beginning. I know it did for me lol

[@silviomp]

Man, I've been waiting for this interview before you're channel was created.

[@DougRawady]

Great interview, Rick!! These guys are immensely talented and simultaneously humble and down to earth. Glad that you were able to get them to sit down with you for a relaxed, extended conversation.

[@ExclusivelyReclusive1]

OMG, i didn't see this coming at all! my favorite band today by miles!

[@enkiitu]

Swedish people are always soooooo humble. These guys are great!!

[@rickardengstrom2266]

Ever heard of Yngwie Malmsteen... there are always exceptions :)

[@AxelMcFly42]

The new setup is great Rick ! This table will soon become THE table for interviews! And what a blast to see them here, love these guys !!