Cathy Byrd connects by Skype with artist Jason Forrest. Aka DJ DonnaSummer, the laptop musician has been based in Berlin for the past eight of years with his artist wife Jennifer Ray. Jason talks about how he became part of an international music scene and introduces his new platform: Network Awesome.

Sound Editor: Leo Madriz | Photos courtesy the artist | Special Audio featured in this order: “New Religion” from The Everything, Jason Forrest; “Close to the Edge” from Close to the Edge, Yes;”The Exquisite Organs” from The Everything, Jason Forrest; “Bring that Beat Back” from Bring that Beat Back, Public Enemy; “Keys to the Door” from The Everything, Jason Forrest; “Utopia” from Utopia, Jason Forrest

Related Episodes: Sounds of Berlin, American in Berlin—The Art of Jen Ray

Related Links: Jason Forrest, Network Awesome, Jennifer Ray