This is one of the most honest and valuable conversations we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dominik from Swallow's Rose to break down the making of their latest record “The Beginning”.
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From the first rough demos all the way to release, promotion, and everything in between.
This wasn’t a typical DIY production. But also not fully done at a studio.
It was a hybrid approach:
- Self-recorded guitars and bass
- Studio-recorded drums and vocals
- Produced by the band
- Professionally mixed and mastered into a cohesive record
But the story goes much deeper than that.
We talk about:
- Why the first batch of songs got rejected (and why that was the turning point)
- Writing 30 songs to get to 11 great ones
- How experimenting (and failing) led to a better sound
- The moment the passion for music came back
- Recording vocals with intention instead of guesswork
- Why a second opinion during recording is critical
- The real amount of work that happens AFTER the record is finished
- How they pushed this release to 100k+ streams in 2 weeks
- What working with a label actually looks like in 2026
And we also go into something much more meaningful and personal than just the production and promotion of it:
This record is about overcoming real-life challenges. And how turning that into honest music can connect with people in a way nothing else can.
If you’re a self-recording artist trying to turn your demos into finished releases, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.
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Mentioned On the Episode:
Swallow's Rose:
Stream the record, get Swallow's Rose Merch, or buy tickets: bfan.link/SwallowsRose-the-beginning
SR on Instagram: instagram.com/swallowsrose
SR Website: swallowsrose.com
The Self-Recording Syndicate (Our Coaching Program):
Learn how to make pro quality records from your home studio: theselfrecordingband.com/coaching
Related Episodes:
295: Why Your Records Don’t Sound the Way You Want (Real Talk for Self-Recording Artists)
296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through
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