Stefan Thoms of fourcitycolony joins us to talk about self-recording a band, capturing live energy, learning from recording mistakes, working with outside mixers and getting noticeably better with
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323: What It Takes To Make A Record Feel Alive – Garreth Tackney
Producer and engineer Garreth Tackney wants records to sound polished without feeling manufactured. We talk about real drums, amps, room sound, imperfections, modern production tools and the decisions
322: This Music Producer Is Covering The Entire 400-Song Catalogue Of One Band – Samy Braysel
There are ambitious creative projects. And then there’s deciding to cover every original song ever released by one of Germany’s biggest punk bands. That’s what music producer Tobi
321: Why Creative Constraints Can Make You A Better Songwriter & Producer – Bryan Hinerdeer
Most musicians think creativity needs freedom. No rules. No limits. No one telling you what to make. But sometimes the opposite is true. Sometimes the thing that makes
320: From Second-Guessing Every Mix To Finishing & Releasing Songs – Thomas Hauenstein
A lot of musicians can write songs. A lot can record them too. But finishing them? That’s where things often fall apart. You tweak the mix, change the
319: What Mastering Actually Does To Your Music – Maor Appelbaum
What does mastering actually do? For a lot of self-recording artists, the answer is something like: Make it louder. Add some polish. Make it ready for Spotify. And
318: What Artists Actually Need From A Modern Music Producer – Pablo Lopez Figueroa
What does a music producer actually do? For some artists, the answer is still: Record the band. Choose microphones. Make things sound good. Mix the song. But that
317: Sounding Professional Doesn’t Mean Generic, Boring, Or “Overproduced” – Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)
When musicians say they want their recordings to sound professional, what do they actually mean? Clear? Loud? Polished? Perfectly edited? Similar to the biggest records in their genre?
316: What Great Drummers Do Differently – Michi Dreilich
A great drum performance is not just accurate. It is not about playing the most impressive fill, staying perfectly on the grid or hitting every note exactly as
315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album – Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)
Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album Finishing an album isn’t usually a technical problem. It’s rarely because musicians aren’t talented enough. More often, it’s perfectionism, uncertainty, endless