275: Why Your Vocals Don’t Sit Right in the Mix (And How to Fix It)

We hear it all the time. It's one of the most common problems that people run into:"My vocals never seem to sit right in my mixes." "The vocals are

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268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer’s Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics

Benedikt and Manel discuss the critical role of lyrics in music production, exploring common challenges artists face when writing lyrics. They talk about Manel's songwriting journey, share a framework

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263: The Hidden Power of Song Key – Better Vocals, Better Vibe

Picking the right key for your song is not just a technical decision — it can completely change the vibe, energy, and emotional impact of your track. You've hit

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235: 10 Feet Saved The Record – Move The Mic & Listen, Don’t Assume

Let's talk about being intentional with your recording decisions.Yes, we talk about this all the time. But we also firmly believe that we need to be reminded more

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234: How To Get A Dirty, Aggressive Vocal Sound

This time we're answering an interesting listener question on how to get a dirty, aggressive vocal sound. Vocal fry and technique? Or can it be done with gear?Apply

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216: Ken Lewis & Dom Rivinius (Mixing Night Audio, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Bruno Mars, Drake, BTS, Alicia Keys, Eminem)

Ken Lewis is a Mixer & Producer with 114 gold records under his belt. On his credits list you'll find BTS, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Drake, Bruno Mars

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180: Jill Zimmermann (Alice Cooper, July Talk, Three Days Grace, Alexisonfire)

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the brilliant audio engineer, Jill Zimmermann. In this episode, Jill shares her journey in the world of audio engineering and offers invaluable

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150: We Answer Your Mixing Questions

To celebrate 150 episodes of The Self-Recording Band Podcast 🤯, we're sharing the replay of our Mixes Unpacked - Vol. 2 Q&A session with you! Book a free

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145: Building Arrangements With The Mix In Mind (Part 2)

Part 2: Writing and arranging your songs properly so that they work, even raw, is essential.In this second part we dive in to arranging lead parts, vocals, synths

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139: De-Essing & Sibilance Control Deep Dive

Sibilance in recordings needs to be controlled. The top end needs to be balanced and appropriate for the song. Period. Book a free feedback call with Benedikt, the host

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