Category: URM Podcast

Steve Albini is a producer, audio engineer, and music journalist who has worked with Nirvana, Cheap Trick, Superchunk, and many others. He’s also the owner of Electrical Audio in Chicago.

ON THIS EPISODE:

2:40 – Artists still care just as much about their art as previous eras

15:43 – How much does an album’s success affect Steve?

30:14 – When Steve’s decision-making comes into play

41:48 – Steve’s level of optimism towards the current music scene

51:46 – Digital vs. analog

Check out Electrical Audio.

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Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

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Sławek and Wojtek Wiesławski are producers who work out of Hertz Studio. They’ve worked with Behemoth, Vader, Trauma, and many others.

ON THIS EPISODE:

2:22 – The metal scene in Poland

15:26 – Doing the best work collaboratively

34:35 – Do roles change when a band has a detailed vision?

49:16 – The difference between Sławek and Wojtek’s roles

1:04:53 – Having 4-5 hours of focus where you’re at your best

1:29:37 – Saving different versions and samples of a mix

1:45:25 – Language barriers don’t matter when it comes to the music

1:57:14 – Be a problem solver

2:05:30 – Working on Kemper profiles

Follow Hertz Studio on Instagram. 

Thanks for listening! Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

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Simon Grove is a producer and the bassist for Plini.

ON THIS EPISODE:

2:24 – Why Simon is particular about snares

12:06 – How to edit drums for SImon

23:28 – Technicality vs emotion in prog

47:57 – Building a career as a mixer

1:01:34 – Balancing artistic ideals with deadlines

1:21:29 – Knowing what you can and cannot do in your career

Follow Simon Grove on Instagram and check out his website.

Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.

When you sign up, you’ll get access to:

• Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
• One-on-one feedback
• Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal

Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook.

Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.

Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review – even one sentence helps!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

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Tyler Smyth is a Grammy-nominated producer, the singer for Dangerkids, and a songwriter.

On this episode:

2:32 – How the rock genre cannibalizes itself

24:09 – Working on high stakes projects when you don’t have a track record

33:46 – Don’t let fear stop you from doing what you need to do

1:09:51 – You need to have tact when dealing with artists

1:22:07 – Knowing when a song is done

1:41:46 – Learning what your strengths are and how to lean into them

2:12:00 – You just need to get started even if you’re afraid to fail

2:40:07 – Having an ego and pride isn’t a bad thing – it’s about how you handle them

Follow Tyler Smyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Check out Tyler’s website.

Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.

When you sign up, you’ll get access to:

• Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
• One-on-one feedback
• Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal

Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook.

Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.

Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review – even one sentence helps!