EP 287 | Trevor Strnad

Trevor Strnad is the lead singer of The Black Dalia Murder.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

2:05 – The death metal scene

11:29 – Releasing an album during quarantine

19:33 – Using Cameo

36:00 – Making the most of Warped Tour 

1:03:13 – The right way to pull off lineup changes

1:20:20 – Changes in vocal style

1:31:47 – Making documentaries

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EP 286 | Daniel Braunstein and Mike Stringer

Daniel Braunstein is a producer, mixer, and mastering engineer. Mike Stringer is the guitarist for Spiritbox. Their most recent collaboration, a song called “Holy Roller” by Spiritbox is blazing a trail across the heavy music internet.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

3:20 – Recording during quarantine

13:48 – The importance of producers

28:18 – Live shows factoring into production

47:07 – Building trust

1:01:46 – Dan’s vocal template

1:21:05 – It’s all about the hands

1:30:09 – How Dan got into other genres

1:43:14 – Incorporating influences

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EP 285 | Danny Reisch

Danny Reisch is a producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with Coheed & Cambria, HAIM, and more.

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“If you’re young and hungry, do whatever you can to learn.” – Danny Reisch

ON THIS EPISODE:

1:53 – The importance of working with quality people

20:29 – Bands’ unrealistic expectations

48:00 – Quarantine life for Danny

59:59 – Getting a session with plug-ins

1:11:53 – Drawing the line on mix notes

1:31:39 –  Getting a foot in the door

1:52:07 – Playing the long game

2:08:46 – Genre determining what gear is used

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EP 284 | Brian Slagel

Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

2:18 – Running a record label during quarantine

11:44 – How Metal Blade found Igorrr

20:10 – Why there aren’t really “scenes” anymore

36:39 – When does Brian step in to confront band issues?

46:49 – Picking a producer, engineer, and mixer

58:53 – Will heavy music return to the mainstream?

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EP 283 | Kevin McCombs

Kevin McCombs is a longtime URM Academy student who has leveled up from the local to major label level in the past two years. He works under Colin Brittain and Rick Carson in Los Angeles.

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“Relationships are what’s going to carry you through. No individual mix that you work on, no song that you engineered is going to make or break you in the grand scheme of things. Ask yourself, did these people like hanging out with you when they made music? Did they have a positive association with your vibe?” – Kevin McCombs

ON THIS EPISODE:

3:15 – A lot can happen in two years

11:39 – Getting the A Day to Remember gig

22:24 – Studio rules exist for a reason

39:42 – Leaving Florida and going to LA

57:01 – Kevin’s accomplishments since moving to California

1:04:37 – Being from a small town and still succeeding

1:11:41 – What’s next for Kevin?

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