Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast
Eyal Levi 417 episodes Mar 12, 2025
The Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast is hosted by Eyal Levi and focuses on music production and recording skills. Each week Levi talks with experienced producers about their techniques, workflows, and lessons from the studio. Episodes aim to give listeners practical information and inspiration they can apply to their own recordings. The show is connected to URM Academy, an online resource for audio production education.
Episodes
JOEY DOHERTY | EP 419
Joey Doherty, a producer and sound designer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast.URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy00:00:00 From Guitar Enthusiast to Pro
HIRAM HERNANDEZ | EP 418
Hiram Hernandez is a top billboard charting Songwriter/Producer. He joins Joel on the URM Podcast.URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academyIN THIS EPISODE
CURT MARTIN | EP 417
Curt Martin, a producer, songwriter, and mixing engineer based in LA, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy
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MAOR APPELBAUM | EP 416
Maor Appelbaum, a legendary mastering engineer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy
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00:00:00 Develo
PHIL PLUSKOTA | EP 415
Phil Pluskota (Sonic Assault Studios) is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens mo
DAVE OTERO | EP 414
Dave Otero is a renowned recording and mixing engineer, best known for his work with artists such as Cattle Decapitation, Khemmis, Archspire, and Cephalic Carnage.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odehol
KEVIN MCCOMBS | EP 413
Kevin McCombs is a producer, mixer, and engineer known for his work with Papa Roach, 311, and Story of The Year.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.acade
LASSE LAMMERT | EP 412
Lasse Lammert is a world-renowned producer and engineer best known for his work with bands like Alestorm and Gloryhammer.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://u
Speed Mixing 2: Two decades of mixing knowledge in 1:09:33 | EP 411
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URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy
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JARRETT PRITCHARD | EP 410
Jarrett Pritchard is a versatile producer, recording engineer, and live sound expert with nearly 30 years of experience in the music industry. He also plays guitar in several bands while managing a bustling schedule of tours and projects.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and L
RICK CARSON | EP 409
Rick Carson is a multi Grammy nominated engineer and the founder of Make Believe Studios and plugin company.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy
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DOUG WEIER | EP 408
Doug Weier is a 3 time Grammy nominated mixing engineer with 21 billboard #1 singles.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy
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AUSTIN COUPE | EP 407
Austin Coupe is an up and coming producer known for his work with artists such as Moodring, Prison, nothing,nowhere, Citizen and many more.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join
MATT HUBER | EP 406
Matt Huber is a pop-centric mixing engineer based in Nashville Tennessee. Matt has worked with artists such as Boys Like Girls, Tove Lo, and All Time Low.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and doz
NICK MORZOV | EP 405
Nick Morzov is a mixer, writer, producer, engineer, and artist. He's known for his work with Animals As Leaders, engineering for Travis Barker, and playing guitar with his band CARTOGRAPHER.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putne
MIKE LOW | EP 404
Mike Low, a member of the band Oubliette, formerly of Inferi, and a fantastic engineer/producer, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now
SIMONE PIETROFORTE | EP 403
Simone Pietroforte, known for his work with artists such as Reflections, Signs of the Swarm, and Distant, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more.
DAVID COWELL | EP 402
David Cowell joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
Chapters:
00:02:07 - The Importance of Helping Bands Break Independently
00:05:53 - The Importance of Going Viral and Putting Yourself Out There
00:09:39 - The Vision for Sleep Theory
00:12:48 - The Journey of Releasing Singles
00:14:44 - The Power of a Viral Moment
00:21:48 - Finding Your Audience on YouTube
00:27:22 - The Art of Writing Music
ZACH JONES | EP 401
Zach Jones, a producer, songwriter, and mixer, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Joel's Return to Podcasting
00:01:50 - Catching up with Zach
00:07:33 - Work-Life Balance and Dedication
00:14:41 - Workflow and Quick Production Techniques
00:19:07 - Consistency in Instrument Tones
00:23:40 - The Pressure of Commercial Success
00:27:40 - The Feeling of Monotony in Cre
SCOTT ATKINS (CRADLE OF FILTH, SYLOSIS, ANDY JAMES)
Scott Atikins is a producer best known for his work with Cradle Of Filth and Sylosis.
Chapters:
00:02:17 - Starting a Career In Mobile Recording
00:04:30 - Support and Mentorship in the Music Industry
00:11:30 - Balancing Workload and Work-life Balance
00:15:49 - Managing Band Expectations
00:18:08 - The Importance of Structuring Your Day
00:22:41 - The Challenges of Recording in the Studio
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CODY MATTHEW JOHNSON (Online Hate, Video Game Music, and Metal)
Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO
00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music
00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work
00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture
00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere
01:06:10 - Understanding Vide
EP 398 | TANK THE TECH: The dirty truth about touring, disaster management, and how to land a career in music
Tank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works.
Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists0
EP 397 | THE ZENITH PASSAGE: Technical Brutal Death Metal Vs Brutal Technical Death Metal
Justin Mckinney and Derek Rydquist from The Zenith Passage join us to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about producing top tier tech death.
Chapters:
00:06:43 - The Evolution of Music Technology and its Impact on Bands
00:10:07 - Enhancing Songs with Vocal Patterns
00:16:31 - Making Tech Death Accessible
00:19:55 - The Death Metal Voice & Sacrificing Lyrics for Performance
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EP 396 | Jens Bogren and Ihsahn
Jens Bogren is a producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. Ihsahn is the vocalist and guitarist in Emperor.
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EP 395 | David Packouz
David Packouz is the CEO and founder of Singular Sound and the creator of BeatBuddy.
Check out Singular Sound.
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Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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EP 394 | Brian Slagel
Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records. He's also the author of Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.
Get a copy of Swing of the Blade.
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EP 393 | George Lever
George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Monuments, Loathe, and many others.
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EP 392 | Jarrett Pritchard
Jarrett Pritchard is an engineer, musician, and producer who has worked with Cynic, Goatwhore, Blood Messiah, and many others.
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When you sign up, you'll get access to:
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Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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EP 391 | Mark Heylmun and Taylor Young
Mark Heylmun is a guitarist in Suicide Silence. Taylor Young is a producer, mixer, and musician (ex Nails) who has worked with Suicide Silence, Twitching Tongues, and many others.
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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
EP 390 | Daniel Rowland
Daniel Rowland is an Oscar-winning, Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer and producer. He’s also the Head of Strategy with LANDR as well as a Professor of Music Tech and Industry.
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Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and me
EP 389 | Sean Z
Sean Z is the vocalist for Daath, Sinsaenum, and Vented.
On this episode:
How Sean got the Daath gig
You can always tell which member produced the demos
What Sean does to warm up before hitting the studio
Why it’s crucial to be able to record yourself
Switching from a dynamic mic to a condenser mic
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EP 388 | Morgoth Beatz
Morgoth Beatz is a producer/songwriter who is the guitarist for Winds Of Plague. In the studio he’s worked with Korn, Travis Barker, JuiceWrld, Lil Xan, and many others.
On this episode:
Getting the gig with Korn
Working with Travis Barker on Machine Gun Kelly’s album
Why it’s good to combine genres
What it takes to work with your dream artists
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EP 387 | Kurt Ballou and Sammy Duet
Sammy Duet is the legendary guitarist of Goatwhore who is also known for his other bands; Crowbar and Acid Bath. Kurt Ballou is also a legendary musician, Grammy winning producer, URM vet, and business owner known for his band Converge, his pedal and instrument company God City Instruments, and his countless productions for bands such as Nails and High On Fire among many others.
On this episode:
EP 386 | Kerim "Krimh" Lechner
Kerim "Krimh" Lechner is a world renowned drummer known for his bands Septicflesh and DAATH, his ex band Decapitated, live stints with Behemoth, his YouTube channel with over 100k subs, and his virtual drum instrument with Bogren Digital, “Krimh Drums.”
On this episode:
How Krimh manages his time between YouTube, Septicflesh, Krimh drums, session work, DAATH, his solo music, and life
Getting the
EP 385 | Dean Lamb and Dave Otero
Dean Lamb is a guitarist in Archspire and YouTuber with over 89k subscribers. Dave Otero is a producer and mixing/mastering engineer who owns Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado.
On this episode:
The dynamic between Archspire and Dave in the studio
Not letting the business side of things interfere with the music
How to price your services
What a producer manager ACTUALLY does
Eyal, Dave, and
EP 384 | Jonathan Gering
Jonathan Gering is a musician, producer, and songwriter who has worked with bands such as A Day to Remember, One OK Rock, and Papa Roach. He is also the keyboardist for The Devil Wears Prada.
On this episode:
Should you go to audio school?
Transistionig from a songwriter for The Devil Wears Prada to a band member
Why you should write music. Often.
The #1 mistake local bands and producers make
EP 383 | Lawrence Mackrory
Lawrence Mackrory is a producer, mixer, and mastering engineer who has worked with Meshuggah, Bloodbath, Katatonia, and many others.
On this episode:
Working with Daniel Bergstrand
How to grow your career as a producer/mixer
Branching out on his own
Choosing your clients is a luxury to build towards
What it was like to work with Bloodbath and Katatonia
The nerve racking reality of sending
EP 382 | Jeremiah Scott and Ryan Clark
Ryan Clark is the vocalist and main songwriter, and Jeremiah Scott is the producer and a guitarist in Demon Hunter.
On this episode:
The process of making the new Demon Hunter album
How Jeremiah learned from Aaron Sprinkle and Zeuss
Balancing a successful band with full time careers and family lives
The power of being fully DIY
Nobody is going to care about your music as much as you
How Rya
EP 381 | Frank Godla
Frank Godla is a musician, the chief company director, and co-founder of the legendary media outlet Metal Injection, Blast Beat Network and recently, MetalSucks.
On this episode:
The early days of Metal Injection
Living a nomadic lifestyle
Following your passion relentlessly
Working on music during the pandemic
What it means for a band to have their own sound
The realities of making a livin
EP 380 | Zach Jones
Zach Jones is a producer, mixer, songwriter, and musician who has worked with We Came As Romans, Fever 333, Plain White T’s, and many others.
On this episode:
Finding your ideal schedule for peak creativity and productivity
How sleep affects your audio work
Balancing multiple projects and doing an amazing job
WZRD BLD’s advice for Zach
Being someone who people want to work with
Have you ea
EP 379 | Geoff Swan
Geoff Swan is a producer and engineer based out of the UK who has worked with Charli XCX, Yungblood, and many other huge acts.
On this episode:
Making a name for yourself while working on huge pop production teams
Is it a red flag when artists don’t have enough mix notes?
Shooting yourself in the foot by being over litigious
A great mixer is a great problem solver
Any session, no matter th
EP 378 | Justin “JD” DeBlieck
Justin “JD” DeBlieck is a producer, engineer, guitar player, songwriter, and composer who has worked with bands such as Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White, Sevendust, Outlier, Temple of Shadows, and tons more.
On this episode:
Getting mentored by Francesco Ferrini
How JD learned orchestration
Why most orchestral arrangements in metal and rock suck
Writing alone vs. collaborating
Working on
EP 377 | Adam "Nolly" Getgood
Adam Nolly Getgood is a producer and mixer and the co-founder of GetGoodDrums.
On this episode:
What the pandemic changed for Nolly
How much tone experimentation should be done during a recording session
How Dan Weller from Sikth transitioned into becoming a great producer
How Nolly divides his time between production and GetGoodDrums
Mixing in Dolby Atmos - is it the future?
Nolly’s incredi
EP 376 | Kellen McGregor
Kellen McGregor is a producer, songwriter, and a guitarist in Memphis May Fire.
On this episode:
How Kellen balances a production career with Memphis May Fire
The importance of proper sleep
Kellen’s physical fitness routine
Protect your ears at all costs!
How Kellen approaches writing with production clients
How Kellen secured the trust of his band mates as a mixer
Mixing songs with dense l
EP 375 | Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson is a producer/audio engineer who has worked under notable producers such as Andrew Wade, Will Putney, and Machine for artists such as A Day To Remember, The Ghost Inside, Fit For An Autopsy, and many others. He’s also a URM alumni.
On this episode:
What reading the room actually means
How Ben got started with Andrew Wade
Admit when you don’t know something
Pushing past imposter syn
EP 374 | Daniel Braunstein and Raad Soudani
Daniel Braunstein is a producer who has worked with Volumes, Spiritbox, Dayseeker, and many others. Raad Soudani is the bassist and co-producer in Volumes.
On this episode:
Dark times lead to even darker music
Why Raad Soudani wanted to work with Daniel Braunstein again
How Opeth, Mike Patton, and The Beatles trained their fans to expect the unexpected
Why you need delusional optimism
Hell f
EP 373 | Jeff Dunne
Jeff Dunne is an engineer and mixer who has worked with Ice Nine Kills, Alluvial, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, and many others.
On this episode:
Killing the LA and Nashville myth
Remote production hacks
How to quit your day job and mix full time
What it was like mixing a perfectionist like Wes Hauch from Alluvial
Jeff’s workflow with Drew Fulk AKA WZRD BLD
How Jeff’s mixing has evo
EP 372 | Andrew Baylis
Andrew Bayliss is a songwriter, producer, and engineer who has worked with Jellyroll, Sylar, Sleeping with Sirens, and many others.
On this episode:
Do you write enough songs to really be great at it?
Andrew’s process for getting demos done quickly
What it was like working with Jellyroll on “Dead Man Walking”
Darker music for darker times
Making every aspect of a song correspond to the hook
EP 371 | Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas is a producer, engineer, and composer who has worked with Left to Suffer, Kingdom of Giants, Darko, Nerv, Sunspear, and many others.
On this episode:
- Realizing you’re the asshole live sound engineer
- How Jason Richardson’s unique vision sets him apart from other shredders
- Where to find ALL the royalties you’re owed
- The Darko production process
- Speed Mixing for fun and profit
EP 370 | Jesse Zuretti
Jesse Zuretti is an award-winning composer & sound designer for Marvel, as well as Netflix. He’s also a songwriter and guitarist for his cinematic metal band Binary Code.
On this episode:
3:00 - Knowing when to pivot
14:46 - Absorbing music as a kid
25:30 - Being persistent without being a punisher
42:34 - Working with Netflix and leveling up
1:00:48 - Starting a production company and building
EP 369 | Jeremy Spencer and Shawn McGhee
Jeremy Spencer is a drummer, vocalist, and songwriter. He was previously in Five Finger Death Punch and now releases music as Psycho Synner. Shawn McGhee is a producer and songwriter.
On this episode:
4:37 - Drum editing is a fine-tuned skill
15:57 - Getting repeat clients
28:57 - You have to write music you like, don’t chase accolades
38:08 - Try things and fail in order to see what works
48:37 -
EP 368 | Discord QNA with Will Yip and Eyal Levi
Will Yip is a producer, songwriter, and label owner known for his work with bands such as Code Orange, Circa Survive, Turnstile and many more. Today, he joins Eyal Levi to answer questions from the URM Discord community.
On this episode:
2:23 - Working in different genres
10:44 - Analog vs.digital workflow
23:00 - Music release strategy
39:00 - Being more assertive with artists
48:55 - What happen
EP 367 | April MixCritMonday with Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi
Eyal Levi and Joel Wanasek are critiquing mixes of “Drone Corpse Aviator” by Archspire.
On this episode:
Why Archspire has a hard style to mix
When to make changes vs. starting over
You can’t have a muddy mix
And more!
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EP 366 | Discord QNA with Jesse Cannon and Eyal Levi
Jesse Cannon is a producer, podcaster, mastering engineer, author, and music marketer who also produces podcasts for The Daily Beast.
On this episode:
10:16 - Vanity metrics won’t help you
16:46 - Breaking into other regions
26:51 - Cheat codes in metal
35:55 - Socials or content, which comes first?
44:10 - TikTok promotion works
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EP 365 | Mike Plotnikoff
Mike Plotnikoff is a producer/engineer who has worked with acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Cher alongside producers such as Howard Benson, Mutt Lange, Bruce Fairbairn, and countless others.
On this episode:
2:45 - Failing more than you succeed
13:05 - Keep moving forward and take breaks as needed
27:17 - Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
35:07 - Visualizing mixes
47:45 - Imposing bou
EP 364 | Chris Clancy
Chris Clancy is a producer, engineer, musician, and the singer of Mutiny Within. He’s worked with Machine Head, Kataklysm, and many others.
On this episode:
7:00 - Working with Jason Suecof and getting into production
19:37 - Being a person who can just learn new things
33:25 - Taking calculated risks
46:03 - Getting a chance from Colin Richardson
54:15 - Knowing when something is good enough
1:01
EP 363 | Dryw Owens
Dryw Owens is an engineer who has worked with Dance Gavin Dance, Hail the Sun, A Lot Like Birds, and many others. He works out of Little Russia Recordings in Sacramento, CA.
On this episode:
2:15 - Being a collaborator
13:50 - The trajectory of the artists is important
21:00 - Democracies can be bad for bands
31:59 - Why the sophomore slump exists
41:46 - Helping people get to the next level and s
EP 362 | Dan Weller
Dan Weller is a guitarist in SikTh and a producer, mixer, and songwriter who has worked with Enter Shikari, Young Guns, and Babymetal, among others.
On this episode:
3:45 - Writing songs that stand the test of time
14:19 - Be clear about your goals early on
35:20 - Taking control of sessions
43:13 - Having someone else’s future in your hands
51:15 - Working with Taylor Larson
1:13:38 - Working on
EP 361 | March 2022 MixCritMonday
MixCritMonday is back! Eyal Levi and Joel Wanasek crit three subscriber mixes of Jason Richardson’s “Upside Down.”
On this episode:
7:15 - Bass guitar balance
9:54 - Inconsistent cymbals
17:58 - Painful highs and mids
23:14 - When gear helps
26:39 - How too much low end impacts a whole mix
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EP 360 | Lewis Johns
Lewis Johns is a producer and mixer out of the UK who has worked with bands and labels such as Loathe, Irist, Wall Flower, Palm Reader, Sony Music Entertainment, Nuclear Blast, Universal Music Group, Rise and Warner Brothers.
On this episode:
3:08 - Staying on top of a busy schedule
14:43 - Learn the various aspects of production before delegating tasks
26:48 - Modern vs. old school producers
37:
EP 359 | Randy Slaugh
Randy Slaugh is a composer and producer who has worked with Architects, Periphery, Four Year Strong, and many others.
On this episode:
2:22 - Becoming a composer
18:08 - Play the long game and do cold outreach
25:12 - Having a routine and boundaries
32:05 - You can’t be a lone wolf if you want to scale up
39:18 - Not all projects will work out
52:38 - Treat ALL of your clients like they’re importa
EP 358 | Mike Mowery
Mike Mowery is an artist manager at 10th Street Entertainment where he manages Ice Nine Kills.
On this episode:
2:26 - Adapting from tour management to artist management
18:53 - Honing Spencer Charnas’s vision with Ice Nine Kills
25:20 - The role of loyalty in the industry
37:50 - Don’t quit just because things get hard
58:16 - Shifting from Outerloop to 10th St Entertainment
Want to level up your
EP 357 | Misha Mansoor & Mark Holcomb
Misha Mansoor and Mark Holcomb are the duo who make up Haunted Shores and guitarists in Periphery.
On this episode:
5:30 - Black metal recording styles
19:35 - How Misha learned the difference between black metal and death metal
31:36 - Creative boundaries
46:54 - Solving the riff puzzle
53:15 - Knowing when you need space from your work
1:16:19 - Mistaking productivity for progress
Want to level
EP 356 | Discord QNA With Finn Mckenty & Eyal Levi
Finn McKenty is the Director of Operations at URM and the creator behind The Punk Rock MBA YouTube channel and podcast.
On this episode:
7:08 - Time management
14:52 - Gaining a following on social media
26:54 - Using trial and error to find your unique style
36:35 - NFTs and crypto in the music industry
42:10 - Capitalizing on opportunities
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EP 355 | Francesco Ferrini
Francesco Ferrini is a pianist, composer, and the keyboardist in Fleshgod Apocalypse. He’s also known for his orchestral arrangements for artists such as Dimmu Borgir, Ice Nine Kills, and many more.
On this episode:
5:22 - The orchestral influence in Fleshgod Apocalypse
16:17 - Finding clarity in a dense arrangement
42:44 - Writing guitar parts that work with orchestra
1:09:57 - How to get better
EP 354 | Taylor Young
Taylor Young is a producer, mixer, and musician (ex Nails) who has worked with Suicide Silence, Twitching Tongues, and many others.
On this episode:
3:36 - Working with bands who can play
14:44 - How a drum career influenced a production career
27:39 - Getting sick guitar tones
38:24 - Sending musicians home
43:19 - Taylor’s new pedal
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EP 353 | David Levy
David Levy is a composer, audio engineer and sound designer who is known for his work with Rooster Teeth and on Doom.
On this episode:
2:00 - Health as a priority
12:10 - Working on Doom
27:06 - Staying organized under intense pressure
40:26 - Channeling your creativity at any time
51:02 - Incorporating drums into composing/sound design
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EP 352 | Discord QNA With Mick Gordon & Eyal Levi
Mick Gordon is a composer and producer best known for his work on video game soundtracks Doom, Wolfenstein, and many more. He’s also worked with bands such as Monuments and Bring Me the Horizon.
On this episode:
2:50 - Defining your role based on the project
12:08 - Getting into the gaming industry
26:30 - How to not get pigeon-holed
33:50 - Working with Bring Me The Horizon
43:30 - Sound design c
EP 351 | Discord QNA With Joel Wanasek & Eyal Levi
Joel Wanasek is a co founder of URM Academy, Drumforge, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with bands such as Machine Head and Attila.
On this episode:
2:54 - Working in genres you don't like
12:16 - Marketing a band
27:44 - Being asked to work for free
33:52 - What’s the value of record labels?
49:36 - Building rapport with bands you can’t meet in person
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EP 350 | Jesse Ray Ernster
Jesse Ray Ernster is a Grammy award winning mixer who has worked with Kanye West, Doja Cat, Burna Boi, and many others.
On this episode:
2:40 - Do techniques work across different genres?
17:17 - Niching down to pop and R&B
28:47 - Set up a retirement account… NOW
39:59 - Some paths are unproductive
53:49 - Getting introduced to Kanye West
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EP 349 | Adam Bentley
Adam Bentley is a guitarist and mixer who has worked with Felix Martin, I Built the Sky, and his own band Arch Echo.
On this episode:
2:24 - A typical work day
10:36 - The good side of Berklee
21:28 - DAWs and working in-the-box
36:55 - Always needing to move forward
47:43 - Building a career as a mixer
1:12:02 - Working with bands that can help your band
1:24:32 - A good template keeps evolving
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EP 348 | Will Yip
Will Yip is a producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and label owner known for his work with bands such as Code Orange, Circa Survive, Turnstile and many more.
On this episode:
4:14 - Having a strong work ethic
12:20 - When to follow your passions
28:46 - Teaching the next generation of producers
38:32 - Limited pie myths
51:37 - Setting boundaries and focusing on one task
1:00:22 - Avoiding burnout
EP 347 | Lasse Lammert
Lasse Lammert is a producer who owns LSD-Studios in Germany.
On this episode:
2:48 - Being a tone hunter
19:16 - Lead guitars aren’t a core element
29:28 - Not everyone can technically explain what they hear
41:44 - How references get brought into mixes
52:58 - Establishing a rapport with bands
1:07:18 - Seeing sounds as colors
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EP 346 | Anssi Kippo
Anssi Kippo is a producer and the founder of Astia-studio in Finland.
On this episode:
10:58 - Analog vs digital
21:52 - Typical session length
35:06 - How to approach bands that resist analog workflow
47:11 - Crucial components when working with tape
1:01:18 - Why he stopped touring
1:13:20 - Working on the arrangements for Children of Bodom’s Hatebreeder
1:19:36 - Capturing the most authentic gu
EP 345 | Adam D
Adam D is a producer as well as a guitarist in Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. He’s worked with bands such as The Acacia Strain, All That Remains, Unearth, Underoath, and many others.
On this episode:
2:48 - Balancing the band and production work
13:22 - Why Adam got into production
23:21 - Music theory doesn’t have to play a role in songwriting
40:03 - What matters most for guitar tones
51:
EP 344 | Brandon Smith (The Anix)
Brandon Smith is a producer and a musician who creates electronic rock music under the name The Anix.
On this episode:
2:10 - Where his DIY attitude comes from
11:28 - Creating arrangements with guitars and electronics
22:20 - Building a world around marketing
29:19 - Getting playlisted on Spotify
45:36 - Using data to determine next steps
1:02:59 - Getting music into movies/trailers
1:22:08 - Wor
EP 343 | Discord QNA With Jakob Herrmann & Eyal Levi
Jakob Herrmann is a producer and the owner of Top Floor Studios. He’s worked with DarkTranquility, Amaranthe, Evergrey, and many others. He joined Eyal Levi to answer some questions from the URM Discord community.
On this episode:
3:42 - Capturing room mics on bass and guitar
8:02 - The line between something that’s technically good and the band’s message
19:00 - Finding the right tones with doub
EP 342 | Peter Tägtgren
Peter Tägtgren is a prolific producer, mixer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who is known for his bands Hypocrisy and Pain, as well as countless productions for bands such as Immortal, Amon Amarth, Dimmu Borgir, Children of Bodom, Sabaton, and many more.
On this episode:
2:34 - How and why Peter got into production
12:24 - Approaching bands with new ideas
21:40 - Hypocrisy’s arrangements
36:
EP 341 | David Vincent
David Vincent is the former vocalist and bassist of death metal legends Morbid Angel, and vocalist for Vltimas.
On this episode:
2:44 - Creating your own sound
7:48 - How David’s upbringing impacted him
24:42 - Did the band have a plan to go commercial?
28:31 - Why David wrote a book
41:14 - Don’t surround yourself with negative people
50:18 - David’s vision for his career
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EP 340 | Aaron Pauley
Aaron Pauley is a musician, vocalist, producer, and engineer. He’s also the bassist and vocalist for Of Mice & Men.
On this episode:
3:03 - Aaron’s pre-production process
18:56 - Limiting yourself can create discipline
34:50 - Using plug-ins isn’t cheating
51:40 - Making an EP over Zoom and with an old MacBook Pro
1:08:38 - Learning from Howard Benson and David Bendeth
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