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On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you're in for an enlightening and engaging treat.
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- 1081 - Episode 549 – Behind the Scenes of A-List Event Planning | Steve Einzig
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO ofbookingentertainement.com.
bookingentertainement.comspecializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Not only does the company book music from every genre, but also standup comedians and celebrity chefs as well.
In this episode, Steve and I discussed how his passion for the blues led to a breakthrough label job, the most demanding clients to work for, how the number of hits determines how much an artist gets paid, the most popular music genre for private and corporate gigs, and so much more.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
How do artists get to do private gigs? (01:14)
Why use a booking agency? (05:04)
Steve’s typical day (07:55)
The most difficult clients to work with (14:03)
Private buyers vs corporate buyers (19:48)
Last question (30:53)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Steve’s work:https://bookingentertainment.com
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 - 1080 - Episode 548 – Performance Coaching Is The Secret to Thriving as a Musician, Here’s Why | Nick Bottini
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians.
Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools.
He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since then he’s helped everyone from students to top music professionals to sports figures and even entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Nick and I discussed when a musician needs a performance coach, why visualization doesn’t always work, how to get into a state of flow, the cultural shifts the music industry is seeing right now, and so much more.
Are you ready for a riveting conversation?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Why you need a performance coach (01:06)
From violinist to performance coach (06:04)
Nick’s coaching method (16:38)
Is your identity holding you back? (19:07)
About “Just Play” (22:06)
Our last question (31:40)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Nick’s work:https://www.nickbottini.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 - 1079 - Episode 547 – How to Build the Perfect Studio… in ONE Day! | Hush Paz
In this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz.
Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day.
Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam Ewing, producer/composer Mike Woods, and video game audio company Hexany Audio.
Hush has also designed his own unique acoustic panels, as well as Smart Legs for a super simple installation.
In this episode, Hush and I discussed how his “Studio in a Day” concept works, why speaker placement in a room is so crucial, how cable degradation influences the sound, how he developed his acoustic panels, and much more.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Studio in a Day (01:17)
The best spot for your recording work? (08:36)
Let’s talk about speakers… and the best ones for you (11:02)
How Hush became a studio designer (23:41)
One last question (38:37)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Sense and Sound:https://www.sense-sound.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 - 1078 - Episode 546 – How Songtradr Is Transforming Music Licensing and Rights | Paul Wiltshire
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr.
Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, Disney, Netflix and Amazon.
Since the platform’s official global launch in 2016, it has rapidly grown to more than 400,000 artists, producers, and songwriters worldwide using the technology for content management, distribution, and licensing.
Paul's career began as an award-winning producer and songwriter, having produced and/or composed music on twelve no. 1 chart topping albums and singles and twenty-eight top 20 albums and singles.
He has worked with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Vanessa Amorosi, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, and Australian Idol artists, including Guy Sebastian.
You can find out more about Paul’s music production background on Episode 106 of the podcast.
In this episode, Paul and I discussed how to build music industry infrastructure, Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, having a music supervisor team that works with brands, using AI to generate metadata, and so much more.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Let’s talk about Songtradr (01:38)
AI and the music industry (10:44)
What was surprising about Bandcamp? (18:26)
Working with music supervisors (23:43)
The future of music licensing (32:08)
Additional Resources:
Connect with Paul:https://www.facebook.com/Paul.L.Wiltshire/
Learn more about Songtradr:https://www.songtradr.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 1077 - Episode 545 – From Avant-Garde Music to Winning an Emmy and Writing With Bob Dylan | Michèle Vice-Maslin
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin.
Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements.
Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, with such a long credit list that it's hard to pick just a few––so it’s no surprise that her music can be heard on radio and television every single day, all year long.
Maybe even more amazing is that Michèle had the privilege to collaborate on a song with the legendary Bob Dylan.
In this episode, Michèle and I spoke about her start as an avant-garde artist in Los Angeles, being heartbroken over a Madonna comparison, why instrumental sections of a song don’t work for songwriter pitches, the importance of being a self-reliant artist, and so much more.
Ready to meet this incredible woman?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
From playing in bands to becoming a songwriter (01:35)
Producing over writing (09:34)
Let’s talk music production (22:15)
Writing with Bob Dylan (28:17)
One last question (38:28)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Michèle’s work: https://www.pinksharkmusic.com/michele-vicemaslin
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 1076 - Episode 544 – The Revolutionary Voice Cloning Software Disrupting the Music Industry | Kanru Hua
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications.
A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of the human singing voice.
Its voices are available natively in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The software even allows any voice to sing in any of the three languages.
Pretty fascinating, right?
In this episode, Kanru and I discuss the many legitimate uses for vocal cloning, the evolution of Synthesizer V, how to use cloned vocals as guides for human singers, the challenges of vocal synthesis, and so much more.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Well then, what are you waiting for?
Run, don’t walk, and listen to the episode now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Let’s talk about vocal cloning (01:49)
Who is the main audience for Synthesizer V? (08:04)
The future of vocal cloning (14:13)
The best piece of advice Kanru has learned (21:36)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Synthesizer V:https://dreamtonics.com/synthesizerv/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 1075 - Episode 543 – The Journey From Classical Viola to Pedal Steel Virtuoso | Andrea Whitt
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player.
Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh.
An accomplished visual artist, Andrea is regularly commissioned for paintings in her signature ink, watercolor, and oil styles, and her work can be found on her Boho Bunnie site.
Andrea is also an exceptionally versatile arranger and composer, and was commissioned to write two pieces for the International Viola Congress.
As a guest clinician for schools and music conferences, she instructs young string players in improvisation and multi-genre performances.
In this episode, Andrea and I talked about how she became a pedal steel player, how fiddle and pedal steel play a similar role in a band, her unique painting style, keeping her art life and music life separate, going from Brazilian jazz to EDM to country music, and so much more.
Ready to meet this multi-talented artist?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
From classical viola to pedal steel (01:35)
Making the jump into improvisation (07:44)
Andrea’s artwork (12:28)
Touring with Shania Twain (16:15)
Andrea’s favorite music genre (27:10)
One last question (31:29)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Andrea’s work:https://www.andreawhitt.com/home
Check out Andrea’s art:https://bohobunnie.com/
Follow Andrea on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bohobunnie
Follow Andrea on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bohobunnie/
Follow Andrea on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/andreawhitt
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 1074 - Episode 542 – Grammy-Award Winner Talks Life, Jingles, and New-Age Music | Cheryl Engelhardt
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach.
Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television and film. She also toured internationally with her backing band.
Cheryl transitioned into new-age music and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New-Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2022.
She’s also a certified trauma-informed master coach, and herIn the Key of Successcoaching program provides career coaching helping musicians attain their goals.
In this episode, Cheryl and I talked about how she got into jingle writing, the joys and pains of being a left-handed piano player, creating her “making of” videos, her best tips for creating emails, her first job as a scuba diver, and so much more.
Are you ready to meet this incredible artist?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Writing jingles (01:32)
How Cheryl learned orchestration (05:59)
Studying piano as a left-handed person (07:53)
The shift to new-age music (10:53)
How Cheryl keeps it personal (20:38)
Transitioning into coaching (23:12)
What is a trauma-informed coach? (27:41)
Cheryl the scuba diver (34:41)
One last question (37:10)
Additional Resources:
Follow Cheryl on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/
Follow Cheryl on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cbemusic
Learn more about Cheryl’s work:https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/,https://www.cbemusic.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 1073 - Episode 541 – Ethical AI in the Music Industry: Is It Possible? | Mick Kiely
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely.
IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather than scraping others’ works.
The company’s Mymic is a repository for cloned voices, while its Quantum Star Project is a research project into how quantum computing can be used in music.
All this is the brainchild of Mick Kiely, a musician and television composer who started his technology journey composing scores for video games.
Mick would then go on to start the world’s first generative music platform called XHAIL, which was embraced by the creatives in Hollywood.
This led to the birth of IAIAI Technologies, with the main idea that AI serves as a force for good to reward and protect artists.
Together, Mick and I will be discussing the irreversibility of AI training and what it means for the music industry, how Mymic creates voice DNA profiles to detect voice cloning, why the industry has to find a balance between AI innovation and protecting artists’ rights, and more.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Let’s talk about ethical AI (01:34)
Mymic and voice cloning (09:54)
What’s QuiBot? (14:24)
Mick’s backstory (20:57)
The Quantum Star Project (28:05)
One last question (30:14)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Mick’s work: https://iaiaitechnologies.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 1072 - Episode 540 – How AI Is Transforming the Music Industry | Marcus “Bellringer” Bell
In this week’s episode, I sit down with producer, technologist and entrepreneur Marcus “Bellringer” Bell.
Marcus has marketed, promoted, produced, remixed, written for, and mentored some of the world’s superstars and brands. His list of credits includes Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Beyonce, as well as Discovery Network, Amazon, and Warner Bros, just to name a few.
Marcus is also the CEO of Bellringer Productions LLC, a music sync licensing and production company that operates a catalog of over 10,000 songs and 300 recording artists.
Marcus has also published a number one Amazon bestseller called “The Bellringer Branding Bible: The 5 Musician Branding Principles For Singers, Rappers, DJs, Music Producers, Composers, Writers and Recording Artists.” He’s also on a mission to financially empower people with his Wealth and Impact Academy.
Together, Marcus and I discussed the use of AI in music creation, his Ravyn Lyte project, his sync licensing company, and his bestseller book.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Let’s talk about Ravyn Lyte (02:06)
The healing powers of music (07:33)
Helping creatives gain financial independence (14:06)
The Bellringer Branding Bible (20:33)
Bellringer Productions (29:03)
One last question (41:38)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Marcus:https://www.bellringermusic.com/about
Learn more about Bellringer Productions:https://www.bellringerproductions.com/
Learn more about Ravyn Lyte:https://www.ravynlyte.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 01 Oct 2024 - 1071 - Episode 539 – How Gravel Museum Is Bridging the Gap Between Rock and Classical | Brad Thachuk & Steve Thachuk
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock andclassical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk.
Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements.
Some of Gravel Museum’s shows include The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis, Classic Rock Radio, Deep Purple Rising, and Symphonically Hip.
Both Brad and Steve have PhDs in music as well as other impressive credentials.
Brad is the music director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, the conductor for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s BPO Rocks! series, and a lecturer in Orchestral Literature at the world-renowned Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
As for Steve, he is the head of guitar studies at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, and has appeared in recitals as a chamber musician and soloist with orchestras throughout North America and Europe.
In this episode, the brothers and I discussed their amazing music career, how they went from classical music to rock back to classical again, why working in a record store was so important later in their careers, the massive prep time required for a show, how Steve worked his way through graduate school by winning guitar competitions, and more.
Are you ready to meet these legends?
Then tune in now.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The Gravel Museum orchestra (01:38)
Creating a new show (10:22)
Brad and Steve’s background (15:06)
How orchestras survive (27:54)
One last question (40:23)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Steve’s work: https://www.steventhachuk.com/
Learn more about Brad’s work: https://www.bradleythachuk.com/
Learn more about Gravel Museum Music: https://www.gravelmuseum.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 - 1070 - Episode 538 – The Secret to Earth, Wind & Fire's Live Sound | George Massenburg
In this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator.
He has also worked with some of the biggestnames in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins.
A gifted audio designer, George literally invented the parametric equalizer, and his GML products are widely-known for their superior high quality. He continues that work in the digital domain today with plugins from his Massenburg Design Works.
Suffice to say, George has a lotof knowledge to share with us today. And that’s exactly what he does in this week’s episode of the podcast.
Listen in as he and I discuss the importance of critical listening, his lifelong quest for the perfect dynamics controller, working on Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits, and much more.
Are you ready?
Let's dive in.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Let’s talk about dynamic control (01:16)
George’s unique approach (06:57)
Critical listening (13:13)
George’s preferred genres to mix (27:25)
The best project George ever worked on (30:20)
One last question (34:27)
Additional Resources:
Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook.
https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix
Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 1069 - Episode 537 – How Noctil Is Changing the Game for Music Industry Professionals Everywhere | Jacob Varghese
Is incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then youdefinitelywill want to give this week’s episode a listen!
In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese.
Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entertainment industries with Fortune 500 companies.
When Jacob entered the music business, he wanted to solve technical challenges related to rights management and metadata in music.
His company Noctil helps record labels, music publishers and performing rights organizations better organize, verify, and deliver their metadata in order to make sure everyone gets paid.
Unfortunately there is no standardization for metadata distribution, so Noctil plays a vital role in getting the right metadata to the right music delivery service.
In this episode, Jacob and I discussed the different forms of metadata, why it’s so important to music creators, so-called black box money that artists can’t get their hands on, metadata roadblocks, and so much more.
Are you ready to learn more?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Why metadata is so important (01:28)
Metadata requirements (03:11)
How Noctil helps music professionals get paid (08:37)
Jacob’s background (14:00)
How changes to streaming affect metadata (19:42)
Dealing with incomplete metadata (23:26)
One last question (26:38)
Additional Resources:
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Check out Bobby’s best-selling books:https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 1068 - Episode 536 – How to Unlock Your Inner Rockstar and Take on Life’s Challenges | Mark Schulman
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of thefirstpeople I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman.
Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone from Billy Idol, to Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and many other familiar names. He’s also done four world tours with P!nk over the course of fifteen years.
Suffice to say, this is a man witha lotof experience in the music industry.
Mark has also been presenting keynote addresses to corporate clients over the years, and his current presentation, “Hacking the Rockstar Attitude,” is a huge hit with companies like Dell, Genentech, IBM, Citi, Cisco, Walmart, and many others.
In this episode, Mark and I discussed his lifelong battle with tinnitus and hearing loss, his shift from being a touring drummer to a keynote speaker, why attitude isthefoundationof success, the importance of embracing change, and more.
Mark also shares a sensational story about auditioning for Cher which I’m sure you’ll love.
Ready?
Let’s dive in.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Dealing with hearing loss as a musician (01:21)
From touring to keynote speaker (07:07)
Auditioning for Cher (11:51)
The rockstar DNA (18:56)
Discussing Mark’s books (26:45)
One last question (34:05)
Additional Resources:
Access our FREE music mixing crash course training:https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast
Check out Bobby’s best-selling books:https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/
Discover more mixing courses:https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 - 1067 - Episode 535 – How Neural DSP Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry | Doug Castro & Francisco Cresp
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp.
For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins.
Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love with the country and its music as high school exchange students and decided to relocate to Finland after school.
After Doug developed the Darkglass bass pedals which he eventually sold to Korg, he and Francisco created Neural DSP with the idea of developing state-of-the-art amplifier simulator tools.
In this episode, they will be sharing with us how they founded Neural DSP, why they decided to focus on plugins before the hardware when founding their company, what sets them apart from their competitors, and more.
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Doug and Francisco’s backstory (01:11)
Using machine learning to change the industry (06:53)
Software first, hardware later (08:36)
How to learn the pedal (15:56)
A question about bass and guitar synthesis (26:09)
What you should know about Quad Cortex (28:43)
One last question (29:56)
Additional Resources:
Access our FREE music mixing crash course training:https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast
Check out Bobby’s best-selling books:https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/
Discover more mixing courses:https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/
Follow Bobby on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/
Follow Bobby on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/
Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 1066 - Episode 534 – Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott & Emre Ramazanoglu
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the mostamazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu.
Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also worked on some of the most notable albums by David Bowie, Elton John, Jeff Beck, Supertramp, and so many more.
Also featured is mix engineer and producer, Emre, who has a wealth of immersive mixing experience, especially in Atmos.
Together, we will be discussing Ken and Emre’s involvement in remastering some of David Bowie’s most iconic albums. We’ll also be touching on the importance of modernizing old recordings to fit contemporary standards, the pair’s innovative use of Atmos in their work, the technical difficulties that come with working with Atmos mixing, and what it was like to collaborate on such ambitious projects.
Ready to learn more?
Tune in now.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Revisiting David Bowie (01:13)
Why we shouldn’t fear innovation (02:48)
Let’s talk about Atmos (05:36)
Ken’s favored mixing approach (12:04)
Talking ambience (17:42)
Dolby Atmos in Apple Music (27:42)
One last question (33:27)
Additional Resources:
Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast
Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/
Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/
Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/
Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/
Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 1065 - Episode 533 – Alexandra Fierra on How the Demon Box Turns Noise into Music
The world of music is constantly evolving with new inventions and instruments thanks to the innovative minds of people like my guest this week, Alexandra Fierra.
Her creation, the Demon Box, is almost indescribable. The device utilizes electromagnetic fields (EMF) to create and manipulate sounds from everyday electronic devices.
She found inspiration in her synesthesia. This neurological condition, where senses intertwine, led her to explore the world of electromagnetic fields.
We discuss all the technical aspects of the Demon Box, including its three-channel design, multiple outputs, and the ability to manipulate sounds that we may consider as noise from various electronic devices.
Her vision is to make this groundbreaking instrument available to everyone, democratizing the creation of unique and experimental sounds.
She gave us all the details as well as the background of the device, and who might find the box most useful.
Listen in now and learn more about the infinite possibilities of the Demon Box!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The Demon Box and its use of EMF (00:07)
Three-channel design and its significance (03:44)
Various ways to activate and use the Demon Box (06:35)
Planned Kickstarter launch and pricing details (09:55)
Alexandra's background and musical journey (13:52)
Evolution of the Demon Box over eight years (16:25)
Target audience and potential applications (18:06)
Origin and meaning of the name "Demon Box" (21:06)
Analog core with digital capabilities (23:17)
Alexandra's personal advice for overcoming challenges (25:22)
Additional Resources:
Learn more about the Demon Box: https://www.eternalresearch.com/
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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 1064 - Episode 532 – Ray LeVier on Mindfulness, Overcoming Adversity, and Techniques for Being a Great Musician
They say we are the sum of our experiences, and as many musicians know, whatever life throws at us, we can take and turn into art.
No one knows this better than my guest on the podcast this week, Ray LeVier.
Ray is a drummer, composer, producer, author, and motivational speaker who has played and recorded with John Abercrombie, Dave Binney, KJ Denhert, Joe Locke, Francois Moutin, Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, and Rich Tozzoli.
At the age of 12, Ray suffered severe burns all over his body which left him unable to play the drums in a more ‘traditional’ way. As a result, Ray has come up with his own innovative methods to play the drums.
Ray’s story is one of hope and resilience and he shares all of it with us in this episode.
Listen in as we discuss Ray’s breathing techniques, how to achieve a flow state and optimal performance, how drummers with physical limitations can overcome the challenge and play effectively, why mindfulness is key to creating beautiful art, and more.
Let’s dive in.
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Tue, 06 Aug 2024 - 1063 - Episode 531 – Musician, Producer, Remixer Danny Saber
My guest this week is producer, musician and remixer Danny Saber.
Danny’s worked with musical legends like David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Marilyn Manson, U2, The Rolling Stones, Public Enemy, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Madonna, among many others.
He’s also contributed to television commercials for McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Coors, and soundtracks for films such as “Blade II,” and “Moulin Rouge!.”
Most recently Danny’s been busy working on some recently discovered songs by the late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, as well as a documentary on the singer’s life.
During the interview we spoke about his early band days around Hollywood, getting into remixing, producing the Rolling Stones, why producing a film is way different from composing, hanging with football legend Jim Brown, and much more.
I spoke with Danny via Zoom from his studio in Los Angeles.
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 1062 - Episode 530 – Beatdapp CEO Morgan Hayduk, New Delivery Format, And Vinyl Record Facts
My guest this week is Morgan Hayduk, who’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Beatdapp, a company that helps artists, labels, performance rights organizations, and streaming platforms detect fraudulent streams.
Morgan started his career in music as a lobbyist for the Canadian music industry in the area of copyright protection before starting Beatdapp, although the company’s original mission was as a streaming auditing tool for record labels. After many conversations with record execs, it became clear that just about everyone in the industry was having a problem with streaming manipulation, which led to inconsistencies between sales reports and streaming services’ server logs.
As a result, Beatdapp developed a tool to detect fraudulent streams and prevent them from impacting royalty payouts. Industry estimates that anywhere from 10% to 20% of all streams are fraudulent, so Beatdapp’s tool is critical to restoring full payouts to artists everywhere.
During our interview, Morgan spoke about the two goals of streaming fraud, why fraud can’t be detected in a royalty statement, why even AI music companies are worried about streaming fraud, the various different types of streaming fraud, and much more.
I spoke with Morgan via zoom from his office in Los Angeles.
On the intro we look at potential new music delivery format, and some facts about vinyl records.
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Tue, 23 Jul 2024 - 1061 - Episode 529 – Mastering Engineer Maor Appelbaum, Song Melodies Get Simpler, And America’s Quietest Places
My guest this week is mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum, who’s worked with the likes of Faith No More, Yes, Meatloaf, Eric Gales, Walter Trout, Dream Theater, Sepultura, Halford, and many more.
Maor has written presets and collaborated with various plugin companies such as Waves, Brainworx/Plugin Alliance, Softube, Arturia, Leapwing Audio, Pulsar Audio and others.
He's also guested and lectured at various trade shows and recording schools, and is co-creator of the THE OVEN line of analog hardware which is modeled and emulated by Brainworx.
During our interview, Maor spoke about the different mastering requirements for different genres, common mixing problems that he sees, what he asks clients to supply for mastering, the audio gear he’s developed, and so much more.
I spoke with Maor via zoom from his studio outside of Los Angeles.
On the intro we look at song melodies getting simpler and production more complex, and the quietest places in the U.S.
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 1060 - Episode 528 – Mastering Engineer Howie Weinberg, When Rock Died, And Binaural Beats Embedded In Hits
My guest this week is mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, who has 20 Grammy Awards and 76 Grammy nominations, 4 TEC awards, 2 Juno awards, 1 Mercury Prize award, 200+ gold and platinum records, an unbelievable 19,000 total credits, and 91 billion streams.
Howie started working in the mail room at Masterdisk in New York City but soon became the apprentice of mastering legend Bob Ludwig.
Within a few months Howie began mastering tracks for hip hop stars like Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy. Since then he’s mastered projects for legends like U2, Nirvana, Sheryl Crow, The Clash, Madonna, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, John Mellencamp, Ozzy Osbourne - the list goes on.
During our interview Howie talked about mastering at the beginning of hip hop, the tremendous volume of work that he does, why he thinks vinyl is a fad, why he creates both an analog and digital master, and so much more.
I spoke with Howie via zoom from his home in Santa Monica.
On the intro we look at Universal Music’s patent to be able to embed binaural beats in label songs, and a look at the different eras of modern music that show when rock died.
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Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 1059 - Podcast #362 – Mastering Engineer Scott Hull, Current Streaming Rates, And Why Bands Are Disappearing
NEWS
* The latest on streaming royalty rates from various services
* A look at why bands are disappearing
GUEST
* Mastering engineer Scott Hull
Scott Hull started his illustrious career in mastering at New York’s famed Master Disk studios.
Rising from an assistant to chief engineer, Scott then took a series of jobs at some of New York’s other excellent mastering facilities including Classic Sound and the Hit Factory before striking out on his own.
He returned to Master Disk in 2008, this time as the owner, where he continues to cut both digital and vinyl masters for a wide variety of artists.
Scott has mastered records for Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and hundreds more.
During the interview we spoke about Scott’s experience assisting the legendary Bob Ludwig, interpreting what a client means when describing what they hear, why the tools of mastering don’t always work as well, getting used to different rooms, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the current streaming rates, and why bands are disappearing.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 1058 - Episode #329 – Music Videos Coming To Facebook, Capturing The Sounds Of Mars, And Songwriter/Entrepreneur Adam McInnis
NEWS
* Official music videos coming to Facebook with the industry's blessing* DPA gear is going to Mars on the latest Rover
GUEST
* Singer/songwriter, mentor and entrepreneur Adam McInnis
Adam McInnis is a singer/songwriter most known for his work on tv and film as well as for collaborating with the top DJâs of EDM.
He has interests in 3 publishing companies, a recording studio in Austin, a skin care line, and a yearly songwriter camp in Costa Rica called Neverland Retreats. Adam's online platform called The Billboard 500 Club, where he gives out mentoring information and advice regarding the music industry, has also gained a vast following.
During the interview we talked about how social media can bring an artist a false sense of worth, how to land an investor and how much money to ask for, why hip hop artists understand the new music business better than almost anyone else, the âoooh â factor, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at how official music videos are finally on Facebook, and capturing the sound of the red planet.
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Tue, 04 Aug 2020 - 1057 - Episode #328 – Gen-Z Influencing Listening, The 5 Mix Elements, And Composer David O
NEWS
* Gen-Z's taste in music is different and it's influencing other generations* The 5 Mix Element Rule
GUEST
* Musical theater composer/arranger and musical director David O
David O's work as a composer is enhanced by his unique skills as a multi-faceted music-theatre artist, pianist, conductor, arranger, vocal coach, and sometimes actor. He has received numerous awards and accolades over the years for his work, including Ovation Awards, LA Weekly and LA Drama Critics Circle Awards, Backstage West Garland Awards, and was the 2012 recipient of the LA Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre.
Davidâs musical compositions span a broad range of styles and genres, and have been featured in the theatre, in concert halls, and in film and television. He is also committed to the education of young people, continuing the traditions of music and music-theatre for the next generations. In addition to his work in the classroom, the rehearsal room, and on stage, David is a well-respected vocal and performance coach, specializing in working with actor/singers of all ages and all skill levels on musical theatre performance, including audition preparation, vocal technique, and unlocking the emotional truth of songs in order to create cathartic musical theatre performances.
During the interview we talked about how being an actor helps in theater music direction, working as a musician on a cruise ship, whether or not the character knows if they are singing, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at the ways Gen-Z is changing our listening habits, and the 5 mix elements that every musician should know.
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Tue, 28 Jul 2020 - 1056 - Episode #327 – UK Gives Music Venus Aid, Red Bull Studios Close, And Austrian Audio CEO Martin Seidl
NEWS
* The UK Government passed an aid package for venues and cultural institutions* Red Bull has closed it's 11 studios around the world
GUEST
* Austrian Audio CEO Martin Seidl
Martin Seidl spearheaded the drive to start Austrian Audio from the ashes of AKG after Harmon decided to close the company 3 years ago. In what might be an unprecedented move, Martin managed to keep the core of AKG together to start the new company and keep it operating for several years even before its first products were released.
Those new products include microphones and headphones that are getting rave reviews both for their vintage sound and forward-thinking innovations.
During the interview we talked about the path to releasing new products, developing a new microphone capsule, the ability to pan frequencies with a feature of the new OC818 microphone, selling the companyâs experience to other companies, the famous AKG anechoic chamber, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at the unprecedented aid that the UK government will provide live venues in Britain, and Red Bull closing its music studios worldwide.
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Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - 1055 - Episode #326 – Nielsen Mid-Year Music Report, Korg And Roland Get Fined, And Sweetwater’s Chuck Surack
NEWS
* Nielsen's mid-year recorded music report has some interesting data points* Korg and Roland get big fines in the UK
GUEST
* Sweetwater Sound's founder and CEO Chuck Surack
Chuck Surack supplemented his playing career as a sax and keyboard player with a makeshift recording studio in the back of a his Volkswagen bus. That mobile studio was the departure point for what was to become the largest online music retailer in the world - Sweetwater Sound. The company now ships over 3,300 guitars, 830 keyboards, 460 drum kits, and 5,300 microphones every week from its facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
As successful as Sweetwater is, what you probably donât know is that Chuck also owns a dozen other business in the area, including a luxury car dealership SweetCars, private charter business companies Sweet Aviation and Sweet Helicopters, and optical retailer Longe Optical, in many cases rescuing the business from bankruptcy to save local jobs.
During the interview we talked about the surprising history of Sweetwater, the musical instrument business before and after the coronavirus, how the company finds high quality employees, the big difference between buying from Sweetwater or Amazon, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take the latest look at recorded music sales in Nielsenâs half-year report, and why both Korg and Roland got slapped with huge fines in the UK for their business practices.
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Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 1054 - Episode #325 – Deezer Coming On Strong, My Top 10 DAWs, And Tour Manager Felicity Hall
NEWS
* Streaming service Deezer making moves* My top 10 DAWs
GUEST
* Tour manager Felicity Hall
Felicity Hall has been a tour manager for the last 10 years in a male dominated world. During that time sheâs worked with Snarky Puppy, Bokante, Delain, Public Service Broadcasting, and a whole lot more.
Felicity has also been running an online series about managing life on the road on Crowdcast called Tour Management 101.
During the interview we talked about dealing with sexism on the road, working through supposedly impossible scenarios, the difficulties in keeping people happy on tour, the differences between rock and jazz tours, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at some of the latest moves from the Deezer music streaming service, and my top 10 DAWs.On the intro Iâll take a look at some breakthroughs in online concerts, and some things we donât miss about the studios of old.
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Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 1053 - Episode #324 – Save Home Studios In Nashville With Lij Shaw
GUEST:
* Lij Shaw* Sign the petition at SaveHomeStudios.com* If you live in Nashville, send an email directly to the city council at balancenashville.org
Imagine that it was illegal for you to record anyone except yourself in your home studio. Imagine that you werenât allowed to have students over to your house for lessons. Image that it was illegal to go to the home of the hairstylist down the street to get your hair cut.
There actually is a pace where thatâs really happening and believe it or not that place is Nashville. Yes, the Music City isnât being being to kind to music made in home studios these days thanks to a 10 year old ordinance that forbids anyone from operating a business from their homes.
Leading the charge to change this law is Lij Shaw, who not only operates a home studio where he makes his living from, but is also the host of the popular Recording Studio Rockstars podcast.
Along the way Lij has recorded Grammy Award-winning performers such as John Oates, Jack White, Wilco, Adele, and the Zac Brown Band, and the Grammy-winner for Best Roots album in 2015 was mixed in his Toy Box studio.
Lij told me the story of what heâs being going through for the past 5 years battling with the city.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2020 - 1052 - Episode #323 – Online Concerts, Things We Don’t Miss About Analog Studios, And Studio Designer John Brandt
NEWS
* Yes, online concerts can pay off big-time* The reasons why we don't miss the studios of old
GUEST
* Studio designer John Brandt
John Brandt has owned studios and built custom audio equipment in both the UK and Nashville before delving deeper into the world of studio design.
Johnâs company JHBrandt Acoustic Designs now provides design and consulting services to music studios, commercial video and cinema facilities, home recording studios, home theaters, presentation and conference rooms, performance and entertainment spaces, educational facilities, and industrial acoustic applications all over the world.
John also freely shares advice on most of the popular online audio forums and has numerous helpful articles on his website.
During the interview we talked about how much the science of acoustics has changed, his approach to different types of design jobs, the pros and cons of mass loaded vinyl, the latest in acoustic treatment, and much more.
John also took me through a model of the ideal studio design, which was a real eye opener.
On the intro Iâll take a look at some breakthroughs in online concerts, and some things we donât miss about the studios of old.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2020 - 1051 - Episode #322 – New Grammy Rule Book, Orchestra Social Distancing, And Producer Kyle Hunter
NEWS
* The Recording Academy has released a new rule book for the Grammys* Orchestras try to make a comeback after COVID
GUEST
* Producer Kyle Hunter* Find out more at RhythmCouture.com
Kyle Hunter started producing music for artists, but soon learned about the world of sync licensing and custom music.
He also co-founded RhythmCouture, which now counts Forever 21, Vans, Calvin Klein, The NY Times and many more major brands among their clients. The company also has a large music library representing a wide range of genres and styles featuring affordable prices for content creators in almost any situation.
During the interview we talked about making the transition from producing artists to custom production, balancing being creative while overseeing a business, dealing with fast turnaround times, the latest music trends, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at the new Grammy rule book, and how orchestras are dealing with social distancing.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2020 - 1050 - Episode #321 – TikTok And Kids, Mic Custom Shop, Gibson Sells Stanton, And Mixer/Producer David Cole
NEWS
* Kids are watching TikTok almost as much as YouTube* Telefunken has opened a mic custom shop* Gibson sells iconic manufacturer Stanton to InMusic
GUEST
* Mixer and producer David Cole - find out more at themixguy.com
David Cole started his career as a staff engineer at the famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood, learned the lost art of vinyl disk mastering there, and worked his way up to staff producer at Capitol and MCA Records before going freelance.
Davidâs had a lot of great studio experiences including engineering and co-producing for Bob Segerâs huge hit Like A Rock as well as most of the albums heâs made afterwards. His long credit list also includes albums with Melissa Etheridge, Steve Miller, Richard Marx, NSYNC, Poco, Kenny Rodgers Josh Groban and Michael Bolton, as well as movies including A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, Waiting for Guffman, among others.
During the interview we talked about recording with Bob Seger, Davidâs philosophy on mastering, working on music for movies, plugin overload, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at the rise of TikTok among kids, Telfunkenâs custom mic shop, and Gibson selling Stanton.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2020 - 1049 - Episode #320 – Charts Vs. Listeners, Studios Reopening, And CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner
NEWS
* Why the charts and what people actually listen to don't always match* A look at the Recording Academy P&E Wing recommendations for reopening studios.
GUEST
* CD Baby VP of Marketing Kevin Breuner
My guest on the podcast this week is Kevin Breuner, whoâs the SVP of Marketing for CD Baby, the host of their DIY Musician Podcast, and author of a host of helpful articles on the companyâs DIY Musician blog.
Kevin has spent over 20 years working in the music business, both as an artist and an industry professional. After college, he joined the Atlanta-based band Smalltown Poets who later signed a recording contract with a major label under the EMI umbrella. Their self-titled debut album sold over 200,000 copies, landing a Grammy nomination plus multiple Dove Award nominations.
He's also been with CD Baby for 14 years, and knows the company and the state of music distribution extremely well.
During the interview we talked about the value of thinking about marketing early in the recording process, closing down the CD Baby store, helping artists reach more fans, the value of releasing albums, the streaming music experience, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at why the charts and real listening doesnât always line up, and the Record Academy P&E Wing studio reopening recommendations.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 - 1048 - Episode #319 – Gaming Spotify, Touch-Enabled Laptop, And Bassist Stu Hamm
Stu Hamm is one of the worldâs premier bass players and clinicians. His unique and innovative two-handed tapping technique proves that even the bass can be a solo instrument in the hands of a virtuoso player.
Stu has recorded and toured with a whoâs who of guitar heros, including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Carl Verheyen and Michael Schenker. Heâs appeared on a slew of magazine covers, released 8 solo albums, has a number of signature basses, and has a number of instructional videos.
During the interview we traded Frank Zappa stories, spoke about how Stu adapted his style from traditional walking bass, how he incorporated tapping into his technique, pain management from playing, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at a company trying to game Spotify, and some new touch-enabled features that might come to the MacBook Pro.
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Tue, 26 May 2020 - 1047 - Episode #318 – First Socially-Distanced Concert, Slick Quarantine Band Videos, And Zack O’Malley Greenburg
Zack O’Malley Greenburg is a senior editor of media & entertainment at Forbes and author of four excellent music oriented business books.
His latest, A-List Angels, is how a band of actors, artists and athletes cashed in on the latest tech boom and changed the face of Silicon Valley. His previous books include 3 Kings, about Diddy, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z and hip-hop’s multibillion dollar rise, Michael Jackson Inc., and the Jay-Z biography Empire State Of Mind.
Zack’s work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Vibe, Billboard,Sports Illustrated, McSweeney's and the Library of Congress, and he's been a source for BBC, NPR, MTV and 60 Minutes, and a speaker at SXSW, CES, TEDx, Princeton and Harvard.
During the interview we spoke about the similarities between media business moguls, how certain entertainment celebrities got involved with tech, Zack’s approach to interviewing famous people, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the first socially distant concert, and how those quarantine band videos are created.
Tue, 19 May 2020 - 1046 - Episode #317 – Demystifying Streaming Royalties, Inside Gear Reviews, And Agent Jack Forman
Jack Forman is a senior vice-president at BiCoastal Productions, the New York City-based concerts and theatrical booking agency.
Originally spearheading the agency’s coverage of the Western United States, Jack now oversees the core agency staff and global touring strategy.
Jack provides an agent’s perspective of working with an artist, as well as recommendations for touring artists and bands during this time of uncertainty.
During the interview we spoke about marketing a tour, online concerts, the inner workings of an agency, some of the problems facing venues post-COVID, and much more
On the intro I’ll try to demystify streaming royalties, and give some perspective on gear reviews and what to look for.
Tue, 12 May 2020 - 1045 - Episode #316 – YouTube Views Increase And So Does Music Gear Sales, And Music Exec Camille Barbone
Camille Barbone has done just about every behind-the-scenes job in the music business you can think of.
From working as a label executive for Columbia and EMI, to managing Madonna, to owning the famous Longview Farm and Gotham Sound studios, to producing major concerts and tours and more, Camille has a wide range of experience that has served her well in every position.
She has also provided marketing consultation to major record labels and publishers, and handled music events and promotions for companies such as Dunkin Donuts, Jaguar Motor Cars, Boys & Girls Club of American, BASF and others.
Camille holds both a degree in psychology and an MBA, which coupled with her extensive entertainment industry experience became the foundation for her current coaching and consulting business.
During the interview we spoke about her favorite label job, what’s it’s like to own a world-class studio, how a degree in psychology help her deal with people in the music business, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at YouTube music video views and what it means, and at how music and audio gear sales are soaring.
Tue, 05 May 2020 - 1044 - Episode #315 – Musician Relief Funds, Fender Stops Using Ash, And Composer Joe Renzetti
My guest on this episode is Joe Renzetti, who started in the studio band of the Cameo Parkway label in Philadelphia playing on hits like “Let’s Twist Again,” “South Street,” Palisades Park,” and “Limbo Rock.”
He then moved to New York where he worked as an arranger on huge hits like “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb and Barry Manilow’s breakout hit “Mandy.”
After a move West, Joe immediately found success in Hollywood, winning an Academy Award for The Buddy Holly Story, and scoring a wide variety of films and television shows. He won accolades for his scores on horror films like Dead & Buried, Poltergeist III, and Child’s Play, and many others.
During the interview we spoke about being in the Wrecking Crew of Philadelphia, recording in mono, arrangers as mixers, making the transition from session musician to composer, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at new government funding to help musicians and artists, and Fender no longer using ash in its guitars.
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 - 1043 - Episode #314 – 5 Ways To Make Money On YouTube, Recordings In The National Registry, And Wellness Coach Katie Zaccardi
My guest today is Katie Zaccardi who’s a songwriter, artist, music industry professional, and certified yoga instructor. Through her work in both music and wellness along with her own experience with a generalized anxiety disorder, Katie discovered the urgent need for conversation surrounding mental health and self care within the music industry.
Through her Out To Be Coachingplatform, Katie supports artists and professionals with a personalized approach centered on cultivating positive actions and attitudes. Her Out To Be Podcast invites listeners to engage with insightful dialogue on all things wellness and their relation to working in music.
During the interview we spoke about how imbalances in the body can contribute to anxiety, foods that cause inflammation, dealing with burnout when there’s no end in sight, some signs of depression and anxiety that you might be missing, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the 5 ways to make money from YouTube, and the latest recordings entered into the National Registry.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the 5 ways to make money from YouTube, and the latest recordings entered into the National Registry.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 - 1042 - Episode #313 – Creativity And Age, AI In The Studio, And MIDI 2.0 With Brett Porter
Brett Porter is one of the lead engineers in the development of the MIDI 2.0 spec. Brett has a big background in electronic music, but he’s also developed software products for the pro audio, broadcast, and musical instrument industries as part of the Art+Logic development team.
Musicians have been connecting electronic music gear together using MIDI since 1983, and but it hasn’t been updated since then. The new MIDI 2.0 spec brings everything into the 21st century, making MIDI faster and more expressive, but also adding new concepts and acronyms that we'll all need to learn.
As a member of the group that developed MIDI 2.0, Brett is one of the first people to start building MIDI 2.0 software. As a composer who's used MIDI since the 80s, Brett is also well-suited to show musicians what they'll need to know about it as new gear starts entering the market.
During the interview we spoke about how Brett got into coding, why it took 35 years to get to MIDI 2.0, the advantages of MIDI 2.0, a look at future MI technologies, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at if creativity declines with age, and how artificial intelligence might someday make our studio creativity better.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 - 1041 - Episode #312 – Releasing Music In Isolation, New Bass String Technology, And Lawyer/Drummer Kurt Dahl
This week's guest is Kurt Dahl, who's not only a successful entertainment attorney but is a busy drummer as well. His band One Bad Son has toured North America with Def Leopard, Judas Priest and even opened for the Rolling Stones.
While working as a musician, Kurt decided that he could help his band more by getting educated in the music business, and that became a law degree and a second career.
Kurt has also written articles for a host of magazines like Canadian Musician, Canadian Lawyer, DRUM Magazine, SOCAN Magazine and dozens of other industry publications, as well as made TV appearances, an interview on NPR, and lectured at universities and conferences across the country.
During the interview we spoke about how Kurt can still do his attorney job while being on tour, what it’s like to represent yourself in a negotiation, his article on the legalities of tribute bands, the worst mistakes an artist can make, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the new release schedule, and a new string technology to keep basses in tune.
Tue, 07 Apr 2020 - 1040 - Podcast #311 – Musician’s Union Lawsuit, UPS Backup, And Studio Guitarist Ira Ingber
My guest today is Ira Ingber, who’s a long time Los Angeles studio musician, composer and producer.
Through the years Ira has had multiple major label record deals and toured and recorded with top Southern California singer/songwriters like J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes and Bonnie Riatt.
Ira was also asked to form a band for Bob Dylan that led him to record two Dylan albums and tour with the legend. He’s also composed and performed on numerous original scores and songs for film, television and commercials.
During the interview we spoke about growing up in the heart of the Hollywood music scene, some excellent stories about playing with Bob Dylan, studio guitar rigs through the decades, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at what's behind the lawsuit against the Musician’s Union pension fund, and protecting your home studio with a UPS backup.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 - 1039 - Episode #310 – Downturn In Streaming Numbers, Smart Monitor Future, And NinjaTune/Coldcut Co-Founder Matt Black
This week's guest is Matt Black who's the co-founder of the leading indie record label Ninja Tune and electronic music pioneer duo Coldcut. Coldcut has remixed and created productions for the likes of James Brown, Queen Latifah, Eurythmics, INXS, Blondie, and many others, while Ninja Tune has been visionary with it’s selection of artists emphasizing interactive technology and innovative uses of software.
Matt is also one of the creators of the VJamm software used in Coldcut live shows. This led to designing the widely acclaimed app Ninja Jamm, and now the new Jamm Pro, which features multitrack recording, inter-app audio, built-in sub-bass module, smart pitch bends, and much more.
During the interview we spoke about the Ninja Tune philosophy, the string of DJ products that Matt has developed, the 25 year evolution of Jamm Pro and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the downturn in streaming numbers, and the future of smart monitor speakers.
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Tue, 24 Mar 2020 - 1038 - Episode #309 – Imposed Downtime, M.I. Trade Wars, And Artist Branding With Laura Bull
This week's guest is Laura Bull, who spent ten years with Sony Music Entertainment where she became one of the company's youngest executives at the age of twenty-eight. During her tenure, she spearheaded development and marketing for globally recognized artists including Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, and Johnny Cash among hundreds of other artists from Arista, RCA, Columbia, Epic, and Monument records.
Laura is an expert who specializes in transforming people into viable brands by by teaching what it takes to become a powerful “influencer." Her book “From Individual To Empire” is a guide to building an authentic and powerful brand.
During the interview we spoke about artist branding, the differences between marketing and branding, the “it factor” of an artist, working through a regime change at a label, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at taking advantage of imposed downtown we’re facing, and the musical instrument industry shaking off the trade war.
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 1037 - Episode #308 – Streaming Network Payouts, Liquid Distortion, And Drummer/Producer Tony Braunagel
My guest this week is Tony Braunagel, who's been the drummer for a wide variety of artists including Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Rickie Lee Jones, and Taj Mahal, among others.
It was with Taj that Tony gained a named for himself as a producer, working on the Grammy-award winning “Shoutin’ in Key” album that also won a prestigious W. C. Handy award. Since then he’s become a respected producer in the blues genre besides being a much in-demand drummer and clinician.
During the interview we spoke about Tony growing up in Texas but getting his break in the UK, discovering blues early in life, producing from behind the drum kit, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at what streaming networks are currently paying, and the distortion pedal who’s sound is based on the type of liquid you pour inside it.
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 1036 - Episode #307 – AI In A&R, Subwoofer Sneakers, And Music Marketer Jay Warsinske
This week's guest is Jay Warsinske has been in music marketing, promotion and artist development for over 40 years.
In that time he's helped launch the music for celebrated artists like U2, NWA, AC/DC, Dr. Dre, Metallica, 2Pac, Guns 'n Roses, Eminem, Madonna, Ramones, VanHalen, The Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne, Green Day, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Police, Ice Cube, Janet Jackson, and many more.
Jay’s company Indie Power works with artists on all levels with distribution, marketing and promotion. He’s also the founder of the Indie Entertainment Summitthat happens every year in the NOHO arts district of North Hollywood.
During the interview we spoke about the difference between music promotion now and in the 80s, the ups and downs of playlist promotion, what makes a successful artist, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how artificial intelligence is become a big part of label A&R, and how subwoofers in your shoes might actually be useful.
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 - 1035 - Episode #306 – Spotify Accounts Hack, Music Gear And Tech, And Post Engineer Leslie Gaston-Bird
My guest on this episode is Leslie Gaston-Bird, who is a post-production engineer, governor-at-large for the Audio Engineering Society, and a former Associate Professor of Recording Arts at the University of Colorado Denver.
Leslie's first gig was at National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, D.C. where she worked on shows like âMorning Edition.â âAll Things Consideredâ, âTalk of the Nationâ and âPerformance Today,â She then moved to Colorado Public Radio where she earned the Radio and Television Digital News Associationâs Edward R. Murrow Award for Large Market Documentary.
It was in Denver where she started her career in post-production at the Post Modern Company restoring soundtracks for classic Sony / Columbia films dating as early as the 1930âs. In 2011 she was granted a Fulbright award to research Blu-Ray audio at the University of York in York, England, which led to ongoing research with Dolby Labs. Sheâs also the author of the book Women In Audio.
During the interview we spoke about working at NPR in the days of tape, cleaning up movie soundtracks before noise reduction plugins, tracking down women audio pioneers to interview, and much more.
On the intro Iâll take a look at Spotify accounts being hacked, and how the music and audio gear business lives comfortably with technology.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 1034 - Episode #305 – The Health Of Major Streaming Services, 6 F’s Of Taking A Gig, And Drummer Daniel Glass
This week's guest is drummer Daniel Glass, who has worked with a wide variety of artists that range from Brian Setzer to Bette Midler, to the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, to KISS front man Gene Simmons.
Daniel has been voted one of the top five R&B drummers in the world by readers of Modern Drummer and DRUM magazine for two consecutive years, and since 2011 he’s been the house drummer every Monday night at New York City’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club.
He's also published 5 books, is a regular contributor to Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer magazines, and is widely recognized as an authority on classic American drumming and the evolution of American popular music.
During the interview we spoke about studying with a drum legend, the evolution of the drum set, how drum history and social history are tied together, playing in the house band at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at what the numbers say about the health of the major streaming services, and the 6F’s of taking a gig.
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - 1033 - Episode #304 – Submission To Playlists, Reasons Behind USB-C, And Producer John Boylan
Legendary producer John Boylan started in the business as a member of the burgeoning folk scene in the Village in New York City that set the tone for the explosion in the music business to unimagined heights.
John has a long list of stellar production credits that include Rick Nelson, the Association, Linda Ronstadt, Boston, Charlie Daniels, the Little River Band, and many more.
He's also seen the music business from the label side as a VP of A&R for Epic for 11 years, then worked extensively in children’s music and television, where he won a Grammy for his work on the ABC prime time special The Muppets Elmopalooza.
During the interview we spoke about growing up in the original folk scene in New York City, putting together the band that would later become The Eagles, seldom-heard facts about recording the band Boston, a discussion about 5G and Bluetooth LE audio, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the best practices for submission to Spotify playlists, and the untold reasons for the USB-C interface.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 1032 - Episode #303 – Ghosted Songs, Illegal Tribute Bands, And Music Consultant Jay Gilbert
My guest this week is Jay Gilbert, who turned his love of taking concert photographs into being on the cutting edge of digital sales and marketing as an executive with Universal, Sony and Warner Music Groups.
Jay has created and executed unique online marketing plans for a wide variety of artists, including Elton John, KISS, Nirvana, Styx, Rob Zombie, The Police, Bob Marley, Peter Frampton, Amy Grant and many more. He also led the Fox International Digital team on the Avatar, The Simpsons, and Family Guy, among many others.
Jay is also the force behind the excellent Your Morning Coffee newsletter and the Music Biz Weekly Podcast, as well as a partner in the artist and label services company Label Logic.
During the interview we spoke about the one thing that artists get wrong with digital strategy, the importance of fundamental artist marketing, the reason why pseudo and unwrapping videos can be so powerful, the importance of radio, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at albums and songs being ghosted on streaming networks, and why tribute bands may be illegal.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 1031 - Episode #302 – Extra Tracks Strategy, USC Diversity Study, And Groove U Founder Dwight Heckelman
After working at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Dwight Heckelman felt that music higher education needed to be held to a higher standard and would be a lot better if it were apprenticeship-based and relationship-driven.
He called on his experience as a graduate of Belmont University, at major and independent record labels, recording studios, music publishing, music journalism, as well as other college music industry programs and took a leap of faith to create GROOVE U.
The school offers a highly creative and cutting edge two year music industry career program based on entrepreneurship and not one, but two apprenticeships. Groove U features 6 music industry specializations that include audio production, music business, live sound, video, interactive and independent.
During the interview we spoke about what it took to get a label job, starting a school from scratch, the real clients of a school, internships, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the strategy of adding extra tracks to albums, and a look at a new study about the diversity of music business.
Tue, 28 Jan 2020 - 1030 - Espisode #301 – Winter NAMM 2020 Overview
This week on the podcast I take a quick look at the recent Winter NAMM 2020 exhibition that just finished in Anaheim.
NAMM was certainly different this yearas it felt renewed and actually had its first buzz-worthy product in a long time.
During this week's episode I'll take a look at:
* the mood of the show and how it was different from previous years* the product mix and how audio now leans towards sound reinforcement* some noteworthy new products, especially Universal Audio's LUNA recording system* the very cool AES Academy that went on in conjunction with the show* some of the cool programs I was part of* and much more
It's short but to the point and I think will give you a perspective on Winter NAMM 2020 that you won't get anywhere else.
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 - 1029 - Episode #300 – Streaming Slowing, 13 Musical Emotions, And Engineer Dennis Moody
My guest today on Episode #300 is Dennis Moody who’s the engineer of choice for some of the worlds top drummers, including Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gregg Bissonette, and many more. He’s also one of the few studio engineers that also tours the world as a front of house engineer as well.
Dennis was my first guest on my very first podcast back almost 6 years ago. Since then he’s been the only guest to return more than twice, appearing on podcasts 50, 100, 150 and 200 to bring us updates in the world of audio from various parts of the globe.
During the interview we spoke about the trends in audio (especially live sound), the economics of the touring business, using subwoofers, the search for the mic that works better than an SM58, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how streaming hit over 1 trillion streams last year but is actually slowing, and how music can evoke up to 13 emotions.
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 1028 - Episode #299 – Music And Audio Companies Sold, And Radial Product Manager Jay Porter
My guest today is Radial Engineering product manager Jay Porter, who worked as both a live and studio engineer before entering the world of audio manufacturing.
Over the past 10 years while working with Primacoustic, Jay has assisted with acoustic treatment layouts for every type of venue from the home recording studio to the mega church including rooms for such artists as Jacquire King, Tommy Lee, John Rzeznik, David Bottrill and David Rideau. Now at Radial Jay is one of the voices for the company’s many cool new products.
During the interview we spoke about acoustic treatment systems, working with music celebrities on their studios, new direct box designs and products, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at Hasbro buying into the music business, Universal Music selling 10% of itself, and company acquisitions by Focusrite and the parent company of SSL.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020 - 1027 - Episode #298 – Predictions For 2020
No guest on the podcast this week as I take a look at what might be in store for us 2020. It's short and sweet and will get you thinking.
Some of the things I'll look at include:
* The plugin evolution that's coming* USB 4* Artificial intelligence-based products* Immersive audio* Digital patchbays* Pro Tools' dominance* Gear getting more expensive* A breakthrough in soundproofing
And that's just the audio production portion! There's a lot more on what to look for in the music business next year too.
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 - 1026 - Episode #297 – Decade And Year End Wrap Up
Merry Christmas everyone!
Check out the annual look back at the year, and the decade, in music, audio and the music industry.
You'll be surprised at just how much has changed over the last year, and even more surprised at where we started in 2010 and now end the decade.Tue, 24 Dec 2019 - 1025 - Episode #296 – How Many Streams For Minimum Wage, Pulitzer For Audio, And Studio Designer John Storyk
Over the course of his 50 years in the business John Storyk has designed more than 3,500 audio and video production facilities, recording studios, radio stations, corporate media and conference rooms, educational and, entertainment facilities, clubs, stadiums and theaters around the world.
John and his company Walters-Storyk Design Group have designed everything from private studios for Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Aerosmith to broadcast facilities for CBS, WNET, ESPN, and Food Network, but perhaps his most famous creation is his first - Jimi Hendrix’s famous Electric Lady Studio in New York City.
During the interview we spoke about designing Electric Lady, the types of studios being built today, creating the right studio vibe, the differences in studio construction over time, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look back at how may streams it takes to make both a dollar and minimum wage, and the new Pultizer Prize for audio.
Tue, 17 Dec 2019 - 1024 - Episode #295 – Vinyl’s Big Sales Week, Dolby’s Latest Deal, And Blogger/Author Ari Herstand
Ari Herstand parlayed his experiences as an indie artist into a secondary career as a music industry blogger and author.
Ari’s music business blog Ari’s Take has been a staple for helping musicians build a career without the help of a record label, and his book How To Make It In The New Music Business is a recommended text book in many college music programs.
Ari’s also written for many of the top musician trade magazines and websites including Music Connection Magazine, American Songwriter, Digital Music News, Playback Magazine, CD Baby, Tunecore, Reverbnation, Roland, Discmakers, ASCAP, Hypebot and others. He has been a featured speaker at SXSW, BBC One's Amplify, ASCAP Music Expo, SF MusicTech, CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference and Berklee College of Music.
During the interview we spoke about some of the common misconceptions about the music business, the importance of setting goals, the big thing that most artists get wrong, finding an audience for your music, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at vinyl’s big sales week, and Dolby and Warner Music’s deal for immersive music.
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 - 1023 - Episode #294 – Inactive Social Accounts, Plugin Evolution, And Engineer Kevin Killen
Kevin Killen is a multi-Grammy award winning engineer who’s worked with luminaries like David Bowie, U2, Peter Gabriel, Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, Sugarland, Shakira and so many more.
Besides working on what many consider seminal albums like Peter Gabriel’s So and U2’s Unforgettable Fire, Kevin has also worked on Broadway cast albums and movie soundtracks as well. He’s also been a longtime proponent of in-the-box mixing and an all-digital workflow, taking up the cause before it became popular.
During the interview we spoke about working with Peter Gabriel, getting arrangement tips from Burt Bacharach, working on David Bowie’s last album, his unique mixing template, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at what might happen to your inactive social accounts, and how plugins are evolving before our eyes.
Tue, 03 Dec 2019 - 1022 - Episode #293 – New Music Streaming Service, Digital Archiving, And Waves Product Manager Yoni Zlotkin
Yoni Zlotkin turned some ambisonics and binaural college projects into a job as product manager for what has now become Waves NX.
He is now also a product manager for Waves revolutionary Abbey Road Studio 3 plugin.
During the interview we spoke about the development of Studio 3, how the impulses of the room were taken, the evolution of real time psychoacoustics, headphones in an immersive audio environment, and much more.
On the intro we'll look at the upcoming Bytedance music streaming service and what it might tell where streaming is going in 2020 and beyond, and archiving digital files on glass
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 1021 - Episode #292 – Rush Seating, Rosewood Rules Relaxed, And Mastering Engineer Jonathan Wyner
My guest this week is Jonathan Wyner is the chief mastering engineer and president of M Works Mastering in Cambridge, MA.
Jonathan began his career as a mastering engineer in 1985 as the compact disc was becoming a reality, and he studied digital mastering with one of the pioneers in the field for 5 years prior to establishing M Works Mastering.
Like most mastering engineers, he has thousands of credits over a wide range of genres, including James Taylor, David Bowie, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk just to name a few, and he has mastered what is believed to be the longest CD ever at 80 minutes and 32 seconds. He is currently also serving as president of the Audio Engineering Society and as Education Director at iZotope, as well as a professor at Berklee College Of Music.
During the interview we spoke about the time it takes to develop mastering engineer ears, identifying audio and musical trends, his mission as president of AES, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the latest twist on concert ticketing known as rush seating, and at how the music industry managed to get the restrictions on rosewood relaxed.
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 - 1020 - Episode #291 – Return Of The Compilation, My Podcast Setup, And Post Mixer Jason Brennan
This episode features guest Jason Brennan, who's a re-recording mixer, supervising sound editor and sound designer with numerous feature film and television credits for Warner Bros.
His 10 years of experience in music production and engineering gives him a unique outlook on television audio.
Jason has always been on the cutting edge of the latest technology. He uses his experiences to develop workflows that deliver the best sound experience and goes beyond the standard sound FX library for the “right sound”, even if it means traveling to record it.
During the interview we spoke about what’s change in audio post in the last five years, the biggest problem that dialog editors face, aligning phase on boom and lav tracks, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at a return of the compilation album in a different from, and the gear that I use to create my podcast.
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 - 1019 - Episode #290 – FTC Gets Tough On Social Fakers, The Downside Of Free Plugins, And Dino Monoxelus “The Ampeg Guy”
This week's guest is Dino Monoxelus, who is currently a senior product specialist and product planning manager for Ampeg Amplifiers.
He’s affectionally known as “The Ampeg Guy” for his extensive knowledge about the company and its products, which he’s used as a working bass player for over 30 years.
Dino spends a lot of time training salesman, conducting clinics and demoing Ampeg products all over the world. He also the author on four books on playing bass, and recently authored a column in Bass Player Magazine.
During the interview we spoke about past Ampeg guitar amps, the speaker setup of the SVT cabinet, the most preferred vintages of bass amps, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how the FTC is getting tough on social media fakers, and how free plugins might not be worth the effort.
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 - 1018 - Episode #289 – Spotify Adverts, Gibson Loses Trademarks, And Michelle Moog-Koussa
Michelle Moog-Koussa is the daughter of the man who’s name is almost synonymous with the word synthesizer - Bob Moog.
Michelle has been the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation for the 12 years since its inception. She has guided the organization through the creation and growth of its hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which inspires thousands of teachers and young children every year through a 10-week experiential science of sound curriculum.
Michelle has also maintained her vision for a Moogseum, a historical and educational center that houses all of the Foundation's projects and is home to Bob Moog’s archives. It’s mission is to encourage people of all ages to embrace the process of scientific and creative discovery.
During the interview we spoke about growing up with a famous father, her father’s early days pursuing a concert piano career, his relationship with Leon Theremin, the mission of the Bob Moog Foundation, and much more. Check out her excellent TED talk here.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how labels are now able to place ads for songs on Spotify, and how Gibson lost its trademarks on two iconic instruments.
Tue, 29 Oct 2019 - 1017 - Episode #288 – Label Catalog Dilemma, AES New Gear, And Mastering Engineer Michael Romanowski
This episode's featured guest is Michael Romanowski, a Grammy nominated mastering engineer who’s the owner and chief mastering engineer at San Francisco’s Coast Mastering.
He’s also the co-owner and founder of the analog tape label The Tape Project, and a Trustee of the The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter (NARAS).
Michael has worked with a long list of clients that includes America, Third Eye Blind, G-Love, Train, and Pentatonix, among many many others. He’s also become one of the first mastering engineers to work in the immersive audio world with projects for Media Hyperium Surround and Kenny Wayne Shepard.
During the interview we spoke about making the transition from engineering to mastering, the difference between polishing a mix and real mastering, the quest for dynamic range, working in immersive audio, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at what record labels are doing with back catalog, and new gear shown at AES NYC.
Tue, 22 Oct 2019 - 1016 - Episode #287 – CD Baby And TuneCore In China, Digital Patchbays, And Producer-Engineer Yoad Nevo
My guest this week is Yoad Nevo, who has credits that include over thirty #1 singles, more than fifty Top 10 albums and over sixty Top 10 singles worldwide as a producer, mixer and mastering engineer.
Among the artists he’s worked with include Sia, Bryan Adams, Pet Shop boys, Sugababies, The Dandy Warhols, Moby, Morcheeba and many more.
Yoad has also been inventing and developing plug-ins for Waves since 1997, and his registered patents, his book Hit Record – An Inside Track To Music Production and his popular webinars have paved the way for other producers and engineers.
During the interview we spoke about the magic number of mixes before you get learn how to do it, getting into mastering, developing plugins for Waves, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at CD Baby and TuneCore doing a deal with Tencent Music, the largest streaming service in China, and take a brief look at digital patchbays.
Tue, 15 Oct 2019 - 1015 - Episode #286 – Spotify Market Value, Engineers Working For Free, And Agent Bruce Houghton
This episode features guest Bruce Houghton, who started his boutique Skyline Artists Agency more than 25 year ago.
The agency now has offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, New England, Virginia, Florida and St.Louis, and serves 60 diverse artists that include Roger McGuinn, Poco, Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Motels, Freddie McGregor Zoe Keating, Darlingside, Gangstagrass and more..
Bruce is also the founder and editor of the influential music blog Hypebot, which was recently acquired by the gig recommendation service Bandsintown, where he serves as a senior advisor.
During the interview we spoke about what an agent looks for when taking on an artist, the strategy behind booking talent, the best place online to build an audience quickly, the Bandsintown Artist Toolkit, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at Spotify’s market value dropping, and at how many producers and engineers are working for free.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 - 1014 - Episode #285 – Online Content Getting Shorter, New SSDs, And L-Acoustic’s Scott Sugden
Scott Sugden started as a live systems engineer for bands like Van Halen and Steve Miller Band to theater productions like Spamalot and The Producers before specializing in large format sound system design for festivals.
He initially came to L-Acoustics as application support and education engineer, which led into a product role with the company.
Scott is now a product manager for L-Acoustic’s fantastic L-ISA immersive audio system, and I was so lucky to get a first-hand listen to a system in the company’s demo room after we recorded this interview. I strongly believe that this is going to become a revolution that will change how we enjoy a concert experience, and Scott is the evangelist that teaches FOH mixers how to use it.
During the interview we spoke about the role of the systems engineer, the idea behind immersive audio in a live environment, improving the concert experience for the audience, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how audio and video content online is getting both shorter and longer, and how sold state drives will soon get larger and cheaper.
Tue, 01 Oct 2019 - 1013 - Episode #284: CDs Making A Comeback, Cheap USB Hubs, And Engineer Craig Burbidge
My guest this week is engineer Craig Burbidge, who gained multi-platinum status having worked with hundreds of artists including Barry White, Steve Perry, Natalie Cole, Take 6, Teddy Pendergrass, Paul Jackson Jr., Vanessa Williams, Brian McKnight, Kirk Franklin and many more.
Craig was also one of the first American engineers to take his talents to Asia, working with Taiwanese superstar David Tao. He was also one of the first to utilize remote audio connections for mixing his Asian clients while still in Los Angeles.
During the interview we spoke about mixing while recording, getting engineering work through session musicians, owning the Air L.A. studio complex, working with Chinese clients, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how CDs seem to be making a comeback, and why cheap USB hubs can be detrimental to your computer setup.
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 - 1012 - Episode #283 – Streaming Royalties May Change For The Better, SM58 Facts, And Engineer Jesse Ray Ernster
My guest this week is engineer, mixer and composer Jesse Ray Ernster, who grew up in a musical family with both his parents playing in bands and making records.
Jesse’s entrance in the music business began at age of 16 touring with several artists as a lead guitarist/vocalist, but he then realized his true calling was being in the studio, creating music from the ground up.
Jesse originally paid the bills by scoring for TV shows like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and indie films, but his big break came working for Kanye West. That lead to working on two of Nigerian star Burna Boy’s albums, including the huge global hit African Giant.
During the interview we spoke about learning Pro Tools and engineering from his dad, working in Uganda with Kanye West, the unique workflow for mixing the African Giant album in different countries, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at how Deezer might change streaming royalties for the better of indie artists, and some interesting facts about the Shure SM58.
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 - 1011 - Episode #282 – Latest Music Sales Data, 40th Walkman Anniversary, And Miles Davis Nephew Vince Wilburn Jr.This week's guest is Vince Wilburn Jr., who has both toured and recorded with his uncle Miles Davis on many legendary recordings from 1984 through 1987.
He is also a producer on the Grammy-winning “Miles Ahead” soundtrack for “Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media, and is co-executor of Miles Davis Properties.
Vince has played with a wide variety of bands including AL7, The Dells and Cameo, among others. More recently he has been running the Miles Electric Band, and was also Executive Producer of the Don Cheadle film about his uncle Miles Ahead as well as the most recent documentary called Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.
During the interview we spoke about touring and recording with Miles, being a studio musician in Chicago, pushing the limits of jazz, the responsibility for overseeing the Miles estate, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the latest music sales figures from the RIAA, and some history about the influential Sony Walkman.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 - 1010 - Episode #281 – Manipulating Streaming Numbers, Steinway’s Secret Vault, And WAM’s Terri WinstonTerri Winston is the executive director of Women’s Audio Mission, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization that uses music and media to attract over 2,000 underserved women and girls every year to STEM and creative technology studies.
WAM’s award-winning curriculum weaves art and music with science, technology and computer programming and works to close the critical gender gap in creative technology careers.
During Terri’s long career as a recording artist, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, and producer she noticed that less than 5% of the people creating music and media were woman. That led her to create WAM in 2003 while she was a tenured Professor and Director of the Sound Recording Arts Program at City College of San Francisco.
Along the way Terri has composed and produced theme music for KRON-TV's "First Cut" series, Banana Republic and films that have shown on BRAVO's Independent Film Channel, French Television's Cine Cinemas and major festivals all over the world. She has received an ASCAP songwriting award, Boston Music Award and Bay Area Music Award, is currently serving on the Recording Academy's (Grammy's) National Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion and The Academy of Country Music's Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
During the interview we spoke about playing in a punk band and working with producer Lenny Kaye, how Women’s Audio Mission came about, women’s lack of exposure to audio, the perception of women in the studio, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the ways streaming numbers are manipulated, and Steinway Piano’s secret underground vault.
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 - 1009 - Episode #280 – Music Disappearing From Radio, Hydrating Your Voice, And Hollywood Bowl FOH Mixer Fred Vogler6 time Grammy Award-winner Fred Vogler is the principal sound designer and FOH mixer for the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Throughout the year, he also records the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for commercial and broadcast release.
Fred is also one of the first live mixers to work in immersive audio using the L-Acoustics L-ISA system on high profile events for Deadmau5 and the LA Phil 100th anniversary tour show in Seoul, S. Korea.
During the interview we spoke about mixing in an immersive environment, what it’s like to mix at the Hollywood Bowl, what happens if a visiting mixer gets too loud, the punishing schedule during the summer, and much more.
You can learn more about Fred at Sonitus Consulting.
On the intro I take a look at how music is expected to disappear from the radio in 10 years, and tips on how to hydrate your voice properly.
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 - 1008 - Episode #279 – Amazon Sells Counterfeit CDs, Mixing With Your Eyes, And Amuse CEO Diego FariasMy guest this week is Diego Farias, who's a digital music and tech expert with experience from some of the world’s most successful tech companies. He now serves as the CEO and co-founder of record label and music distributor Amuse. Amuse has a unique business model in that it provides free distribution to all the streaming services. The company then analyzes music consumption and listening habits in order to find promising songs and rising talent. It then signs the artists to licensing deals rather than traditional recording contracts.
Amuse recently introduced a new product called Fast Forward that uses machine learning to predict and pay independent artists future royalties. With Fast Forward, independent artists can collect to up to six months of their future royalties while also retaining the rights to their music
During the interview we spoke about what transformed the Swedish music scene to digital, the record label of the future, using machine learning to determine future royalty payouts, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the RIAA claim that 25% of CDs bought on Amazon are counterfeit, and the phenomena of mixing with your eyes.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 - 1007 - Episode #278 – Producer Joe Solo, Rerecording Old Songs, And The Transition To 64 Bit DAWs
Joe Soloturned a chance meeting with Macy Gray into a 17 year journey that culminated in a Grammy win, a double platinum album, and a hit MTV video.
Soon afterward Joe transitioned into the world of music publishing as the head staff writer/producer for Paramount’s Famous Music Publishing division and has since had hundreds of professional collaborations and over 2,000 song placements in films, tv shows, video games, and commercials.
Joe is now CEO of Joe Solo Music+Entertainment, Inc., his multi-media, record label, publishing, artist development, and record production company, and is coaching and inspiring rising music and songwriting talent worldwide through his Music Success Workshop division.
During the interview we spoke about what makes a great demo, Joe’s approach to production, blending opposite song elements, his music success workshop, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at why Taylor Swift might not find it so easy to re-record her old songs, and how our DAW world will soon transition to 64 bit.
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 - 1006 - Episode #277 – 411 Music Group’s Kristen Agee, Katy Perry Plagiarism Lawsuit, And SoundCloud For Every Musician
Kristen Agee is a classically trained violinist and started playing multiple instruments at the age of 7.
She opened a studio in Silver Lake, California where she recorded punk bands and wrote music for various artists, all while touring as bassist after learning the instrument from Rolling Stone’s bass player Daryl Jones. Her writing led to work with a number of publishers and in 2012 she started 411 Music Group and launched a 200 song catalog just two years later.
411 is a one-stop shop music house that provides synchronization licensing, custom score and publishing administration. Kristen secures global partnerships for 411 and oversees the creative and strategic business. One of the most impressive things about her is that not only did she start as an artist/writer/composer, but she continues to make music and executive produces a number of the scores and custom work the company does for their clients in the film, television, and visual media space.
During the interview we spoke about getting into music publishing, sonic branding, how up to date clients are with current music, how streaming has changed the publishing business, the latest music trends, and much more.
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 - 1005 - Episode #276 – Musician’s Labor Relations, Focusrite Buys ADAM, And Engineer Steve Genewick
This week's guest is Steve Genewick, who's worked at Capitol Studios in Hollywood for 25 years.
During that time he’s had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of legendary artists including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Queen, George Harrison, Michael Jackson and many more.
Steve has also been able to work closely with some of the greatest engineers ever, including Al Schmitt and Geoff Emerick, among many others. He has also worked on the music for the Academy Awards for the last 20 years, including some huge setups that probably couldn’t be done anywhere else.
After working on a number of high-profile 5.1 surround mixes in the past, Steve is now focusing much of his attention on Dolby Atmos immersive audio mixing with some spectacular results.
During the interview we spoke about the wide variety of clients at Capitol Studios, what goes on behind-the-scenes while recording the music for the Academy Awards, lessons learned from legendary engineers, making the transition to immersive audio mixing, and much more.
On the intro I’ll also take a look at the musician's labor relations and a possible producer’s union, and the latest acquisition by the Focusrite Group.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 - 1004 - Episode #275 – Producer/Remixer Dave Aude, DJ Streaming, And Summer NAMM
Dave Audé is a producer and remixer with an astounding 133 #1’s on Billboard’s Dance Club chart. That’s more than any other producer, and what makes it even more impressive is that 14 are his own singles as an artist. He’s also won a Grammy for his remix of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.
Dave has produced for superstar artists such as U2, KoЯn, Coldplay, One Direction, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and many more. Most recently, Dave produced 6 songs on Sting’s latest album.
During the interview we spoke about how remixing has changed over the years, the elements he receives for a remix, producing Sting, how his personal studio has evolved, his favorite plugins, and much more.
On the intro I’ll also take a look at how streaming is about to change the DJ world, and at how summer NAMM is turning into a powerhouse conference.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 - 1003 - Episode #274 – Amazon Music, Aerosmith In Vegas, And Producer/Engineer Greg Penny Talks Immersive Audio
My guest this week is at the forefront of mixing music in Dolby Atmos. Greg Penny has produced hits with k.d. lang, Cher, and Paul Young, among others, but a meeting with Elton John while Greg was in his teens turned into an award-winning mixing journey with the legend many years down the road.
Besides producing and mixing Elton’s many albums in surround, Greg is now mixing them in the latest immersive audio format, and he’ll tell us more about how it all works in just a bit.
During the interview we spoke about sitting in on Elton’s Yellow Brick Road sessions, the differences between mixing in Atmos and 5.1, recording the Vatican Choir in surround, and much more.
The intro takes a look at how Amazon Music is coming on strong with new subscribers, and at Aerosmith’s immersive audio Las Vegas residence.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 1002 - Episode #273 – Music In 10 Years, Tinnitus, Pro Tools Computers, And Primephonic CEO Thomas Steffens
My guest today is the CEO of Primphonic, Thomas Steffens. Primephonic is a music streaming service dedicated to keeping classical music alive and accessible through the tech revolution
Most streaming networks are geared towards modern pop music and don’t serve classical well. It’s difficult to find what you want, and labels, conductors and orchestras aren’t paid much since their piece run far longer than the average pop or rock song. Primephonic uses a pay-per-second model instead of the per stream way that Spotify and most other streaming networks use.
During the interview we spoke about the 3 types of classical music fans, how a recommendation algorithm doesn’t work for the classical genre, differentiating between different versions of a work, Primephonic’s unique royalty structure, and much more.
The intro takes a look at how music might change in 10 years, the new Rolling Stone music charts, a new look at what causes tinnitus, and the computers that people use for Pro Tools.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 - 1001 - Episode #272 – New Billboard Charts, Smuggling With Speaker Cabinets, And Smart Studio’s Jim Dunne
Jim Dunne is the founder and senior acoustic consultant of the ground-breaking Smart Studio, which completely disrupts how recording studios and dubbing theaters have been built. Smart Studio supplies a modular system that provides not only isolation but excellent acoustic design.
Jim has over 30 years experience in the acoustics and noise control industry, as well as on-site construction activities, recording studio design, electro-acoustic equipment supply and install, and company management.
He has also worked for a number of years in the world famous Windmill Lane Studios, one of the premier recording studio facility in Ireland which catered to clients like U2, the Waterboys, and Kate Bush.
In the interview we talk about the the technical aspects of Smart Studio, the typical build time, what a deconstruction is like, speaker calibration, and much more.
On the intro I'll look at the brand new Billboard charts, and how speaker cabinets are being used for smuggling.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 - 1000 - Episode #271 – Music Publishing Revenue, Universal Vault Fire, And Female Musician’s Academy’s Bree Noble
My guest on the podcast this week is Bree Noble, who is a champion for women in music thanks to her Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast and Female Musician Academy.
Bree quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance at a top opera company to pursue a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter where she won several songwriting and artist awards and even sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium.
During her time as a musician, she founded an online radio station called Women of Substance Radio, to promote quality female artists in all genres. That eventually led to her current Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast, where she teaches marketing and business strategies for musicians and conducts interviews with successful Indie female artists and industry professionals.
Bree has also created several online courses to help musicians learn to make a living from their music. Her most popular offering is an online training and mentoring community exclusively for female musicians called the "Female Musician Academy".
In the interview we talked about why women musicians are treated differently from men, the progress that women have made in the industry, the one thing that every artist is looking for, and much more.
The intro takes a look at the music publishing industry’s revenue increase that’s not trickling down to songwriters, and the Universal vault fire and how it affects record label’s archives.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 - 999 - Episode #270 – Spotify vs. Radio, Playlists Replace The Album, And Rocketsongs Jonathan Stone
Jonathan Stone has had a long career as a director of creative services in music publishing at heavyweight companies like ATV Music, MCA Music, Quincy Jones Qwest Music Publishing, and Windswept. He now runs the disruptive music service Rocketsongs, that not only helps artists to find and license songs, but supplies the tracks as well.
In the interview we talk about the new song structure and how that affects music publishers, a day in a song pluggers life, the value of publishers, disrupting the publishing business, and more.
On the intro I take a look at the big differences between Spotify and music radio, and how playlists are replacing the album.
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 - 998 - Episode #269 – YouTube Copyright Mistakes, Losing 50 Million Songs, And Zubin Gadhoke Of Olympus Projects
Zubin Gadhoke is a co-founder and producer for Olympus Projects, which is a management and consulting agency that provides artists with help in the day-to-day operations and development of their businesses.
In the interview we talked about artist branding, building social authority, creating a new industry sound, the power of SoundCloud, and much more.
The intro takes a look at the YouTube’s frequent copyright mistakes, and a formerly huge social network that lost 50 million songs.
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 - 997 - Episode #268 – The 50 States Of Music, Vintage Synth Acid Trip, And Music Consultant Rick Goetz
Rick Goetz has been a a major label A&R representative, a music supervisor, an artist manager, a bass player, and record label owner.
He has worked for Lava/Atlantic, Elektra, and EMI, with projects by artists that include Kid Rock, Matchbox 20 and Sarah Brightman, and on television shows including Sesame Street and Psychic Detectives.
Since leaving the major labels in 2007, he has handled music clearances and major marketing campaigns for a range of artists, from young, local, and aspiring bands, to multi-platinum, international superstars. In recent years he’s also been a guest speaker at SXSW, The Recording Academy, CMJ and The New Music Seminar.
In the interview we talked about the transition from being in a band to working to a record label, if radio is an effective promotional tool anymore, marketing to playlists, how physical products fit in for an artist, and much moreThe 50 Stat.
On the intro I'll take a look at the results of the 50 States of Music, and look into a repair tech who went on an acid trip while repair a vintage synthesizer.
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 - 996 - Episode #267 – The Hottest New Social Platform, Guitar And Bass Singing, And Reverb.com Founder David Kalt
David Kalt launched the super popular gear site Reverb.com in 2013 after growing frustrated with the process of buying and selling guitars on eBay.
To get it started, David raised more than $47 million in funding from investors ranging from Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen and country star Brad Paisley to tech leaders like Eric Ries and Max Levchin.
Since then, Reverb has sold more than $1 billion worth of new and used instruments on the platform. In that time David has worked with artists ranging from the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl to Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to get gear into the hands of fans.
In the interview we talked about how he made a pivot from being a studio engineer to the business world, integrating with local music stores, an overview of Reverb’s customers and gear, and much more.
On the intro I'll take a look at the hottest new platform for tween and teens Tik Tok and its battle with the major labels, and some tips for singing better while playing guitar or bass.
Tue, 28 May 2019 - 995 - Episode #266 – YouTube’s Streaming Numbers, Major Label Hi-Res Audio, And NBC Supervising Sound Editor Robert Siciliano
My guest today is Robert Siciliano, who started as a music recording engineer, but by almost a quirk of fate got a temp job at NBC that turned into a career.
In the interview we talked about making the transition to postproduction, the turnaround time for an audio job, dealing with audio that isn’t well-recorded.
On the intro I'll take a look at Google and YouTube’s streaming numbers, and the major labels getting back into hi-res.
Tue, 21 May 2019 - 994 - Episode #265 – Digital Payola, Minors Playing In Clubs, And Microphone Maker Dave PearlmanAfter years as a touring pedal steel guitarist with everyone from Dan Fogelberg and Phil Everly to Pat Boone and Bobby Womack, Dave Pearlman opened his Rotund Rascal Studio in North Hollywood in 1979.
To save money on outside techs, Dave began to do repairs and modifications on classic mics like the U47, 67 and AKG C12. His side business became so successful that Dave closed the studio after 25 years and started Pearlman Microphones.
He now hand-builds a full line of excellent vintage-style tube mics, including the mostly overlooked Church MGM microphone from the 50s, Telefunken 250, and the U 47, among others.
In the interview we talked about how he started building mics, the history of the famous Church microphone, finding vintage tubes, the magic of older parts, and much more.
On the intro I'll take a look at payola and how it’s making a legal comeback, and a new well-intentioned law that might end up hurting musicians in Pennsylvania.
Tue, 14 May 2019 - 993 - Episode #264 – Most Musical Cities, Netflix Quality Audio, And Music Technologist David Frangioni
David Frangioni started his music career as a drummer, but soon became a pioneer in MIDI technology. This lead him into the studio as an engineer and producer for dozens of top artists including The Stones, Ringo Starr, Aerosmith, Elton John, Sting, Carl Palmer, Journey, Styx, KISS, Phil Collins, Shakira, Ozzy Osbourne, and more.
David is also the founder of Audio One, one of the most successful and awarded A/V firms in the U.S, as well as multimedia design, installation and content company Frangioni Media. Audio One specializes in the super sophisticated home automation, and the company has built hundreds of technology, sound, and automation installations to date. He’s also an author with 3 books to his credit, and he’s extremely active in a variety of charitable foundations.
In the interview we talked about David getting his start in the studio with Aerosmith, why credits are so important, the challenges of high-end home automation, writing books about Clint Eastwood and vintage drums, and much more. I spoke with David via skype from his home in Florida.
On the intro I'll take a look at the most musical cities in the world today, and Netflix upping the audio ante to hi-res.
Tue, 07 May 2019 - 992 - Episode #263 – Black Box Money, Background Music And Grammy Audio Co-Ordinator Michael Abbott
My guest today is Michael Abbott, who started in television audio doing front-of-house sound for projects like the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympics and the Academy awards, to working for the major television networks as a staff mixer on a variety of shows.
Michael now heads the sound design, engineering and consulting company All Ears, where he not only co-ordinates the audio for the Grammy Awards show, but shows like The Voice and Shark Tank, presidential debates and awards shows like the ESPYs, the Country Music Awards, and the Oscars.
In the interview we talked about the massiveness of the Grammy audio setup, keeping the performers happy, the super-fast sound checks involved, some of the last minute problems he’s presented with, and much more.
On the intro I'll take a look at Black Box money that songwriters aren’t receiving and the fight over it, and how a new study determined that background music doesn’t really help your concentration.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 991 - Episode #262 – Digital Music And The Environment, Hearing Loss For String Players, And Music Registry’s Ritch Esra
Ritch Esra is the former promotion coordinator for A&M Records and director of A&R for Arista Records, where he worked extensively with the publishing and songwriting communities for material for Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Melissa Manchester, Tanya Tucker, Jennifer Warnes and Jermaine Jackson, and various major motion pictures.
Since 1992, Ritch has been running the Music Business Registry service, which includes The A&R Registry, The Publisher Registry, The Music Business Attorney Registry, The Artist Managers Registry and The Film and Television Music Guide. He also co-founded MUBUTV, which is an online video channel dedicated to educating recording artists, bands, and musicians on the realities of developing a career in music today. Ritch has also taught various classes on the music business at Musicians Institute, SAE and the UCLA Extension.
In the interview we talked about the state of A&R over the years, the most difficult challenge that an artist has today, why fewer American hits go global, the biggest misconception about label A&R, and much more.
On the intro I'll take a look at how streaming seems to be worse for the environment than CDs or vinyl, and how an orchestral viola player’s suit against the Royal Opera House for hearing damage has played out.
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 - 990 - Episode #261 – Streaming Services Keep The Money, Beamforming Audio, And Producer-Engineer Jack Miele
My guest today is producer/engineer Jack Miele, who’s won a Grammy, Emmy, 4 Telly awards and 2 Global Music awards.
Based in New Orleans, Jack has a wide range of studio credits that include Rod Stewart, The Roots, Beyonce, Aloe Blacc and the Zac Brown Band, among many others.
As a composer, Jack’s work has been featured TV shows like American Horror Story, Anthony Bourdain’s “The Layover,” and Toddlers and Tiaras, and commercials for Mercedes, IBT Clothing, Mountain Dew, also among many others.
In the interview we talked about the state of recording in New Orleans, how musicians learn on the job there, the unique ways that musicians get paid, recording to tape and staying analog, and much more. I spoke with jack via phone from his studio in Los Angeles.
On the intro I'll take a look at how streaming services are keeping more money than they did before, and beamforming audio in the new MSG Sphere Arena in Las Vegas.
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 - 989 - Episode #260 – Vinyl Mastering Engineer Kevin Gray, The 3 Inch Single, And Violinists Trained By AIMy guest today is mastering engineer Kevin Gray who specializes in vinyl disc cutting.
Kevin has mastered music at his Cohearant Mastering studio for every major label in every genre, including pop, rock, jazz, classical, adult contemporary, alternative, punk, heavy metal, new age, gothic, world ethnic, disco, dance, soul, blues, and hip-hop / rap.
His credits include more than a hundred top ten and Grammy award-winning records, and dozens of gold and platinum albums and singles
In the interview we talked about why he doesn’t take super-compressed projects, the custom-designed analog gear he uses, direct-to-disc recording, half-speed mastering, and much more.
On the intro I'll take a look at the new 3 inch vinyl single that Jack White's Third Man Records label is releasing, and the future of music education with violinists being trained by artificial intelligence.
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 - 988 - Episode #259 – Producer Michael Beinhorn, CD Baby Sold, And Audio Interface Survey
Michael Beinhorn has produced a wide range of artists including Herbie Hancock, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith and Soundgarden, among many others.
He is the author of Unlocking Creativity, and an outspoken advocate of the importance of artist development and pre-production within the creative process. To that end, Michael has begun consulting with artists specifically about their pre-production, and we had a lively discussion that delved deep into the subject.
In the interview we talked about why pre-production is so important, how it can be done remotely, the psychology of production, and much more.
On the intro I look at CD Baby's sale to Downtown Music, and the latest survey on audio interfaces.
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 - 987 - Episode #258 – 5th Anniversary Geoff Emerick Tribute With Bill Smith, Record Deal For Algorithm, And Counterfeit Gear
Recently I had a conversation with engineer Bill Smith about the late engineer Geoff Emerick and realized that there was a lot that we didn’t know about this audio giant even though he was responsible for some huge records that shaped the lives and careers of so many people.
Although he’s most famous for recording The Beatles, Geoff recorded songs that we hear every day by The Zombies, Stealer’s Wheel, Supertramp, America, Jeff Beck, Kate Bush, Oasis, Cheap Trick and so many more.
Bill Smith was his assistant and best friend for many years and knows about as much about Geoff as anybody, so I asked him to come on the show and to give us some insight to this great man.
In the interview you’ll hear some interesting facts about how Geoff miked Paul McCartney’s bass, how he needed to get EMI’s written permission to be able to experiment with some of his miking ideas that are since become the standard way we do things today, why his bass and drum techniques are so influential to today’s music, and much more.
In the intro I'll look at how an artificial intelligence algorithm got a record deal, and counterfeit gear that's more prevalent than you think.
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 - 986 - Episode #256 – RIAA Numbers, USB 3.2, And Producer-Composer-Mixer Doug DeAngelis
Composer, producer and music supervisor Doug DeAngelis is my guest on the podcast today.
Doug hit paydirt early in his career when he recorded the Nine Inch Nails hit “Head Like A Hole.” In 1989, he embarked on a world tour with the Detroit Techno crossover dance artist Inner City, but after that he moved on to studio work in New York City, where he amassed over 300 album and remix credits, including 31 #1 Billboard Chart singles. Doug’s album credits include New Order, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifa, Chaka Khan, Love and Rockets, Alicia Keys, and No Doubt, among others.
Doug’s career then shifted to Los Angeles where his music was embraced by Hollywood producer Michael Mann as the scorer for his CBS crime drama series Robbery Homicide Division. His music has since appeared in over 100 television shows including CSI, Bones, CSI Miami, and ER, as well as dozens of reality and late night television programs.
Doug is also the Conference Chair and Co-Founder of A3E, The Advanced Audio & Applications Exchange, a leading industry resource dedicated to the future of new music technologies. He’s also involved in an interesting interactive music app called Stylus,
In the interview we talked about the early days synthesizer programming, becoming a mixer in New York City, composing for television, his newly developed Stylus app, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at the latest numbers on music sales from the RIAA, and take an overview at the new USB 3.2 computer ports (and a look at all the other USB ports too).
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 - 985 - Episode #255 – Radio Royalties, MI Business Health, And CD Baby’s Heli De Moral
My guest on the podcast today is CD Baby’s VP of international development, Heli Del Moral.
Before coming to the company Heli worked in television as the international director of marketing for ESPN and Univision where he won 3 Emmy awards, and numerous Telly, Promax and other honors for his creative efforts.
In the interview we talked about the strength of CDs worldwide, promotional tools for artists that CD Baby has available, the difference in markets outside the US, albums versus singles, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at radio wanting to pass a law against performance royalties, and the improved health of the musical instrument business.
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 - 984 - Episode #254 – Amphion CEO Anssi Hyvonen, Facebook’s Lasso, And The Start Of Modern RecordingAmphion loudspeakers have become a favorite of award-winning mixing engineers the world over, and founder and CEO Anssi Hyvonen is my guest on the podcast today.
Anssi spent most of his life as a hi-fi enthusiast, but he got into building speakers sort of by accident. His speakers are very well respected by that community, but acceptance by the pros was a total surprise.
Today the company provides speakers to mixers and composers just about everywhere, even though they're passive and buck the current trend in monitors.
In the interview we talked about the difference between speakers made for hi-fi and pro audio, why passive speakers can provide higher quality reproduction, the use of passive radiators, the Finnish speaker building tradition, and much more. This interview was recorded live from the speaker evaluation room at Vintage King in Los Angeles.
On the intro I'll take a look at Facebook launching Lasso to counter Gen-Z favorite TikTok, and a look at the person and event that started the modern recording industry.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 - 983 - Episode #253 – Apple Buys Label Services Company, Hit Songs Keys And Tempos, And Beatchain CEO Ben Mendoza
Ben Mendoza created UK-based Beatchain along with co-founder and musician Steve Jones to accelerate artist growth by using data science and automation.
Ben has spent almost 25 years using software to improve decision making and automate time-consuming processes with leading expense management company MDSL, which Beatchain now brings to the music industry.
He leads a team that includes behavioral economists, Ph.D. data scientists, artificial intelligence and machine learning experts and senior music industry professionals that helps artists and bands to build up their fan bases across social media, improve fan engagement, identify the most engaged fans, and promote only to those most likely to respond. The platform offers a version for artists, and also a B2B version for major and independent record labels, artist managers, and promoters.
In the interview we talked about the real-world background of the company, new data possibilities for artists, how analytics works in the new music business, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at Apple buying a company that does a lot of the work of a record label, and the tempos and keys or recent hit songs.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 - 982 - Episode #252 – Songwriters Get A Raise, High Sample Rates, And Engineer Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards is a Montreal-based engineer who has worked on projects by Smashing Pumpkins, Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Arctic Monkeys, Interpol, Bloc Party, Seal and many more.
For 3 years Paul was also the lead audio engineer for the online mastering service LANDR.
In the interview we talked about getting into mastering, some insights into LANDR, artificial intelligence in audio, and much more.
On the intro I’ll take a look at why songwriters are getting a 44% raise for streams, and provide a high sample rate overview.
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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