Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, session guitarist, and mixer David Kalmusky who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Mötley Crue, Keith Urban, and Journey.  In this episode, we discuss Stratford, Ontario The Band The Rebels/The Hawks Acid Dropping Hippies Drum Lessons with Levon Helm Guitar Lessons with John Till Family Friends Addiction Studios Career Growth in Ca...

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer Todd Burke, who has worked with Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, M83, and Fitz and the Tantrums. In this episode, we discuss One-Stoplight Towns Colorado Arizona California Conservatory of Arts and Sciences Grandmaster Studios Cocaine Trafficking Sylvia Massey Sleeping on a Gobo Ben Harper The Right Questions at The Right Tim...

My guests today are mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison, 2/3rds of the virtual mastering facility/collective, Weird Jungle.  In this episode, we discuss Running a Virtual Mastering Facility Social Media Preferences Quitting Archiving Job Imposter Syndrome Handling Attended Sessions Liverpool Music Scene Juggling Calendars Love of Music Sharing Knowledge The Right Reasons Rat...

My guest today is a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer and founder of This Is Sound Design in Burbank, California. Nathan's credits include Joyland - Cannes Jury Prize, Academy Awards, I Love My Dad - SXSW Jury & Audience Award, The Voyeurs - Amazon Studios United Skates - HBO, Academy Awards Short List Searching - Sony, Sundance. In this episode, we discuss Growing up on a Farm Scouting Thea...

My guest today is Engineer/Mixer James "Fluff" Harley, who has worked with KoRn, Prince, and Yumi Matsutoya.  In this episode, we discuss The Origin of Fluff Hockeytown USA Car Accident Recording School Fear of the Unknown Craving Knowledge Crazy Synchronizing Operating at a Top Level Tough Skin Being a Facilitator Magic in The Booth Taking a Year Off Moving to LA Audio Test Kitchen Los Angel...

Engineer, theatrical sound designer, and editor of WCA Anne-Marie Pleau joins Matt to discuss the impact that particular WCA guests have had on each of them. In this episode, we discuss Michael Brauer Jessica Thompson George Vlad Field Recording Backing Up and Archiving The Emotion of A Mix Brian Charles Saving Masters from a Fire Tchad Blake Leslie Braithwaite  Staying Steps Ahead The Cup Te...

My guest is Engineer and studio owner Roy Silverstein who has worked with Stephen El Rey, The Verigolds, The Finches, Matelotage, and Blue Largo. Roy owns Rarefied Recording in San Diego. In this episode, we discuss Evanston, Illinois The House Piano Playing Guitar University of Miami Working for Qualcomm Moonlighting as a Recording Engineer Burning Out on the Corporate Life Working with  Wes...

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.  In this episode, we discuss Greensburg, PA Playing Trombone Youth Orchestra Ibanez Guitars Shred Metal MTSU How to Be a Good Assistant Mr. Miyagi Chuck Ainlay Radar Soundstage Mike S...

My guest is Producer / Engineer / Mixer Maryam Qudus who has worked with Spellling, Toro y Moi, Sad13, Tune-Yards, and Zelma Stone. Maryam also writes, records, and produces music for her solo project Spacemoth and composes music for film on top of all that! Enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in the Bay Area Parents from Afghanistan Days in the Family Restaurant The Role of Language Pu...

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrell who has worked with Walt Disney, Chase Goehring, Jane Monheit, Birdland Jazz Club, Linda Lavin, and George Jones. Joe has had 11 Grammy Nominations and mixed/recorded 33 number ones in multiple genres.  In this episode, we discuss: Branson, Missouri Treasure Ilse Studios Southern Illinois Early Music Lessons Cheap Trick&nb...

My guest is Audio Archivist Dan Johnson, who owns and runs Audio Archiving Services. Dan has worked with several well-known artists, including KISS, Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix Estate, WAR, TOOL, Duff McKagan, Aimee Man, Tommy Boy Records, Trust Records, Ansonia Records, Now-Again Records, Light In The Attic Records, ORG Records, Warner Bros, Universal, and Sony.  In this episode, we discuss...

My guest is Recording Engineer, Producer, and Trombonist, Chris Clark. Chris works with artists such as Jack Sutte, Thomas Circle Singers, Jonathan Bisesi, and The Lantana Trio on the recording side of things, but he also plays Trombone in The President's Own Marine Band.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in Commerce, Texas Playing Trombone Listening to Dad's Vinyl Collection Family Li...

My guest is Catherine Vericolli, the Chief Transfer Engineer & Archive manager for Infrasonic Mastering. Catherine works on projects for Third Man, ORG Music, Oh Boy! Records, and Sun Records. This is Catherine's second appearance on the show. She originally appeared on  WCA #035  in 2015. In this episode, we discuss: Changing Audio Careers Moving to Nashville Moving Two Studios Sell...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Cleveland Lifetime musician Selling computer systems Finding a path to recording Recording in the 70s...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail. In this episode, we discuss: Sta...

My guest is Grammy-Winning Remote Recording Engineer David Hewitt. David has worked with many artists, including, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Neil Young, The Who, Pavarotti, Simon and Garfunkel, Live Aid, Allman Brothers, Newport Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, and George Benson. David is also the father of former...

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.  In this episode, we discuss: Parting Ways with Rick Rubin Stellastarr   Role with Rick vs. Engineers Dry vs. Wet Mix Shootouts Importance of Artist Feedback...

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim. In this episode, we discuss: Giving Up Piano Dad's Love of Big Band/Yacht Rock Playing Trumpet Marching Band Not Being Tall Enough To Record Following Credits on Albums Making Tape Cop...

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixing engineer Bryan Cook who has worked with U2, One Republic, Jeff Goldblum, and Switchfoot.  In this episode, we discuss: Early life in Philly Studios - A thing that people did Love for Jazz  Saxophone Recording as an exit strategy Bluejay Internship Chillin with  Tom Dowd Ryan Hewitt  Deciding on a move to LA Landing at A&M Studios Moving u...

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound. In this episode, we discuss: Musical Household Stoner Rock Uncle Drums at Grandmas House Punk Rock Bands Catching the Recording Bug Community College Record...

My guest is Daniel Rowland, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at LANDR, Co-owner of Immersive Mixers, Professor at MTSU, and audio engineer. Daniel has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew, Disney, Pixar, David Foster, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Denzel Curry, Netflix, Fox, Flo Rida, Seal, and Phillip Glass.  In this episode, we discuss: Playing Guitar Rehab vs. College MTSU Production...

My guest is Grammy-Nominated Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines.  In this episode, we discuss: Queens NYC Music in Heard Growing Up Playing in Bands Seeing the Value In Recording Studios Going to College Understanding Recording Masterdisk Howie Weinberg Moving o LA Moving Into The Box...

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanut...

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based.  In this episode, we discuss: Early Years in Texas Getting Your Feet Wet at Full Sail Inte...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing a Client Base Magic Shop History ⁠Roger Moutenot⁠ ⁠Ed Stasium⁠ The World Bef...