Producer Points

🎧 The Big AI Episode w/ Louie Diller, PJ Frantz & Stephen Conley 🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates The AI episode. The roundtable Justin has been putting off long enough because he was afraid it would run for four ho...

Ehren Ebbage on Lizzy McAlpine, Corook & Making Records That Feel as Good as They Sound 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Ehren Ebbage — the producer behind some of the most emotionally precise records in indie pop right now. Credits include Lizzy McAlpine, Corook, Myles Smith, Maddie Zahm, sombr, Jacob...

🎧 The Demoitis Episode w/ Scott Robinson, Lucas Arens & Pedro Calloni -- The Sickness We All Have 🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates Demoitis. The dreaded word we all have a love-hate -- okay, mostly hate -- relations...

🎧 Andrew Tufano on Producing Sabrina Sterling, Rosie Darling & Why Being a Player Makes You a Better Producer 🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Andrew Tufano...

Here it is: 🎧 Auto-Tune… WTF?! — The Bugs, the Workarounds, and the Alternatives 🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates Somewhere between Auto-Tune 8 and now, something broke. The clicks, the pops, the inconsistent tracking,...

This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints 🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon Templates In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Alexis Kesselman, aka Idarose — an artist, producer, and songwriter based in New York whose credits span pop, film, and K-pop. She c...

This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Collin Pastore and Jake Finch — a Nashville-based producer-writer duo quietly behind some of the best-sounding indie and alternative records of the last few years. From boygenius and Lucy Dacus to Ash...

Got it — here it is: 🎧 Gian Stone on Vocal Production, "Stuck with U," and Making Pop at the Highest Level 🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Gian Stone — a Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal producer whose sharp ears...

🎙️ Season 3 of Producer Points starts May 20th — and this one's different. Full episodes this season are exclusive to our Producer Pal community on Patreon . And we're not just talking episodes — Producer Pals get preset drops with real files and the philosophy behind them, AMA threads where you can ask Justin directly, extended cuts with the stuff that doesn't make the main edit, proc...

🎧 Roundtable: The Future of Indie Plugin Design with Purafied & Nudist Audio There’s a new wave of plugin makers changing the landscape of modern music production. From boutique developers to full-fledged software houses, indie creators are building tools that rival the biggest names in the game — and often do it with more innovation, personality, and passion. In this roundtable, Justin sits...

🎧 Jon Buscema on Building Devon Again’s Sound & Chasing What Inspires Him In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Jon Buscema — a producer and songwriter whose sharp instincts and trend-leading style have helped shape the next wave of alt-pop. From his early days fronting KNGDAVD to now producing for Devon Again, UPSAHL, King Mala, Emei, and more, Jon has built a reputation...

🎧 Gavin Chops on Live Drumming, Love Language & Running Pack Records In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Gavin Chops — a drummer, DJ, artist, and entrepreneur whose versatility has made him one of the most dynamic forces in today’s music scene. From touring as a live drummer to DJing clubs, co-founding Pack Records & Pack Publishing , and launching the artist projec...

🎧 How Andrew J. Gomez Made Guitars Slam for Knox & Drums Smack for John Harvie In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Andrew J. Gomez — a producer, songwriter, and member of the band LOYALS whose work has been shaping the sound of modern alt-pop and rock. From gritty guitars to punchy drums, Andrew’s productions bring edge and immediacy to every record. His credits include...

The Sync Episode! — Producer Points Roundtable on Licensing for Film, TV & Ads Sync licensing has become one of the most powerful ways for artists, songwriters, and producers to get their music heard. A single placement on a hit show, movie trailer, or national ad campaign can change a career overnight — but breaking into that world isn’t easy. In this roundtable, Justin brings together three...

🎧  Unlike Pluto on “Everything Black,” Finding His Voice & Releasing 11 Albums Since 2019 In this episode of  Producer Points , Justin sits down with  Unlike Pluto (Armond Arabshahi)  — a producer-turned-artist whose creative evolution has made him one of the most prolific and boundary-pushing voices in modern music. After his breakout hit  “Everything Black”  with Mike Taylor, Unlike Pluto stepp...

🎧 Dasha’s “Austin” — Travis Heidelman on Producing Hits That Feel Alive In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Travis Heidelman — the producer and songwriter behind Dasha’s viral hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).” With a sound that feels vibrant, organic, and emotionally resonant, Travis has quickly become a go-to collaborator for artists like Claire Rosenkranz, Mercer Henders...

🎧 Roundtable: Building a Home Studio on a Budget — With Producers Behind Sabrina Carpenter, Cameron Whitcomb & Robert DeLong Building a home studio is one of the most exciting—and stressful—parts of being a producer. From deciding whether to prioritize gear or vibe, to making a garage sound professional, every producer faces the same questions when setting up a space on a budget. In this roun...

🎧 HOLYCHILD’s Brat Pop Blueprint — Louie Diller on Creating Ahead of the Curve In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Louie Diller — songwriter, producer, drummer, and one half of the groundbreaking duo HOLYCHILD . A decade after their debut The Shape of Brat Pop to Come , Louie reflects on how HOLYCHILD helped pioneer the brat pop sound that still feels ahead of its time. 🎶...

🎧 Spotify / Apple Podcasts Description From Writing “Mad at Disney” to Producing “Dirty Martini” — Salem Ilese on Becoming the Artist She Needed In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with platinum-selling artist, songwriter, and now producer Salem Ilese — the creative force behind viral anthems like “Mad at Disney,” “PS5,” and “Build a Bitch” (with Bella Poarch). But this conversa...

In this first-ever Producer Points Hot Take , Justin tackles a problem that’s quietly reshaping the music industry: artists are writing way too many songs. 🎙 We cover: How the industry shifted from 30–50 songs per project to 100–200 Why post-pandemic artists traded live show development for endless writing The burnout this causes for artists, songwriters, and producers Why playing live is still th...

🎧 Behind the Scenes of “Sunroof”: Dazy on Viral Moments, Ableton Hacks & Drum Perfection In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with Dazy (Nick Minutaglio) —the artist, songwriter, and producer behind Nicky Youre’s global smash “Sunroof” and collaborations with Role Model, Maude Latour, Tanerelle, Carter Ryan, Quinn XCII, DVBBS , and more. From his early SoundCloud days to topp...

In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with platinum-selling artist, songwriter, and producer Jake Scott —the heart-forward creative behind fan favorites like “Good Day” and the Russell Dickerson hit “She Likes It.” From his Arkansas roots to signing a publishing deal with David Hodges, Jake shares the highs, lows, and lessons of building an independent career fueled by consistency,...

🎧 FINNEAS to Lin-Manuel Miranda: Vocal Tuning Tips from the Industry’s Best Tuning vocals is one of the most essential—and misunderstood—parts of modern music production. In this Producer Points roundtable, Justin sits down with three of the industry's sharpest ears to talk through how they keep vocals pitch-perfect without losing the emotion . Featuring the minds behind artists like FINNEAS,...

In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with genre-blending producer, songwriter, and mixer David Schaeman — the creative mind behind standout tracks for Cameron Whitcomb, Emeline, John Harvie, and LOYALS . A Berklee alum with an ear for cinematic pop, gritty country, and hooky punk, David walks through his production style and shares insights into balancing raw emotion with polished...

In this episode of Producer Points , Justin sits down with groundbreaking producer, songwriter, and label founder Elie Rizk — the creative force behind hits for KESHI , Bella Poarch , Renee Rapp , Jessie Murph , mazie , Sub Urban , Diplo , and more. Elie shares the stories and techniques behind some of his biggest productions and explains how his label Good Boy Records is changing the game for son...