The Record Process

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Ben Weinman to discuss The Dillinger Escape Plan ’s 1999 album “Calculating Infinity.” We explore how writing technically complex music without a music theory background became a form of medicine for Weinman. Ben describes a group of guys who had thrown out the expectations of music as a viable career path, and how it was leaning into the "happy acciden...

On this weeks segments of Gear Candy, we press our friend Jay Maas on what his favorite piece of studio equipment might be... and it didn't take him to long to decide. You can also check out Episode 60 ft M.A.G.S . to hear more about Jays process in action! Want to learn how to make amazing rock records like Jay Maas? Check out Fast Track Academy - It's Jay's new education platform for up-and-comi...

This week on The Record Process, we delve into the album ‘Destroyer’ by M.A.G.S. We talk with Elliot about his journey from being a completely self-produced artist to relinquishing control and granting his trust to producer and Season 4 Record Process alumni Jay Maas . We pick apart how the process of creating this album allowed M.A.G.S to find and add new tools to his repertoire and how finding c...

On this segment of Gear Candy, guitarist and singer Christine Goodwyne of the band Pools Kids gives her best piece of gear-related advice for other bands. If you've missed out on exactly why you should listen to her... give the most recent Pools Kids album a spin HERE (and thank us later). If you want to here more from Christine about the making of the bands 2022 self-titled album, go listen to ou...

We sat down with El Kempner of Palehound to discuss their newly released album ‘Eye on The Bat’. We dive into how El has continued to develop their songwriting prose throughout the years, opting to be more themselves than ever by striving for a new level of honesty in their writing. Our conversation covers the process of starting to get attention for their music at a young age, and the imposter sy...

In this edition of Gear Candy, producer/engineer Warren Huart narrows down the list of gear he loves to a select few pieces he can't live without. He also reminds us that you shouldn't always judge an item by the price tag, and that good things can 100% come in afforable packages... For more with Warren, check out our interview with him from on Episode 46 - Engineering A Millennial Anthem, where h...

In this episode, we sat down with Tyler Posey to discuss his debut solo album ‘ Unravel ’ - tapping into the early days of his musical development and his love for the pop punk genre. We discuss building up his relationship with his collaborator and friend Matt Malpass and taking elements of each of the different writing environments and allowing them to authentically guide the songwriting process...

In this edition of Gear Candy, LA-based producer/songwriter Nico Stadi shares with us why understanding the sonic spectrum is so important. He lets us in on his favorite digital tools that help him make the best decisions possible at each phase of a project. For more with Nico, check out our interview with him on Episode 49 of Season 4 , where he discusses working on projects for mega-stars like J...

We waste no time diving head first into on Season 5 with a certified platinum heavyweight. On this episode, we are joined by lead singer Dan Marsala of the St. Louis-based rock band Story of the Year . It's been a wild 20 years since the release of the bands debut studio album "Page Avenue', and we caught up with Dan to look back on the creation of this masterpiece that launched the band to the to...

Welcome to Season 5 of The Record Process! In this season we examine the perpetual balancing act of committing to the pursuit of making music. Across the next 12 episodes, Casey and Tom dive deep into the meaning of "Authenticity" as it relates to their guests journey in creating each of these 12 albums. We learn how these musical architects grapple with the pressure of their audience’s expectatio...

On this segment of Gear Candy, Casey invited guitarist and host of The Tone Mob podcast Blake Wyland to the show for some serious gear talk. If you want want to hear more from the two of them, check out Casey's interview on The Tone Mob podcast HERE . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support .

For the season 4 finale, Casey and Tom are joined by Christine Goodwyne (Singer/Guitarist) of the band Pool Kids to discuss the making of their 2022 self-titled full length. Topics include: Finding a balance and workflow that work for everyone: 5:10 Deeply personal lyrics on the album: 10:00 Finding balance between catchy and technical: 21:10 Mike Vernon Davis' process to working on a track: 30:40...

On this segment of Gear Candy, mixing and mastering engineer Ryan Schwabe explains his room correction system that give him a transparent look into the music and how it makes him feel like he's "mixing with a hologram." For more from Ryan, check out his full interview about mixing the grammy-nominated album "Planet's Mad" by Baauer HERE . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

On this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by songwriter Kevin Sullivan, AKA Field Medic to discuss the making of his 2022 album Grow You Hair Long If You're Wanting To See Something You Can Change. Topics include: The forming of Field Medic: 4:10 Working with producer Gabe Goodman: 13:10 Kevins "Full-time Freestyle" philosophy of songwriting 17:15 How COVID influenced the record: 26:40 Going for w...

In this special extended segment of Gear Candy, we are joined by Chris Spahr - VP of Marketing a DPA Microphones to discuss his extensive knowledge and history in the audio industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support .

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by producer and guitarist Jay Maas to discuss his former band Defeater’s second LP “Empty Days & Sleepless Nights.” Topics covered include: 6:12 - How Defeater came to be 24:05 - Using a steel snare 38:34 - Writing a song a day 41:40 - Making the back half of the album acoustic 56:28 - Finishing touches on the record Check out these exciting offers fro...

In this Gear Candy Segment, philly-based mixing and mastering engineer Ryan Schwabe talks studio monitors and room correction. For more from Ryan, check out his full interview on Episode 38 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support .

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Producer/Songwriter Colin Brittain to discuss his work on Sueco’s “It Was Fun While It Lasted.” Topics covered include: 4:04 - Colin’s beginnings and connection with Casey from long ago 13:45 - Working with John Feldmann 24:52 - Colin’s working relationship with Sueco 32:00 - Learning from the work of Mike Shinoda Check out Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategie...

On this weeks edition of Gear Candy, Guitar/Vocalist Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel let's us in on his super secret way of filling out the bands sound as a two-piece. For more from Ryland, check out his full interview on Episode 43 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support .

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Buffalo, NY-based Engineer Jay Zubricky (Every Time I Die, Beach Slang, Taking Back Sunday, Goo Goo Dolls) to discuss his work with the band Super American . Jay tells us about the making of the bands 2021 album SUP at the legendary GRC Audio and shares his perspective on being the best collaborate you can be in the studio. Other topics covered include:...

On this segment of Gear Candy, Casey and Tom are joined by Mastering Engineer Mike Kalajian of Rogue Planet Mastering. Mike talks about his experience with acoustic room correction software, and shares the one brand he couldn't live without. For more from Mike, check out his full interview on Episode 37 here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Skyler Acord (Issues, Twenty-One Pilots) to discuss his solo EP True Viridian. Topics covered include: 4:32 - Working on a solo release 14:30 - Incorporating the collaboration process 30:40 - The anti-infinity loop 42:17 - Sowing things together lyrically and thematically 48:45 - The origin of the album title Check out these exciting offers from our par...

On this segment of Gear Candy, we're joined by songwriter, producer, and former lead guitarist of the band A Day To Remember, Tom Denney. Tom speaks with us about his most valuable studio asset and why it's so important to his process. For more from Tom, check out his full interview on Episode 42 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/suppo...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Tessa Mousourakis and Wynter Bethel of the band Tommy Lefroy’s to discuss their 2021 “Flight Risk” EP. Tessa and Wynter discuss their experiences in the Nashville songwriting scene, the formation of Tommy LeFroy, and what it means to be a truly independent band - learning all of the background skills needed to produce their first EP while creating their...

On this segment of Gear Candy, producer Cameron Mizell lays out his routine for creating the perfect studio environment to foster creativity. For more from Cameron, check out our full interview with him on Episode 44. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support .