Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Brandon Smith is a producer and a musician who creates electronic rock music under the name The Anix. On this episode: 2:10 - Where his DIY attitude comes from 11:28 - Creating arrangements with guitars and electronics 22:20 - Building a world around marketing 29:19 - Getting playlisted on Spotify 45:36 - Using data to determine next steps 1:02:59 - Getting music into movies/trailers 1:22:08 - Wor...

Jakob Herrmann is a producer and the owner of Top Floor Studios. He’s worked with DarkTranquility, Amaranthe, Evergrey, and many others. He joined Eyal Levi to answer some questions from the URM Discord community.  On this episode: 3:42 - Capturing room mics on bass and guitar 8:02 - The line between something that’s technically good and the band’s message 19:00 - Finding the right tones with doub...

Peter Tägtgren is a prolific producer, mixer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who is known for his bands Hypocrisy and Pain, as well as countless productions for bands such as Immortal, Amon Amarth, Dimmu Borgir, Children of Bodom, Sabaton, and many more. On this episode: 2:34 - How and why Peter got into production 12:24 - Approaching bands with new ideas 21:40 - Hypocrisy’s arrangements 36:2...

David Vincent is the former vocalist and bassist of death metal legends Morbid Angel, and vocalist for Vltimas.  On this episode: 2:44 - Creating your own sound 7:48 - How David’s upbringing impacted him 24:42 - Did the band have a plan to go commercial? 28:31 - Why David wrote a book 41:14 - Don’t surround yourself with negative people 50:18 - David’s vision for his career Want to level up your a...

Aaron Pauley is a musician, vocalist, producer, and engineer. He’s also the bassist and vocalist for Of Mice & Men. On this episode: 3:03 - Aaron’s pre-production process 18:56 - Limiting yourself can create discipline 34:50 - Using plug-ins isn’t cheating 51:40 - Making an EP over Zoom and with an old MacBook Pro 1:08:38 - Learning from Howard Benson and David Bendeth Follow Aaron on Instagram an...

Kevin Thrasher is a producer, mixer, and songwriter. He’s also a guitarist in Escape the Fate. On this episode: 2:18 - Getting into production and being hired by Travis Barker 18:08 - How Kevin worked up to bigger bands 23:18 - Jam sessions with Travis Barker 45:12 - Balancing the big picture with taking things step-by-step 59:25 - Getting to a high level without being in a big band Follow Kevin T...

Dan Swano is a multi-instrumentalist, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer. He’s worked with Opeth, Bloodbath, Katatonia, Aeon, Edge of Sanity, and many others. On this episode: 3:10 - Shifting to remote work and how Dan monitors music 25:29 - Know what you’re hearing when mixing 44:27 - Needing a console is a thing of the past 1:02:36 - Don’t be afraid to try things 1:23:29 - Discovering Je...

Buster Odeholm is a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist who runs Odeholm Audio. He also plays guitar in Vildhjarta and Humanity’s Last Breath. On this episode: 2:05 - What Buster’s been working on 11:25 - Finding inspiration to innovate sounds 24:18 - Emotional intent in mixes 32:46 - Buster’s live setup 40:00 - What to look for in drum samples Want to level up your audio game? Sign up f...

Nick Pilotta is the production manager and Nail the Mix producer at URM. He’s also an audio engineer and producer. On this episode: 2:53 - What role audio plays for Nick 9:29 - Hitting a plateau 29:47 - Dealing with successes and failures 45:38 - Learning to let things go 59:31 - You can take a vacation! 1:05:06 - Going remote with Nail the Mix Check out Nick's website. Want to level up your audio...

Neal Avron is a Grammy award-winning producer, mixer, and instrumentalist. He’s worked with acts such as Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, and many others. On this episode: 2:10 - Dealing with egos in the studio 21:56 - Knowing when something is done 41:48 - Working with Fall Out Boy 51:57 - Neal’s career longevity 1:15:04 - Letting the band do their thing vs. moving forward 1:21:34 - Neal’s appr...

Anton Delost is a Toronto-based producer, songwriter, and mix engineer who has worked with Seaway, Silverstein, Hollow Coves, and many others.  On this episode: 4:30 - Know how to do everything 16:00 - Songs just need to be good 30:36 - Taking risks and collaborating 46:08 - How Anton started working with Drew Fulk 57:28 - Anton’s approach to songwriting collaboration 1:14:45 - Let the people you...

George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Loathe, and many others. He joined Eyal Levi on Discord to answer questions from the URM community.  On this episode: 3:04 - Adjusting to having a sub in the room 13:57 - Side-chain compression 22:12 - Hearing distortion 38:05 - Why George works in a small studio Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you si...

Adair Daufembach is an LA-based, Brazilian producer, musician, songwriter, and engineer who has worked with Tony MacAlpine, Kiko Louriero, Angra, and many others. On this episode: 12:30 - Making a living off of a niche 32:42 - Moving from Brazil to LA 45:18 - How to understand an unfamiliar genre 1:07:33 - Forcing what you want into reality 1:26:16 - When people responded to Adair’s mixes Follow A...

John Douglass is an Atlanta-based engineer, mixer, and producer who has worked with Corey Taylor, Alluvial, Nick Johnston, Mr. Bungle and many others. He’s also worked on TV and films including Rick and Morty, The Walking Dead, Archer, and more. On this episode: 3:46 - What is the luck factor? 26:34 - A renaissance in quality 35:46 - Having someone else mix your work 51:07 - Jay Ruston’s efficienc...

George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Loathe, and many others. On this episode: 2:39 - Some traits can’t be taught 15:30 - Having discipline when exercising 30:34 - Talking about change vs. just doing it 49:18 - Audio myths 1:03:43 - People don’t think the same way as you 1:11:49 - Adding value as a producer Follow George on Instagram and YouTube. Want to level...

Oz Craggs is a producer, mixer, and the owner of Hidden Tracks studio in Folkestone, England. His credits include Neck Deep, Mallory Knox, Gallows, and more.  On this episode: 2:45 - From janitor to studio owner 16:25 - Learning psychology is a huge help 30:29 - Producing vocals when you can’t relate to the topic 46:57 - Balancing being the authority figure and a buddy to the band 1:02:01 - Specia...

Joey Sturgis and Eyal Levi did a live QNA on the URM Discord.  On this episode: 6:02 - Joey’s mindset for knowing what to add to a mix/arrangement 16:18 - Creating content that connects with your audience 24:24 - How to drum up work in weird times 37:47 - Strategies for balancing time 50:20 - Layering drum samples Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get acce...

Carl Bown is a musician, producer, engineer, and the owner of Treehouse Studio based in the UK. He’s worked with artists such as Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, Machine Head, and many others. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nai...

David Wilson AKA dwilly, is an artist, producer, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Travis Barker, Sueco the Child, Mike Posner, Jeremih and many others. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemix...

Tony Lindgren is a mastering engineer at Fascination Street Studios where he works alongside Jens Bogren. His clients have included Billie Eilish, Dimmu Borgir, Leprous among many others. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemi...

Jeris Johnson is a singer and TikTok star who has collaborated with Papa Roach and Bring Me The Horizon. Sacco is a producer, mixer, and songwriter who has worked with Jeris, Surfaces, and others. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://...

Jens Bogren is a legendary metal producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy among many other household names. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://...

Steve Albini is a producer, audio engineer, and music journalist who has worked with Nirvana, Cheap Trick, Superchunk, and many others. He’s also the owner of Electrical Audio in Chicago. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemi...

Sławek and Wojtek Wiesławski are producers who work out of Hertz Studio. They’ve worked with Behemoth, Vader, Trauma, and many others. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemix.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Simon Grove is a producer and the bassist for Plini. ---- Leave us a 5-star rating and review, please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemix.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices