Working Class Audio

My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Coldplay, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Drake, Rick Ross, and the Beastie Boys. In this episode, we discuss New York Upbringing Listening to Music Songs in the Key of Life Playing Instruments Badly Wasn't a Joiner Primitive Electronic Music Working at Sony Discovering Mastering Keeping His Mouth Shut Tap...

My guest is a Grammy-nominated Producer / Mixer / Writer Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with Björk, The Prodigy, Bomba Estereo, The Killers, Trust, Arcade Fire, and Odette.  In this episode, we discuss Pan-Oceanic Worldly Parents Making Quick Friends Tough Older Brother Selling Books Door-to-door SAE Playing Multiple Instruments Live Electronics The Reactiable Playing with Björk Early Expos...

My guest is a Recording/Mixing Engineer and Educator, Mike Senior. Mike has been a Sound On Sound magazine contributor for 20+ years (including 65 Mix Rescue columns), Author of Mixing Secrets & Recording Secrets books, Author of The Mix Review production critique blog, and Host of the web's most extensive free multitrack download library for mixing students/teachers. In this episode, we discu...

My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart.  In this episode, we discuss The Importance of Brothers Substance Experimentation Growing up a Jock Amazing Parents Dad Survived Normandy Mom was Bipolar Talking Books at Dinner Dad worked for Lockheed Growing up in South Carolina Book Worm/Stoner Desire to Be A Diamond Cutter Geology Moving to California...

My guest is Producer/Engineer John Pfiffner, who has worked with Geggy Tah, Mitch Easter, and Church Girls. John is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  In this episode, we discuss North Carolina Mitch Easter REM Growing Up In Michigan Becoming a Southerner Atticus Finch For Dad Culture Shock Sanford and Son Southern Accents School Chorus Sister In Ballet MTV VHS Tapes Guitar Piano Regret...

My guest is Audio Engineer / Production Manager Abigail La Bianca, who has flown PA, done monitors, and front of house for various artists, including Lindsey Stirling, Sara Evans, and Phillip Phillips. In this episode, we discuss Jersey Driving Homeschool Isolated From People Dad's Studio Attic Mini Studio Strict Homelife Abusive Environment Culture Shock Socialization The Band Experience Stage Fr...

My guest is Mastering Engineer, Producer, and Yung Priestess Anni Casella, who works with Kay peeri evie, Club Casualties, and does circuit design with Paul Reed Smith. In this episode, we discuss Engineer Parents Jaco and Crayons Audio Doula Making Soup Art and Consciousness Silas Brown  and  Peter Deneberg    Mark Kenise Avalon EQ Paul Reed Smith 3 Dimensional Audio Muscle Sh...

My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo.  In this episode, we discuss Illinois Upbringing Radio Shack The Walkman Playing Alto Sax Eye of The Tiger Berklee School of Music Interning The Reality of the Music Biz Changing Direction The Grind of School Back Str...

My guest is Grammy-winning producer/mixer David Davis, who has worked on projects for PWNT, Izzy Bizu, Miguel, and The War on Drugs. In this episode, we discuss East Tennessee Upbringing Headbangers Ball and Mountain Dew Chicago Metal Shows Running from The Law White Zombie Hour Drive to School Going to CRAS LA Internships Roaches Moms Passing The Fantasy World of LA Being Grateful Great Radio Oce...

My guest is Producer/Mixer/Engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, and Noah Kahan, among many others. Ryan last appeared on WCA in 2015 on WCA #023.    In this episode, we discuss Reflecting on the Past The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keeping Things Fresh Enthusiasm for ATMOS Being Solution Oriented Management Decisions Taking Care of Business The Po...

My guest is Record Producer/Mixing Engineer/Front of House Engineer Josh Garcia. Josh has worked with Depeche Mode, Leftover Crack, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, and Uke Hunt.   In this episode, we discuss SoCal Upbringing Behavioral Issues Remo Drums Recording to 4 Tracks Internship in LA Robin, The Yeller Moving to Santa Cruz The Banana Slugs Internship in San Jose Straight to Chaos Life I...

My guest is Vinyl Mastering Engineer Jeff Powell, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Jeff has worked with Jackson Browne, Allison Kraus, and Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Dusty Springfield, Afghan Whigs, T-Bone Burnett, Al Green, Elvis Presley, and The Black Keys. In this episode, we discuss Focus on Laquer Cutting Cutting Lacquer, not Vinyl Daily Fed Ex Visits Sam Phillips  Chip and Swarf...

My guest is Producer/Audio Engineer Jason Kick, who is the chief engineer at Santo Recording in Oakland. Jason has worked with Mild High Club (Gold-certified), Marinero, Sonny & the Sunsets, Abracadabra, Maus Haus, Healing Potpourri, Mustard Service, Mae Powell, and Body Double. In this episode, we discuss Basketball Band Garage Band Music Theory Positive Studio Experience The Tascam 388 Live...

My guest is producer/engineer Steven Lee Tracy who has written music for MTV, Adobe, Axon, and many others. He wrote, produced, and toured with Seattle indie band The Myriad for a decade. Worked on records for Besides Daniel, Orkesta Mendoza, and Mexrrissey, In this episode, we discuss Commercial Studio in Tucson Strict Upbringing Moving Out Selling His Car for Gear The Fostex R8  Mental Heal...

My guest is Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs. In this episode, we discuss Listing to Music with Dad Playing Bass Transition to Audio Getting to the Other Side of the Glass Immersive Audio ATMOS SACD Wedding Band...

My guest is seven-time Grammy award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Vance Powell. Vance's list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwe, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. In this episode, we discuss Grammy's and Dog Shit Jealousy Unnatural Fear of Failure...

My guest is Producer/Engineer Musician A.J. (Austin James) Hicks. A.J. has worked with Powerhouse, Fang, Suede Razors, Ultra Sect, Camellia Boutros, and Scott Erdy. A'J' has also worked with some of the best Bay Area musicians and producers, including Michael Rosen, Michael Urbano, Jim Bogios, Jeff Campitelli, Uriah Duffey, James DePrato, Jerry Becker, Vicki Randle, and Vooo. In this episode, we d...

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer /engineer Tim O'Sullivan who has worked with Rayland Baxter, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Mia Doi Todd, Chicano Batman, and É Arenas.    In this episode, we discuss The Phoenix Sun Uncles Band College Studio Cars on Fire Mechanical Engineering Arizona Studios Working at Capital The Runner Pool Niko Bolas Being Honest  Basic Signal Flow Night Crew Eric Vale...

My guest is Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Harold LaRue who has worked with Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Lisa Bella Donna, Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.), Joey Alexander, Kayley Hill (The Voice), Jack Russell's Great White, and Southern Raised.  In this episode, we discuss Navy Brat Life Michigan Winters 4 Track Entry Ronan Chris Murphy  Software Development Pro...

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer/Mixer Andrew Oedel. Andrew owns Ghost Hit Recording and has worked with Sophie B. Hawkins, Brynn Cartelli, Mandy Harvey, Heather Maloney, Rachael Price, Seth Glier, The Front Bottoms, Sincere Engineer, and Watsky. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Western Mass Early Focus on Music Connecticut College NYU Internships Freelancing  Avatar C...

My guest is Brad Smalling, Atmos Creative, Engineer, and Owner of Evergroove Studio. Brad has worked on projects for J Balvin, Carly Simon, Story of the Year, RoSaWay, and Enisa, Bava. In this episode, we discuss Reconnecting Athena Wilkinson Ergonomic Nightmare Adopting ATMOS Spousal Instinct UMG J Balvin Wes LaChot Watching the Bottom Line D Mixing Solar Power  Inspiration Business Coaching...

My guest is Producer/Engineer and owner of  Modern Tone Studios , Jacob Light. Jacob has worked with Tess Stevens & The Details, Briget Boyle, Lipstick, and many local artists, bands, and singer/songwriters that write fantastic music. In this episode, we discuss Israel School and Music Falling in Love with The Beatles Legendary Mix Tapes Curators Recording Discovery Digidesign VHS Tapes F...

My guest is my mixing and mastering collective with Reto Peter and Mckay Garner called Golden Gate Mixers.  In this episode, we discuss Mixing Collective Celebrating Wins Working in Silo's Mutual Respect The Dynamics of Numbers Working from Home Putting on Pants Feeling Isolated Coffee Bar Needs Focusing Space Constraints Selling Gear The Hassle of Setup Apartment Studios Separation  Sou...

My guest is Recording Engineer/Mastering Engineer/Producer, Louie Gonzalez who has worked on projects with Tropa Magica, Discordant, 4thy, LIV, Suzie True, little fighter, and Banana Leaf Boy.  In this episode, we discuss San Pedro California Swimming Family Access to Music Oldest Child Value in Failure Death Metal Pedal Recording as a Drug Cal State Dominguez The Apple Store Financial Consis...

My guest is Colorado-based mastering and restoration engineer Anna Frick who has worked on projects for Billy Strings, Wayne Gottstine (of Split Lip Rayfield), Wood & Wire (GRAMMY-nominated), Ben Sollee, Bill & the Belles, Stelth Ulvang, Cellista, Cody Qualls, Curtis McMurtry, Lil Smokies, LVDY, Dzirae Gold, Justin Hiltner, The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records (Third Man Records), the Na...