Indie Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In the final episode of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt will talk about their end-of-year wraps ups for their studios and their plans for 2023. This has been an amazing experience over the last 3 years and we thank you all for your support and following! We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 345 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about Doug's new guitar project and have some small talk ranging from humidity to ground wires. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 344 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They also share some great deals they have found in the past and a new perspective on these holidays. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 343 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk all about referral platforms and how they can be used as a means to generate additional client interest and work. They then explain the various types of these platforms and how your services can be offered. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 342 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt share some updates on their studio lighting and explain how that has affected the atmosphere when working in their studios. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 341 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about practice, then, somehow, they move their talk into a financial conversation. Eventually, it returns back into a discussion about guitar practice. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 340 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt catch up after a week away and then discuss social communities and how to properly utilize them. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 339 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt share their thoughts on setbacks and response attitudes that can effect how you deal with challenges. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 338 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together to share some thoughts on prioritization of tasks, dealing with overload, and finding processes that can help manage being effective with your task and client management. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 337 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about some ways to make the show more interesting which include enhancing visual aspects on YouTube and how to receive creative feedback from the audience. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 336 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk all about pedal loop switchers and pedals. Then, Doug shares his progress on a 3-year pedalboard build project, which includes a programmable loop switcher, and they talk about the cool features and flexibility in routing and creativity this adds. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 335 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the concept of rebranding. They share their experiences with having to rebrand and share insights on why it may be a good thing. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 334 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and matt discuss digital files, watermarks, and demos. Also, they share their thoughts on protecting your digital files from piracy. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 333 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the various ways they have improved as musicians and engineers as well as share some of the resources they have used along the way. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 332 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about their views on social media interactions and dialogs share experiences on social that went completely wrong due to defensiveness and differing perspectives, and talk about the importance in allowing interactions in your content and keeping and being willing to change.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 331 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the processes and workflows in regards to gain staging. Also, they talk about some of the sidebars on outboard analog I/O trim and metering
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 330 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about content creation, advertising, and how to approach potential customers. Also, they get deeper into the stigma about the idea of the "Starving Artist".
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In episode 329 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt returns from his vacation and joins Doug in a discussion about headphones not being in stereo and the VO recording chain and its settings.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 328 of the Indie Music Podcast, We are switching things up a bit. With Matt out of town, Doug invites his son, Zach, onto the podcast where they talk about the ins and outs of social media as well as their views on the differences among platforms for exposure.
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In episode 327 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss Grit, Perseverance, and Struggling for your goals.
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In episode 326 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the various types of audio metering and how they are used in their workflows.
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In episode 325 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about the recent material they have been working on and why the dynamic nature of the material makes it so fun
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In episode 324 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss communication, in general. Also, they share some of the various tools and platforms they use for different purposes.
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In episode 323 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about how to focus on what you hear, how to use visual tools to assist your ears, and how to get the monitor out of the way.
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In Episode 322 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about content management for both musicians and audio professionals.
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In episode 321 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt gather for coffee and discuss the less-talked-about portions of the mastering process.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 320 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together over coffee and talk about keeping in touch with customers, letting them know when we are available, and how to set policies that you can stick to.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 319 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt gather for coffee and discuss how to stay motivated by remembering and continuing to experience why you got into music in the very beginning.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 318 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt gather for some coffee and talk about having to re-do other's work. They also talk about being a good social Samaritan and expanding your social beyond your own specific focus.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 317 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together with Jordan Pier, whose artist name Leaving Richmond. We are happy to have the opportunity to talk with him about producing music for network sync, broadcast, tv, and his insights into this field of music production.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 316 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt welcome Travis S. Branch and Lois Larson Branch of The Recording Den! We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to talk with them about their studio and the services they offer. Also, they shared a special treat of a studio tour!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Website: https://www.recordingden.com/
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In Episode 315 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt will talk about how to manage your schedule and list of to-dos, how going on an App diet can help refresh you, and how to choose a system that works for you.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 314 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss their experiences with online learning courses and taking 1:1 Lessons, as well as learning techniques.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 313 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together over coffee and discuss listener requested topics on Tuners and share their thoughts on Studio Ergonomics.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 312 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt tackle a Listener requested topic, "Width and Panning".
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 311 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt gather for coffee and discuss "The Dip", or the highs and lows in business and creative ideas.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 310 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together for coffee and discuss their thoughts on Self-Care and Prioritization. They will share their thoughts on focus time, ideas for prioritization, and strategies for handling your list of things to get done.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 309 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the various aspects of Production and what being a Producer is. They also share their thoughts on Independent Artists taking all the roles of producing their own work or delegating responsibilities for producing their music.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 308 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss how to prepare for your time in the studio. Whether it be improvisation or pre-written parts it is important to be aware of your mental preparation for that process. They will also detail how to get prepared from setup to production as fast as possible.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 307 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk all about Studio Monitors. They will talk about the many different monitor types and conventions for their positioning in your studio.
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In episode 306 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss some techniques around using mid-side processing in your signal chain. They will also explain a little bit about what mid-side actually is and how to approach using it for your stereo image.
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In episode 305 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about how 2021 reshaped their view of social media. They will talk about the importance of taking social media breaks, catalog, and share their thoughts on what is really important in your social media channels.
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In Episode 304 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR Music, an artist development, social media, and content strategy firm. They talk to Ariel about her e-book "Social Media Tune-Up" and discuss how to assess, upgrade, and enhance, your digital presence as an independent music artist.
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Ariel's Firm Website: https://www.cyberprmusic.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cyberpr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberpr/
Find her eBook here: https://www.cyberprmusic.com/book/ultimate-guide-music-publicity/
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In Episode 303 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk all about Mix Translation. Doug starts the talk by explaining how the brain is able to decode a waveform and discern individual elements from the audio. This turns out to be an important concept related to translation and it may not be what you expect.
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In episode 302 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about Voiceover work! They explain some of the processes involved in voiceover work and how each of them got involved with the process. Also, Matt personally explains his experience during his voiceover session journey.
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Welcome to season 3 of the Indie Music Podcast. In this week's episode, Doug and Matt will be talking all about their studios and plans for growth in 2022.
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In the final episode of season 2 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together to talk about their plans for the Indie Music Podcast going into 2022. They also get to review their new favorite piece of studio equipment, the Samson Q9U Dynamic Microphone!
This episode is sponsored by Samson/Hartke who provided us with their Q9U microphones to review and spoiler alert, they are great!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 249 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt review their year and discuss their New Year's goals. They will also discuss growth, learning, and relationships going into 2022
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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What are your plugin and gear end goals? Well, In episode 248 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together and explain why having end goals for your studio plugins and gear is important. They will discuss how to assess what you need for where you see your studio in the future.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 247 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about Black Friday. They discuss some of the history, their strategies for navigating the deals, and how to avoid PAS (Plugin Acquisition Syndrome).
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 246 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about getting paid. Specifically, they discuss some challenges and solutions with international currency conversion and payment processing services.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 245 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about "Inspiration and Practice". They will discuss health and unhealthy mindsets, how to find your musical inspiration and mindsets for practice.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 244 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt and Doug talk all about the Bass! They will talk about amps, cabinets, bass strings, pickups, and all things bass in this episode. They will also share their own experiences learning to play the Bass.
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In episode 243 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Stevie Caldwell. They will get together with Stevie to talk about her music, her previous bands, and what it is like working with other musicians and playing live. Lastly, Stevie will talk about her approach to recording and producing music and her new 4-song EP release "The Letter Ex"
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 242 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about Ground Loops and RF Interference. They will discuss the common sources of grounding problems and strategies for removing ground loops and RF interference.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 241 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about "Plugin Subscriptions and iLok". They share their opinions on different subscription models and their feelings about iLok hardware and virtual software license validation.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 240 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together to talk about "Celebrating Wins". They will explain how important it is to acknowledge others' achievements, as well as your own wins.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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Person". They discuss their experiences with educators, in-person and online, and they share some resources that they found useful.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 238 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about "Common Mix Issues, Feedback, and Revisions". They start their discussion with the issues they encounter with recordings, mixes, and mastering's as well as feedback. Then, they explain what their goals are in music and share how they wish to achieve their best-possible, final product.
We hope enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 237 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss "Loudness and the Loudness Penalty". They will start the episode by sharing their opinions on loudness and streaming platforms. Then, they will share their approaches to handling loudness. Lastly, they will enter a discussion about broadcast loudness and the CALM act.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 236 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about "Mixing and Mastering on Headphones". They discuss their opinions on using headphones in the studio and share some headphones they'd be interested in buying. Then, they explain how they currently use headphones in their own production work.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 235 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together to talk about "Album Sequencing". First, they will talk about deciding on the order of songs on an album and provide some examples of albums to employed great sequencing. Then, they will explain techniques and strategies that you can use to sequence your next album. Finally, they will share some thoughts on sequencing and transitions from a mastering perspective.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 234 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together to talk about "Parametric EQ". The episode will start with Doug explaining how he blew one of his main speakers and what his plans for a replacement are. Then, They will explain their thoughts on stereo imaging and Doug will go off on a tangent about mastering tips. Lastly, Doug and Matt will wrap up by talking about the high and low passing and high-frequency poltergeists.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 233 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about "The Sound of an Engineer". This discussion will include their thoughts on "Ear over Gear", why they choose specific plugins and gear, and what aspects are instrumental to an engineer's sound.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In Episode 232 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt get together with Champian Fulton, a great Jazz Pianist and Vocalist based out of New York. She will talk about her world performance travel, how live streams became a great way for her to stay connected with fans, her trio, creating music, and her thoughts on social media.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 231 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Alison Reynolds. Alison is an independent song writer, recording, and performing artist based out of Las Cruces, New Mexico. She will talk about her approach to writing and recording, how she works in her studio, her gear, and finally, she will play one of her recordings for the podcast.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 230 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss their Wish Lusts... sorry, Wish Lists. They talk about the gear they need and why the items are on their lists.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 229 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt and Doug get together with Tony Peters of Rising Moon Music Recording. Tony provides professional remote drum recording services. We talk about Tony's business model, how he works with his clients, his gear, and get a chance to listen to one of his recordings.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 228 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt catch up after a couple of weeks away from the podcast. Then, they talk about guitars, hardware, broken studio monitors, vacations, and the fact that for the first time in Indie Music history, a week of episodes was missed!
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 227 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt have Rick, AKA Elyot, on the show. Rick is a recording artist out of the San Bernardino area of southern California. He creates in the style of Progressive Minimal Melodic Techno. Rick will then tell us about his musical influences his equipment, and his recording processes.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 226 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt do a split topic talk about Reducing Friction in Your Workflow. Matt will then give some insight about his work-life balance. Lastly, Doug will talk about Session Recalls and some pain points he’s resolved with some new software by Session Recall.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 225 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss Auditioning Methods. They will explain how they test the audio of client's work on various speakers and devices, what strategies they use for listening, and what tools they use to help isolate and detect problems.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 224 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt and Doug talk about Room EQ Wizard, commonly known as REW. They'll also get into deeper discussions about setup, configuration, measurement mics and techniques, and usage of EQ correction produced in REW.
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In episode 223 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about workflows. The discussion will start off with Matt uncovering the fact that he still uses the Eudora email client. Next, he will talk about some changes to his studio workflows. Lastly, Doug will talk about the aspects of moving to hybrid mastering, pain points, learning opportunities, and new workflows.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 222 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt starts a conversation about vocal editing. Then, he and Doug talk about various aspects of editing vocals in post-production, how to get good vocal recordings to begin with, and give some hints and tips along the way.
We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 221 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Max Indeveri. Max is our first returning guest, he was with us in Episode 210 where Doug and Matt had the entire band The Whips on the show. Max talks about his upcoming solo EP "Sharing is Hard", how he self-produced the EP out of his home studio, and his approach to recording, mixing and mastering his music. Then they discuss some of his upcoming songs as well as the inspirations and influences behind them. Max will also be releasing a live album with The Whips following the EP release. If you are in New York, look out for Max touring this summer! We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 220 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss Patch bays. In this discussion, Doug goes into a deep dive about what patch bays are, the different types of connections, and how to visualize the signal flow. They wrap up their discussion by explaining how patch bays can be used to set up the best signal routing for your studio. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 219 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt have a serious talk over Saturday morning coffee. During this time, they discuss Limiting Beliefs, how they perceive failure, and how to deal with these situations. They then go further in-depth and talk about the importance of details, honesty, feedback, and how having a positive attitude is a necessity to succeed. Finally, they wrap up with a discussion about what failure is and how to create a positive growth mindset. This was a pretty deep discussion, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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In episode 218 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt chat with Thadeus Gonzalez, a Bay Area music performance and recording artist. Thadeus talks about his 2 new singles, "Still in Your Mind" and "Death of a Good Hustle". We talk about his signing with Rebel Wave Records, his upcoming album "Opposite Faces", and what is has been like to work with producer Tim Narducci of the Watchers. They also get into how the pandemic has changed the way he has been working. Lastly, they talk about Thadeus' weekly Facebook Live "Thursdays with Thadeus" acoustic concerts. It was great chatting with Thadeus and we hope you enjoy this episode!
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In Episode 217 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Marklyn Retzer. Marklyn is an independent recording artist out of the San Diego area. He's just released new music earlier this month and Doug and Matt talk to him about these songs and more upcoming releases. Marklyn will also share his writing process, inspirations, and a couple of songs, "Tutu", a song inspired by joy, and "(I.A.I.O) We are San Diego" which is a song supporting the San Diego Loyal Soccer team. Also, as they close the interview, Doug and Matt will play an excerpt from Marklyn's "Everything's Going to Be OK." which is yet to be released. We hope you enjoy the Episode!
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In episode 216 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt discuss the microphones they use for their studios and this podcast! They also talk about Doug's desire to add a Royer mic to the mix for his guitar recordings. Doug and Matt also talk about how they create time to work on things the enjoy and of course, Aja makes another appearance in this episode.
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In episode 215 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Andy Stover, an independent musician and producer based out of Indiana. Doug and Matt talk to Andy about his upcoming release, "Not Too Late" due to release on all major platforms on April 12th. They also discuss Andy's writing and production process, inspiration for songwriting, home studio, genres of music, and they also get to play some tracks from the upcoming album.
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In episode 214 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about all of their studio gear. Their gear ranges from studio computers, guitar and other music gear, and live sound gear. Doug also gives an update on his new studio dog Aja!
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In Episode 213 Doug and Matt discuss pre-session rituals. They'll discuss preparing mentally, getting into the upcoming vibe, warming up, and getting started in their session process. How do you get ready to go into the studio or prepare for your session?
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In episode 212 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview Dystopica. Get to know the band, their musical influences, how they came together, their current and upcoming music, and listen to two of their available tracks available on all major streaming platforms.
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In episode #211 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about Matt’s planter box project, different headphones types, specifically about the difference of using open or closed-back headphones when mixing and mastering. Then, they get into the episode’s main topic, loudness and streaming platforms.
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In Episode #210 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt interview the Whips, A Funk groove style band out of Kansas City. We will sharing two songs from their EP "Go Fix Yourself" and "Hopelessly Devoted To You" featuring Lucy Brock on vocals. Moreover, The four piece band is set to release their debut EP "Never Change, Or Do" this summer which will include six original songs featuring new artists on each track!
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In Episode #209 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt and Doug interview New England recording and performing artist Kristian Montgomery of Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band. We talk to Kristian about his unique musical journey and making of his upcoming release “Prince of Poverty”, available on all major platforms March 5th!
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In Episode 208 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt riff on a few topics, including how to breathe life into stale projects, and how to effectively practice your instrument of choice. This is a fun episode with a lot of helpful tips for indie musicians.
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In Episode 207 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo have a frank discussion about money as a musician or audio service provider. We discuss the anxiety around money matters, how to start charging for services, how to receive payments, and ultimately how to be more professional in your financial dealings
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In Episode 206 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt have the pleasure of speaking with the multitalented Eline Chavez about her band Onism E and their upcoming album release Survivors! We get to know about her musical journey, her band, the work that went into recording and producing Survivors, and even get to listen to some clips of music! Enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 205 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about focusing on what makes you happy in your music business, or any business, for that matter. Do you have an alignment of your passions with your work? Also covered: discussion of managing revisions and revision policies.
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In Episode 204, Matt and Doug interview Aaron Miller of Lunar Fifth Studios. Aaron is a Voice Over artist based out of Colorado. We talk to Aaron about the types of VO acting he does, what he likes most about VO work, his setup and equipment, and suggestions for those interested in starting in VO.
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In episode 203 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about their favorite ways of sharing files between collaborators and audio professionals, as well as audio file management and backup.
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In Episode 202, Doug and Matt talk with Lois and Travis Branch of Connecticut's Fleming Jenkins Band, as well as Mike Sorentino of The Recording Den, where their latest album was recorded. We discuss the origin of the band, their influences, and the writing and recording, and engineering of their new album "Green Skies", soon to be available on all major streaming platforms and on CD. Visit the Fleming Jenkins band website for more information about the band and to pre-order their CD!
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Season Two of the Indie Music Podcast kicks off with a new logo, a new numbering scheme, and a few other enhancements while still remaining the casual, conversational podcast you know and love.
This short episode finds Doug and Matt talking about studio decor and lighting, and an advanced look at what's coming up in Season Two.
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In this extra episode of Indie Music Podcast Season One, Doug and Mojo look back on the first year of the podcast and talk about plans for Season Two, which begins in January 2021. Other topics covered: Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping strategy, the latest studio buildout updates, and a call to action for our listeners.
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In the last full episode of Indie Music Podcast Season One, Doug and Mojo talk about Black Friday sales, what they hope would go on sale, what they know won't go on sale, and in the process give guidance on purchasing gear and software throughout the year.
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Episode 51 finds Doug and Matt discussing the root causes of procrastination and possible strategies to overcome it. Topics discussed: types of procrastination, client relationships, personal strategies for jumpstarting tasks, and more.
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In the 50th episode of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk about calibrating your studio for the most accurate sound reproduction. Topics covered include the particulars of studio monitor placement, room frequency response, software and microphones to use for measurement, sound treatment and more!
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In Episode 49, Doug and Matt talk about what it's like to overcome introvert tendencies in a creative field where constant and clear communication is critical for success. Topics covered include pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone, the importance of simplifying and clarifying language, and how to change your mindset to be the communicator you wish to be.
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In Episode 48 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo talk about home studio setup, from acoustic analysis and room treatment to organization and remodeling, and more!
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In Episode 47, Doug and Matt discuss the importance of making your gear purchases with intention, and planning your purchases with problem solutions in mind. Other topics discussed: small studio room treatment, digital plugins vs analog hardware, and more!
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In Episode 46 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt talk with drummer and social media assistant Steve Irwin about how a drummer can either overwhelm or suit a song with their style.
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In Episode 45 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug asks Matt about the progress of his home studio build, leading into a great discussion on DIY home studio renovation and room treatment. Topics covered include room design, insulation, wall and floor construction, soundproofing, sound treatment and desk placement.
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In Episode 44 of the Indie Music Podcast, Matt and Doug interview Matt Bacon, head of Dropout Media and co-host of the Dumb and Dumbest podcast. We talk about the life of a label executive, music PR, Taiwanese Baseball, and most importantly, what bands should be doing right now to increase their audience and reach.
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Doug and Matt ask the big question, what is mastering? In this discussion we get beyond the strictly audio side of what people call the 'dark art' of music mastering and into the other, less-discussed things a mastering engineer brings to the table. Topics covered include metadata, file formats, the RIAA curve for vinyl, and more.
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Doug and Mojo finish off their recording and mixing series with a discussion of arguably the most important and tricky part of a mix, the vocals. Topics covered include room treatment, mic choice, mic technique, mixing tips and more!
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A casual discussion of what's going on with our bad selves turns into an in-depth discussion on music business development and marketing! We touch on sponsored ads, social media post reach, analytics, process documentation, soliciting help when you need it, and above all, the client experience and how proud we are to be in this business.
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Doug and Mojo's special guest for Episode 40 is singer-songwriter D.K. Lyons, who brings with him a huge amount of insight into all of the issues facing today's Indie Musician! We discuss DIY and studio music recording, marketing, music videos, the importance of social media engagement, and of course his love of Tom Petty, his musical and personal inspiration. Don't miss this insightful interview!
Find D.K and all of his social links here: https://www.dklyonsmusic.com/
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In Episode 39 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Matt have the pleasure of interviewing Kristen Goshorn of Women Influencing Post Production podcast. Kristen discusses the world of remote post production in the pandemic era, plus gender bias, the differences between the music and film industries, and more.
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In Episode #38 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo continue their recording and mixing series with a discussion of live and MIDI piano and keyboards. Mic choice and placement, mixing techniques like EQ and reverb, and even file prep for sending to a remote mixer are covered in this episode.
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In Episode #37 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo keep their recording and mixing series rolling with a spirited discussion of recording and mixing electric guitar. A wide variety of recording methods, amp sims, production techniques, microphone selections, and reamping concepts are covered in this can't miss episode!
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In Episode #36 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo move on to the acoustic guitar in their recording and mixing series. Mic choice and placement, singer-songwriter considerations, mixing techniques and even choice of guitar are all covered in this episode.
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In Episode #35 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo continue their recording and mixing series with a lively discussion of the bass guitar. Live amped vs Direct Input, mic choice, plugin choices, mixing preferences, bussing, there's a lot to unpack in this fun discussion of rock music's big bottom end!
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In Episode #34 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo continue the series of mixing topics with the elusive room mic technique. Topics covered include mic selection and placement, compression, and mixing of the secret sauce that is the drum room mic.
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In Episode #33 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo continue the series of mixing topics, moving on to the drum overheads and snare, both critical parts of the drum mix and ultimately the song. Covered topics include microphones and mic technique, EQ, polarity & phase, samples, bussing, and serving the song with intention.
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In Episode #32 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo continue their series of mixing and recording topics with a discussion of recording and mixing toms. Topics covered include phase considerations, EQ tips, the Haas effect, panning, plus a bonus recipe for risotto (seriously!)
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In Episode #31 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo begin a series of mixing topics, starting with the foundation of a mix: the kick drum and the bass. We cover EQ, samples, bussing, and serving the song, kicking off a fun series with some important bottom line basics.
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In Episode 30 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo discuss all the things you need to know to prepare your tracks to send to a mix engineer for mixing, including gain staging, bit depth, sample rate, recording technique, track naming, and more!
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In Episode #29 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo ask the question how do you get inspired when inspiration is elusive? The discussion covers different ways of jumpstarting creativity and inspiration, including taking breaks, courting the muse and making appointments with your creativity.
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In Episode #28 of the Indie Music Podcast, Doug and Mojo discuss the ins and outs of remote collaboration, including basic recording setup, scheduling and collaboration tips and tools, file sharing, security considerations, and more!
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In Episode #27, the final installment of a series on how to get started in podcasting, Doug and Matt discuss branding and marketing, including how to find free and inexpensive tools for creating graphics, how to create and use a style guide for your social media and website, and how to leverage your circle of contacts and enlist their help for your team.
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In Episode #26, the third of a series on how to get started in podcasting, Doug and Matt discuss marketing, organic outreach, and social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook and how they're different for podcast promotion!
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In Episode #25, the second of a series on how to get started in podcasting, Doug and Matt dig deep into the gear and software used to create this podcast, including the process of recording, editing, file sharing and publishing a podcast.
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In Episode #24, first of a three-part series, Doug and Matt talk about getting started with your podcast. From conceiving and idea and being yourself, what do you need to get started, speaking, interviewing, working solo and with a partner, editing, what types of things should you keep in mind and what are the basic necessities to get started.
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In Episode #23, Doug and Matt sit down and chat with Scott McGill about his music education, which includes having been a student of Dennis Sandole (Mentor/Teacher to John Coltrane, Pat Martino, and many others). The discussion covers the transition from student to teacher at the Academy of Contemporary Music as well as inside stories on gigging and recording with some of the most respected artists throughout his recording career.
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In episode 22, Douglas and Mojo discuss motivation and creativity, where it comes from and how to get it back when you don't have it. They delve a bit deeper into the inner psyche of the root of motivation and decisions. Additionally, productivity planning, time blocking, and Lewitt microphones (because squirrel!!) are discussed.
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In Episode #21, Douglas and Matt meet with Keith Profita of Indie Band Guru and discuss the impact that Covid-19 has had on speaking and presentation engagements, what it takes to get your promo together, the importance of having a good artist bio and supporting yourself in social platforms with a consistent brand presence. Keith talks about what artists should be looking for in a promo company and what to watch out for too!
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In Episode 20, Douglas & Matt talk signal chain and routing, from guitar pedals to DAW processing, considerations for buffering long runs of unbalanced signal, and some thoughts on effects order in your chain.
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Doug and Matt have a creatively inspiring conversation with producer, composer, and recording engineer Kallie Marie about the path that led her from dancer to recording artist to her master's in Music Production and everything in between, including her longtime music project Explosives for Her Majesty.
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In Episode 18, Douglas and Mojo discuss the eternal question, how do you know when what you're hearing is good? Speakers, room treatment, mindset, and mixing & mastering tips and tricks are all covered in this episode, recorded in the midst of the COVID-19 shelter in place.
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In Episode #17, Doug and Matt discuss how shelter in place has been impacting their daily lives. They hit on observations of what artists are doing in order to keep moving in a positive direction, thoughts on looking to fins the really great things that can come out of these situations, and emphasizing the importance of staying connected.
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In Episode 16, Doug and Mojo talk about pivoting creatively when obstacles appear in the path on your road to success. The conversation then pivots into other topics such as mentors, mastermind groups, and music as a language. At the end, Doug offers a free download PDF from his website https://resoiso.com/ to help you make sense of mid-side processing. Enjoy!
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Doug and Matt talk to electric singer/songwriter Alex Winters by phone about SXSW, the local music scene in Georgetown, building a touring band, time and energy management, and how she navigated the tricky transition from part-time to full-time musician. All kinds of good stuff in here!
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Episode 14 where Douglas and Matt talk about self-care for music professionals and creatives - how to reduce anxiety, recharge your batteries, and be a healthier, better, and ultimately more productive and creative person as a result!
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In this episode, Douglas and Mojo talk with the colorful and effervescent […]
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In Episode 12, Douglas and Matt discuss the fundamentals of song arranging, from the basic framework of a modern pop or rock song to the building of an arrangement from its parts as you create them in your home studio.
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In Episode 11, Douglas and Matt Interview Drew, of Last Reic Studio. Drew's production process is entirely on iOS and he discusses the influences that led his evolution into mobile device production, how the hardware and software setup has evolved over the years, hardware and software entry points for those interested in getting started with iOS music production, and much much more! Find Drew's song "Nightfall", heard in this episode, on Bandcamp: https://lastrelic.bandcamp.com/track/nightfall
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In Episode 10, Douglas and Matt mixed the same song, "Ambitions" by All Hands Lost. The raw multi-tracks for this were obtained from "The 'Mixing Secrets' Free Multitrack Download Library", located at http://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms/mtk/. This site is a companion resource site for Mike Senior's book "Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio". In this episode, Matt and Douglas discuss approaches to mixing the same song, specific challenges discovered, vibes they were going for, and their own independent set of self-imposed restrictions for the intention of practice and improving mixing techniques with unfamiliar tools.
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In Episode 9, Douglas and Matt discuss getting started recording on a $1000 budget. Whether in your bedroom or in a studio, you can record at a professional level. Don't wait, get our there in your garage and in the storage locker, sell that old stuff. Hit the pawn shops, check your local and online retailers for B-stock, barter and trade until you get the gear you need to record your music
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In Episode 8, Douglas and Matt discuss Luke's music background and his new venture, "Soujourner Tracks". Luke has written a book on music theory called "Roadmap to Practical Music Theory" and is on a mission to help songwriters. Find his book here https://sojournertracks.com/ and even download chapter 1 for free! Luke is giving away the ebook to Indie Music Podcast listeners who subscribe to his mailing list and email him mentioning Indie Music Podcast. You can find both subscribe and contact buttons on his home page. Also find Sojourner Tracks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sojournertracks/ and on Instagram @soujournertracks
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