EP 21: Derek Sanders & Brooks Betts - Mayday Parade - "Self-Titled" - Trusting Your Instincts As A Band and Bringing It Back To Basics

Welcome to season 2 of The Record Process!

In this episode, Casey Cavaliere and Tom Conran are joined by Derek Sanders and Brooks Betts from Mayday Parade to discuss the band’s self-titled LP. Topics covered include:

- Transitioning away from major label expectations
- The band’s relationship with Kenneth Mounts and Zack Odom
- Creating the overall sound of the record, but especially the guitar solos
- And much, much more!

Additional References:

Screaming Eagle Studios & ZK Productions

Tree Sound Studios

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Mayday Parade Tab Book:

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