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The Record Process

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Sept. 22, 2022

Gear Candy ft. Jhariah Clare + Cole Raser: The Satisfaction Of The Ri…

We hear about why Jhariah swears by the Korg D1 Keyboard - So nice he bought it twice! And Cole talks about the UF8 DAW controller from SSL and how it was a game-changer for him when he had to …

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Sept. 20, 2022

EP. 35 - Talker Leaves Us "In Awe" With A Release That Is Anything Bu…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Celeste Tauchar - aka Talker - to discuss her newest EP release “In Awes of Insignificance.” Topics covered include: - Recording on your own vs. in a studio - The remote …

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Sept. 15, 2022

Travis Ference - Mixing Engineer (Taylor Swift, John Mayor, Ariana Gr…

Travis Ference is a Grammy nominated mixer, producer, and recording engineer based out of Los Angeles, CA. With nearly two decades of experience in the record business he has worked on multiple #1 albums, several top 10's, numerous RIAA platinum …

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Sept. 13, 2022

EP. 34 - How Quinton Brock aimed to cut through the noise with "My Sh…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Quinton Brock to discuss the making of his newest release “My Shadow.” Topics covered include: - Avoiding overthinking - Cutting through the noise - Working with Jamie Coletta - Redefining the …

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Sept. 8, 2022

Vince Ratti - Producer / Mixing Engineer (The Wonder Years, Turnstile…

Casey and Tom catch up with producer + mixing engineer Vince Ratti to ask him what his favorite piece of "GEAR CANDY" in the studio might be. Check out EP #22 from Season 2 to hear an extended interview with …

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Sept. 6, 2022

EP. 33 - "For Blood And Empire" by Anti-Flag with Chris No.2

To kick off season 3, Casey and Tom welcome Chris #2 from Anti-Flag to The Record Process to discuss the bands 2006 album “For Blood And Empire.” Topics covered include: -Signing to RCA -Working with Tom Morello -Being ready to …

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Sept. 2, 2022

Derek Sanders (Singer of Mayday Parade) Shares His Favorite Piece of …

Welcome to a brand new weekly segment we're calling "Gear Candy". Each we we'll be bringing you bite-size episodes where we hear about the tools and toys of the trade that our guests couldn't live without. This week we ask …

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Sept. 2, 2022

Season 3 Is On It's Way! Here's A Quick Sneak Peek...

We've been hard at work all summer putting together a brand new season, and the guest list is pretty stacked... We geo the inside scoop on the process behind some massive albums, created a new segment called "Gear Candy" which …

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April 26, 2022

EP. 32 - Sam Guaiana: Creating "Armageddon" With Between & Me

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Sam Guaiana who worked with Between You and Me on their album “Armageddon.” Topics covered include: Traveling to Australia during the pandemic to produce the record The process for tracking drums …

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April 19, 2022

EP. 31 - Mike Pepe: Making Your Own (Bad Bad) Luck With Wilder.

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Mike Pepe who worked with Wilder on their EP “Bad Bad Luck.” Topics covered include: How he got connected with Wilder. Getting the EP on Rude Records Making guitars sound like …

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April 12, 2022

EP. 30 - Meet Me @ The Altar - The Journey Behind Their Debut Release…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Edith, Téa, and Ada from Meet Me at the Altar to discuss their 2021 EP “Model Citizen” Topics covered include: - How the band formed - Moving in together after being …

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April 5, 2022

EP. 29 - Travis Ference - Engineering and Mixing "Blue Film" by Lo-Fa…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Travis Ference to discuss the making of Lo-Fang’s album Blue Film. Topics covered include: - Engineering on songwriting sessions - Making records with the space you have - Using cinematic music …

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March 29, 2022

EP. 28 - Jamie Coletta (Publicist/Manager): Building A Release Strate…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Jamie Coletta to discuss the marketing side of a record and her role with releasing Jeff Rosenstock’s WORRY. Topics covered include: - The role of a publicist - Having a unique …

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March 22, 2022

EP. 27 - Shane Told On The Making Of Silverstein's 2005 Album "Discov…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Shane Told to discuss the making of Silverstein’s album Discovering the Waterfront. Topics covered include: - Finding the right Producer - Recording in a room next to Bon Jovi - Creating …

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March 15, 2022

EP. 26 - Danny Reisch - The Green Knight: Mixing Music For Motion Pic…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Danny Reisch to talk about his work on The Green Knight. Topics covered include: - Finding great mentors - The Good Danny’s studio space - Turnaround time on a movie mix …

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March 8, 2022

EP. 25 - Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years / Aaron West and The Roaring …

In this episode, Casey is joined by his bandmate Dan Campbell to talk about Dan’s solo project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties and his album Routine Maintenance. Topics covered include: - Writing songs based on a character - Working …

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March 1, 2022

EP. 24 - A Beginners Guide To... Collaborative Magic w/ Jhariah Clare…

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Jhariah Clare and Cole Raser to discuss their work together on A Beginner’s Guide To Faking Your Death. Topics covered include: - Knowing when a song is finished - Working in …

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Feb. 22, 2022

EP. 23 Sarah Tudzin - The Evolution of Illuminati Hotties from Side-…

In this episode, Casey Cavaliere and Tom Conran are joined by Sarah Tudzin aka Illuminati Hotties to discuss the groups second album titled "Let Me Do One More." Topics covered include: - Starting out as a runner & working her …

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Feb. 15, 2022

EP. 22 - Vince Ratti - "The Upsides" by The Wonder Years - Recording …

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by producer and mixing engineer Vince Ratti to discuss his work on The Upsides by The Wonder Years. Topics covered include: - How DIY The Upsides recording was - Facing burnout as …

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Feb. 8, 2022

EP 21: Derek Sanders & Brooks Betts - Mayday Parade - "Self-Titled" …

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...

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Feb. 1, 2022

Season Two Coming Soon! - Special Guests, Interviews, Giveaways, and …

In season one of The Record Process, we took a linear stroll through the common practices and philosophies behind making records. We followed the spark of creativity from inception to conclusion, offering up our personal experiences along with...

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Nov. 1, 2021

Setting The Tone: Introducing Your Music To An Audience And Developin…

In this episode, we discuss the crucial post-mastering stage of getting your release out into the world. We cover what you should be working on while waiting for your masters, what needs to happen once you receive them, and much …

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Oct. 25, 2021

The Final Touch: Mastering the Art of Loudness, Frequency Balance, an…

In this episode, we discuss the final sonic stage of production - Mastering. Often mis-understood and unfairly lumped in with the mixing phase in many modern productions, Mastering can help a great mix translate seamlessly across listening...

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Oct. 18, 2021

The Magic Is In The Mix: Why It's Crucial To Establish A Cohesive Vis…

In part five of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we dive into how your mix will depend on the recording conditions, the differences between the artist and the engineer's reference material, and much more. …

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