The Downbeat Travis Regnier (Spite)
Jan 20, 2025
Travis Regnier, an exceptional drummer known for his work with Spite and Sylosis, shares captivating insights into the music industry. He humorously navigates the logistical chaos of touring and the challenges of content creation amid a busy schedule. Travis reflects on the complexities of obtaining work visas for musicians and the absurdities of social media's impact on public perception. He also shares entertaining stories from the road, including mechanical mishaps and the camaraderie formed in the face of adversity.
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From Listener To Guest
- Travis Regnier became a longtime fan of The Downbeat and used the podcast as inspiration for posting videos.
- He watched since 2018 and credits the Rudy episode for making him start posting online.
Prioritize Speed Over Perfection
- Streamline content creation to actually finish and post more often instead of chasing perfection.
- Use simple rigs and workflows so ADHD or limited time doesn’t block publishing.
Create Once, Reuse Forever
- Use live-streaming as primary content and repurpose the archive into short clips to save editing time.
- Bake performance into a single long take so you avoid heavy post-production work.