Working Class Audio

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 Street Boys Studio In Over His Head Cabrini Green Chicago Tracks Assembling Frankin-takes Transitioning to Pro Tools Being in Touch with RnB and Hip Hop Drug Dealers Washing Money Safe-Guarding Clients Work Thug Labels The Legendary Traxster Being Literally Locked into the Studio Rebuilding the Client Base Being in Control of Your Building 6 Feet of Sewage Cognac Chicago Basements Albini and Tape The Village Business Model ATMOS Financial Philosophy Matt's Rant: DiscoveryLinks and Show NotesMatt's Studio SiteCredits Guest: Matt Hennessy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Ocean Studios Runner Positions East West Climbing the Ladder Leaving East West Maintaining a Home Studio Fuzzy Sharks Fried Chicken  Fireman Hipster Sleep Noise Creating Home Base Work/Life Production Not Getting Credit Matt's Rant: Audio GrownupsLinks and Show Notes David's Site Jaxsta Credits Guest: David Davis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Point System Lawyers Working During Covid Los Angeles Revisiting Analog Letting Go Upleveling The Optimist View Staying Focused Discipline Awareness Solution Oriented Thinking Infinite Possibilities Spare Mics Matt's Rant: The In-Between MomentsLinks and Show Notes Ryan's Site Ryan's First WCA Episode Huberman Lab (Mentioned in the interview) Credits Guest: Ryan Hewitt Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Interning at The Plant Getting Fired Joining Hyde Street Studio in Chico Audio Parenting Front of House Depeche Mode Santa Barbara SF Soundworks Self Promotion Dealing with Life The Wretching Crew Matt's Rant: Remote RecordingLinks and Show Notes Arnie Frager on WCA Matt Kelley on WCA Mike Wells on WCA Gabrial Shepard on WCA Josh's Site Credits Guest: Josh Garcia Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Apollo/Transco Fire MDC Lacquers Keeping the Line Moving Curing, Ditches, Halos,  Blowing a Cutter Head  3 Step Plating Fathers, Mothers, and Stampers Charlie Brown Christmas Humidity  T-Bone Burnett Chris Muth Larry Nix HD Vinyl Culture of Vinyl Backlog of Work 1950's Technology Business Planning Last Minute Loans Credits Preview Deck Elliptical EQ Matt's Rant: Revisiting Backing UpLinks and Show Notes Jeff On WCA #015 Neo Finder (mentioned in Rant Hire Jeff! jeff at takeoutvinyl.com Credits Guest: Jeff Powell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Sound Adobe Audition on PC Daytrotter Sessions San Francisco Studios Santo Recording Surviving Stage Hand Work Working at Radio Shack Being Frugal Studio Economics LA living Finding Work Playing in Bands as Exercise David Lynch Transcendental Mediation Unfocused Bands Tracking vs. Mixing Black Magic Matt's Rant: To Self-Promote or NotLinks and Show Notes Santo Recording Jason on Instagram Josh Roberts on WCA Credits Guest: Jason Kick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Health Fathers Approval Writing Horrible Songs Machines of Loving Grace Harvey Mason Jr. The Biggest Roaches Seattle Studio Internship Tucson Good The Myriad Michael Ilbert Hansa Studios The Worst Intern  Record Deal Matt Goldman Real Estate Taxes Atlanta Divorce Projects That Make You Hate Music Recording in Albuquerque Stories of the Saints Hotel Mini Studio Advice to Small Studios Finding Solace in Music Matt's Rant: The Sale of AvidLinks and Show Notes Saint Cecilia  Steven's Site Ken Riley on WCA Craig Schumacher on WCA Björgvin Benediktsson on WCA Credits Guest: Steven Lee Tracy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Bands Film Music Having Nerdy Friends Canadian Funding Competing with Yourself Getting Paid Inspiration Health Musical Project Being Challenged Movement of Players  Matt's Rant: Getting PaidLinks and Show Notes Justin's Site simpleinvoices.io Credits Guest: Justin Gray Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Fresh Produce Getting Along Taking Responsibility Being In Control Diversification Phish The Complexity of Live Sound Too Rogue Jack and Chris Looking to the Future Leaving Nashville Nashville Resources  ATMOS Matt's Rant: Reflecting On 450 episodes. Links and Show Notes Vance Interview #1 Vance Interview #2 Vance Info Vance on Instagram Credits Guest: Vance Powell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 discuss Wearing Many Hats Panasonic Cassette Alzheimer's  Music as a tool Music and the Brain Panic Attacks Flotation Tanks Pandemic Recording Chabot College Michael Rosen Matt's Rant: Audio PersonalitiesLinks and Show NotesA.J.'s SiteA.J.'s new albumMichael Rosen on WCACredits Guest: A.J.Hicks Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith