Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Kevin Thrasher is a producer, mixer, and songwriter. He’s also a guitarist in Escape the Fate. On this episode: 2:18 - Getting into production and being hired by Travis Barker 18:08 - How Kevin worked up to bigger bands 23:18 - Jam sessions with Travis Barker 45:12 - Balancing the big picture with taking things step-by-step 59:25 - Getting to a high level without being in a big band Follow Kevin Thrasher on Instagram and Twitter. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Swano is a multi-instrumentalist, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer. He’s worked with Opeth, Bloodbath, Katatonia, Aeon, Edge of Sanity, and many others. On this episode: 3:10 - Shifting to remote work and how Dan monitors music 25:29 - Know what you’re hearing when mixing 44:27 - Needing a console is a thing of the past 1:02:36 - Don’t be afraid to try things 1:23:29 - Discovering Jens Bogren 1:39:57 - Competition in music Check out Dan’s website. Follow Dan on Instagram. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster Odeholm is a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist who runs Odeholm Audio. He also plays guitar in Vildhjarta and Humanity’s Last Breath. On this episode: 2:05 - What Buster’s been working on 11:25 - Finding inspiration to innovate sounds 24:18 - Emotional intent in mixes 32:46 - Buster’s live setup 40:00 - What to look for in drum samples Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Pilotta is the production manager and Nail the Mix producer at URM. He’s also an audio engineer and producer. On this episode: 2:53 - What role audio plays for Nick 9:29 - Hitting a plateau 29:47 - Dealing with successes and failures 45:38 - Learning to let things go 59:31 - You can take a vacation! 1:05:06 - Going remote with Nail the Mix Check out Nick's website. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Avron is a Grammy award-winning producer, mixer, and instrumentalist. He’s worked with acts such as Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, and many others. On this episode: 2:10 - Dealing with egos in the studio 21:56 - Knowing when something is done 41:48 - Working with Fall Out Boy 51:57 - Neal’s career longevity 1:15:04 - Letting the band do their thing vs. moving forward 1:21:34 - Neal’s approach to pre-production Follow Neal on Twitter. Check out Neal’s website. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anton Delost is a Toronto-based producer, songwriter, and mix engineer who has worked with Seaway, Silverstein, Hollow Coves, and many others.  On this episode: 4:30 - Know how to do everything 16:00 - Songs just need to be good 30:36 - Taking risks and collaborating 46:08 - How Anton started working with Drew Fulk 57:28 - Anton’s approach to songwriting collaboration 1:14:45 - Let the people you hire do their jobs Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Loathe, and many others. He joined Eyal Levi on Discord to answer questions from the URM community.  On this episode: 3:04 - Adjusting to having a sub in the room 13:57 - Side-chain compression 22:12 - Hearing distortion 38:05 - Why George works in a small studio Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adair Daufembach is an LA-based, Brazilian producer, musician, songwriter, and engineer who has worked with Tony MacAlpine, Kiko Louriero, Angra, and many others. On this episode: 12:30 - Making a living off of a niche 32:42 - Moving from Brazil to LA 45:18 - How to understand an unfamiliar genre 1:07:33 - Forcing what you want into reality 1:26:16 - When people responded to Adair’s mixes Follow Adair on Instagram and Facebook. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Douglass is an Atlanta-based engineer, mixer, and producer who has worked with Corey Taylor, Alluvial, Nick Johnston, Mr. Bungle and many others. He’s also worked on TV and films including Rick and Morty, The Walking Dead, Archer, and more. On this episode: 3:46 - What is the luck factor? 26:34 - A renaissance in quality 35:46 - Having someone else mix your work 51:07 - Jay Ruston’s efficiency 1:02:06 - John’s front-of-house work 1:19:06 - Specializing in drum editing Follow John Douglass on Instagram. Check out John’s website. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Loathe, and many others. On this episode: 2:39 - Some traits can’t be taught 15:30 - Having discipline when exercising 30:34 - Talking about change vs. just doing it 49:18 - Audio myths 1:03:43 - People don’t think the same way as you 1:11:49 - Adding value as a producer Follow George on Instagram and YouTube. Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices