Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Lewis Johns is a producer and mixer out of the UK who has worked with bands and labels such as Loathe, Irist, Wall Flower, Palm Reader, Sony Music Entertainment, Nuclear Blast, Universal Music Group, Rise and Warner Brothers.  On this episode: 3:08 - Staying on top of a busy schedule 14:43 - Learn the various aspects of production before delegating tasks 26:48 - Modern vs. old school producers 37:18 - Developing your own sound comes in time 48:18 - You build your reputation little by little 54:55 - Awards don’t change anything 1:06:44 - You need to be on the same wavelength as the artist 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 mega

Randy Slaugh is a composer and producer who has worked with Architects, Periphery, Four Year Strong, and many others. On this episode: 2:22 - Becoming a composer 18:08 - Play the long game and do cold outreach 25:12 - Having a routine and boundaries 32:05 - You can’t be a lone wolf if you want to scale up 39:18 - Not all projects will work out 52:38 - Treat ALL of your clients like they’re important 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

Mike Mowery is an artist manager at 10th Street Entertainment where he manages Ice Nine Kills. On this episode: 2:26 - Adapting from tour management to artist management 18:53 - Honing Spencer Charnas’s vision with Ice Nine Kills 25:20 - The role of loyalty in the industry 37:50 - Don’t quit just because things get hard 58:16 - Shifting from Outerloop to 10th St Entertainment 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

Misha Mansoor and Mark Holcomb are the duo who make up Haunted Shores and guitarists in Periphery.  On this episode: 5:30 - Black metal recording styles 19:35 - How Misha learned the difference between black metal and death metal 31:36 - Creative boundaries 46:54 - Solving the riff puzzle 53:15 - Knowing when you need space from your work 1:16:19 - Mistaking productivity for progress 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

Finn McKenty is the Director of Operations at URM and the creator behind The Punk Rock MBA YouTube channel and podcast.  On this episode: 7:08 - Time management 14:52 - Gaining a following on social media 26:54 - Using trial and error to find your unique style 36:35 - NFTs and crypto in the music industry 42:10 - Capitalizing on opportunities Follow Finn McKenty on Twitter and Instagram. Check out The Punk Rock MBA YouTube channel and Finn’s second channel. Check out The Punk Rock MBA Podcast. 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

Francesco Ferrini is a pianist, composer, and the keyboardist in Fleshgod Apocalypse. He’s also known for his orchestral arrangements for artists such as Dimmu Borgir, Ice Nine Kills, and many more. On this episode: 5:22 - The orchestral influence in Fleshgod Apocalypse 16:17 - Finding clarity in a dense arrangement 42:44 - Writing guitar parts that work with orchestra 1:09:57 - How to get better at orchestration Follow Francesco Ferrini 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

Taylor Young is a producer, mixer, and musician (ex Nails) who has worked with Suicide Silence, Twitching Tongues, and many others.  On this episode: 3:36 - Working with bands who can play 14:44 - How a drum career influenced a production career 27:39 - Getting sick guitar tones 38:24 - Sending musicians home 43:19 - Taylor’s new pedal Follow Taylor Young on Twitter.  Check out Taylor’s studio The Pit. 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

David Levy is a composer, audio engineer and sound designer who is known for his work with Rooster Teeth and on Doom.  On this episode: 2:00 - Health as a priority 12:10 - Working on Doom 27:06 - Staying organized under intense pressure 40:26 - Channeling your creativity at any time 51:02 - Incorporating drums into composing/sound design Follow David Levy on Instagram and Twitter. Check out David Levy’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

Mick Gordon is a composer and producer best known for his work on video game soundtracks Doom, Wolfenstein, and many more. He’s also worked with bands such as Monuments and Bring Me the Horizon. On this episode: 2:50 - Defining your role based on the project 12:08 - Getting into the gaming industry 26:30 - How to not get pigeon-holed 33:50 - Working with Bring Me The Horizon 43:30 - Sound design can be overwhelming 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

Joel Wanasek is a co founder of URM Academy, Drumforge, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with bands such as Machine Head and Attila.  On this episode: 2:54 - Working in genres you don't like 12:16 - Marketing a band 27:44 - Being asked to work for free 33:52 - What’s the value of record labels? 49:36 - Building rapport with bands you can’t meet in person 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

Jesse Ray Ernster is a Grammy award winning mixer who has worked with Kanye West, Doja Cat, Burna Boi, and many others. On this episode: 2:40 - Do techniques work across different genres? 17:17 - Niching down to pop and R&B 28:47 - Set up a retirement account… NOW 39:59 - Some paths are unproductive 53:49 - Getting introduced to Kanye West Follow Jesse Ray Ernster on Instagram. Check out Jesse's DIY Tube Trap guide. 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

Adam Bentley is a guitarist and mixer who has worked with Felix Martin, I Built the Sky, and his own band Arch Echo. On this episode: 2:24 - A typical work day 10:36 - The good side of Berklee 21:28 - DAWs and working in-the-box 36:55 - Always needing to move forward 47:43 - Building a career as a mixer 1:12:02 - Working with bands that can help your band 1:24:32 - A good template keeps evolving Follow Adam Bentley 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

Will Yip is a producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and label owner known for his work with bands such as Code Orange, Circa Survive, Turnstile and many more.  On this episode: 4:14 - Having a strong work ethic 12:20 - When to follow your passions 28:46 - Teaching the next generation of producers 38:32 - Limited pie myths 51:37 - Setting boundaries and focusing on one task 1:00:22 - Avoiding burnout 1:10:48 - Determining compatibility with a band Follow Will Yip on Instagram and Twitter. Check out Will’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

Lasse Lammert is a producer who owns LSD-Studios in Germany.  On this episode: 2:48 - Being a tone hunter 19:16 - Lead guitars aren’t a core element 29:28 - Not everyone can technically explain what they hear 41:44 - How references get brought into mixes 52:58 - Establishing a rapport with bands  1:07:18 - Seeing sounds as colors Check out Lasse’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

Anssi Kippo is a producer and the founder of Astia-studio in Finland. On this episode: 10:58 - Analog vs digital 21:52 - Typical session length 35:06 - How to approach bands that resist analog workflow 47:11 - Crucial components when working with tape 1:01:18 - Why he stopped touring 1:13:20 - Working on the arrangements for Children of Bodom’s Hatebreeder 1:19:36 - Capturing the most authentic guitar sound Check out Anssi’s blog.  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

Adam D is a producer as well as a guitarist in Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. He’s worked with bands such as The Acacia Strain, All That Remains, Unearth, Underoath, and many others. On this episode: 2:48 - Balancing the band and production work 13:22 - Why Adam got into production 23:21 - Music theory doesn’t have to play a role in songwriting 40:03 - What matters most for guitar tones 51:00 - The pre-production process 1:04:39 - Shaping a guitar’s sound 1:12:20 - Recording drums in a great room 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

Brandon Smith is a producer and a musician who creates electronic rock music under the name The Anix. On this episode: 2:10 - Where his DIY attitude comes from 11:28 - Creating arrangements with guitars and electronics 22:20 - Building a world around marketing 29:19 - Getting playlisted on Spotify 45:36 - Using data to determine next steps 1:02:59 - Getting music into movies/trailers 1:22:08 - Working with FiXT 1:39:36 - You can’t put out something that everyone loves Follow Brandon Smith on Twitter, 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

Jakob Herrmann is a producer and the owner of Top Floor Studios. He’s worked with DarkTranquility, Amaranthe, Evergrey, and many others. He joined Eyal Levi to answer some questions from the URM Discord community.  On this episode: 3:42 - Capturing room mics on bass and guitar 8:02 - The line between something that’s technically good and the band’s message 19:00 - Finding the right tones with doubling and overdubbing 29:40 - How to record bedroom vocals 37:45 - Working with new mixers or producers 45:36 - Jakob’s preferred drum heads, cymbals, and bass and guitar strings 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/adchoice

Peter Tägtgren is a prolific producer, mixer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who is known for his bands Hypocrisy and Pain, as well as countless productions for bands such as Immortal, Amon Amarth, Dimmu Borgir, Children of Bodom, Sabaton, and many more. On this episode: 2:34 - How and why Peter got into production 12:24 - Approaching bands with new ideas 21:40 - Hypocrisy’s arrangements 36:29 - Deleting ideas that don’t work 46:29 - The distortion on the Virus record 1:02:12 - Blending guitars 1:17:03 - Using custom built amps 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

David Vincent is the former vocalist and bassist of death metal legends Morbid Angel, and vocalist for Vltimas.  On this episode: 2:44 - Creating your own sound 7:48 - How David’s upbringing impacted him 24:42 - Did the band have a plan to go commercial? 28:31 - Why David wrote a book 41:14 - Don’t surround yourself with negative people 50:18 - David’s vision for his career 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