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In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by Mike Pepe ( @mikepepemusic )who worked with @thebandwilder on their EP “Bad Bad Luck.” Topics covered include: - How he got connected with Wilder. - Getting the EP on @ruderecords - Making guitars sound like other instruments - And more! Plus, some cool production notes on the EP: - Wilder. “Oh No” House Party - Wilder. “Hang Up” Outro larger than life - Timestamp on “Bite My tTongue” bridge - “Oh no” panning fx before 2nd chorus - “Bad bad luck” @hotoneaudio Krush - Pink bitcrusher: https://www.hotoneaudio.com/products/skyline/krush - “See through” 2nd verse reverb in left ear Listen to Bad bad Luck: https://open.spotify.com/album/649vbmVkCX1UR4IbLvkOzO @deathcabforcutie “What Sarah Said” https://open.spotify.com/track/2JFrlsJBH4IDt3Suot97dP DistroKid Exclusive - Membership Discount For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users). DistroKid Affiliate Link in bio 👆 Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list below. For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Credits) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) #songwritingtips #musicproduction #audioengineer #recordingmusic

In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by Mike Pepe ( @mikepepemusic )who worked with @thebandwilder on their EP “Bad Bad Luck.” Topics covered include: - How he got connected with Wilder. - Getting the EP on @ruderecords - Making guitars sound like other instruments - And more! Plus, some cool production notes on the EP: - Wilder. “Oh No” House Party - Wilder. “Hang Up” Outro larger than life - Timestamp on “Bite My tTongue” bridge - “Oh no” panning fx before 2nd chorus - “Bad bad luck” @hotoneaudio Krush - Pink bitcrusher: https://www.hotoneaudio.com/products/skyline/krush - “See through” 2nd verse reverb in left ear Listen to Bad bad Luck: https://open.spotify.com/album/649vbmVkCX1UR4IbLvkOzO @deathcabforcutie “What Sarah Said” https://open.spotify.com/track/2JFrlsJBH4IDt3Suot97dP DistroKid Exclusive - Membership Discount For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users). DistroKid Affiliate Link in bio 👆 Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list below. For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Credits) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) #songwritingtips #musicproduction #audioengineer #recordingmus

In this episode, we are joined by @_edithvictoria_ , @teaofmmata , and @ahduhj from @mmataband to discuss their 2021 EP “Model Citizen” Topics covered include: - How the band formed - Moving in together after being an “internet” band - Their experience working with a big record label - And more! For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users). DistroKid Affiliate Link in bio 👆 Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list below. For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Credits) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) #songwritingtips #musicproduction #recordingmusic #creativeprocess #fueledbyramen #musicbusinesstips #womeninmusic #easycore #poppunk #breakdowns #punkband #alternative

In this episode, we are joined by @_edithvictoria_ , @teaofmmata , and @ahduhj from @mmataband to discuss their 2021 EP “Model Citizen” Topics covered include: - How the band formed - Moving in together after being an “internet” band - Their experience working with a big record label - And more! For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users). DistroKid Affiliate Link in bio 👆 Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list below. For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Credits) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) #songwritingtips #musicproduction #recordingmusic #creativeprocess #fueledbyramen #musicbusinesstips #womeninmusic #easycore #poppunk #breakdowns #punkband #alternative

In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by Travis Ference ( @tference ) to discuss the making of Lo-Fang’s ( @lo_fang ) album Blue Film. Topics covered include: - Engineering on songwriting sessions - Making records with the space you have - Using cinematic music to match visuals - And more! Check out Travis’s podcast: @progressionspod Chanel Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8asRWe5XNw8 Le Grand Bleu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Blue For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users). DistroKid Affiliate Link in bio 👆 Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list below. For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Credits) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) #songwritingtips #musicproduction #audioengineer #recordingmusic #creativeprocess #recordingengineer #musicbusinesstips #podcaster #progressions #mixingengineer

In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by publicist / manager @jamiecoletta to discuss the marketing side of a record and her strategic role in helping with the release of the @jeffrosenstock album WORRY. Topics covered include: - The role of a publicist - Having a unique approach with the album - Finding what an artist’s identity is - And more! Learn more about Jamie here: @noearbuds @better_artists For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users) Affiliate Discount Link (in bio) Record Process listeners can also get 10% off a new membership at BandBuilderAcademy.com @bandbuilderacademy by using the code "PROCESS" If you’re serious about growing your marketing knowledge and artist fanbase the real way, then don’t sleep on this offer. (Use affiliate link in bio 👆🔗) Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just share this episode on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TRPGiveaway, and join our mailing list (link in bio 🔗👆📮) Artwork by @_hollysmith Edited and Mixed by @deanna_chapman Music by @slotvmusic and @case_rock • • #musicmarketing #jeffrosenstock #worry #albumrelease #punk #diypunk #publicistlife #musicindustrytips #musicbusiness #creativeplanning #marketingstrategies #womenofpunk #artistmanager #creativeprofessional

In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by @shanetold , singer of the band @silverstein , discuss the making of their album Discovering the Waterfront. Topics covered include: - Finding the right Producer - Recording in a room next to Bon Jovi - Creating music that people love years later - And more! For more info about Silverstein: https://silversteinmusic.com/ @silverstein Also check out Shane's podcast here: https://www.leadsingersyndrome.com/ @leadsingersyndrome For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users) - Affiliate Link In Bio ☝️ Sheet Happens Publishing (Exclusive Product Discount Code) Head over to @sheethappenspublishing to check out all the awesome guitar + bass sheet music, digital and physical tablature books, and additional products they have from a TON of awesome bands. ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just tag a friend in the comments of this post, and email us at [email protected] with the subject "Izotope MPB Giveaway" #silverstein #leadsinger #specialguest #musician #emo #metalcore #screamo #victoryrecords #singersspotlight #studiosessions #records #rockmusician #podcastersofinstagram #studiostories #discoveringthewaterfront #frontman

In this episode, @case_rock is joined by his bandmate Dan Campbell ( @broompeople ) to talk about his solo project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties and the album Routine Maintenance. Topics covered include: - Writing songs based on a character - Working with Ace Enders - Making the songs feel cinematic - Adding band members into the mix For more info on Dan and his projects visit: https://aaronwestandtheroaringtwenties.com/ https://dancampbell.co/ https://loneliestplaceonearth.com/collections/the-wonder-years IG: @broompeople @thisisaaronwest DistroKid Exclusive - Membership Discount For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users) DistroKid Affiliate Link (case sensitive): http://distrokid.com/vip/therecordprocess ***BAND BUILDER ACADEMY - EXCLUSIVE OFFER @bandbuilderacademy is a training platform and resource library created by former VP at Sony Music and GM at Fearless Records Todd McCarty. For a limited time, Record Process listeners can get 10% off a new membership at BandBuilderAcademy.com by using the code "PROCESS" If you’re serious about growing your knowledge and fanbase the real way, then don’t sleep on this offer. BBA Affiliate Link: https://bandbuilderacademy.com/Casey/join IZOTOPE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! Enter to win a FREE 1-year subscription of the award-winning Music Production Suite Bundle from @izotopeinc . Just tag a friend in the comments of this post, and email us at [email protected] with the subject "Izotope MPB Giveaway" Click here for more about the MPB from Izotope: https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/music-production-suite-pro-yearly.html Artwork by @_hollysmith Edited and Mixed by @deanna_chapman Music Credits: "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) Additional Music by @slotvmusic #twy #aw20 #aaronwestandtheroaringtwenties #thewonderyears #leadsinger #songwriter #songlyrics #

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Sarah Tudzin of @illuminati.hotties to discuss their second album "Let Me Do One More". Topics covered include: - Starting out as a runner & working her way up - Why file management doesn’t get enough credit - Taking every opportunity possible to learn in the studio - And much, much more! Additonal Notes: Backblaze! - For cloud-base file backup (don't wait for tragedy to strike to learn this lesson!) @backblaze @woodshedrecording @tracehorsestudio Season 2 Sponsors: @sheethappenspublishing ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid using this TRP Affiliate Link (case sensitive): http://distrokid.com/vip/therecordprocess @sheethappenspublishing ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! This month @arturia_official is giving one TRP listener a free copy of their Analog Labs V Keyboard & Soft Synth Collection. Visit the show notes for details to enter! Follow @truelevelstudio for details on our current projects, recording, mixing, and more! Show Hosts: Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years) www.CaseyCavaliere.com www.thewonderyearsband.com IG: @case_rock Band: @thewonderyearsband Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician ) www.TomConranAudio.com IG: @thetomconran Band: @slotvmusic Artwork by Holly Smith @_hollysmith Edited and Mixed by Deanna Chapman @deanna_chapman Additional Production: Zac Gelfand @lessermattersmgmt Music Credits "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro / Outro) "Red Lake" by slotvmusic (Additional Music) • #musicproducer #hopelessrecords #recordingengineer #womeninrock #indiemusic #popartist #tender #punk #femaleproducer #lp2 #letmedoonemore #record #inthestudio #tuesdaytunes #musicpodcast #punk #songwriter #homestudio #artistinterview #s

In this episode, @case_rock and @thetomconran are joined by @vincent_ratti to discuss his work on The Upsides by @thewonderyearsband Topics covered include: - How DIY The Upsides recording was - Facing Burnout as a freelance producer / engineer - How The Upsides impacted his career - And much, much more! For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid (note: only available to first-time users) DistroKid Affiliate Link (case sensitive | Link in bio): http://distrokid.com/vip/therecordprocess @bandbuilderacademy is a training platform and resource library created by former VP at Sony Music and GM at Fearless Records Todd McCarty. For a limited time, Record Process listeners can get 10% off a new membership at BandBuilderAcademy.com by using the code "PROCESS" If you’re serious about growing your knowledge and fanbase the real way, then don’t sleep on this offer. BBA Affiliate Link (in bio) https://bandbuilderacademy.com/Casey/join Visit the official show notes page and follow us on Instagram @truelevelstudio for details on how to sign up for our free giveaway from @arturia_official this month! Artwork by @_hollysmith Edited and Mixed by @deanna_chapman Additional Production: Zac Gelfand @lessermattersmgmt Music by @case_rock and @slotvmusic #thewonderyears #makingrecords #recordproducer #tracking #inthestudio #guitars #studiosession #producergrind #truelevelstudio #recordingstudio #recordingartist #punkrecords #poppunk #songwriting #skylight #behindthemusic #poppunkband #studiogear #breakout #podcastoftheday #tuesdayquotes

***EXCLUSIVE FREE GIVEAWAY FROM THE RECORD PROCESS AND ARTURIA!!! Right now, @therecordprocess listeners can enter to win a free copy of Analog Lab V Keyboard and Synthesizer Collection from our friends at @arturia_official Just follow the basic steps below and we’ll be announcing a winner at the end of this month. Simple as that! • 1) REVIEW the show on @applepodcasts and/or rate the show on whatever platform allows you to do so. Leave Casey, Tom, or our guests a nice note and maybe a bunch of gold stars if you think we earned them. We LOVE hearing from you all, so here’s your chance. Have an album you’d like us to cover in a future episode? A favorite anecdote? Question for other creatives to ponder? Let’s hear it! • 2) FOLLOW the show on Instagram or Facebook @therecordprocess or @truelevelstudio • 3) SIGN UP for email updates via True Level Studio about new episodes and future giveaways. (Link is below and we promise we won’t spam you - we HATE that $#*% too!) For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here (link in bio) www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess • • #synth #analog #giveaway #freeplugins #homestudio #musicproduction #freesoftware #podcasts #creativetones #studiogear #thewonderyears #maydayparade #entertowin #logicprox #protools #soundscape #sounddesign #musiccontest #musicians #producertips

***EXCLUSIVE FREE GIVEAWAY FROM THE RECORD PROCESS AND ARTURIA!!! Listeners of @therecordprocess can now enter to win a free copy of Analog Lab V Keyboard and Synthesizer Collection from our friends at @arturia_official Just follow the basic steps below and we’ll be announcing a winner at the end of this month. Simple as that! • 1) REVIEW the show on @apple_podcasts and/or rate the show on what ever platform you use. Leave Casey, Tom, and our guests a nice note and maybe a bunch of gold stars if you think we earned them. We LOVE hearing from you all, so here’s your chance. Have an album you’d like us to cover in a future episode? A favorite anecdote? Question for other creatives to ponder? Stories of how the podcast has impacted your current project. Let’s hear it! • 2) FOLLOW the show on Instagram or Facebook @therecordprocess or @truelevelstudio • 3) SIGN UP for email updates via True Level Studio about new episodes and future giveaways. (Link is below and we promise we won’t spam you - we HATE that $#*% too!) For more info, visit our website and join our mailing list here (link in bio) www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess • #synth #giveaway #arturia #analog #entertowin #freeplugins #musicproduction #studiogear #keyboards #musician #podcasts #songwriter #plugin #soundlibrary #studiogear #soundscape #producer #piano #logicprox #midi

Welcome to season 2 of The Record Process! In this episode, we are joined by Derek Sanders and Brooks Betts from @maydayparade to discuss the band’s 2011 self-titled LP. Topics covered include: -Transitioning away from major label expectations - The band’s relationship with @kennethmount and @zkproductions and their time @treesoundstudios - Creating the overall sound of the record, but especially the guitar solos - And much, much more!I This season’s sponsors: For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use this link below to get 30% off your first year's membership with @distrokid using this TRP Affiliate Link (case sensitive): http://distrokid.com/vip/therecordprocess • @sheethappenspublishing ENTER CODE "TRP15" AT CHECK OUT 15% OFF YOUR ORDER! • • This month @arturia is giving one TRP listener a free copy of their Analog Labs V Keyboard & Soft Synth Collection. Visit the show notes for details to enter! Show Hosts: Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years) www.CaseyCavaliere.com www.thewonderyearsband.com IG: @case_rock Band: @thewonderyearsband Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician ) www.TomConranAudio.com IG: @thetomconran Band: @slotvmusic Artwork by Holly Smith @_hollysmith Edited and Mixed by Deanna Chapman @deanna_chapman Additional Production: Zac Gelfand @lessermattersmgmt Music Credits "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme) "Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by @slotvmusic (Intro /  Outro) "Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music) • • #maydayparade #poppunk #thewonderyears #emo #podcast #musicinterview #recording #mixing #creativity #behindthescenes #songwriting #bands #favoritesong #musicianslife #singer #guitarist #inthestudio

Season Two begins February 8th! So many incredible interviews, stories, giveaways, and more lined up for you. Go subscribe now so you don’t miss everything we have planned, and keep reading for more details. 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 generally accepted production ideologies. As we neared the end of season one, it was clear we had only begun to scratch the surface… With room for nuance and a myriad of variables behind every creative scenario, there are endless possibilities to uncover. There is only one way for us to continue this journey - we have to go deeper… With season 2 of The Record Process we’ll attempt the impossible by simultaneously expanding and contracting the scope of the show - First, we’ll be narrowing our focus by dedicating each weeks episode to the story behind the making of ONE uniquely groundbreaking album. Through this format, we’ll be expanding the range of voices and perspectives involved in bringing these masterpieces to life: sitting down with artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other creative collaborators to understand how the production process has the power not only to shape the way these records sound, but the way they are received by audiences as well. Our new interview-based framework will serve as a more dynamic weekly reminder that when it comes to the craft of making music that moves people, the possibilities are endless… So catch up on previous episodes you’ve missed from season one now, and go subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Trust us, you don’t want to miss the guest we have lined up for Season Two! • • #podcasts #musicinterviews #recording #inthestudio #maydayparade #thewonderyears #behindthescenes #creative #process #albums #poppunk #em

Going “PRO” Is All About The “PRE” - Part II

“THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR PLAYING LIVE”Part 2 of our series on Pre-Production is live now wherever you stream The Record Process podcast. Come join the process as we discuss different music making techniques and philosophies we utilize with The Wonder Years and a wide range of studio clients and artists. #thewonderyears #preproduction #recording #studiolife #musicproducers #musician #tips #recordingstudio #producerlife #records #songwriting #planning #mondaymotivation #artistmotivation #practicemakesprogress #podcasts #audioengineer #mixingengineer #homestudio #diymusic #makingrecords #mondaymusic

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