2 Kids, 1 Dad, 1 Band: How Pig Snout Got Their Start
“The great thing about writing music with children is that it forces you to write simpler melodies and parts. In the past, I’ve had a tendency to overcomplicate things, but…
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The Fader, Ep. 7: Ryan and Christian from Acceptance
In 2006, I was working as an engineer at Spectre Studios when my friend Troy played me a couple of tracks from Phantoms, the debut full length album from the…
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A&R Legend Mike Gitter Talks Wins And Disappointments In The Music Industry
This is part one of a two-part interview with Mike Gitter. Part two is published here. Mike Gitter is the genuine article. The music industry veteran has been spreading the gospel of underground…
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What To Expect From Your First Laptop Battle
If I'm being completely honest, the first time I heard the name "Laptop Battle" buzzing around, it conjured thoughts of a dystopian desert-set thunderdome, or that memorable commercial for that…
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Young Musicians: The Hope Of Metal Music?
Entering my mid 30’s and having 15 years experience as a professional musician, I have the benefit of perspective: seeing trends come and go, and seeing my world, the world…
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The Fader, Ep 5: Troy Glessner Explains What A Mastering Engineer Looks For
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Fader podcast, a production of CreativeLive’s Music and Audio Channel. This week, we got to talk with mastering engineer Troy Glessner from Spectre…
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What Are Backing Tracks And Why Do They Matter?
Would you describe yourself as an active concertgoer? If you find yourself seeing lots of live music, you may have noticed that many bands are sounding remarkably close to their…
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How To Record A Live Band Perfectly
Capturing the energy of a live performance can be one of the more challenges pursuits an engineer faces in their career. While modern digital consoles have made multitrack recording in a…
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The Top 5 Shred Guitar Albums of the ‘80s
Guitar gods of the late ‘60s like Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck worshipped at the altar of blues and roots music. Naturally, legions of aspiring musicians started working their way…
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The Fader, Ep 2: Engineer Shane Bardiau
image credit MusicOomph.com Welcome to the Fader episode 2. Today, we're showcasing an interview with FOH (front-of-house) and monitor engineer Shane Bardiau who has toured with Hunter Hunted, 21 Pilots,…
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