Joey Doherty, a producer and sound designer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy 00:00:00 From Guitar Enthusiast to Producer 00:12:50 The Art of Salvage Mixing 00:16:28 Navigating the Music Industry: Building Relation...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 419
Hiram Hernandez is a top billboard charting Songwriter/Producer. He joins Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy IN THIS EPISODE: 00:09:46 Breaking into the L.A. Music Scene 00:14:30 The Value of Being Easy to Work With 00:2...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 418
Curt Martin, a producer, songwriter, and mixing engineer based in LA, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy IN THIS EPISODE: 00:10:37 - Pursuing a Career in Music 00:17:09 - The Grind and Self-Marketing in the Mu...
Dec 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 417
Maor Appelbaum, a legendary mastering engineer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 Developing Listening Skills 00:06:14 Testing Audio Gear: Analog vs Digital 00:13:24 Evolution from Mixing En...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 416
Phil Pluskota (Sonic Assault Studios) is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 Exploring Guitar Tone with Phil Pluskot...
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 415
Dave Otero is a renowned recording and mixing engineer, best known for his work with artists such as Cattle Decapitation, Khemmis, Archspire, and Cephalic Carnage. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:03:24 Building a Career in the...
Oct 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 414
Kevin McCombs is a producer, mixer, and engineer known for his work with Papa Roach, 311, and Story of The Year. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 Kevin Mccombs' Journey from URM Student to Head Engineer 00:04:50 Metal...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 413
Lasse Lammert is a world-renowned producer and engineer best known for his work with bands like Alestorm and Gloryhammer. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:05:00 Reference Mixes and Audio Mixing Preferences 00:15:27 Balancing ...
Oct 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 412
Speed Mixing 2 is here! Get the sequel to URM’s flagship course: https://nailthemix.com/speedmixing URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 A Brief Introduction to Speed Mixing and it's Impact 00:08:33 Strategies for Efficient M...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 411
Jarrett Pritchard is a versatile producer, recording engineer, and live sound expert with nearly 30 years of experience in the music industry. He also plays guitar in several bands while managing a bustling schedule of tours and projects. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join no...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 410
Rick Carson is a multi Grammy nominated engineer and the founder of Make Believe Studios and plugin company. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 - The URM Podcast with Rick Carson 00:04:06 - Celebrating Success in Plugin Dev...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 410
Doug Weier is a 3 time Grammy nominated mixing engineer with 21 billboard #1 singles. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 - Doug Weier: An Impressive Dude 00:12:12 - The Importance of Pocket and Grid in Music Production 00:1...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 408
Austin Coupe is an up and coming producer known for his work with artists such as Moodring, Prison, nothing,nowhere, Citizen and many more. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In This Episode: 00:00:00 - Austin Coupe: The New School Producer 00:03:24...
Aug 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 407
Matt Huber is a pop-centric mixing engineer based in Nashville Tennessee. Matt has worked with artists such as Boys Like Girls, Tove Lo, and All Time Low. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In this Episode: 00:03:02 - The Importance of Being in the ...
Aug 12, 2024•54 min•Ep. 406
Nick Morzov is a mixer, writer, producer, engineer, and artist. He's known for his work with Animals As Leaders, engineering for Travis Barker, and playing guitar with his band CARTOGRAPHER. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy In this Episode: 00:00:...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 405
Mike Low, a member of the band Oubliette, formerly of Inferi, and a fantastic engineer/producer, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy Chapters: 00:00:00 - Mike Low: From Musician to Engineer 00:09:29 - The Value...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 404
Simone Pietroforte, known for his work with artists such as Reflections, Signs of the Swarm, and Distant, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast. URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy Chapters: 00:01:42 - Starting Out and Building a Portfolio 00:07:30 ...
Jul 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 405
David Cowell joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast. Chapters: 00:02:07 - The Importance of Helping Bands Break Independently 00:05:53 - The Importance of Going Viral and Putting Yourself Out There 00:09:39 - The Vision for Sleep Theory 00:12:48 - The Journey of Releasing Singles 00:14:44 - The Power of a Viral Moment 00:21:48 - Finding Your Audience on YouTube 00:27:22 - The Art of Writing Music from Dreams 00:39:57 - Old School Approach to Mixing Records 00:45:35 - Unlocking Musical Potential ...
Jul 15, 2024•55 min•Ep. 402
Zach Jones, a producer, songwriter, and mixer, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Joel's Return to Podcasting 00:01:50 - Catching up with Zach 00:07:33 - Work-Life Balance and Dedication 00:14:41 - Workflow and Quick Production Techniques 00:19:07 - Consistency in Instrument Tones 00:23:40 - The Pressure of Commercial Success 00:27:40 - The Feeling of Monotony in Creative Work 00:35:49 - The Hidden Demo on the Record 00:46:12 - Lack of Originality and Fear of Going Agai...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 401
Scott Atikins is a producer best known for his work with Cradle Of Filth and Sylosis. Chapters: 00:02:17 - Starting a Career In Mobile Recording 00:04:30 - Support and Mentorship in the Music Industry 00:11:30 - Balancing Workload and Work-life Balance 00:15:49 - Managing Band Expectations 00:18:08 - The Importance of Structuring Your Day 00:22:41 - The Challenges of Recording in the Studio 00:29:24 - Providing Fresh Perspective on Songwriting 00:38:34 - Challenges of a Geographically-dispersed ...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 400
Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO 00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music 00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work 00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture 00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere 01:06:10 - Understanding Video Gaming's Immersive Soundscapes 01:09:19 - Crafting Vibes and Atmosphere With Sound Design 01:26:14 - B...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 399
Tank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast 00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry 00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone 00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists 00:10:27 - The Rising Costs of Touring Expenses 00:18:12 - Fond Memories of Van Touring 00:23:32 - T...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 398
Justin Mckinney and Derek Rydquist from The Zenith Passage join us to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about producing top tier tech death. Chapters: 00:06:43 - The Evolution of Music Technology and its Impact on Bands 00:10:07 - Enhancing Songs with Vocal Patterns 00:16:31 - Making Tech Death Accessible 00:19:55 - The Death Metal Voice & Sacrificing Lyrics for Performance 00:26:15 - Refining the Recording Process 00:29:05 - The Challenges of Tracking and Evaluating Performance ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 397
Jens Bogren is a producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. Ihsahn is the vocalist and guitarist in Emperor. 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...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min
David Packouz is the CEO and founder of Singular Sound and the creator of BeatBuddy. Check out Singular Sound. 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 mo...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records. He's also the author of Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records. Get a copy of Swing of the Blade. 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? P...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Monuments, Loathe, and many others. 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 mor...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jarrett Pritchard is an engineer, musician, and producer who has worked with Cynic, Goatwhore, Blood Messiah, and many others. 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...
May 03, 2023•58 min
Mark Heylmun is a guitarist in Suicide Silence. Taylor Young is a producer, mixer, and musician (ex Nails) who has worked with Suicide Silence, Twitching Tongues, and many others. 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...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Daniel Rowland is an Oscar-winning, Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer and producer. He’s also the Head of Strategy with LANDR as well as a Professor of Music Tech and Industry. 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? Ple...
Apr 19, 2023•51 min
