Send me a message 1=2 combines the melodies of synth-pop, the dissonance of noise rock, and the energy of dance-punk to create the indie rock/electropop of the future. To follow 1=2 , click here: https://www.1eq2.com/ Click here for the Creative Peptalk Podcast episode 250: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897 Click here to check out Dom Morely and the Mix Consultancy: https://www.themixconsultancy.com/ Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Watch the full tutorial video on my YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/4yiuKq2h2QM To listen to the single 'Take Me Back' (feat. INDIGO), click here: https://open.spotify.com/track/25LnvVk8FzddGEuWYmlAod?si=6c585d02b8ae4e96 For the Bob Burg 'The Go Giver' parable, click here: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast cont...
Jul 05, 2022•15 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Totta is the Swedish artist who brought the world a vaporwave concept album that takes its listeners on a journey through nostalgia and heartache. She's a 27-year-old artist from Sweden who's been growing her solo project " Totta " since 2020. With a multitude of EPs and collaborations behind her, as well as her releases in her punk band "Arre! Arre!; she has finally released her debut album in the spring of 2022. The debut album "poolhouse.exe&quo...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Watch the full tutorial video on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/4yiuKq2h2QM For a reverb and delay time calculator, click here: https://anotherproducer.com/online-tools-for-musicians/delay-reverb-time-calculator/ For the Bobby Owsinski Mixing Engineer's Handbook, click here: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixing-engineers-handbook/ Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast F...
Jun 21, 2022•13 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Russell Nash is a Synthwave/Retrowave artist hailing from the Highlands of Scotland. His style exudes 80s excess, bringing the sounds of yesteryear to contemporary audiences. Russell took up guitar at age 13 and quickly became immersed in the realms of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal - going on to play in bands for many years. A lifelong devotee of the decade of decadence; Russell's love for 80s film and music eventually spilt over into his compositions when he discovered Synthw...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Watch the full tutorial video on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh85qPC_xsU Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Marc Matthews is a musician, producer, and mix and mastering engineer. You’ve come to the right place if you want to know about your favourite synth music artists, music engineerin...
Jun 07, 2022•13 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message New Irish producer based in London, Lockdown FM is a brand new electronica project that celebrates the fundamentals of Synthwave and applies a collective series of other influences from a vast range of other genres. With a name inspired by the world's climate during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lockdown FM released its debut single "The Big Think" on June 12th as an independent release. Mastered by Italian artist/producer Vincenzo Salvia, "The Big Think" is t...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Dreampop ectoplasm ghost Georgie has been making music since 2008 and engineering professionally since 2011. A 239-year-old songwriter, audio engineer, and musician specializing in keyboards and vocals, Georgie is happiest in the studio. After haunting Los Angeles since horse-drawn carriages rolled down Santa Monica Blvd, finally the debut ep ghost Georgie, ghost Georgie is out. If you enjoy the likes of Mazzy Star, Beach House, Bon Iver, Roxy Music, the pumpkins album adore, e...
May 17, 2022•45 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Aisle 9's career has spanned over 3 decades working in the UK as a producer. Born way back in the….wait for it…Summer of 69. Worked with hundreds of artists from all genres, starting with the trance, rave, and festival scene of the late '90s and moving through to playing in guitar-driven original bands in the alt-rock and grunge scene of the early '00s. Now partly driven on by the pandemic, he has finally returned to producing his music once again. His influences...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Daniel Hugh is an 80s-inspired synth-pop producer and artist from Northampton, England. After spending years in rock bands, Daniel embarked on a solo project in 2020 resulting in an acoustic guitar-led EP titled 'Stories Involving Time'. 'Inspired by Immortals' was Daniel Hugh's second self-penned solo release and was a marked change in music direction. It could be described as a cross between Dreamwave and synth-pop. With 80s influences from Cyndi Laup...
Apr 19, 2022•57 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message ToneSphere Studios was designed and built by Chris and Ben Threlfall during and just after the original lockdown of 2020. It was made primarily for their use for existing projects but was also geared towards branching out to the public. The idea was to create a dynamic space to use for a wide range of projects, from recording and mixing to photography, videography, and live streaming. To follow Toneshpere Studios on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/tonespherestudios/...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Coming out of Spain in a haze of neon lights, electro-synth pulses, and eighties rock brilliance is Maxthor, a three-piece with a unique and original retro-futuristic sound. Forging a broad spectrum of influences, Maxthor takes the irresistible echoes of eighties giants like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Survivor and filters them through their lens of synth-driven futurist nostalgia. The results are intoxicating; insanely catchy songs, beautifully crafted and drowned in the ele...
Mar 22, 2022•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Seasons greetings and welcome to the 23rd and final episode of the Inside The Mix podcast series one. This episode is a different format from the preceding 22 episodes and champions the amazing music being created by artists that have appeared on the podcast and artists that are part of the ever-growing Inside The Mix podcast Facebook community . Inside The Mix series 2 will be with you in February 2022 with more guest interviews and music production discussion and discourse. H...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 22, Marc is joined by Daniel Hugh. Marc and Daniel discuss the challenges (and joy) of being a DIY producer, avoiding mosh pits, the culture of the synthwave scene, synthpop songwriting, the advantages and challenges of the recording studio, songwriting and production as art, and translating and problem-solving to turn what started off as a studio project to a live show. Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me on Ins...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 21, Marc is joined by Gaz Conlon and Tom Bell aka Honeybeard. Marc and Honeybeard discuss gigging post-pandemic, honing and scaling a live performance, joining the synthwave community, the size of Canada and not having fun in Toronto, and the release of the new album Oneiros on Retro Reverb Records on November 16th. Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: Ma...
Nov 09, 2021•56 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 20, Marc is joined by songwriter and artist ELYXIR. Marc and ELYXIR discuss the art of KPOP toplining, the road to professional songwriting, the importance of songwriting mentorship, transitioning from ghostwriting to an artist, the art of submitting to publishers, the importance of artist development, the importance of polished vocals, and more. Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodc...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 19, Marc is joined by musician Carter Manley aka Neon Sweatsuit. Marc and Nick discuss Carter's gigging history, playing funk bass guitar, the transition from funk to synth music, the synth community, the accessibility of technology, new album 'Sweaty Pants, Sweaty Dance, four-part naming conventions, video game funk fusion, using Microsoft Excel in the songwriting process and more. Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 18, Marc is joined by synth musician Nick Westcott aka Ueno Nights. Marc and Nick discuss the Nicks gigging history, writing music in a band vs a solo artist, musical and cultural influences (e.g. Nirvana, Stone Rose, Massive Attack, and more), band names, chilling out to music at night, albums ' 9 PM in Tokyo' and 'Nocturnal Animals' and much more... Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me on Ins...
Sep 28, 2021•51 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 17, Marc is joined by synth musician Mike Evans aka Jetfire Prime. Marc and Mike discuss the Spotify Retrowave Outrun playlist, Mike's varied musical background, the difference between writing as a solo artist vs a band, the synthwave community, resilience, 80s film soundtrack influences, the transition from metal to synthwave, DAWs, recent release RED (feat. MEM), sound design, songwriting, and inspiration, and more... Links from today's episode: Join the ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 16, Marc is joined by synth musician Federico Monaco aka 90s Maze. Marc and Federico discuss Fede's introduction to songwriting, Fede's alternative rock, and metal influences, performing in a band, Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth, synthwave name generators, the creative and inspirational spark, the damn nation of the creatives, releasing music in chapters and more... Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me o...
Aug 31, 2021•50 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 15, Marc is joined by synth musician Alex Karlinsky AKA Highway Superstar. Marc and Alex discuss vintage VHS tape collections, growing up in a musical household, training as a classically trained pianist, solitary music production, musical influences, the accessibility of music production, music collaborations, and more... Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Faceb...
Aug 16, 2021•48 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 14, Marc is joined by synth musician Logan Banks AKA Fangs. Marc and Logan discuss their love for metalcore, 00s nu-metal, guitar collections, music as a means to heal, the link between metal and synthwave, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Heat, Frasier, the album 'Abandoned America', the new album 'Standing in the Storm', and what the future holds for Fangs. Links from today's episode: Join the Inside The Mix Podcast community group Follow me...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 13, Marc is joined by singer, musician, and producer Laura Dre. Marc and Laura discuss Laura's musical background and influences, touring Europe, living in LA and London, songwriting, and the debut album 'Moving Spaces' out now via Outland Recordings. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow Laura Dre on Instagram Laura Dre Fo...
Jul 20, 2021•41 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 12, Marc is joined by Polish synthwave musician Cassetter. Marc and Matt discuss synthwave vs. cyberpunk, life before and the birth of Cassetter, the release of the third album ‘Robot Era’, the creative process, and what the future holds for Matt and Cassetter. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow Cassetter on Instagram Cassetter Follow ...
Jul 06, 2021•28 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 11, Marc is joined by Barry Roberts aka UK synth artist Venom Eleven. Marc and Barry discuss UK music festivals, life before Venom Eleven, the birth of Venom Eleven, debut album Neon Skull, the songwriting process and the future of Venom Eleven. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow Venom Eleven on Instagram Venom Eleven Follow Venom Elev...
Jun 22, 2021•52 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 10, Marc joins Chris Threlfall and Toby Stewart of the metal band Awake by Design on their Twitch podcast. The tables are turned and Chris and Toby interview Marc, discussing how they met in the mid-00s, performing together in Engraved Disillusion, Reverb Nation, and Myspace, performing at Download Festival 2007, upsetting promoters, playing empty venues, recording an EP using a USB microphone and sock, and the art of choosing a band name. Links from today's epi...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message If you're searching for answers on topics such as: what is mixing in music, how I can learn to mix music, how to start music production, how can I get better at music production, what is music production, or maybe how to get into the music industry or even just how to release music. Either way, you’re my kind of person and there's something in this podcast for you! I'm Marc Matthews and I host the Inside The Mix Podcast. It's the ultimate serial podcast for ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 9, Marc is joined by Barcelona-based synthwave producers Jordi and Xavi aka The Last Concorde. Marc, Jordi, and Xavi discuss life before the Last Concorde, the birth of The Last Concorde, the release of their self-titled debut album and signing to Outland Records. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow The Last Concorde on Facebook The Las...
May 25, 2021•34 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 8, Marc is joined by Cole, owner of Synthwave label Retro Reverb Records. Marc and Cole discuss a family approach to running a record label, how to approach a record label as an artist, and the relationship between artist and record label. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow Retro Reverb Records on Facebook Retro Reverb Records Follow R...
May 11, 2021•40 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In episode 7, Marc is joined by Herman Maximus aka The Future Kids. Marc and Herman discuss the three pillars of hip-hop and its link to synthwave, why synthwave will never die, and the release of The Future Kids' debut album 'Lost Summer' via Outland Records. Links from today's episode: Follow me on Instagram: @insidethemixpodcast Follow Marc on Facebook: MarcMatthewsProducer Follow Marc on Twitter: MarcJMatthews Follow The Future Kids on Facebook The Futur...
Apr 27, 2021•53 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 
