"On today’s episode of Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with legendary composer and synthesizer pioneer Anthony Marinelli to explore his fascinating contributions to one of the most iconic albums of all time—Michael Jackson's Thriller. From working alongside Quincy Jones to the challenges of bringing new electronic sounds to a mainstream pop record, Marinelli reveals how his innovative work helped push the boundaries of pop music in the early 80s. Please leave us a comment below and tell us...

Jack and Ryan sit down with singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and member of Vulfpeck Joey Dosik to discuss the best national anthem performances of all time. The trio dives into some of the most iconic renditions, including José Feliciano’s groundbreaking 1968 performance and Whitney Houston’s unforgettable rendition at the NFL Super Bowl. They explore what makes these performances stand out, their cultural impact, and if they'd be willing to stake their reputation on their art.HUGE...

Jack and Ryan are joined by renowned guitarist/producer/songwriter Wendy Melvoin. Together, they delve into the unique mix and production of Earth, Wind, and Fire’s 1975 hit, “Shining Star.” They also discuss Wendy's early career, including playing in Prince’s band at just 19 years old, and the ramifications of transitioning from entertainer to artist. HUGE thank you to our guest for this episode: Wendy Melvoin!!!

On today’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with legendary mix engineer Manny Marroquin to dive deep into the creation of Kanye West’s iconic track, "Stronger." Manny reveals the creative process behind the mix and what it was like working with Kanye. Get an inside look at the technical and artistic decisions that made "Stronger" a groundbreaking hit. HUGE thank you to our guest for this episode: Manny Marroquin!!!

Legendary producer Malay talks about his journey into Producer-hood, his approach to gear, and the tricks to used to create CHANNEL ORANGE with Frank Ocean.

Alex Greenwald (Phantom Planet) takes Jack and Ryan through some of his favorite songs and dissects what he loves about them.

Dweezil Zappa gives his primer on his dad's music, talks about what made Frank so unique, and what it's been like for him to continue his father's legacy.

Joe Gore takes Jack and Ryan through the process of recording guitar for Tom Waits' "Goin' Out West" on his album, Bone Machine. They get into the nuances of gear, Waits' sense of humor, how he elicits great performances, mixing, Tchad Blake, and how Joe's approach to harmony is influenced by his love of medieval music.

Jim takes Jack and Ryan through his favorite tracks he's played on and produced throughout his legendary career.

Jack and Ryan sit down with Jack Stratton (Vulfpeck, Vulfmon, Vulf Records) and break down why Esther Phillips cover of Bill Withers hit “Use Me” may be even funkier than the original.

Jack and Ryan dig in to one of their favorite Phantom Planet songs with two members of the band. They also discuss how and why the band re-recorded their album "The Guest".

In this Deadwax episode, Jack Conte and Ryan Lerman are joined by singer-songwriter/guitarist Madison Cunningham to talk about one of her favorites: Bjork. While they listened to Bjork's "Venus As A Boy", the trio discusses Bjork's production, vocal approach, lyrics, sonic world, etc. and how Bjork is one of the greatest ever.

On today’s episode of DeadWax, Jack and Ryan are joined by singer-singwriter/guitarist Ariel Posen as they dissect the magic of Sting’s hit “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” and attempt to solve the riddle of why musicians and non-musicians alike are obsessed with Sting.

In this episode of DeadWax Jack and Ryan sit down with legendary drummer Jim Keltner to break down his evolution into one of greatest drummers of all time, listening to and dissecting the songs that shaped him along the way.

In this FIRST Deadwax episode of SEASON TWO, Ryan and Jack dive deep into the Radiohead universe, unraveling the brilliance behind “Bodysnatchers.” As the duo dissects the track, they explore the intricate layers of instrumentation, Thom Yorke’s haunting vocals, and the song’s unique ability to blend frenetic energy with haunting beauty, making a compelling case for why “Bodysnatchers” stands as an absolute masterpiece in Radiohead’s illustrious discography.

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