Forget everything you know... Do you want to know how to promote your music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get your music noticed, how to promote your own music on social media, how to get into the music industry, how is AI used in the music industry, or maybe you just want to know how to market your music. Then check out EP 141 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Prepare to navigate the shifting sands of digital music marketing with Jesse Kirshbaum, the creative force behind...

Have you ever wondered how you make two guitars sound good together? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: how do I get my guitar to sit in the mix, how do you mix rhythm guitars or even just how do you mix guitar properly? Then check out EP 140 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Fresh from the sunny yet treacherous beaches of Westwood Ho! in North Devon, I've learned that the only thing more painful than a wicked sunburn is a distorted guitar that just won't sit right in the mix. In my latest...

Have you ever wondered if AI can mix and master music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: what the term mastering refers to, what is normalisation, what does Spotify normalisation do, the best AI mastering, is there AI for music production, is there an AI bot for music, can AI make music, or maybe even can AI make my song sound better? Then check out EP 139 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Prepare to be enthralled as the exceptionally skilled Ian Stewart and I lift the veil on the future...

Have you ever wondered how do you identify your ideal client? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: how do I identify my ideal client profile, what is a target audience, how to find your target audience, how do I know my music genre, what is my genre of music? Then check out EP 138 of the Inside The Mix podcast. In this episode, I  tackle the burning question from listener FastEddy856 on how independent music producers can juggle the marketing maze across multiple genres. With over ten...

Have you ever wondered if AI can mix and master music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: the best AI mastering, is there AI for music production, is there an AI bot for music, can AI make music, or maybe even can AI make my song sound better? Then check out EP 137 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Unlock the secrets of blending traditional music mastery with the innovative force of AI as I engage with the Grammy-nominated wizard of sound, Jonathan Wyner. This episode is an audio trove for...

If you are looking for mixing tips on topics like how to mix multiple guitars, how to get my guitar to sit in the mix, where should the guitar be panned in a mix, how can I make my guitar sound more interesting, or maybe even just how do you make an instrument stand out in a mix. Then check out EP 136 of the Inside The Mix podcast where horror synth/dark synth/synth metal music producer VYLT joins me for a Producer Kickstart Strategy Session. CLICK HERE, to book a Producer Kickstart Strategy...

Have you ever wondered what the term mastering refers to? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: mastering music fundamentals, mastering vs mixing, the best AI mastering, or maybe just what is mastering a song. Then check out EP 135 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Step into the studio with me, as I sit down with Baltimore's own Mat Leffler-Schulman, a mastering maestro with a knack for bringing colours to sound through his unique chromasthesia. In a symphony of advice and anecdotes, we...

Have you ever wondered if AI can master my music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: the best AI mastering, is there an AI that can mix songs, is there AI for music production, can I AI make music, can AI make my song sound better, or maybe even is AI-generated music legal?  Then check out EP 134 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join me for a riveting discussion with Bobby Owsinski, music production guru and educator, as we dissect the role of AI in today's music scene. Bobby demystifies...

Have you ever been frustrated with how to get better at producing music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to become a better music producer, how to create a workflow, how to become a better songwriter, or even how to release more music. Then check out EP 133 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join me and discover the power of a finely-tuned workflow, with DAW templates and organisation strategies that promise to streamline your creative process and supercharge your music production...

Have you ever been frustrated with how to promote your music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get your music noticed, what music marketing is, how to promote your own music on social media, or maybe you just want to know how to market your music. Then check out EP 131 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Navigating the treacherous seas of digital music marketing can feel like a momentous task, but fear not, as Jen Fritz from Fritz Media joins me, in shedding light on this dizzying...

Have you ever faced the frustration of knowing how to prepare for a live performance? Or maybe how do I stop being nervous before a performance and overcome stage fright? What makes a great live performance? Or even what do I need to know before my first gig? Then check out EP 131 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Embark on a journey with me as I unravel the complexities of a successful live music performance and bask in the warm glow of band camaraderie. With a treasure trove of experience in...

Ever been frustrated with how to release music? Maybe you're seeking answers to the question what is the proper way to release music, what is the waterfall music release strategy,  how to get into the music industry, what is the trend in music in 2024, or even just what is the music industry today? Then check out EP 130 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Unlock the secrets to transforming your music career with insights from Jay Gilbert, one of the masterminds behind the Your Morning Coffee...

Ever been frustrated with when to use a pre-fader send? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions: what are post sends used for, whether reverb should be pre or post-fader,  or even just post-fader vs pre-fader and what's the difference? Then check out EP 129 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Have you ever had one of those moments that just grips you—an unexpected cover song that just blows you away? That happened to me with Alison Chains and Gretchen Wilson's rendition of "Barracuda," and...

Ever faced the frustration of finding a decent Logic Pro X tutorial on music production workflow tips or even just how to use Logic Pro X for beginners? Then check out EP 128 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Ever wonder how the pros get that flawless, seamless sound in their productions? Prepare to up your Logic Pro X game as I take you behind the digital curtain to reveal my top three Logic Pro music production workflow strategies. With over 15 years in the game, my battle-tested tips and...

Ever faced the frustration of making an authentic synthwave bass sound? Maybe you want to write a synth bass line, want tips for better synth bass, or even just how to make synthwave bass in Logic Pro. Then check out EP 127 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Embark on a digital storage odyssey with me as I recount the strategic shift from Dropbox to Google Drive, opening up a treasure trove of cost savings and top-notch security measures, including dark web surveillance of personal info.  For...

Ever faced the frustration of making hard-hitting drums? Maybe you want to create a punchy kick drum, learn more about drum compression and drum distortion, or even just how to make drums more punchy in Logic Pro. Then check out EP 126 of the Inside The Mix podcast. In this episode of Inside the Mix, I'm sharing my journey that led to a revolution in the sound of my song "Alive" and how you can achieve that same fierce punch in your tracks. Discover how a peer's critique flipped my approach...

Have you ever found yourself wondering about parallel compression pre and post-fader? Maybe you want to parallel compress vocals or learn more about parallel compression in Logic Pro or even just what is parallel compression. Then check out EP 125 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Crack the code of parallel compression in vocals as I pull back the curtain on one of music production's most powerful techniques. With 15 years of mixing, mastering, and songwriting under my belt, I'm about to...

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to go viral on TikTok? Maybe you want to go viral on Instagram, or even just make a viral video. Then check out EP 124 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Ever wondered what it's like to wake up one day as an internet sensation? Sunglasses Kid joins us to peel back the curtain on the dazzling, yet daunting world of 'going viral overnight.' Discover the transformative journey of navigating social media's treacherous tides, from the thrill of explosive...

Ever found yourself wondering what software is used to make synthwave music? Maybe you're knee-deep in questions like Do DAWs sound different, is synthwave music hard to make, or even What is synthwave?  Then check out EP 123 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Ring in the New Year with a fresh batch of sonic wisdom on Inside the Mix Podcast! As I unwrap the secrets of synthwave production on a tight budget, audio maestro Reagan Ramm joins me to set the record straight on his name and offers an...

Ever found yourself lost in the mix, wondering if there is a wrong way to mix music? Maybe you're knee-deep in questions like what to look for when mixing, how can I improve my sound mixing, or even can mastering ruin a mix. Then check out EP 122 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join us for a deep dive into the world of music production with our esteemed guest, the one and only Brian Hazard, also known as Color Theory. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for those intrigued by the...

Have you ever scratched your head trying to figure out how to make your mix sound good everywhere? Maybe you struggle with topics such as how to fix tonal balance in a mix, tonal balance control, or literally how to mix music. Then check out EP 121 of the Inside The Mix podcast. I'm thrilled to have a Grammy winner join me on the pod today! The incomparable Dom Morley, the mastermind behind the mixing console for legendary artists like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Sting, is here to spill the...

Get ready to embark on a poetic journey through music with me, Marc Matthews. We'll explore my latest EP, "Lost and Found," an intimate narrative of finding joy, losing it, and the pursuit to reclaim it. Each of the four songs on the EP tells a part of this story, brought to life by the talents of our guest vocalists, including a ghost vocalist, INDIGO, and Neon Shade. From the exhilaration of "Alive," the reluctant goodbye of "Let You Go," the longing of "Lost & Found," to the heartening...

Ever scratched your head trying to figure out what is synthwave? Maybe you struggle with topics such as how to make synthwave, what is synthwave music based on, or why synthwave music is so good. Then check out EP 119 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Get ready to embark on a journey through the mesmerising world of synthwave and synthpop with the dynamic artist, Zak Vortex. As we navigate the vibrant culture of Bristol, UK, Zak’s home city, we uncover his fascinating experiences at iconic...

Step into a captivating exchange of artistic sentiments and music production wisdom with a Christmas special from Inside the Mix. I've assembled an enthralling ensemble including Aisle9, RogueFx, Sub Neon, Neon Highway, and Valley Lights, each delivering a 30-second snippet of their creations for an in-depth dialogue. Prepare to be swept off your feet by the energetic "Bass Doctor" from Sub Neon, and let Aisle9's track "Copper Sun" demonstrate how to make a quick impact with your...