This week on The Record Process, we’re joined by lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Mike Herrera of the legendary punk rock band MXPX. Mike breaks down how the band has evolved and developed across a career spanning over 3 decades. He goes deep into how the band decided to navigate the pandemic lock-downs by curating interactive livestream events. He also explains how these livestreams ultimately acted as a way for MXPX to test out new song ideas in front of fans before they were officially recorded. He details how his writing process has changed over the years, and how all these factors impacted what would come to be the band's 11th studio album titled “Find A Way Home” - which was released on August 25th, 2023. 9:40: Being authentic and continuing to write for yourself 13:00 - Trusting your gut: 34:40 - Using our livestreams to test songs 1:02:30 - How technology has changed how he writes Have a question? Want to suggest a guest or album we should cover? Visit us at TheRecordProcess.com for more info and be sure to join our mailing list for exclusive offers and updates Try AudioMovers "LISTENTO" for Free NOW - then use promo code "RECORDPRO" at checkout to get a 25% off INJECT and OMNIBUS. Visit AudioMovers.com and get moving now! Ready to give DistroKid a try? Use this link to get 30% off your first years membership: http://distrokid.com/vip/there... Smartpunk MFG - Your comprehensive online merch destination. Offering reasonable pricing at feasible quantities on everything from screen printing to vinyl production. Shoot them an email now at [email protected] and mention The Record Process for 10% off your first order. Oxford Pennant - Unique pennants, flags, banners, and more. Need creative wall decor for your home, office, or studio? Oxford Pennant has you covered. For a limited time this season, listeners can Enter the code “RECORD15” at checkout to get 15% OFF your 1st retail purchase from their online webstore. Hit up OxfordPennant.com today! Show Hosts: Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years) http://www.caseycavaliere.com/ http://www.thewonderyearsband.... IG:https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician) http://www.tomconranaudio.com/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.