To kick off season 6 of The Record Process, we invited world-renown guitarist Cory Wong to the show. As a prominent member of the band Vulfpeck and a solo artist/composer, Wong has left an indelible mark on the contemporary music scene, blending funk, jazz, and rock with his signature rhythmic precision. But in this interview, you’ll hear how his newest project expanded him creatively and stylistically - not only as a player, but as a performer, and songwriter moving forward. Cory gives a...

To appreciate the work of an artist is to catch a fleeting glimpse—a reflection—of their greatness yet to unfold in its totality. The beauty of this journey does not lie in its completion but in its endless evolution, serving as a testament to the artist's commitment to growth, exploration, and self-discovery. So join us as we celebrate that commitment by highlighting 12 records that have deeply shaped the careers of those involved in their making. Have a question? Want to suggest a guest or...

This week we welcome a special guest Chris Spahr to the show for an extended Gear Candy interview. Chris is the VP of Sales at DPA Microphones. With more than six decades of world-class microphone design experience, DPA creates mics with exceptional sound, consistency and durability.

This week, we close out season 5 in a similar fashion to how it began - by travelling back in time to celebrate an iconic album released over 20 years ago. We invited singer and songwriter Aaron Marsh of the band Copeland to jump back in time with us and unpack the making of their 2003 full-length album Beneath Medicine Tree. 11:32 - The status of the songs heading into the studio 17:30 - Signing to Militia Group 27:46 - getting song feedback 47:00 - Where the lyrics came from Have a...

This week on Gear Candy, we are joined by singer/songerwiter Kevin Sullivan aka Field Medic. We tells us about his desert island setup, including both instances of an island with and without power. For more on Fied Medic, check out our season 4 interview with Kevin HERE.

This week we are joined by guitarist Mike Cunniff of the band Boston Manor. Mike breaks down the creation of the bands 2nd full-length album Welcome to The Neighbourhood, which was released in 2018 via Pure Noise Records. Mike expresses the sentiment that this record felt like the band finally coming to their own and finding their own sound. He shares how finding the right collaborators for a particular project are quintessential in bringing it to life. In this case, that collaborator was...

This week on Gear Candy, we hear from Cody Votolato (The Blood Brothers, J.R. Slayer) about the guitar he couldn't live without. We discuss how this piece of gear candy has shaped his music over the years and why it's so special to him. For more from Cody, check out our interview with him on Episode 48 where he unveils the making of the debut EP from his newest project J.R. Slayer.

This week we sat down with producer, mixer, and bassist Thomas Mitchener. We discuss the inception of Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes and the under-the-radar creation of the bands 2015 debut album ‘Blossom’. We delve into how creating the album in secret relieved a lot of the pressure and expectations that normally comes with creating a body of work and how the long lasting relationships between all of the musicians involved created a free-flowing and dynamic recording process. Michener...

This week on Gear Candy, we find out what pop producer Austin Hull loves about his studio microphone of choice, and why versitility is often a game changer when working quickly on a project. To hear more about Austin and his work with the artist Riley, check out our full interview with him from Season 4 HERE! Catch up on previous episodes and learn more about the show at https://www.therecordprocess.com/

This week on The Record Process, Victoria Park (better known by her artist name Pictoria Vark) takes us inside her debut album The Parts I Dread, which was released in 2022 via Getter Better Records. She talks us through some of the inspirations behind the record, along with her unique writing style of starting with bass and vocals and how this leaves her open to pushing the envelope of her songs chordally. We also discuss how working with long-time collaborators can create an open writing...

On this weeks Gear Candy Segment, we learn about the workhorse plug-ins and vocal microphone Wynter and Tessa of the band Tommy Lefroy both swear by when producting their songs. For more about Tommy Lefroy's writing and recording process, check out our full interview with them on Episode 50.

On this weeks episode, we caught up with actor, comedian and podcast producer Matt Gourley. Matt sheds light on his musical endevours with his band Townland. As we dig into the bands 2022 album Honey on the Hi-Fi, Gourley speaks about his pattern for turning his hobbies and passions into careers. We explore the collaboration required to pull the record together, and the joy that he finds embedding lyrical and musical easter eggs into his songwriting work. 7:15 - Hobbies turning into...

On this segment, we speak with bassist, songwriter, and artist Skyler Acord (Issues, Twenty-One Pilots) about his favorite effects unit in the studio. We get into why he chose this 80s-style piece of gear, and why interactive dynamic effects controls are so powerful in creating unique soundscapes and productions. For more from Skyler, check out our interview with him about his solo record on Episode 51

This week we caught up with the nashville-based pop-rock trio Arrows In Action to discuss the creation of their recently released album Built To Last. Going all the way back to the groups inception in 2012, we see how the bands lineup has grown and evolved into the brotherhood that it is today. We also dive into the meticulously planned branding and visual elements of the record, with lead vocalist Victor Viramontes-Pattison revealing the colors he associates with each track on the album....

This week on Gear Candy, we hear from producer Colin 'Doc' Brittain about his favorite piece of analog studio gear. Colin has worked on a ton of massive records over the years, so here's your chance to learn about some of his "secret sauce" for recording and mixing. Also check out Episode 53 from Season 4 where we talk to Colin about his process working with the artist Sueco.

In this episode, we sat down with producer, songwriter, and founding member of The All American Rejects Nick Wheeler to discuss the bands debut record that changed their lives overnight. He talks about recording Tyson’s vocals for the first time in high school, and we discuss the adaptability that was needed to create a full band sound with just two members. He describes the process of making the record with producer Tim O'heir, and he then shares his experience of going from a $75/month flat...

This week on Gear Candy, we hear from producer Jay Zubricky about the console that powers his sessions at GCR Audio, and why it's a big part of his sound. For more with Jay, check out his interview from season 4 HERE.

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Ben Weinman to discuss The Dillinger Escape Plan’s 1999 album “Calculating Infinity.” We explore how writing technically complex music without a music theory background became a form of medicine for Weinman. Ben describes a group of guys who had thrown out the expectations of music as a viable career path, and how it was leaning into the "happy accidents" that made this album and dillinger work. Topics include: 11:02 - Artists in other genres...

On this weeks segments of Gear Candy, we press our friend Jay Maas on what his favorite piece of studio equipment might be... and it didn't take him to long to decide. You can also check out Episode 60 ft M.A.G.S. to hear more about Jays process in action! Want to learn how to make amazing rock records like Jay Maas? Check out Fast Track Academy - It's Jay's new education platform for up-and-coming producers, engineers, and musicians looking to strengthen their production and mixing craft...

This week on The Record Process, we delve into the album ‘Destroyer’ by M.A.G.S. We talk with Elliot about his journey from being a completely self-produced artist to relinquishing control and granting his trust to producer and Season 4 Record Process alumni Jay Maas. We pick apart how the process of creating this album allowed M.A.G.S to find and add new tools to his repertoire and how finding collaborators that match your energy and workflow can heighten the process and lead to the best end...

On this segment of Gear Candy, guitarist and singer Christine Goodwyne of the band Pools Kids gives her best piece of gear-related advice for other bands. If you've missed out on exactly why you should listen to her... give the most recent Pools Kids album a spin HERE (and thank us later). If you want to here more from Christine about the making of the bands 2022 self-titled album, go listen to our season 4 interview with her here: Episode 56 - Pool Kids Open The Floor Gates On Their...

We sat down with El Kempner of Palehound to discuss their newly released album ‘Eye on The Bat’. We dive into how El has continued to develop their songwriting prose throughout the years, opting to be more themselves than ever by striving for a new level of honesty in their writing. Our conversation covers the process of starting to get attention for their music at a young age, and the imposter syndrome that comes with it. We speak in-depth about the tracking and mixing process of course,...

We sat down with El Kempner of Palehound to discuss their newly released album ‘Eye on The Bat’. We dive into how El has continued to develop their songwriting prose throughout the years, opting to be more themselves than ever by striving for a new level of honesty in their writing. Our conversation covers the process of starting to get attention for their music at a young age, and the imposter syndrome that comes with it. We speak in-depth about the tracking and mixing process of course,...

In this edition of Gear Candy, producer/engineer Warren Huart narrows down the list of gear he loves to a select few pieces he can't live without. He also reminds us that you shouldn't always judge an item by the price tag, and that good things can 100% come in afforable packages... For more with Warren, check out our interview with him from on Episode 46 - Engineering A Millennial Anthem, where he tells the story of working on The Fray's self-titled sophomore album released on February 3,...

In this episode, we sat down with Tyler Posey to discuss his debut solo album ‘Unravel’ - tapping into the early days of his musical development and his love for the pop punk genre. We discuss building up his relationship with his collaborator and friend Matt Malpass and taking elements of each of the different writing environments and allowing them to authentically guide the songwriting process. Other topics we cover include: 8:00 - ‘My friends became music’ - What cemented his love for pop...