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Producer Crosstalk: Eric Lilavois
As a musician recording in his early 20’s, Los Angeles native Eric Lilavois discovered his passion for engineering. He pursued it doggedly and for a time ran Crown City Studios ... -
Producer Crosstalk: RedOne
Ten years ago, producer, songwriter and now label head RedOne (Nadir Al-Khayat) found himself relegated to a blowup mattress in a one-bedroom apartment. His circumstances have changed markedly—from cramped quarters ... -
Music Industry Advice: Mastering Insights from Experts
When it comes to putting the finishing touch on their project, music-makers cannot afford to underestimate--or underfund--the professional mastering process. In the following exclusive interviews, acclaimed mastering engineers such as Bob Ludwig ... -
Signing Story: Lucy Dacus
There are countless ways to land a label deal. But few are more effective than the time-proven formula of hard work, performing and pointed execution of social media. Certainly it’s ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Dennis Moody
Producer, engineer and mixer Dennis Moody began as a drummer. After seeing Mahavishnu Orchestra in the ‘70s, he was inspired to pursue production and engineering. He became a gofer at ... -
Signing Story: Emilie Brandt
Madison, WI-based singer/songwriter Emilie Brandt planted the seeds for her music career in high school when she befriended Tom Carrillo. The fellow musician went on to become her manager. Post-high ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Sean Beavan
Producer, engineer and mixer Sean Beavan was first featured in Producer Crosstalk in 2012. As of his return to the column, much has changed. He’s worked with bands such as ... -
Composers Score Big with ASCAP in Century City, CA
ASCAP hosted the 2016 Film Scoring Workshop finale at FOX Studios in Century City. Based on the strength of their brief scores, 12 composers were chosen from a competitive field ... -
Signing Story: Ryan Kinder
Alabama country artist Ryan Kinder put himself through college by playing cover tunes with his brother at fraternities and bars. After meeting producer Keith Stegall, he was invited to Nashville ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Jody Stephens of Ardent Studios
Memphis, TN’s Ardent Studios celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Instrumental in this achievement is original Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, who is now the studio’s director of business development. ...
