In episode 6, Marc is joined by Evan Carr aka Nostalgikid. Marc and Evan discuss cutting their teeth in metal bands, performing on the warped tour, composing music for TV, production influences, and music as a medium to heal.Links from today's
One of the most important parts of the production process, starts at the very beginning.The song.No amount of technology is going to save you if the song isn't great. If no one is tapping their foot, if no one can hum along or feel emotionall
Jay Riehl was one of my first real mentors in the music space. Along with his business partner Ryan Tuer, took me under their wing at The Swamp studio back in the day, when I was just getting into high school. For years they taught me and I end
In episode 5, Marc is joined by Maximillian Zantis aka Rosentwig. Marc and Max discuss singles vs. album releases, composing music for video games, finding and creating inspiration, and new singles "Moodlight" and "Devotion".Links from today's
With the growing demand for home studios, there's the problem of needing to make a less-then-ideally treated rooms sound good and translate well. This is one of the things that Sonarworks is aimed towards, which is a pioneer in speaker calibrat
While 2020 was difficult, creators adapted to use the tools they could to create things remotely, and it actually opened up some amazing new technology and workflows, as well as access to the whole world of collaborators!This week, I sat down
In episode 4, Marc is joined by Frank Sinistra and Louis de Funeste of We Are Magonia, a darksynth, cyberpunk, horror synth outfit from Lyon France. Marc, Frank, and Louis discuss vintage synths, what makes a good cover song, and why signing to
This week I am talking with Emmett O'Reilly, who is an old friend of mine and we've been making music together for years. Emmett is a part of a number of bands, including his own personal project, the Toronto punk band Pkew Pkew Pkew, and Stuck
The music business is changing, and for studios and freelancers, we need to change with it. The tools we use and approaches to building out businesses needs to grow as well, and today's guest is right on the for-front of that.Brady Hoggard is
In episode 3, Marc is joined by Kai Laigo, a synthwave artist in Los Angeles doing 80's inspired electronic power rock. Marc and Kai discuss MMA, hanging out with Rick Springfield, the creative process, songwriting, influences, and the process
Hi, I'm Futch, the host of LevelsFM where my mission is to travel inside the minds of music producers, artists, and music industry experts to locate the spark that ignited their journey to pursue a career in music. We'll discover the methods an
Hi, I'm Futch, the host of LevelsFM where my mission is to travel inside the minds of music producers, artists, and music industry experts to locate the spark that ignited their journey to pursue a career in music. We'll discover the methods an
It's important too be comfortable in order to create your best. If you're in a studio where you don't want to touch anything, is to fancy, or where you are strapped for time, that is not a good position to be in when it comes to being your most
I'm joined by Malcolm Cottle, an avid home recording hobbiest, who has been developing his skills for many years. He is a drummer who has perfected techniques for recording himself (and his drums) in his home studio, which is nothing fancy but
In episode 2, Marc is joined by Tony Fitz, a Newport (Wales) based songwriter and artist. Marc and Fitz discuss their trip to Berlin, authenticity, musical influences, the creative process, when should you release music and independent artist s