Mike Butler is a recording and mixing engineer based out of San Deigo, CA who has worked with artists including Ray LaMontagne, The Pretenders, Five For Fighting, The Shins, Fanfarlo, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Colbie Callat, Death Cab For Cutie, Norah Jones, and many more. We discuss cutting his teeth at the legendary Record Plant Studios, falling into a full-time gig with Billy Bob Thornton, and navigating the ups and downs as an independent mixing engineer.