Audio Astronauts

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Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording! Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.

Deke Spears & Matt Rowles


    • Dec 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Deke & Daniel discuss The Beatles: Get Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 80:04


    Today on Audio Astronauts I'm joined by my long time friend Daniel Dean. Daniel and I used to play in a band together way back in the day and he and I have always had a knack for long discussions on music and recording.  We decided to brave the waters of the epic 3 part series The Beatles: Get Back by Peter Jackson. It's a long enthusiastic episode. Buckle in!

    Microphones, Plugins and EQ...Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 59:34


    This episode is for the audio nerds. We talk microphones, plugins and eq techniques! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Hit us up on instagram or facebook.    Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.    A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.   Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    Deke and Lewis talk Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 70:11


    On this Magnetic special podcast...Deke chats with Lewis Beard of The Wirelight about Oasis and the Gallagher brothers. Join the Conversation! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast.  @magneticrecording on instagram for Deke @thewirelight on instagram for Lewis

    Studio Upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 29:16


    Deke has been doing upgrades to his studio Magnetic Recording. The guys talk pianos, interface and computer upgrades, how to communicate with musicians and more!   Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.    A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.----more---- Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    Mundane Yet Profound

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 65:43


    Matt and Deke dig into some important studio practices and how those practices can transform the vibe of making music.    Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.  ----more---- A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.----more---- Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    10 year anniversary of Quiet Hounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 23:07


    In this special mini episode Matt and Deke talk the 10 year anniversary of Quiet Hounds!----more---- Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.  ----more---- A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.----more---- Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    Conditioned Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 44:00


    Matt and Deke have an epic conversation about how we hear and receive music!----more---- Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.  ----more---- A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.----more---- Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    Tools of a Recordist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 40:55


    Matt and Deke met on April 8th 2021, the 27th anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain. Naturally, we talk about that...and the Seattle music scene, Nirvana, Steve Albini, Butch Vig, being a "recordist", reamping, phase alignment, using samples, Philosophy of record making, finding the feel of a song and much much more!----more---- Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.  ----more---- A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think. ----more---- Join the Conversation! Email us with thoughts or questions to audioastronauts@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Follow us at Audio Astronauts on Facebook

    Ego in the Music Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 44:16


    Matt and Deke met on zoom for the first time since the pandemic began to talk about ideas for relaunching the show. What ensued was 3 hours of ranting about songwriting and ego, the music business and artistic expression. This episode pulls from that rant.    Audio Astronauts Two dudes pondering the depths of modern recording Join Matt Rowles and Deke Spears on an Odyssey through space echo, time signature and the infinite wave form!  We explore recording techniques, the culture of modern music and the psychology of record production.    A New Season! During this season of Audio Astronauts we'll be discussing how the pandemic has affected the music industry, ego and how it pertains to every single thing we do as creatives and of course we'll geek out over recording techniques! We're taking a slightly different approach this go round. we'll be doing something a little more off the cuff and less structured. Let us know what you think.    Join the Conversation! Follow us on Instagram @audioastronauts @mattrowlesatl @magneticrecording Audio Astronauts on Facebook

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