Record producer and songwriter Matt Rad hosts weekly conversations with other music creatives.
Matt and Ruairí talk about the LWMR community, atmos and the future of immersive audio, and Ruairí's work mastering the new Lana Del Rey album. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on April 4, 2023. ___________________________________Ruairí O'Flaherty is a mastering engineer based in Los Angeles, CA.www.nomographmastering.comwww.instagram.com/nonamemcnoname/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
**Instagram's live stream capabilities are causing this overlap where it looks and sounds like we're interrupting each other. We're going to try and move these to another format. Bear with us. -Matt**Matt and Jon do a Q&A, talking about ear health, vocal producing in ableton, bad but effective mixes, and where motivation comes from. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 21, 2023___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon catch up after almost a month off. They spend a lot of time talking about their love for the new Skrillex albums & his sound design and loudness, as well as Jon's work on the new 6lack album. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 7, 2023___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
**Again, the stream had a rocky connection this week. It sounds like we're interrupting each other over and over. Sorry, we're trying to come up with a solution. -Matt** Matt and Jon talk about balancing money projects vs passion projects, high end spread in pop vocals, getting paid, missed opportunities and how we recover from them, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on February 2, 2023___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
**The stream had a rocky connection so the audio overlaps awkwardly so it seems like we're interrupting each other. Sorry... I hope it's not too annoying. -Matt** Matt and Jon talk about credits, Ableton vs Pro Tools, translating mixes, and the temperament of great record makers. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 17, 2023___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Tyler chat about songwriting, prepping for sessions, being a producer, staying inspired, and working for Jeff Bhasker. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 3, 2023.___________________________________Tyler Johnson is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter and record producer.https://www.instagram.com/tylersamj/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon wrap up the year with some end of year reflections on mixing and workflow, some thoughts on the process of getting paid and doing deals, outboard gear, and imposter syndrome. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on December 20, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon catch up after almost a month off. They dig into Jon's mixes on the new SZA album, reverbs, ribbon mics, and more. Great to be back! Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on December 12, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Ruairí and Matt discuss mastering for the full hour! They talk about the history and purpose of mastering, how to wade through bad information on the internet, and when, how, and why you should integrate a mastering engineer into your life. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on November 22, 2022.___________________________________Ruairí O'Flaherty is a mastering engineer based in Los Angeles, CA.www.nomographmastering.comwww.instagram.com/nonamemcnoname/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Matt chat for the full hour about guitars. They talk electrics, acoustics, amps and amp simulators, recording techniques, strings, alternate tunings, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on November 15, 2022.___________________________________Matt Beckley is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the musical director and guitar player for Katy Perry, and his vocal production credits include Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Britney Spears. https://www.instagram.com/mattbeckleyMatt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
They're back! After two months off where Matt was traveling around the world, Jon and Matt get back on and chat about the changing roles of mixers, engineers, and producers, where Jon wants to go from here with his mixing setup, and some quick Q&A at the end. Great to be back! Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on November 8, 2022. ___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about attended mix sessions, traveling for work, tools they wish existed for mixing and producing, dealing with poorly recorded vocals, and a small rant about Soothe. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on September 6, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Our 100th live! Matt and Jon reflect and catch up with some of the LWMR friends Matt Beckley, Bainz, Cian Riordan, and Teezio. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 23, 2022.___________________________________ Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef. https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Bainz is a multi-platinum mixer and recording engineer. He is also the co-founder and head engineer at Crosby Recording Studios, Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/bainzzz/ https://www.mixedbybainz.com/ Matt Beckley is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the musical director and guitar player for Katy Perry, and his vocal production credits include Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Britney Spears. https://www.instagram.com/mattbeckley Teezio is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mixer and recording engineer. https://www.instagram.com/teezio/ https://teezio.info/ Cian Riordan is a Grammy-nominated mix engineer, producer, and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.cianriordan.com https://www.instagram.com/cianthreetimes ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes! https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodes Join the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Tyler talk about songwriting, collaborating, making hits, making lots of bad music, workflow, and some details about the creation of the newest Harry Styles album. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 9, 2022.___________________________________Tyler Johnson is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter and record producer.https://www.instagram.com/tylersamj/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat about low end, ozone mix assistant, spending their first big checks, atmos processing, and how to navigate friendship in the music industry. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 2, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about Jon's workflow without an assistant, getting emotionally attached to projects, developing artists, using audiomovers and facetime, additive eq plugins, and dealing with noise from analog gear. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on July 19, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat for the full hour about working without a mix assistant, working remotely, bouncing stems, the new drake album, making cohesive sounding projects, and Jon's mix buss evolution. ___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Teezio talk about the new Chris Brown album, his mixing process and mix buss, the role of an assistant, microphones, co-mixing, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on June 21, 2022.___________________________________ Teezio is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mixer and recording engineer.https://www.instagram.com/teezio/https://teezio.info/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat about juggling multiple projects, saturation and limiters in 2022 vs the 2000s, referencing mixes in different speakers, and soloing. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on June 6, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk at length about the new Kendrick album, brightness and dynamics, mixing darker, leveraging success into a career, and how to move quickly in songwriting sessions. ___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Cian and Matt talk about his Grammy win and the recording and mixing process on St Vincent's "Daddy's Home." They talk about imposter syndrome, recording vocals, mix buss processing, Undertone audio gear, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 3, 2022.___________________________________ Cian Rioran is a Grammy-winning mix engineer, producer, and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.cianriordan.com/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon have a long discussion about Atmos, then they talk about giving advice to their younger selves, when they grew the most as record makers, and dealing with timelines and deadlines. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on April 26, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat about his Nashville experiences, writing and producing there, the expectations of writing sessions, mix busses, career goals, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on April 12, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt & Jon chat about their live roundtable from last week, where producers are getting their sounds and samples from the these days, presets and popular plugins, and how to think about the envelope of sounds. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 15, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Some of the regular guests from the weekly livestreams get together to talk about mixing, engineering, and making records generally! Streamed live on YouTube on March 22, 2022. ___________________________________ Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef. https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Bainz is a multi-platinum mixer and recording engineer. He is also the co-founder and head engineer at Crosby Recording Studios, Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/bainzzz/ https://www.mixedbybainz.com/ Matt Beckley is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the musical director and guitar player for Katy Perry, and his vocal production credits include Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Britney Spears. https://www.instagram.com/mattbeckley Teezio is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mixer and recording engineer. https://www.instagram.com/teezio/ https://teezio.info/ Cian Riordan is a Grammy-nominated mix engineer, producer, and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.cianriordan.com https://www.instagram.com/cianthreetimes ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes! https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodes Join the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Jon and Matt chat about his first twitch stream, how they both think about self promotion, studio chairs, Matt's mix buss, and our first LWMR live event test run scheduled for next week. ___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Lucas talk for the full hour about the business of music streaming, the connection between major record labels & publishers, how streaming services pay songwriters, and where they think the music industry is headed. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 8, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about recording and mixing orchestras in contemporary music, the low-mid cello frequency range, the challenges of switching from producer to mixer within a project, and they do some rapid fire questions at the end. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on March 1, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Beckley spend the full hour on guitars. They talk about how guitar fits into contemporary music, amp modeling and IR vs real amps, mic'ing acoustic guitars, and Beckley goes through his current pedal board. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on February 15, 2022. ___________________________________ Matt Beckley is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the musical director and guitar player for Katy Perry, and his vocal production credits include Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Britney Spears.https://www.instagram.com/mattbeckleyMatt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat about clippers, compression, creating an ideal studio environment for clients, and how to decide how far out of your comfort zone to travel creatively. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on February 8, 2022. ___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Cian talk about ideal recording spaces, his studio construction, speakers, and getting paid on projects. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on February 1, 2022.___________________________________ Cian Rioran is a Grammy-nominated mix engineer, producer, and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.cianriordan.com/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about clipping plug-ins, what it takes to have a career in music at the highest levels, inspiration vs perspiration, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 25, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon go deep about subtractive vs additive EQ, talk about mixing your own productions, and then do a long debate about mastering and the role of mastering engineers. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 18, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about the holiday break, learning to network and self promote, 1980s sound records and the new The Weeknd album, reverbs, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 11, 2022.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Bainz and Matt talk mix buss, clipping, marathon tracking session with Young Thug, vocal mixing, and beard products. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on January 4, 2022.___________________________________ Bainz is a multi-platinum mixer and recording engineer. He is also the co-founder and head engineer at Crosby Recording Studios, Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/bainzzz/ https://www.mixedbybainz.com/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Teezio talk about how Teezio preps for a Chris Brown vocal tracking session, transitions into mixing for other artists, his monitoring setup, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on December 28, 2021.___________________________________ Teezio is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mixer and recording engineer.https://www.instagram.com/teezio/https://teezio.info/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Ruairí and Spider from Unf*ck Projects come on to talk about acoustics! We talk studio building philosophy, clouds, speaker position, and much more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on December 14, 2021.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about working and communicating on crazy deadlines, how to record and mix bright pop vocals, some thoughts on mental health, and some discussion about Jon's mixes for Gracie Abrams and Khalid. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on December 7, 2021.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon spend the first 40 minutes brainstorming with the chat about how to expand what they're doing, how to educate people through master classes, twitch, or live events , and how to give people access. They also get into an interesting discussion about mid range. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on November 9, 2021___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read AND search the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about making albums feel cohesive, going to school for producing and engineering, mixing on headphones, and working on different genres of music. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on November 2, 2021___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Bainz talk about Bainz's work on "Punk," the #1 album from Young Thug. They get into details of the recording process, Thug going back to the rough mixes, and some details about his mix buss and creative flow. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on October 26,2021.___________________________________ Bainz is a multi-platinum mixer and recording engineer who recently mixed Young Thug's #1 album "Punk". He is also the co-founder and head engineer at Crosby Recording Studios, Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/bainzzz/ https://www.mixedbybainz.com/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about studio snacks, mixing live bass, dealing with challenging demo vocals, and whether or not they'd recommend their careers to other people.___________________________________Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about computer specs and backups, social media and the difficulty of multitasking, working with self destructive artists, and more. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on October 5, 2021.___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon spend the hour talking about Jon's two week break, Matt's computer dying and how to set up backup computers and drives, Jon's mixes on @lilnasx and @g_eazy, and a long discussion about happiness and careers in music. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on September 28, 2021.___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is a founder and host of Conversations, a community platform for audio engineers and record makers that includes live events and a podcast series. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Peter chat for an hour about producing records, passion, music technology, and Peter Asher's work with artists like James Taylor, Diana Ross, Linda Ronstadt, Cher, Robin Williams, and many others. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on September 21, 2021.___________________________________ Peter Asher is a music legend with a career spanning six decades as a producer, artist, and manager. Trying to write another bio for a career like this seems silly, so just go read his wikipedia, listen to the records he's made, and check out this conversation with an icon and friend.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Asherhttps://www.instagram.com/officialpeterasherMatt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Teezio talk about work ethic, mixing pop vs hip hop, Teezio's work on @lilnasx "Industry Baby," his recording and mixing process with @chrisbrownofficial and more! Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on September 7, 2021.___________________________________ Teezio is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mixer and recording engineer.https://www.instagram.com/teezio/https://teezio.info/Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about assistants for the full hour. They talk about roles, hiring, their own experience being assistants, and what having a mentor teaches you. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 24, 2021___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is a founder and host of Conversations, a community platform for audio engineers and record makers that includes live events and a podcast series. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon talk about perfectionism, mixing for Spotify, Jon's work on the new @leonbridgesofficial album, and Matt's time working in London. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 11, 2021___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is a founder and host of Conversations, a community platform for audio engineers and record makers that includes live events and a podcast series. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon go in on Jon's mixes on @thekidlaroi album, studio ergonomics, tape machines, saturation plugins, and Jon's manifesto on how records should sound in 2021 and beyond. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on August 3,2021___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is a founder and host of Conversations, a community platform for audio engineers and record makers that includes live events and a podcast series. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com
Matt and Jon chat about work ethic, careers, sacrifice, and friendships, and they get into a discussion about Dolby Atmos at the end. Streamed live on Instagram @matthewrad on July 20, 2021___________________________________ Jon Castelli is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated mix engineer. He is a founder and host of Conversations, a community platform for audio engineers and record makers that includes live events and a podcast series. He is also an excellent chef.https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli Matt Rad is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and mix engineer with billions of streams across multiple genres. He loves talking about creativity and record making. https://www.instagram.com/matthewrad ___________________________________ Read the show notes!https://www.livewithmattrad.com/episodesJoin the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qqFA8Zj53B Hit us up! LiveWithMattRad@gmail.com