Podcast appearances and mentions of matt ross spang

Beale Street Caravan is on the soulful road to glory this week with the Queen of Sacred Soul, Elizabeth King, celebrating the release of her third album, Soul Provider, live from the Green Room inside of Crosstown Arts. The queen is backed by the Sacred Soul Band, which features Memphis music stalwarts Will Sexton, Matt Ross-Spang, Mark Edgar Stuart, and Will McCarley. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN.

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Cyrena Wages, live from the Overton Park Shell. A Memphis native with deep Southern roots, Cyrena's music explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery. Her debut album, *Vanity Project*, produced by Matt Ross-Spang, captures her raw, soulful sound and the influences that shaped her. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

Justin is joined by John Michael Heath of EAP Society (youtube.com/EAPSociety) to give their first impressions of the new Sony Legacy box set, "Memphis" which released today, August 9, 2024.  Marketed as "a comprehensive collection" of 111 recordings of Elvis made in his adoptive hometown from his time at Sam Phillips's Sun Records through to Chips Moman's American Sound, the iconic Stax, live at the Mid-South Coliseum and at his home, Graceland, "Memphis" is said to contain "newly mixed versions of the select recordings, pure and without overdubs" overseen by award-winning engineer Matt Ross-Spang and producer Ernst Jorgensen.  Spoilers: there's good news for those who want to re-experience the 1973, 1974 and 1976 material in a different light than you may be familiar with, and a faithful collection of the Sun material... but this set's presentation of the 1969 American Sound music is a different story altogether. And that "pure and without overdubs" claim? Well, you'll hear. The guys also answer listener feedback on this episode, including several about a recent Song of the Week, but since this discussion ran long, Justin and John will be back later with a separate, full length episode for the main topic intended to supplement and compliment the "Memphis" set, focused on the history of the music industry in Memphis, how Elvis was influenced by it, and how he in turn helped reshape it. 

The second of a two-part interview with Matt Ross-Spang. 

In this first of a two-part interview on The Sidebar, Matt joined Eric Barnes to talk about how he started working at Sun Studio as a teenager then became a producer of musicians ranging from Jason Isbell to the Mountain Goats to Margo Price and many, many more.

Beale Street Caravan is on the soulful road to glory this week with the Queen of Sacred Soul, Elizabeth King, celebrating the release of her third album, Soul Provider, live from the Green Room inside of Crosstown Arts. The queen is backed by the Sacred Soul Band, which features Memphis music stalwarts Will Sexton, Matt Ross-Spang, Mark Edgar Stuart, and Will McCarley. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN.

Cyrena Wages has an album preview party at the Memphis Listening Lab on Feb. 1 at 6:30 pm, including songs from her debut album , a Q&A with the album's producer, Matt Ross-Spang, and performances of a few of the songs live with Joe Restivo.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucero Zoom video!The search for one's identity is a lifelong process that every individual must go through. Who someone is today, is not the person they were yesterday nor who they may be tomorrow. Despite those changes, there is a general idea of a defined sense of self. No matter what happens, it is that small yet solid and grounding definition of self that continues to drive us forward in our search for identity and whatever may come with it. It would be difficult to find any artist who understands that better than the band Lucero. Since forming in Memphis in the late 90's, Lucero's base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band's initial sound established with their first record The Attic Tapes. In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations. Over 20 years later, dedicated fans of the group still flock to hear the band's punchy driving rhythms, punk-rooted guitar licks, and lyrics that evoke the whiskey drenched sentimentality of Americana singer-songwriters. As expected of any band built to survive, Lucero has welcomed change over the course of their career, but it has always been on their terms. The band's twelfth album, Should've Learned by Now, began its life as hardly more than some rough demos and lingering guitar parts. These pieces that were left behind from the band's previous albums, Among the Ghosts (2018) and When You Found Me (2021) were deemed too uptempo and capering for the prior records' darker themes. The band, comprised of all its original members (which in addition to Ben Nichols, includes Brian Venable on guitar, Roy Berry on drums, John C. Stubblefield on bass, and Rick Steff on keys) teamed up for a third time with producer and Grammy Award-winning engineer and mixer, Matt Ross-Spang. Lucero began the recording process in Sam Phillips Recording Service before transitioning and finishing the record in Ross-Spang's newly opened Southern Grooves Productions in Memphis, TN. Ross-Spang appears to have settled in with the band's more trademark sound whilst very much making his touch known to listeners. From its original Ben Nichols-designed cover art to its credits, the album is a reflection of a band that knows itself. Should've Learned by Now bridges the gap musically between “old Lucero” and “new Lucero” in a manner which affixes the band's position as the perfect intersection of punk initiative with hard-earned artistry. It's an album that recognizes the past in its sound and content, but leaves the door wide open to the future and for the lessons still in store.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Lucero #ShouldveLearnedByNow #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Over the past decade, Matt Ross-Spang has emerged as one of the premiere record producers and engineers working today across country, folk, rock and roll, and R&B. Known for a philosophy of putting artists first and for a skillset that's enabled him to capture a vintage warmth and energy without ever sounding stuffy or dated, Ross-Spang has a discography that encompasses production, engineering and mixing for legends, perennial critical favorites and some of his own generation's most exciting musicmakers: Elvis Presely, Lou Reed, Al Green, John Prine, Jason Isbell, Mountain Goats, Cut Worms, Drive-By Truckers, Margo Price, Lucero, Iron & Wine, St. Paul and the Broken Bones. He has won two Grammy Awards, for engineering Isbell's 2015 album Something More than Free and again for its follow-up, 2017's The Nashville Sound. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Working at Sun Studios Recording a full band with less than 9 mics Vintage recording styles vs. modern approaches Recording drums that have character Recording in mono Using minimal processing EQing and compression on busses, instead of individual tracks Gain staging your mix Embracing bleed in your recordings Using far mics for overdubs Creating roomy recordings in small environments Finding unique places to stick microphones Using digital technology in an analog environment Making samples sound organic Building his studio, Southern Grooves To learn more about Matt Ross-Spang, visit: http://www.southerngrooves.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

My guest today is Matthew Ross-Spang a twice Grammy winning Memphis record producer and engineer, who started out at the  Legendary Sun Studio as a teenager working his way up from intern to the Chief Engineer. He has since moved on to restore back to its original glory the also legendary Sam Phillips Recording studio across town originally built in 1960 to accommodate the ever growing catalog of music under Sam's production and label.  The City of Memphis even nominated him one of its “30 under 30” Memphians and in 2016 awarded him a key to the city while proclaiming April 25,2016 as “Matt Ross-Spang Day” in Germantown,TN. Matt has worked with many great artists and producers including: Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Chris Isaak, The Rival Sons, Dave Cobb, and John Prine to name just a few. Matt has been an early guest on the podcast previously on episode RSR040 when I visited Memphis for the podcast so you can catch hi background story there. Today we are going to see what's new and hear about the beautiful restoration of Sam Phillips Recording.  Thanks again to Mark Rubel at Blackbird Academy for making our introduction. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vsPHFW59uWbBMQ4H0clNM?si=c243592c11494922 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/356

This episode first appeared on April 4, 2021. Caleb Parker is an audio/mixing engineer and music producer based out of Highland Park, CA, USA! In this episode, Caleb shared his journey from being a guitarist to managing the sound for Scary Pockets and mixing for acts such as Vulfpeck and Pomplamoose. We got deep on his approach to live-tracking bands, mixing, and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Caleb at http://www.williamcalebparker.com/You can find Caleb on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/wcalebparker/You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entireties here:"Still Feeling You" by Couch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4s5040zal8&ab_channel=Couch-Topic"Karma Police" cover by Scary Pockets (Radiohead) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJvNeHxbyc&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadJoin the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonicsIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesScary Pockets - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2JUs_G21BrJ0efehwGkUwPomplamoose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PomplamooseVulfpeck (live at MSG) - https://youtu.be/rv4wf7bzfFERyan Lerman - https://ryanlerman.com/Matt Ross-Spang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Ross-SpangJack Conte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_ConteJack Stratton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VulfpeckLake Street Dive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Street_DiveScary Pockets - Happy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOAcSwA8LnU&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsScary Goldings - https://open.spotify.com/album/6WMA4IvnIOuZNezGwkd8JvCraig Polasko - https://www.instagram.com/camfonics/?hl=enAEA KU5A - https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/ku5a/Steve Albini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_AlbiniRyan Freeland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_FreelandPlugin Alliance SVT classic - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.htmlFF Pro Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-inUA MEQ 5 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.htmlGoodhertz Plugins - https://goodhertz.co/Scary Pockets "Sweet Child O' Mine" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsReuben Cohen - https://lurssenmastering.com/reuben-cohen/Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeKush Clariphonic - https://thehouseofkush.com/products/clariphonic-dsp-mkiiStuder A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.htmlOvertone EQ - https://www.soundspot.audio/downloads/overtone-mastering-equalizer-audio-plugin/Slate SSL Comp - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-buss-compressors/PSP vintage warmer - https://www.pspaudioware.net/UserArea/store/viewOxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3Fab Filter L2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in64 Sound - https://www.64sound.com/Monica Martin - https://www.instagram.com/monicamartin/?hl=enJeremy Most - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-most-mn0001557937Emily King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_KingCory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_WongBrian Greene - https://www.instagram.com/bgreensurfs/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

SUMMARYOur guest is critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Paul Thorn, who has carved out an independent career from his home base in Tupelo, Mississippi, that has earned him legions of dedicated fans. His latest release is a highly personal album titled Never Too Late to Call. PART ONEPaul and Scott chat about the Grammy Awards, somehow find a way to make it all about them, and figure out that being a guest on Songcraft is a great way to get a Grammy nomination. PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Paul ThornABOUT PAUL THORNTupelo, Mississippi, native Paul Thorn started out as a professional boxer before being discovered by Miles Copeland and signing a recording contract with A&M Records. Thorn eventually struck out on his own and formed the independent Perpetual Obscurity Records with manager and songwriting partner Billy Maddox. They've gone on to release nine studio albums, four of which have hit the Billboard charts. All Music writes that Thorn's catalog has “balanced blues, rock, gospel, country, and soul in a singular strain of Americana with songs that embrace the human condition with their humor, irony, pathos, tenderness, heartbreak, grief, anger, and joy.” Though his songs have been recorded by Shenandoah, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Sawyer Brown, Kim Richey, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jerry Jeff Walker, Diane Schuur, and others, nobody delivers a Paul Thorn song with the same touch as the man himself. From “It's a Great Day to Whup Somebody's Ass” to “Pimps & Preachers” to “I Don't Like Half the Folks I Love” to “Mission Temple Fireworks Stand,” Paul's diverse catalog has built a dedicated audience who love his unique sense of the craft and his mesmerizing skills as a performer. His latest album, produced by Matt Ross-Spang in Memphis, is Never Too Late to Call. 

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast,David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Jazz Soul & Blues Record of the Month, St. Paul & the Broken Bones -  Things Are Great.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We discuss how experimental this album is for the band and how interesting the lyric content is for many of these songs as lead singer and primary lyricist Paul Janeway from such varying sources as Greek mythology, dystopian sci-fi, 17th century Italian sculpture, and colonial-period history books.  We discuss producer Matt Ross-Spang and much more.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Record Club" via email or over the phone with your rep. It's that simple. Hosts: David W. Williams and Kevin Lee Executive Producer - David W. Williams A Blind Tiger Entertainment, LLC Production This episode was edited and mixed by the team at Sound On Studios Theme song written and produced by Jasen Rauch For more information on becoming a member of the Blind Tiger Record Club, shopping the thousands of titles in the record store, or listening to previous episodes of the podcast, go to BlindTigerRecordClub.com.

My guest today is grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Ross-Spang. This is Matt's second appearance on WCA.  In this episode, we discuss: Sam Phillips Recording New Studio Crosstown Concourse Sun Studios Workflow Steven Durr Wiring 30,000 feet Of Audio cable Aesthetic Choices 15% Red Neck 60's and 70's Inspiration Custom Headphones System Howard Hughes OCD Nice But Not Too Nice The Price of Wood Matt's Rant: Staying Positive Links and Show Notes Southern Grooves WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Matt Ross-Spang Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

Matt Ross-Spang joins me on the show this month from Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, where he has set up shop as an engineer and producer over the last number of years. Matt cut his teeth as the house engineer at the historic Sun Studios before moving into Sam's old digs and working on records for artists like John Prine, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, The Allman Betts Band, and Al Green. Matt was also tapped to mix a series of newly released recordings by Elvis Presley. His roots in Memphis music run deep, and he is a master of unique and vintage-inspired recording techniques and sounds, while embracing all of the advantages of modern technology in his recordings. We talked about many of his projects, his influences and early experiences in studios, as well as some of his upcoming adventures in his brand new studio that is about to open in Memphis. Enjoy, share the episode, and don't forget to leave us a review, and subscribe to the show.

Welcome to The Truth About Recording & Mixing episode 10 where we visit with Timothy Herzog and learn more about impedance, circuit design and Spectra Sonics. Timothy is the drummer in Godspeed You Black Emperor, records and produces and builds consoles.  Topics: 0:00 Introduction2:00 Comment from Jon Ulrigg on Impedance being frequency dependent.6:05 Listener question from Liam on todays musicians and the artists who frequent Crackle & Pop! Studio.18:30 Welcome Timothy Herzog - and jumping right in on clarifying the topic of Impedance & interconnects.34:50 Timothy's history and how he got into the things he does.40:00 Family history - both Timothy's father & grandfather were electrical engineers.44:30 Meeting J Mascis & Mike Watt and going on the road and eventually getting involved with Godspeed You Black Emperor56:55 Getting introduced to Spectra Sonics and then getting obsessed with Spectra Sonics01:06:50 Richard Guy and more Spectra history. William Dilley's approach to solid state designs.01:16:00 Learning from Richard Guy and building his first consoles.01:22:00 Working on other Spectras. Auditronics and Welton Jetton.1:34:30 Current projects. Matt Ross Spang's studio build and the Ardent Spectra.1:44:00 One more correction - how to measure impedance. 01:49:00 The polarity of kick drums discussion returns!!! Gah! Submit your questions for Johnny by sending us a voice memo or email to podcast@fretboardjournal.com. The Truth About Recording & Mixing is a bi-weekly podcast produced by the Fretboard Journal magazine, loosely based on our Truth About Vintage Amps Q&A podcast. www.johnnysangster.com www.cracklepopstudio.com www.fretboardjournal.com www.instagram.com/recordingpodcast/ Gear mentioned - Spectra Sonics, Spectra1964, Spectra C610, Spectra 101, Coles Ribbon Mics, Beyer Dynamic Ribbon Mics, RE20, SM57, 

Caleb Parker is an audio/mixing engineer and music producer based out of Highland Park, CA, USA! In this episode, Caleb shared his journey from being a guitarist to managing the sound for Scary Pockets and mixing for acts such as Vulfpeck and Pomplamoose. We got deep on his approach to live-tracking bands, mixing, and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Caleb at http://www.williamcalebparker.com/You can find Caleb on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/wcalebparker/You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entireties here:"Still Feeling You" by Couch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4s5040zal8&ab_channel=Couch-Topic"Karma Police" cover by Scary Pockets (Radiohead) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJvNeHxbyc&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadJoin the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonicsIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesScary Pockets - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2JUs_G21BrJ0efehwGkUwPomplamoose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PomplamooseVulfpeck (live at MSG) - https://youtu.be/rv4wf7bzfFERyan Lerman - https://ryanlerman.com/Matt Ross-Spang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Ross-SpangJack Conte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_ConteJack Stratton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VulfpeckLake Street Dive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Street_DiveScary Pockets - Happy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOAcSwA8LnU&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsScary Goldings - https://open.spotify.com/album/6WMA4IvnIOuZNezGwkd8JvCraig Polasko - https://www.instagram.com/camfonics/?hl=enAEA KU5A - https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/ku5a/Steve Albini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_AlbiniRyan Freeland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_FreelandPlugin Alliance SVT classic - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.htmlFF Pro Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-inUA MEQ 5 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.htmlGoodhertz Plugins - https://goodhertz.co/Scary Pockets "Sweet Child O’ Mine" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsReuben Cohen - https://lurssenmastering.com/reuben-cohen/Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeKush Clariphonic - https://thehouseofkush.com/products/clariphonic-dsp-mkiiStuder A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.htmlOvertone EQ - https://www.soundspot.audio/downloads/overtone-mastering-equalizer-audio-plugin/Slate SSL Comp - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-buss-compressors/PSP vintage warmer - https://www.pspaudioware.net/UserArea/store/viewOxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3Fab Filter L2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in64 Sound - https://www.64sound.com/Monica Martin - https://www.instagram.com/monicamartin/?hl=enJeremy Most - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-most-mn0001557937Emily King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_KingCory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_WongBrian Greene - https://www.instagram.com/bgreensurfs/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***Follow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome! Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

In this episode, you'll hear from Ben Nichols, founding member and bandleader of Lucero, a Memphis-based Americana Rock group with over 20 years of experience. In this conversation, Ben chats with an old friend his, DittyTV host and fellow Memphis musician, Mark Edgar Stuart. They reminisce on a variety of topics, which we think you'll enjoy, and they also dig in to the making of Lucero's 10th studio album, When You Found Me, which was produced by another Memphian, Matt Ross-Spang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Program Director Sam Shansky caught up with Arlo over video call while Arlo hung outside a tattoo shop near Cincinnati called Designs by Dana, where his drummer was getting some work done. Arlo's been living in Cincinnati for 41 years. He grew up in the church, drifted into the punk rock scene, but later developed into a singer-songwriter. In this talk, Sam and Arlo discuss his 2020 LP release, Die Midwestern, what it's like working with Oh Boy Records and how he felt when he met John Prine, as well as what it was like to record at Sam Phillips Recording Service with Matt Ross-Spang as producer and engineer. Let's listen in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben's childhood influences that pertained to getting him into music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen. Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt Ross-Spang, and Ben's feeling about this record. The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years, how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the fans connect with Lucero. Links:Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021): https://lucero.merchtable.com/?Follow the Band on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/Lucero/ Save on Vegas shows, hotels, and vacation packages: https://www.vegas.com/?irgwc=1&utm_content=RMd1op0qGxyLT-ewUx0Mo36HUkEzMcUAESYzXc0&utm_campaign=2510073_268707&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradiusReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelightsExtra 5The direction he receives from his acclaimed filmmaking brother (Jeff Nichols) in recording music for every movie he has done.What is the Memphis Sound?How much fun is Ben having these days with Lucero?Touring overseasBen's hobbies outside of musicSupport the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

Ben’s childhood influences that pertained to getting him into music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen. Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt Ross-Spang, and Ben’s feeling about this record. The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years, how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the fans connect with Lucero. Links:Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021): https://lucero.merchtable.com/?Follow the Band on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/Lucero/ Save on Vegas shows, hotels, and vacation packages: https://www.vegas.com/?irgwc=1&utm_content=RMd1op0qGxyLT-ewUx0Mo36HUkEzMcUAESYzXc0&utm_campaign=2510073_268707&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradiusReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights

On Episode 137, I'm joined by Clay Maselle, the lead vocalist of Strung Like A Horse. The Chattanooga, Tennessee outfit released the excellent new album Whoa! a couple of weeks back (Friday, Oct 30). With producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang at the helm, SLAH delivers a rich and vibrant full-length that captures them at their best. Whoa! embraces the band's raw and dynamic live energy while also highlighting their broad spectrum of country funk roots and garage rock spirit. The infectious album-opener "Fuck What You Think" really says it all in one large swoop and serves as an iconoclastic anthem of sorts. Other highlights include odes to Maselle's Mississippi roots with "Gold in Their Souls" and "Pelahatchie Nights" or the album's swirling sendoff "Dreamin'." During this interview, we talk about recording Whoa!, how 2020 changed the band's plans, writing about those Mississippi roots, hometowns, dream songs, Maselle's time in Durango, Colorado, and eventual move to Chattanooga, and building a home on the side of a mountain during Quarantine.This episode's presenting partner is Desert Door Texas Sotol. For more information, click here.This episode is presented by Hot Damn Coffee. Use the coupon code "SLANG" (all caps) for 20% off in their merch store. Visit here.This episode is sponsored by WYLD Gallery out of Austin, Texas. WYLD Gallery is a virtual art gallery featuring traditional and contemporary art by Native American artists. Visit and purchase art here.This episode is sponsored by The Blue Light Live in Lubbock, Texas. To get BL merch, click here.Check out the New New Slang Patreon here. Follow New Slang on Twitter here, Instagram here, and Facebook here. To order New Slang merch, visit the online store here. Follow Tom Mooney's Cup of Coffee here and The Neon Eon here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thomasdmooney)

Andrew Scheps talks to Awesome People is a web based interview program that has been happening on Mondays since March of 2020. It started as a way to try help people in the record business get through the world-wide lockdown that was just starting. At first I tried to keep them to around an hour, but that didn't last long, with some interviews passing the five hour mark! Episode 1 is with amazing Memphis based producer Matt Ross-Spang. There are episodes coming with John Leckie, Joe Barresi, George Massenburg, Ken Scott, Steve Lillywhite and many many more.

Matt Ross-Spang from Memphis, Tennessee! We talk about Elvis, Sun Studios, Sam Phillips, Rival Suns and all things Memphis, including how Matt was awarded key to the city!

Australian soul-songwriter, Emily Barker shares about her move from Australia to England, as well as her breakthrough on John Peel's BBC radio program, and her new album Sweet Kind of Blue, which was recorded here in Memphis at Sam Phillips Recording with Matt Ross Spang. Recorded Sept. 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very own Mark Edgar Stuart talks with his old friend, Matt Ross-Spang, a GRAMMY-winning recording engineer who's worked with Jason Isbell, Margo Price, The Lone Bellow, Anderson East, Drive-By Truckers, and many more, including Mark, on his album, Trinity My Dear. You're gonna love this conversation, as they cover Matt's working career, which saw him starting young at the famous Sun Studios, all the way up to his current work, like John Prine's The Tree of Forgiveness. Recorded March 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Kim Rosen a mastering engineer working out of her own studio, Knack Mastering, located in Ringwood, NJ. Kim’s mastered six Grammy® nominated albums in the past four years; one winning for Best Folk Album (Aimee Mann), three nominated in Best Blues Album categories (Bettye LaVette, Victor Wainwright and Theresa James) as well as two nominations in the Best Engineered Album/Non-Classical category (Bonnie Raitt and The Milk Carton Kids). Kim grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts and poured herself into the vibrant college music scene. In the summer of 2002, a friend turned her on to a mastering studio in NJ that was looking for an intern. Kim jumped at the opportunity, moved to NJ and began her journey at West West Side Music with Alan Douches (RSR092). In 2009, after working her way up to Staff Mastering Engineer at West West Side, Kim decided to go out on her own and has built a growing list of clients that includes producers and engineers such as Ryan Freeland, Ed Cherney, Joe Henry, Matt Ross-Spang, Paul Q. Kolderie and artists such as Rhiannon Giddens, Aimee Mann, Belly, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Bragg, Wynonna Judd, The Birds of Chicago, The Barr Brothers, Over The Rhine, Sarah Jaffe, Anthony Green and Title Fight.  Thanks to our sponsors! WhisperRoom: https://whisperroom.com Get 10% off the 4x4 or 4x6 booths now when you mention Recording Studio Rockstars: http://whisperroom.com Eventide: https://www.eventideaudio.com OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/214

In a relatively short amount of time, Matt Ross-Spang has grown from Sun Studio tour guide to one of the most sought-after producers and engineers in music. Having moonlighted behind the boards at Sun after business hours while juggling high-school, Matt helped bring the historic studio back to its analog roots and eventually stepped out on his own at the behest of Grammy-winner and Nashville studio staple Dave Cobb. This led to Matt engineering releases for John Prine, Jason Isbell, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Amanda Shires and Josh Ritter, as well as helming records for Margo Price, Lucero and Iron & Wine's latest collaboration with Calexico. Recently, Amazon even plucked him to produce, curate and debut a unique digital audio series featuring Al Green's first new recording in nearly a decade. To sum it up best, NPR describes Ross-Spang as "a music history geek with a brilliant ear for blending studio precision with spontaneity," while Rolling Stone touts him as "one of the most trusted arbiters of the Memphis sound."   That last moniker rings especially true this month, as Sony/Legacy celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of Elvis Presley's most pivotal years by releasing a massive 11CD box set and 2LP vinyl edition of performances from August 1969 at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. All originally recorded to 8-track and newly mixed to analog by Matt, this string of shows is especially notable for featuring a full orchestra and the live debut of one of the King's biggest hits, "Suspicious Minds." Recorded at Sam Phillips' iconic studio in Memphis, today's interview features Matt's insight on the psychology of recording, examples of records where the room acts as an instrument, his trajectory within the industry and how a career in documenting music has changed the way he listens. Matt's social media and additional information on his work can be found at southerngrooves.com. To learn more about Sam Phillips Recording Service, visit samphillipsrecording.com.  

Ancient drugs, songwriting and Texas music with Greyhounds and Mando Saenz. Greyhounds own Andrew and Anthony, pop in to talk about their newest record Cheyenne Valley Drive.  This makes the bands 7th record and probably one of their rawest recording to date. They traveled to Memphis to cut songs like "No Other Woman" and "Credo" with producer Matt Ross-Spang in Sam Phillips Recording Services. The guys are no newbies in the business. After years with other bands, building their own studio in Austin, TX, and continuously touring they still make time to produce and record other projects with other artists in their own space, Bud's Recording Services. Visit www.greyhoundsmusic.com for music, tour, and merch, and follow them @greyhoundsmusic. Then Mando Saenz, Nashville based/Texas influenced songwriter, comes in to talk about his notable cuts and even deep cuts. Mando quickly grabbed the attention of celebrated producer Frank Liddell by happenstance. Before to long Mando inked a deal with Frank's publishing company, Carnival Music, and quickly started writing songs with Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Jim Lauderdale, Aubrie Sellers, Jack Ingram, Eli Young Band, Wade Bowen, and much more. Is there a division between the artist and a songwriter, and what if you happen to be both? What keeps Mando writing haunting, truthful songs even though he may not have experienced the context himself. For everything about Mando visit www.mandosaenzmusic.com and follow him @mandosaenz.

Visit our new Podcast/Audio portal at http://dittytvradio.com for 24/7 audio music entertainment and our complete catalog of on demand podcasts. Sam Phillips Recording Engineer/Producer Matt Ross-Spang talks about his Grammy-winning work with Jason Isbell, his approach to recording, and upcoming projects he's excited about.

It's real-deal Memphis Blues... the kind of sophisticated blues and jazz sounds you would have heard floating from the windows of The Palace on Beale Street in the 40's and 50's. Keeping the flame burning bright is Memphis’ own Love Light Orchestra. L​ove Light Orchestra features Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald Stephens on keys, and a five piece horn section that includes Marc Franklin, Scott Thompson, Art Edmaiston, Jason Yasinksy, and Kirk Smothers. The band has recently signed to Blue Barrel Records and ​released a full-length record ​produced by Matt Ross-Spang.

Our guest this episode is Patrick Sweany. Patrick is keeping the blues alive and real by carrying on the styles of the musicians that came before him, like Hound Dog Taylor, Furry Lewis, and the like. He also spent some time jamming alongside a young Dan Auerbach. Patrick’s new album titled, “Ancient Noise” was produced and engineered by Matt Ross-Spang at legendary Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

We wrap our 21st year on the air with an encore performance from The Lovelight Orchestra. It's real-deal Memphis Blues. The sophisticated blues and jazz sounds you would have heard floating from the windows of The Palace on Beale Street in the 40's and 50's.   LLO features Blues Music Award-winner John Nemeth on vocals, Joe Restivo on guitar, Tim Goodwin on bass, Earl Lowe on drums, Gerald Stephens on keys, and a five piece horn section that includes Marc Franklin, Scott Thompson, Art Edmaiston, Jason Yasinksy, and Kirk Smothers. The band has recently signed to Blue Barrel Records and the group is working on a full-length release with producer Matt Ross-Spang. This performance was captured at Loflin Yard in downtown Memphis.

How does a Memphis-born teen become an intern, and eventually chief engineer, at Sun Studio? How does the same guy go on to record Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Chris Isaak, Drive By Truckers, the Rival Sons, and Kris Kristofferson, as well as win a Grammy? And how the heck did he follow in Sam Phillips' legendary footsteps to end up recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service and mixing Elvis records? How did he end up working on amazing upcoming releases, including albums by Emily Barker, Sean Rowe, Patrick Sweany, and Margo Price's follow up to Midwest Farmer's Daughter? We find out in this interview with the affable Matt Ross-Spang. Enjoy! Disclaimer: This audio recording was not originally tracked with the intent of using for a podcast. It was recorded solely for transcription for our print interview (see issue #117). Please forgive any balance issues, background sounds, and lack of clarity. Sponsored by Universal Audio http://www.uaudio.com

Working Class Audio Session #097 with Matt Ross-Spang!!! Matt Ross-Spang , born in Memphis, began working at the Legendary Sun Studio when he was just 16, working his way up from intern to the Chief Engineer. He championed to bring the recording studio back to its origin, working hard to find, install and use the same period equipment that Sam Phillips engineered with in the 1950s. His 11 years of dedication to Sun and its signature sound garnered national attention when he was featured by Lester Holt for NBC’s Nightly News and the Today Show. NPR also featured Matt and his work on All Things Considered. "It's fantastic that [Ross-Spang] has pursued this with such scholarly devotion," says Peter Guralnick, author of the definitive, two-part Presley biography, Last Train to Memphis and the recently released biography, Sam Phillips The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll.. "Sam was systematic in thinking about sound and gave great thought to it — no square angles; the tiles. In addition, he felt there was something unique about the room at 706 Union. He didn't know it when he rented it. To have reconstituted it is an exercise in creative archeology." In 2015 Matt left Sun to venture out on his own as an engineer and producer.  His first project post Sun was to engineer and mix Jason Isbell’s “Something More Than Free” for acclaimed Producer Dave Cobb which would award him his first Grammy. The record broke several records debuting at #1 on the Country, Rock, Folk and Indie Charts. It also broke Americana Radio chart records , staying #1 for over 25 weeks. The record won Grammys for Best Americana Album and Best Americana Song for (24 Frames). Since then Matt hasn’t slowed down ...engineering recent releases by The Drive By Truckers, Elle King, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Chris Isaak, The Rival Sons, Corb Lund, Lori Mckenna, Brett Dennen, Brent Cobb, Amanda Shires, Anderson East, The Sheepdogs and the concept album “Southern Family”. Matt also engineered, mixed and Co-Produced Margo Price’s debut album; entitled “Midwestern Farmer’s Daughter” the record was made in 3 days in 2014 at Sun Studio and released on Third Man Records. The record debuted in the top 10 Billboard country charts to critical acclaim and is already considered one of the best albums of 2016. Matt most recently was hired by Sony Records to mix 18 previously unreleased songs by Elvis Presley from historic 1976 sessions in the Jungle Room at Graceland which was released in August of 2016. Matt also recently produced albums on Sean Rowe, Patrick Sweany and UK artist Emily Barker. The City of Memphis named him one of its “30 under 30” Memphians in 2015 as well as honoring him with a key to the city in 2016. The City of Germantown also named a day after Ross-Spang in 2016. Matt and Matt join each other over Skype for a conversation about's Matt's journey.

Get over two hours of FREE Mix Training, Multitracks, and eBook at... MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matt Ross-Spang, a Grammy winning engineer, mixer, producer and recording historian. Matt began his career at Sun Studio in Memphis TN, which he revitalized during his decade of work there bringing it back to it’s original analog roots. After his time at Sun Studio he migrated over to Sam Phillips Recording Services.  Get full show notes at RecordingStudioRockstars.com

I’ve got a really cool thing for you today. I had a chance to interview Matt Ross-Spang, studio engineer over at Sun Studio, arguably the most famous recording studio in the world. In case you didn’t know, Sun Studio is where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King and so many other legendary... The post Interview With Matt Ross-Spang, Engineer at the Legendary Sun Studio appeared first on Audio Issues.