The Self-Recording Band
Weekly no-bs episodes for self-recording musicians. Brought to you by full-time engineers and producers, working on hundreds of songs every year. No hype, no fluff. Not trying to make brands happy, not being paid for an opinion. Simply sharing what has worked for us and the artists we've worked with. Listen now and approach your next DIY recording project like you're a seasoned pro!
The Self-Recording Band
Latest Episodes
317: Sounding Professional Doesn't Mean Generic, Boring, Or "Overproduced" - Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)
Can your music sound professional without becoming generic, boring, or overproduced?That tension is the main theme of this conversation with Domi Schreiber, the Swiss artist behind MyKungFu.Domi has a very spe...
316: What Great Drummers Do Differently - Michi Dreilich
What separates a good drummer from a great one?Most people would probably think it's timing, technique, or playing everything perfectly.But the biggest difference is: Great drummers make intentional choices. The...
315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album - Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)
Why do so many bands never finish their album?For German indie rock band Max im Parkhaus, it wasn’t a lack of ideas or inspiration.It wasn’t a lack of talent.It wasn’t even a lack of opportunities or budget.
314: Can Recording Studios Be Sustainable? Why Michael Buschka Is Building His Studio Differently.
Can recording studios be sustainable?That’s the question we explore in this episode with Michael Buschka, a recording and mixing engineer from Germany who has built his studio around sustainability, conscious decision-making, and ...
313: How Legendary Rock Records Are Made - Kyle Hoffmann (NRG Recording Studios)
What separates good audio engineers and producers from great ones?In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Hoffmann, Chief Engineer at the legendary NRG Recording Studios in Los Angeles, to talk about the iconic NRG sound and...
