Podcast Episodes

#202: I Gamified My Music Production - It Changed Everything

Season 5 Episode 27

Ever wondered if you're tracking the right metrics in your music production journey? That nagging question—"Am I measuring what truly drives growth or just staying busy?"—led me to create something t…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#201: What If Your De-esser Plugin Could Do More Than Fix Sibilance?

Season 5 Episode 26

What if your go-to vocal de-esser plugin could do so much more?

In this episode, Marc Matthews and Tim Benson break down the creative power of de-essers and why they might be the secret weapon missing…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#200: How I 10x’d My Spotify Monthly Listeners as an Independent Artist

Season 5 Episode 25

Wondering how to grow monthly listeners on Spotify as an independent artist, without gimmicks or burnout? In this episode, I break down my journey from 300 to nearly 3,000 Spotify listeners in just s…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

#199: The Hidden Production Habits You’re Probably Ignoring (At Your Own Risk)

Season 5 Episode 24

Ever wondered why your mixes don’t sound professional, even with decent gear and endless YouTube tutorials? In this episode, Marc Matthews and Tim Benson, AKA Aisle9, reveal the overlooked production…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#198: Why I Never Release Music Without This Promotion Calendar

Season 5 Episode 23

Struggling to promote your music on social media without burning out? You’re not alone. In this episode, Marc Matthews introduces his 30-day music release promotion calendar for indie musicians, a pr…

Published on 3 months ago

#197: Why I Don’t Touch Plugins Before Doing This - The Art of Static Mixing (feat. Nate Kelmes)

Season 5 Episode 22

Why do some mixes, even with top plugins and techniques, still sound off? The answer might lie in a step you’re overlooking: the static mix.

In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews talks with…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#196: What Gear Do I Need to Produce Music at Home? Our Essential Home Studio Setup Tools

Season 5 Episode 21

Starting music production at home? This episode of Inside The Mix is your step-by-step guide to building the best home studio setup for beginner music producers. Marc Matthews and Tim Benson unpack e…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#195: How I Fixed My Mix with One Simple Move... EQ Automation

Season 5 Episode 20

Having trouble getting your build-ups and drops to land with real impact? In this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews reveals how he tackled that exact issue in his latest single, “Half-Lif…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#194: I Asked a Pro Vocal Coach How to Prepare a Singer for a Recording Session (ft. Rich Bozic)

Season 5 Episode 19

Capturing great vocal takes starts long before hitting record. In this episode, vocal coach and recording expert Rich Bozic shares how to record professional vocals in a home studio, with practical t…

Published on 4 months ago

#193: I Asked a Pro If You Really Need a Mastering Engineer - And If You Can DIY (feat. Mike Marsh)

Season 5 Episode 18

Acclaimed mastering engineer Mike Marsh demystifies the final stage of music production in this insightful episode. With a career spanning over three decades, working with artists like Björk, The Che…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago