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Back to Search#192: The Three C’s That Helped Us Grow as Independent Music Producers
Season 5 Episode 17
How do you market yourself effectively as an independent music producer, especially when working across multiple genres? In this episode, Marc Matthews and Tim Benson (Aisle9) unpack this challenge w…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
#191: Every Logic Pro User Should Know These Hidden Tools—Do You? (ft. Justin Hochella)
Season 5 Episode 16
Are you underusing the tools you already own in Logic Pro? In this episode of Inside the Mix, Marc Matthews is joined by Justin Hochella, producer and co-host of Face Your Ears, to uncover Logic Pro’…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
#190: Ever Wonder Why Your Effects Sound "Off"? Unlocking Pre-Fader and Post-Fader Sends
Season 5 Episode 15
Ever wondered how the pros achieve those perfectly balanced mixes and immersive effects? Marc Matthews and Tim Benson (Aisle9) explain the difference between pre-fader and post-fader sends, the key t…
Published on 5 months ago
#189: Could Re-Releasing Music Boost Your Streams? A Guide to the Waterfall Release Strategy
Season 5 Episode 14
Ever released a song only to watch it vanish into the streaming void after a brief moment in the spotlight? In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews delves into the waterfall release strategy…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
#188: ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES | Davey Oberlin: What Makes an '80s Synthwave Cover Truly Authentic?
Season 5 Episode 13
What happens when a keyboard player for Korn and Five Finger Death Punch dives headfirst into the neon-soaked synthwave world? Davey Oberlin joins Marc Matthews to reveal how he transforms classic ro…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#187: THE MIDNIGHT | Tyler Lyle: Unlocking the Secrets of Synthwave Songwriting
Season 5 Episode 12
In this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews engages in a profound conversation with Tyler Lyle, the singer-songwriter and one-half of the synthwave duo, The Midnight. Tyler delves into the …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
#186: Why LUFS Don't Matter As Much As You Think with Ian Shepherd
Season 5 Episode 11
In this episode of Inside The Mix, mastering engineer Ian Shepherd demystifies loudness metrics and debunks common mastering misconceptions while offering practical advice for producers looking to im…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
#185: My Journey to 10,000 Monthly Listeners - What Actually Works?
Season 5 Episode 10
In this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews takes listeners behind the scenes on his journey to reaching 10,000 monthly Spotify listeners in 2025. Reflecting on his experiences as an indepe…
Published on 6 months ago
#184: Why Are So Many Songs Just 'Okay'?
Season 5 Episode 9
What makes a song truly resonate with listeners? In this episode, Marc Matthews and Aisle9 approach this question head-on by exploring a listener's struggle with finishing their song—feeling that whi…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
#183: How Do Producers Make Bass Sound So Good?
Season 5 Episode 8
Achieving a powerful, well-balanced bass is essential for any great mix. In this episode, Marc Matthews takes you behind the scenes of his latest track, breaking down his process for designing and mi…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago