Recording Studio Rockstars
Interviews with music producers, engineers and studio owners sharing insights and techniques for taking your recordings to the next level, hosted by Nashville producer and engineer Lij Shaw.
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Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 33mRSR576 - Nettie Freed - The Granddaughter of Rock 'n' Roll: Embracing Risks and AuthenticityWhat risks and rebellions in rock and roll history continue to echo in today's music industry? My guest today is Nettie Freed, an artist, songwriter, creative director, aSep 11, 2026 · 1h 52mRSR575 - David AmlenA studio designer with more than 35 years of experience on acoustics, layout and the human side of recording spaces, from bass traps and ISO booths to balancing specs witSep 4, 2026 · 1h 32mRSR574 - JJ CatalystEmmy-nominated LA mixer JJ Catalyst on finishing mixes fast by trusting your instincts, managing loudness for streaming, low-end and space in a mix, and avoiding endless Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 52mRSR573 - Greg GiorgioProducer and engineer Greg Giorgio of 9 Point Studios (formerly Tarquin Studios with Peter Katis) on getting a deep, punchy snare through tuning, towel dampening, snare cAug 21, 2026 · 1h 38mRSR572 - BZ LewisSix-time Emmy winner BZ Lewis on Dolby Atmos and immersive audio for emotional storytelling: speaker setups, overhead channels, spatial placement and tools like Superior Aug 14, 2026 · 2h 6mRSR571 - Brian MoncarzToronto mixer Brian Moncarz on drum recording: mic placement, room acoustics, tuning, and why the player and the room matter more than plugins for punchy drums.Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 34mRSR570 - Jordie LaneAustralian artist Jordie Lane on embracing limitations, recording with minimal gear in unconventional spaces, layering, spontaneous performance and letting accidents sparJul 31, 2026 · 2h 5mRSR569 Vance Powell - Baking It In, Atmos Truth, Tiny Amps, and One-Take MagicWhat happens when you stop calling it pre-production and just start making the record? My guest today is Vance Powell, multi-Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 45mRSR568 Kevin White - Songs of Apollo, NASA, & Music That Went to SpaceWhat happens when you realize the soundtrack of space travel isn’t science fiction - it’s real music carried aboard real missions? My guest today is Kevin White, NashvillJul 17, 2026 · 2h 6mRSR567 Micah Tawlks - Co-Writing, Mixing, Blackbird Sessions & Capturing Ideas Before They DisappearWhat happens when you start writing, producing, and mixing like the forest, not the trees, and you leave your worries behind? My guest today is Micah Tawlks - producer, mJul 10, 2026 · 1h 52mRSR566 Toby Suess - Saving Home and Pro Studios from Nashville to Nevada!What happens when you build a studio in an industrial zone…and still end up in court for making records? My guest today is Toby Suess, drummer, engineer, and owner of TinJul 3, 2026 · 2h 3mRSR565 - Jason Lehning - Mixing Vocals, Low-End Decisions, Writers’ Rooms & Keeping It FunWhat happens when you finally stop chasing every plugin and build a mix workflow that actually works? My guest today is Grammy-winning mixer, producer, and musician JasonJun 26, 2026 · 2h 7mRSR 564 - Packy Lundholm - Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at HomeWhat happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville with a home studio, a loop peJun 19, 2026 · 2h 6mRSR563 - Bobby Bare Jr - Why Monk Songs Come From a Disco Heart and Other Unicorn SightingsWhy do your deepest, most emotional songs come out better when you stop trying so hard? In this episode, I sit down with Nashville legend Bobby Bare Jr. - fearless songwrJun 12, 2026 · 1h 36mRSR562 - Piper Payne - Crafting Vinyl Records With Care for Indie ArtistsWhat do you actually need to know BEFORE you press your vinyl record… and what mistakes will totally ruin it? In this episode, Piper Payne returns to take us way deeper iJun 5, 2026 · 2h 1mRSR 561 - Kortney Grinwis - From Viral Drum Videos to Full-Time Musician Touring The WorldWhat happens when your drumming videos blow up online… and suddenly you’re touring the world behind your own band? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode,May 29, 2026 · 1h 42mRSR560 - Mike Meiers - Stop Writing for Your Band - Start Writing for Real OpportunitiesWhat happens when you stop chasing the band dream… and start writing songs that actually work in the real world? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode, IMay 22, 2026 · 2h 15mRSR559 - Pat Sansone - Playing and Songwriting with Wilco, Autumn Defense, and Big Star Quintet.Why does the rough mix always feel like the real song - and how the hell do you get that magic back without ruining it? In this episode, Pat Sansone and I go deep into thMay 15, 2026 · 2h 15mRSR558 - Bleu McAuley - Sync, Songs, Survival, & The Future of Making RecordsWhat happens when you sit down with a songwriter who’s done everything from early fan-funded records, to major-label pop, to K-pop, to sync, to teaching songwriting at BeMay 8, 2026 · 1h 51mRSR557 - Teresa Knox - Reviving Leon Russell’s Church Studio & the Tulsa SoundWhat happens when you rescue a forgotten studio that once shaped American music history - and bring it roaring back to life? This week, I sat down with Teresa Knox, the pMay 1, 2026 · 2h 3mRSR556 – Steve Genewick – The Majesty of Turning Spinal Tap Up to Eleven in AtmosWhat happens when you finally get to mix Spinal Tap in Dubly Atmos? You turn it up to 11, of course! My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Steve Genewick,Apr 24, 2026 · 1h 51mRSR555 - Matt Boudreau - From Stereo to Atmos: Revolutionizing Audio MixingWhat if your mix engineer secretly backed up every session in triplicate just so your grandkids could remix your demo in 2085? In this episode, I’m joined by my brother fApr 17, 2026 · 2h 3mRSR554 – Ronan Chris Murphy – Modern Songwriting Knight Writing Medieval Melodies in Ancient ItalyWhat happens when a tree destroys your home and studio - and it leads you to a new creative life across two continents? In this episode, I talk with Ronan Chris Murphy, tApr 10, 2026 · 1h 47mRSR553 - Locke Davis - How to Build Your Community and Content to Grow Your Studio or Music Career - Pickr MusicWhat happens when you stop chasing shiny gear and start listening more carefully? In this episode, Locke Davis, founder and CEO of the Pickr Music app, shares how his deeApr 3, 2026 · 2h 10mRSR552 - Tim Easton - Songwriting, Shortcuts, and the Sound of Real LifeIn this episode, we dive deep into the art of staying creative - even when life gets messy. Tim and I talk about recording at home, the beauty of imperfection, Logic shor
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