FaderCast

My first album came out in 2006 and by the end of 2026, I will have put out 12 full albums (and many Singles & EPs).So every month of 2026, I will talk about the songs on one of the albums.This one is my third album "FH3"All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My first album came out in 2006 and by the end of 2026, I will have put out 12 full albums (and many Singles & EPs).So every month of 2026, I will talk about the songs on one of the albums.This one is my second album "FH2"All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My first album came out in 2006 and by the end of 2026, I will have put out 12 full albums (and many Singles & EPs).So every month of 2026, I will talk about the songs on one of the albums.The first one is obviously my debut album "FH1"All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about how progress is undefeated and how you will suffer if you still don't understand that ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I use the Matt Damon movie "Stillwater" as an example to show that sometimes being too clever might not be the best idea ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I discuss why it's so hard to accurately judge your own work - and how to do it better ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

An episode about false nostalgia and living in the past ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about the 3 types of music listeners that exist - and what separates them from each other ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about the fact that most artists have nothing interesting to say about their art ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about the foundations of a good life - and how almost no one pays attention to those, because they are too obvious and boring ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I explain how things that look easy, are usually full of effort that nobody sees ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about my disappointment with a recent storm warning and about how sensationalist language makes our lives worse ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about how sugarcoating serious life issues might not be the best idea ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about why theory is for theorists and the world belongs to people who focus on action.All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I discuss why I have a different view on this often-used cliché ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I describe the amateurish way Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda writes an instrumental in a stream - and I contrast it with the pressure most actual amateur musicians put on themselves to do anything at all ...All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I answer the question how you can take inspiration from your favorite artists without sounding like a copy.All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I discuss why people always struggle when they achieve a goal that they thought would "make them happy".All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I discuss my inner monologue in times when things are tough. And why I think we get this wrong constantly.All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I discuss 10 (mostly non-technical) tips that will make it easier for you to end up with a good sounding record.All links: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about a technique I use to improve the lyrics in my songs. All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode, I talk about my buddies Drummerboi and Beatboi - and about blind spots we all have when it comes to our art careers or our lives. All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I talk about how to deal with our inner censor, which tells us things we make are not good enough. All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

There is a narrative, that depressive people gravitate towards being artists. I'm not sure that is true. Maybe art makes people depressed instead? All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode, I explain why singers need should always buy their own microphone and only use that (if possible). All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode, I explain why it seems that the music scene is tiny and everyone knows everyone. All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I answer the question "How do you stay motivated for 20 years, when I can't even get motivated to start?" All links: ⁠⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠⁠

In this episode I explain why starting something during a downturn is a great idea! All links: ⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠

Want to know how loud your vocal/guitar/snare/whatever should be in your mix? Try this simple technique! All links: ⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠

It's not that hard! I talk about what not to do and how to do it! All links: ⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠

Want to know the fastest way to never having writer's block again? This is it! All links: ⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠

Average work is necessary. Find out why! All links: ⁠http://www.faderhead.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠http://email.faderhead.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/faderhead⁠

When creating, I ask myself THESE two questions very often! All links: http://www.faderhead.com Newsletter: http://email.faderhead.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/faderhead

I ramble about all sorts of things. Mostly about the final steps of the upcoming album "Years Of The Serpent". So much stuff is happening at the same time. Find out if anything I say still makes any sense! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This week I mainly speak about mixing. What it is and what it isn't. And how my voice annoys me due to its harshness. And what to do about it. A bunch of technical stuff. Plus a snippet from my work on the new version of Halloween Spooky Queens v2021. And more. Best podcast! U kno it! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

Another week of me rambling incoherently (but full of wisdom) into my phone. Weirdly, sometimes I even get messages from people who a) clearly listened to my stream-of-consciousness meandering and b) seem to like it. So I will just continue doing it, because, in the immortal words of the one and only Bill Belichick: "it beats being a plumber". This week I talk about logos/branding, thinking in German vs in English, thinking about Bootytime, black baseball caps and more. Clearly the best episode of all podcasts in the world ever! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

In this episode I begin to explain what mastering is and why people have strange misconceptions about it. Then Jasenheimer shows up and I have to drink. Not because of Jasenheimer. But also because of Jasenheimer. You all know how that goes! I also talk about writing a second song with Esther (includes audio examples!) and about the new Kickstarter campaign, as well as the new album progress. Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This is an episode full of truth. Some would call it rants. I just call it honesty. I talk about why playing in the US is really unappealing to smaller European bands, I talk about the fact that young artists constantly overvalue themselves and I also talk about Jim Carey - who I don't like at all as an actor. Plus more background info from the album production process. This episode is deep. Like deep tech. Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

In this episode I discuss a lot of things: from why guitars and electronic music don't fit together to procrastination to vocal comping. Don't know what vocal comping is? Listen to this episode! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This is a short episode about progress on the upcoming album. This episode has much better sound than previous episodes, because I decided to not just use Anchor to assemble the podcast. Anchor was too slow and unprecise. Now this sounds snappy! Ja! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This week I made a lot of progress on the upcoming album and I also noticed a bunch of things about songwriting that I talk about in this episode. Plus video planning and more. Yeehaw! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

Good things come to those who do things. We all know this. Patience is important, but waiting ain't gonna cut it. In this episode I talk about how things are going with the album in week 2 of final production. Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

The album release date is now set for December 27, 2021 (for Bandcamp buyers and Kickstarter backers) and January 15, 2022 (for streaming/download/physical). Which means that the final album production phase has begun and I will be giving updates here on this podcast as things move along. In this episode I talk about spreadsheets, fake lyrics, the muse and other things. Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This week was the 15 year anniversary of the first ever Faderhead show in Lahr, Germany on July 15, 2006. So we organized an anniversary show. Plus more wisdom! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

I am still rehearsing my little booty off and I have started a consulting service for non-German bands who want to name their band with a German name. Listen to the podcast for all the info and my first successes! This is good stuff! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This is an episode full of deep thinkings. It's also the first episode where someone (to be precise: it was my friend Bombe!) complained that the audio was coming from the right side of his headphones. So that prompted me to spare no effort or expense and buy an app that records in mono. Because my Huawei app records in stereo for no good reason. If you pay close attention, you can even notice the difference. I also give tips on how to achieve better quality voice recording audio on your phone. Become a pro (and rich) in seconds with these 3 mega hacks! You will also get laid after you listen to this episode!  Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com  Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This week my past me is reaching out to me from the future, I insult a snivelling jackanape who complains about festival lineups, I publicly shame Kei Kyunaa, and Kid Moxie and I are making wedding plans. I also ask "Why?". It's a good episode, ja! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

This week I talk about working with Enrique Jesus Hernandez and I come up with 3 questions to evaluate a good band- or artistname. Most bands should have asked themselves this, but they didn't. Oh well! Kid Moxie comes from L.A. to visit me for two days of songwriting and of course there is Q&A with Dewanka. Gut, ja! Podcast: http://podcast.faderhead.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

Yes, I know, the title is actually a Meat Loaf song, but it does fit with one of the segments! I am getting into the habit of recording my rambling thinking and - just like the newsletter - it's actually a really helpful tool to think some stuff through and notice when you notice things. 10/10 would recommend. This week I am travelling to Bavaria to visit Qork & Xork & Bork. Plus I DJ badly. Plus many other things. You will like it! Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead

The first episode of FaderCast. I am keeping it simple and giving behind-the-scenes information and stories. Getting into the groove.  Let me know what you think via email at [email protected] and please also drop me a line if you have any questions or suggestions/ideas for stuff you would like me to talk about.  This podcast is for you, so let me hear it! Email: [email protected] Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/faderhead Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/faderhead_official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faderhead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/faderhead YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/faderhead