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The Urchin Studios Podcast
by Urchin Studios
An occasional podcast brought to you by the team at Urchin Studios in Hackney Wick, London, UK.Join Matt, Dan and Lucy for interesting conversations around all things recording and music production. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a professional in the industry, this podcast is full of insight, tips and tricks and of course plenty of good studio anecdotes.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and now Tik Tok! @urchinstudiosMatt @matturchinDan @danurchinLucy @lyctn
Episodes
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Can drummers wear shorts?
Matt and Dan discuss attention grabbing music, Coachella and perform excerpts from the Lord of Rings soundtrack (apologies in advance) Artists mentioned: Grimes CeeLo Green Lump Blur Oasis Laura Marling Nigel Olsen (Elton John’s Drummer) Lizzy McAlpine Brian Eno Hanz Zimmer Ludwig Göransson...
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Mastering engineers in red trousers
Matt and Dan discuss the language of audio engineering, Software instrument strings and the power of bad ideas Artists mentioned: Nine Inch Nails Atticus Ross Yehudi Menuhin Soundgarden Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds “Wild God” Mixers mentioned: David Fridmann Bob Clearmountain Spike Stent Ben…
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Listening as a listener
This week Matt and Dan discuss the parallels between audio, writing and painting, as well as listening from the audience’s perspective and how we as engineers interact with a mix (see, we can do sensible descriptions sometimes!). Also everyone turns up early for their sessions. Hardware…
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Robots pretending to be robots
This week Dan and Matt discuss what Glyn Johns said on Instagram, What James Blake said on the social media site formally known as twitter, and a synthetic Taylor Swift Glynn Johns clip https://www.instagram.com/p/C37_Vw_RMrd/# James Blake Tweets...
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Things that are aggressively stereo
This week Matt and Dan dig in deep on microphone polar patterns (NERD ALERT) , how many people make a choir and when is Matt going to drop. £15k on a vintage Neumann U67? Microphones mentioned: Neumann U47, U67, U87, TL103 Electrovoice RE20 Shure SM7b, ksm141 Audio Technica AT4033a AKG C414 Aston...
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The greatest night in pop
This week Dan and Matt chat pitch correction, Quincy’s mic collection and John Deacon’s erection Matt’s drum Sample Pack “Drums for Songs” is out now and available exclusively from his website here: https://www.mattingram.co.uk/product-page/drums-for-song-sample-pack Songs mentioned: We Are The...
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The centre is also a position
This week Matt and Dan chat ASMR, LCR and Mayonnaise Artist mentioned: Lianne La Havas Haim - Forever Korn - Follow The Leader The Beatles - Taxman Flyte - Amy Jordan MacKampa Rie Fu - Places Plugins mentioned: Avid Pro Subharmonic, Waves MaxxBass, PSP Mixbass 2, UA Little Labs Voice of God,...
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Colon are here!
This week Matt and Dan chat getting a great vocal performance, 'The Grid' (as in, not chopping everything onto it) and the perils of hype Artists mentioned: Viva Brother NME Magazine 8th January 2011 - https://www.nme.com/news/music/brother-10-1293782 The Fast Show “indie club” -...
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One sample pack to rule them all
One sample pack to rule them all This Week Matt and Dan discuss making your own drum sample pack, focussing your ideas and Stevie Ray Vaughan Recording/Mix engineers mentioned: Tchad Blake, Leslie Brathwaite, Amanda Merdzan, Alan Moulder, Michael Brauer, Spike Stent, Tom Elmhirst Plugins…
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Songs to make you go bleughhh
Matt and Dan talk dirty drum recording techniques, icky production sounds and what the hell does “stems” mean these days? Moses Schneider about "the Wurst" - the alternative workbook https://youtu.be/__Bh3D_Pvt8?si=gcXvUkvJXaCXna7V Tracks mentioned: Tom Waits - Bone Machine (album) Queens of the...
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Getting all Gandalf on the transients
Matt and Dan chat compression (how much is too much?), taking creative decisions with confidence and Dr Who Artists/Music mentioned: Doctor Who Themes (1963-2023) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/722HbGvR8b4Hf1J5nFMGtD?si=71a3fc149d3a404e Suzie Stapleton - We Are The Plague (album) Radiohead…
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What’s that film with all the blue people?
In this first episode of 2024 Matt and Dan chat Dolby Atmos, silly effects on piano and the power of amazing harmonies Plugins Mentioned: Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonics Microphone + 'SoundField by RØDE' Ambisonic Audio Processor Avid roto speaker UAD Sound City Studios UAD Ocean Way Studios Artists...
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Brian May’s home made guitar
In the final show of 2023 Matt and Dan reflect on a fantastic year of music making, as well as the pros and cons of software instruments, the benefits of mastering and Brian May's guitar tone. (Jez Ashurst is the producer that Dan is talking about at the start, although he erroneously refers to…
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Vocoders have feelings too
In this week's episode Matt and Dan cover the reinterpretation of lyrics, popular microphones and how being a 'music professional' can change your relationship with music. Tracks Mentioned: Laurie Anderson - O Superman Sting - Every Breath You Take Jordan Mackampa - Teardrops in a Hurricane Wham!…
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Michael Jackon’s real voice
This week Matt and Dan chat Loudness, the secrets of the DFA button and Matt hits us with his trademark beatboxing skills Plugins mentioned: Waves (in general) Wavesfactory - SnareBuzz Valhalla - Room, Supermassive Soundtoys - Superplate, Devil-loc Safari Pedals - Rhino Reverb Tracks mentioned…
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Phil Collins on a Concorde
This week Matt and Dan discuss taking risks in the studio, making use of reference tracks and Phil Collins Tracks mentioned: Elbow - One Day Like This Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
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In The Balance of Things
Against all odds Matt and Dan return for a second week in a row to chew the fat on their approaches to mixing, online production tips and Bob Marley
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Now and Then we make a podcast
Matt and Dan attempt a brand new format - weekly episodes instead of once every 6 months. Will this innovative approach last? Or will it fall on its face before Christmas? Find out in today's episode! Contact the podcast at [email protected] or visit www.urchinstudios.co.uk to find out...
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S3E2 - The Story of Urchin Part 2
Matt, Dan and Lucy continue their conversation around the history of Urchin Studios including the times they made a 'wrong record', dealt with a flood in the studio and helped soundtrack a John Lewis advert
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S3E1 - The Story of Urchin Part 1
Welcome back to a new series of podcasts from the team at Urchin Studios at their new HQ in Hackney Wick, East London, UK In this episode co-founders Matt and Dan are joined by producer and recording artist Lucy Tun to discuss how Urchin began back in the Spring of 2007
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S2E01 - Jordan Mackampa
The Urchin Studios podcast is back! This time around Matt chats to singer-songwriter Jordan Mackampa. A playlist of music discussed in the podcast is available on our website at www.urchinstudios.co.uk/podcast
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S1E15 - Chris Briggs
Matt chats to legendary A&R man Chris Briggs about the continual influence of radio for new music, the value of pragmatism and the importance of keeping your mouth shut in the studio. Originally published 3rd July 2016
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S1E14 - Prince special with Tom Hannan
Matt sits down and chats to music writer Tom Hannan about the passing of a Legend, music fandom and the perils of watching bands at festivals. Originally published 31st May 2016
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S1E13 - The Staves
Matt sits down and chats with The Staves. They cover all the big topics including the history of the band, the correct pronunciation of 'Bon Iver' and which character from Wind In the Willows would be most fun to go for a pint with. Originally published 1st May 2016
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S1E12 - Chris Kimsey
Matt talks with long time Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey about the history of Olympic Studios, getting drum sounds and working with Mick, Keith, Charlie and co. Originally published 6th April 2016
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S1E11 - Anna Prior
Metronomy drummer Anna Prior joins Matt at the studio for a chat. Topics of discussion include the perception of gender in music, growing up in Doncaster and personal hygiene on tour. Originally published 1st March 2016
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S1E10 - Andy Newmark
Matt talks with drumming legend Andy Newmark about working with John Lennon, Sly and the Family Stone, Roxy Music and David Bowie. Originally published 31st January 2016
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S1E09 - Dan Cox
Matt talks to Urchin Studios co-founder about the recording process, production styles, and feminist themed guitar pedals. Originally published 2nd January 2016
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S1E08 - Toby L
Urchin Studios Podcast is back! This time Matt talks to Trangressive Records and Love Live Media co-founder Toby L. Topics of conversation include getting started in the music business, defining the term A&R and going on after Queen at Live Aid. Originally published 6th October 2015
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S1E07 - Marika Hackman
Once again, Urchin Studios Podcast is on tour and joining Matt for a chat is Marika Hackman. First Published 5th August 2015
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S1E06 - Gill Landry
Matt talks to the Nashville based singer and songwriter Gill Landry. Originally published 30th June 2015
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S1E05 - Jeremy Warmsley
Joining Matt today is musician Jeremy Warmsley who is one half of the electro-pop band Summercamp. Topics include drum machines, self producing and the merits of mixing whilst browsing the internet. Originally published 30th April 2015
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S1E04 - Rae Morris
Matt's guest today is the musician Rae Morris. The topics of conversation include recording, life on the road and the similarities between L.A. and Blackpool. Originally published 2nd April 2015
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S1E03 - Laura Marling
Matt chats to musician Laura Marling about interviews, comic books and becoming a guitar geek. Originally published 2nd March 2015
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S1E02 - Fyfe Dangerfield
Matt chats to musician Fyfe Dangerfield about the songwriting process, lyrics and panthers with cockney accents. Originally published 2nd February 2015
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S1E01 - Adam Betts
Matt chats to Adam Betts of Three Trapped Tigers about their careers, childhood musical obsessions, and the 'pains of being a drummer'. Originally published 5th November 2014
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An occasional podcast brought to you by the team at Urchin Studios in Hackney Wick, London, UK.Join Matt, Dan and Lucy for interesting conversations around all things recording and music production. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a professional in the industry, this podcast is full of insight, tips and tricks and of course plenty of good studio anecdotes.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and now Tik Tok! @urchinstudiosMatt @matturchinDan @danurchinLucy @lyctn
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