Critical Ears Podcast

Check out Debra Fotheringham's new album "Valley of Annihilation" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5OUKZxojj4wRLg5Kwt8xiL?si=mBa_1lFGQ8yERRXuNmwdDADo YOU have an audio issue that you have run into lately? Put it in the comments and we can ask a professional!In this Critical Ears Podcast episode, we talk with Salt Lake City musician and poet Debra Fotheringham about her career path, studio recording process, and live sound strategies. Debra shares how she started, her experience recording at June Audio - a recording studio in Provo Utah, and how she approaches production and songwriting. Debra explains the value of preparation, stage practice, clear communication with engineers, and choosing what’s interesting over what’s perfect, while also addressing burnout, anxiety, and sustaining a creative life.07:17 Writing Versus Effects09:00 Logic Demo To Studio15:00 Live Sound Checklist17:35 Sound Tech Communication29:11 Hitting Creative Blocks35:16 Finding Your Music Path38:02 Burnout And Quitting46:55 Authenticity Over Perfection🎥This podcast was filmed at Utah Podcast Studio, the #1 studio for podcasting in Utah! If you have a podcast or any other content you need filmed, visit utahpodcaststudio.com!

In this episode of Critical Ears, we sit down with Thomas Rowe, live sound expert and the #1 sound engineer at Lagoon Amusement Park 🎤🎢.We dive into real-world signal flow, the worst live audio disasters he’s had to troubleshoot, and how networking played a major role in building his career. From running sound at a major amusement park to working on short films, Thomas shares practical advice for anyone serious about live sound or breaking into the audio industry.If you’re studying audio, working live gigs, or want to level up your sound knowledge — this one’s for you.🔊 Topics we cover:• Understanding signal flow in live environments• Troubleshooting high-pressure audio problems• The power of networking in the sound world• Breaking into professional live soundSubscribe for more conversations with industry professionals and behind-the-scenes audio insight.🎥This podcast was filmed at Utah Podcast Studio, the #1 studio for podcasting in Utah! If you have a podcast or any other content you need filmed, visit utahpodcaststudio.com!