Secret Sonics 044 - Gray Bashew

Gray Bashew is a music producer, composer, songwriter, and filmmaker traveling the globe in pursuit of his next project and adventure!

You can learn more about Gray here: https://graybashew.com/

You can follow Gray on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gray_bashew/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6Qo-mrA0rh71QOC7iRUA

References

Comedy Central Drunk History - http://www.cc.com/shows/drunk-history

Ian Dotson - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-034-ian-dotson

Gray's Music Video from 2018 that helped him grow his career - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLm8VJVwEhc

Universal Audio Arrow - https://amzn.to/2VXqCpx

Spitfire Labs (Virtual Instruments) - https://www.spitfireaudio.com/labs/

Lydgate Farms (Hawaii Chocolate) - https://lydgatefarms.com/

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Secret Sonics 043 - Phil Barnes

Phil Barnes is a multi-genre record producer, songwriter and recording artist based out of Nashville, TN, USA!

You can learn more about Phil here: https://www.philbarnesmusic.com/

You can follow Phil on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philbarnesmusic/

Phil's Email: phil@plbandco.com

Phil's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0y2YPgYVyhrSwDDWmTX5Zr?si=-DmZCdraTbCWOC5sJdBWxw

References

Evan Gibb - https://soundbetter.com/profiles/43665-evan-gibb
Matthew Perryman Jones - https://www.mpjmusic.com/
Eduard Kort - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-005-eduard-kort
Ableton Live - https://www.ableton.com/en/
Tom Lord Alge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lord-Alge
Greg Wells - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Wells
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses

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Secret Sonics 042 - Matthew Garber

Matthew Garber is a mastering engineer and the owner of For The Record Mastering based out of Charleston, SC, USA!

You can learn more about Matthew here: https://fortherecordmastering.com/

You can follow Matthew on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordmastering/

References
The Attack and Release Show - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/
Sam Moses - https://www.spreaker.com/user/benwallick/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses
Focusrite ISA Consoles Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJd8606oNNk
Bob Katz - Mastering Audio - https://amzn.to/3bnHNG7
LUFS episode of the Attack and Release Show - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/11
Father John Misty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Tillman
Proac 115 (Matthew's Monitors) - http://www.proac-loudspeakers.com/html_files/Speakers.php?Range=Studio&Speaker=Studio115
Ron Swanson Quote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6hZ9KdG1QU

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Secret Sonics 041 - Packy Lundholm

Packy Lundholm is a music producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Chicago, IL, USA!

You can learn more about Packy here: https://packylundholm.bandcamp.com/

You can follow Packy on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packylundholm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/packylundholm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/packylundholm?lang=en

References
American Soccer LP - https://open.spotify.com/album/5B4I3Vrg16nIODY2vVpf7V
Track Sabbath Vol 1 EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/15LZQYPPYuVBWDRmRJEw5c
Kara Cavanaugh - https://open.spotify.com/album/13Hvcw21uNjTbvCygCTAkb
Rax Trax Studios - https://www.raxtrax.com/
Noam Wallenberg - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24162261
I Fight Dragons - http://www.ifightdragons.com/
Chiptunes Gameboy - https://www.reddit.com/r/chiptunes/comments/6ij879/how_do_i_get_started_with_making_chiptunes_on_a/
Little Sound DJ - https://www.littlesounddj.com/lsd/index.php
Helix Native Guitar Amp Sim- https://line6.com/helix/helixnative.html
Fuzz Factory - https://amzn.to/34yLGFM
Video with the T Bone Guitar - "Don’t Leave a Thing Behind" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaL9iDuOT8
T Bone Burnett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Bone_Burnett
Soundtoys FX Bundle - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/
Vulfpeck - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulfpeck
Khruangbin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khruangbin
Jacob Gorenstyn - Dissecting Revolver Episode - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20360155
Mother Hen - Packy's White Album pastiche - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl7gVXYpV-I

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Secret Sonics 040 - Joshua Sarubin - Deep-Dive With a Major-Label Executive

Joshua Sarubin is an accomplished major-label executive and A&R specialist currently at Warner Music Group and based out of New York City.

You can follow Joshua on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.sarubin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarubinmodes/

References
Warner Music Group - https://www.wmg.com/
Cathedral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_(band)
Stormzy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormzy
Billie Eilish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish
Lizzo Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFiLdByWIDY
Gary Vee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk
Secret Road - https://www.secretroad.com/
Alex Clare Too Close Microsoft Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOaE4MV5IcM
Youtube Music - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube_Music
Lady Gaga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga
LA Reid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.A._Reid
RedOne Producer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RedOne
A Star is Born - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(2018_film)
Avril Lavigne "Complicated" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE 
The Matrix (Music Production Group) - http://thematrixmusic.com/
Butch Walker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Walker

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Secret Sonics 039 - Coronavirus/COVID-19, Silver Linings and Facebook Live Q&A

Ben talks out his thoughts and feelings regarding the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic and shares a Facebook Live Q&A about getting better home recordings.

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References
Stay safe and follow the protocol from WHO - https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
Noah Bar-Shain took excellent notes on my Facebook Live - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Te5hVQOPVcCOlRNa594v2O6nv2kCMJH9Wc6uyBewixw/edit?fbclid=IwAR0V12YYO36-p42IDLLLBIrgwGqTKql2_bPvigXxXnSeRRVCgRzsuIgBgF4
Mixerman's "Musician's Survival Guide to a Killer Record" - https://amzn.to/3bBCMJY

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Secret Sonics 038 - Noam Wallenberg

Noam Wallenberg is a music producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer and guitarist based out of Chicago, IL, USA!

You can learn more about Noam here: https://www.raxtrax.com/staff

You can follow Noam on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noamwallenberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noam.wallenberg

References
Rick Barnes - https://www.raxtrax.com/staff
Rax Trax Recording Studios - https://www.raxtrax.com
Paranoid Android - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHiGbolFFGw
SSL 4000 Series Console - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_State_Logic#4000_series
Chris Lorde-Alge (CLA) - https://www.chrislordalge.com/
Reverb's Motown Sound Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TysRGMSjtpQ
Chicago Music Exchange - https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/
Vulfpeck - https://vulfpeck.com/
Woody Goss - https://woodygoss.bandcamp.com/
May Erlewine - https://www.mayerlewine.com/
Christine Hucal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvm_Ux0DHE
"Fat Boys in the Gym of Love" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBxv5fDgf8
Greg Calbi - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/greg-calbi/
Howie Weinberg - https://www.howieweinbergmastering.com/
Beyerdynamic DT 880 - https://amzn.to/2xSaADM
Noah Georgeson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Georgeson
Ira Glass Quote - https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/309485-nobody-tells-this-to-people-who-are-beginners-i-wish
Listento by Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/

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Secret Sonics 037 - Travis Ball

Travis Ball is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA!

You can learn more about Travis here: https://www.travisballmixing.com/

You can follow Travis on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisballmixing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/travisballmix
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisballmixing/

References
Wildways (Russian metal band) - https://www.instagram.com/wildwaysofficial/
Belmont State Music program - http://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/music/about/index.html
Recording Studio Rockstars with Lij Shaw - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/
Petition to save Music City - https://www.change.org/p/savehomestudios?use_react=false
Dustin Burnett (mentor) - https://www.instagram.com/iamdustinb/
That Sound's Drum - https://www.iwantthatsound.com/
Sam Moses - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23350115
Josh Bonanno - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22817346
Rick Rubin Quote (I think) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PZM2Uh9XY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
B&W speakers - https://www.bowerswilkins.com/
Waves Reel ADT - https://www.waves.com/plugins/reel-adt#butch-vig-billy-bush-reel-adt
NI Raum reverb - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/raum/

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Secret Sonics 036 - Ryan Liatsis

Ryan Liatsis is a guitarist, audio engineer and music producer based out of Pomona, NY, USA.

You can follow Ryan on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.liatsis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanliatsismusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RyanLiatsis

References
ShwizZ - https://www.shwizz.com/
Studio website - https://www.somethingelectric.com/studio
Steve Khan (guitar mentor) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Khan
Kung Fu Band - https://www.kungfumusic.com/
CAD guitar amp mic - https://amzn.to/2Ivo6zq
Eric Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Johnson_(guitarist,_born_1954)
Meir Levine - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21603696
Howard Feibush - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18875425

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Secret Sonics 035 - Sam Moses

Sam Moses is a mastering engineer and owner of Moses Mastering based out of Nashville, TN, USA.

You can learn more about Sam and his services here: https://www.mosesmastering.com/

You can follow Sam on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosesmastering/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mosesmastering/

Check out his podcast "The Attack and Release Show" - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/

References
Mix with the Masters - https://mixwiththemasters.com/
Seth Godin “This is Marketing” - https://amzn.to/32CtUjM
Josh Bonanno - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22817346
Gary Vaynerchuck - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
"The Power of Habit" - https://amzn.to/39cQty5
"Atomic Habits" - https://amzn.to/39oFXUg
Working Class Audio Podcast ft. Andrew Scheps - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-009-andrew-scheps/
Toggl - https://toggl.com/
Paydirt invoicing - https://paydirtapp.com/free_invoice_creator
Mail Butler - https://www.mailbutler.io/

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Secret Sonics 034 - Ian Dotson

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Music, #artist, #artistry, #atlanta, #audio, #deep, #dive, #georgia, #logic, #music, #pro, #producer, #production, #reason, #singer, #songwriter, #songwriting, #tools

Ian Dotson "Aka Datsun" is a singer-songwriter and music producer based out of Atlanta, GA, USA.

You can follow "Datsun" on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datsunmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DatsunMusic/

You can listen to his music here
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kmvLt54FHMCc7lLx4cuF5
I'm Gone (Produced by Secret Sonics Alum Darrick Atwater): https://open.spotify.com/track/0Or8u6l8UIU1cEHQdyaVRG
Sour Mix: https://open.spotify.com/album/4EmvxAaUTkjL5bskHCaDGB
Delusions (first single off of his upcoming double LP): https://open.spotify.com/album/6SBMSThfHz7fcOoOr1wYVn

References:
Dave Wise (Donkey Kong Country Composer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wise_(composer)
Aquatic Ambiance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDvKwSVuUGA
$uperbia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-LNoGjDip4
DublGuage: https://www.facebook.com/DublGaugeMusic/
Bon Iver first record: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SxFsOO0h4Nz3lFJuysKq5
Lizzo's latest record: https://open.spotify.com/album/74gSdSHe71q7urGWMMn3qB
Jacob Collier "Time Alone With You" ft. Daniel Caesar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qUCyW7ewPs

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Secret Sonics 033 - Josh Bonanno

Josh Bonanno is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA.

You can learn more about Josh and his endeavors here: https://joshbonanno.com/

You can follow Josh on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshbonanno/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshbonannoproductions/

References
Mixerman: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19686793
"Mixing With Your Mind" by Mike Savrou: https://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/
Asher Parkes: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18767080
Omer Karni: https://www.facebook.com/omerkacoustics/?eid=ARCey_lXPOySyQNdxNC4dH0MYUz8SSIP9sBb7YhkNFf4ax1VTN2whw8vjemIeuKHeL4sBbaf4ykl6aOY&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=780598152&fref=tag
Reid Stefan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4K6tc2C0hauYw5SoXNtkbA
Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g
Binging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms
"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/38tWiXC

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Secret Sonics 032 - DJ Raphi

DJ Raphi is the founder of Premium Entertainment, creator of the interactive DJ and professional beatboxer, breakdancer and international performer.

You can learn more about Raphi Nathan and his endeavors here: https://en.djraphi.com/

You can follow DJ Raphi on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djraphi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djraphi4U/

DJ Raphi's Music
Battle of the Year Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqGb8EQhpJc
Breaking Brooklyn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79pbXlk1ZYI
Beatbox JLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIszYTLP410
Dancing with Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmDiB5-NYk

References
Strong Songs Podcast: http://strongsongspodcast.com/
Yoni Weingarden: https://www.facebook.com/yoni.weingarden
Yoni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoni240/

DJ Raphi's Recommended Gear
Pioneer SB3: https://amzn.to/2vdSnzt
Serato: https://serato.com/dj
Rekordbox: https://rekordbox.com/en/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 031 - No Excuses (A Solocast)

Secret Sonics host, Ben Wallick gets inspired by the Grammy's and shares a little tough love ;)

References:
How Billie Eilish and Finneas created their Grammy-winning record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBJ914ha6LQ
Jacob Collier breaks down his Grammy-winning arrangement in Logic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d4-URyWEJQ
"Essentialism" by Greg McKeown: https://amzn.to/2ubYDYe
Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast/

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Secret Sonics 030 - Tackling Self-Doubt with Yakir Hyman

Yakir Hyman is the guitarist for rock n' roll legend Tom Schiffour, co-founder of the band Photon, and unapologetic lover of Coffee & Phish! When Yakir isn't busy riffing the nights away on his trusty G&L ASAT, you can find him crushing business development at a company called Five Blocks or helping his wife Jackie build a global tribe of empowered women through Mamas Crushing Fitness.

References:
Jukebox Java - https://soundcloud.com/jukeboxjavapodcast
The Fizzle Show - https://fizzle.co/show
G-nome Project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Nome_Project

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 029 - IVEEN

IVEEN is a multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, USA

You can follow IVEEN and learn more about her at https://www.instagram.com/iveenofficial/ and https://www.facebook.com/IVEENofficial/

Check out her cover of Youngblood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r__DrcIDe0o

References:
Kevin Kelly 1000 True Fans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ4u8IK_McQ
Seth Godin Akimbo Podcast - https://www.akimbo.link/
Headrush Looper Station - https://amzn.to/2NxWNYd
Darrick Atwater "Let's See if This Sounds Good" - https://www.instagram.com/tv/B4fzto0HO8R/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Darrick's episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20972113

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Secret Sonics 028 - Meir Levine

Meir Levine is a musician, producer, and manager based out of New York!

You can follow Meir and learn more about him at https://www.instagram.com/ymlevine/

His Band Yimmy:
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/yimmyband/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yimmyband/

Ryan Liatsis Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shwizzhimself/
Shwizz Website - https://www.shwizz.com
Studio Website - https://www.somethingelectric.com/studio 

Yimmy Music:
Poseach - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2hJKB7tzzI 
Alright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYWlwi3E_g 

Music created in their studio:
Dan Rappaport - https://open.spotify.com/artist/08EQS2ARG0vW2QyLpZlFFy?si=OUC7vtjFQsacQP5I82Cjfg
ShwizZ - https://open.spotify.com/album/2TwD5dam1DDBoJtHB1ni6I?si=Vij5KCcYSuWkRS4EFm3Cxg

References:
Rush - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
Aryeh Kunstler - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19905502
Broken Record Podcast - https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/#/episode-13-andre-3000-and-rick-rubin-in-conversation/
Moshav Band - https://www.moshavband.com/
Mitch “the Bass Player” Friedman - https://www.instagram.com/mitchthebassplayer/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.
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Secret Sonics 027 - Evan Feist

Evan Feist is an audio engineer, music producer, singer, vocal coach, arranger and beat-boxer based out of New York and specializing in A Cappella music!

You can follow Evan and learn more about him at https://www.instagram.com/zeitfeist/
You can find some of his sheet music arrangements here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/evan-feist-sheet-music/3010558

References:
Tony Huerta - http://www.sonicaudiopro.com/about/tonyhuerta/
His masterclass "It Sounds Muddy" - http://www.sonicaudiopro.com/ism2020/
CASA Facebook group (Evan is Vice President) - https://www.facebook.com/pg/acappellanow/groups/?__nodl&ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0
Six Appeal (award-winning group Evan engineers for) - http://sixappealvocalband.com/
Take 6 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_6
Six13 - https://www.six13.com/
Simon Sinek Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA
His book "Start with Why" - https://amzn.to/35sSl2W

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.
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Secret Sonics 026 - Real Talk with Max Daniels: Reflections and goals as we end a decade in audio and embark on a new one

Max Daniels is an audio and mixing engineer based out of Bet Shemesh, Israel!
You can find out more about Max at https://www.mixedbymax.com/

References:
The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSixFigureHomeStudio/
Dueling Mixes with Graham Cochrane and Joe Gilder: https://www.duelingmixes.com/
Even Feist: https://www.instagram.com/zeitfeist/?hl=en

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.

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Secret Sonics 025 - Darrick Atwater

Darrick Atwater is a music producer based out of Atlanta, Georgia, USA! You can find out more about Darrick at https://agentmethod.net/

Darrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrickatwater/
Darrick's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zmcUP7LYol6WjwSYzTM5w?si=ErB3bq1PStm6VHKlzGijRg
Agent Method Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agentmethod
Agent Method Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wKHdMOhy9PI7gG8CxW22d
Goofy videos and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjhcyk_V6xcBmgVb00hZUpw

Sonarworks - https://www.sonarworks.com/
Iveen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvT_Q9ZVAXof5r0l-h0BPQ
Coastal Landsharks - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mgc0gF16AIOfZg7aEWJfi?si=Qs4j-lzNSSmehqqQ75OzoQ
Deadmau5 Masterclass - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/deadmau5-teaches-electronic-music-production
Black Parade by My Chemical Romance came out in 2006, after Green Day's American Idiot in 2004
Voyatra Synth - https://images.app.goo.gl/vhVUkPj6cjaYn6nQA 
Proust Novel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Search_of_Lost_Time
Strong Songs Podcast (personal recommendation) - http://strongsongspodcast.com/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.

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Have a great week and dig in!

-Ben