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Welcome to The Record Process, an interview-based music podcast that delves into the intricate layers of music creation, unveiling the Who, What, Where, When, and Why behind the albums that shape our scene. Led by hosts Casey Cavaliere (Producer/Guitarist of The Wonder Years) and Tom Conran (Audio Engineer/Producer), The Record Process goes below the surface, offering listeners a weekly dose of fresh perspectives and anecdotal truths from a wide variety of guests. The Record Process exists t ...
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The Musicians Guild with Steve Choi

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Writing music and touring with my band RX Bandits for 20 years has allowed me to meet tons of amazing and fascinating people all involved with music in various ways. I'm the person who asks all of my friends those weird and esoteric questions because I have a genuine interest in psychology and what makes people do what they do. Join me for my wide ranging conversations with my musical friends and peers as every episode hopes to be an expedition into the experiences, feelings, processes and p ...
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For the final episode of Season 6, we spoke with the Florida-based indie rock artist named Matthew Lowry released his breakthrough album “Flamingo County” on September 15th of 2023. He shares the process of unpacking the songs in the studio, how they took shape, and ultimately what he album means to him. The release was mastered by Jesse Cannon and…
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This week on Gear Candy, we talk guitar pedals with guitarist Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor. Mike shows off some of his pedal board staples, and even gives away the secret distortion sauce he loved so much he bought 3 of the same pedal! For more from Mike, check out his full interview here: EP. 67 - Mike Cunniff Of Boston Manor Welcomes Us To Their …
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This week on the penultimate episode of season 6, we thought it might be appropriate to feature our conversation with a guy who knows a thing or two about finishing records. Today we have our interview with world-class grammy award winning mastering engineer Chris Gehringer. Chris has worked with countless A-list artists and major label superstars …
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On this segment of Gear Candy, singer/songwriter and producer Aaron Marsh of the band Copeland stops by to discuss finding inspiration in virtual instruments. He shares some of his favorite sounds and what he looks for in the perfect instrument when writing or recording. For more from Aaron, check out our full interview with him here: EP. 68 - Aaro…
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This week on The Record Process we are joined by guitarist and songwriter Jeff Sahyoun to talk about his project Erase Theory. Digging into the inspiration for their newest EP 'The Good One', we uncover Jeff's journey of self discovery brought on by the ending of his former band LetLive. We discuss Jeff's transition away from social media and the m…
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This week on Gear Candy, we hear from UK-based rock producer and mixing engineer Thomas Mitchener about the Gear Candy search that opened up his eyes (and ears) to a whole new world of mixing. You can hear more about Thomas and his process here: EP. 66 - UK Producer Thomas Mitchener Captures A Blossoming Rattlesnake Become a supporter of this podca…
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Casey talks about his big concern with the Pelicans as they are the biggest darkhorse in the West playoffs, Nikola Jokic is about to win his third MVP (6:26), interesting NBA trends since the All-Star Break (11:30), the current NBA Playoff picture in the West (16:28) and Victor's 16 year old basketball-playing brother Oscar is taking over the inter…
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This week on TRP, Tom and I are joined by Steph and Paul O’Sullivan of the Irish Emo Rock band Greywind. Greywind burst on to the UK scene in 2017 when their debut album ‘Afterthoughts’ began turning heads across the rock world, capturing serious praise from BBC Radio Royalty and festival critics alike. While it seemed for a moment that they were p…
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On this segment of Gear Candy, we hear from guitarist/songwriter Nick Wheeler of the band All American Rejects. Nick joins us from his Nashville studio to tell us about the his two icon instruments that have had a HUGE impact on his role in the band and the records he's been a part of over the years. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider joi…
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This week on The Record Process, we’re joined by California-based producer, mixer, songwriter and engineer Kyle Black. Through his career, Kyle has produced, mixed and recorded songs on acclaimed records from bands like Paramore, All Time Low, Pierce The Veil, New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday, and so many more. But we invited Kyle to walk us thr…
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On this episode of The Record Process, you’ll hear our interview with lead singer and guitarist Em Foster of the English anarcho-punk band Nervus. On June 24th 2022, the band released their 4th studio album titled The Evil One. Throughout this interview we touch upon the evolution of the bands songwriting process, the pros and cons of coming up wit…
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On this edition of Gear Candy, vocalist Dan Marsala of the legendary band Story of the Year gives us his top go-to gear picks for the studio and on the road. For more from Dan, check out our full interview with him here: EP. 57 - Dan Marsala of Story of The Year Unpacks The Making of 'Page Avenue' with John Feldmann Become a supporter of this podca…
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This week on The Record Process, we’re joined by lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Mike Herrera of the legendary punk rock band MXPX. Mike breaks down how the band has evolved and developed across a career spanning over 3 decades. He goes deep into how the band decided to navigate the pandemic lock-downs by curating interactive livestream even…
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On this edition of Gear Candy, guitarist and singer El Kempner of the band Palehound shares their classic go-to guitar for writing, noodling, and just plain having the most fun. To hear more about El's creative process, check out this interview: EP. 59 - Palehound Fixes Their 'Eye On The Bat' With Their Forth LP Become a supporter of this podcast: …
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This week on The Record Process, we invited musician and industry veteran Matt Burns to the show for a special look into a recently released cover compilation that made waves in the punk rock community. As the Label Manager of SmartPunk Records, Matt had a unique perspective and huge role in piecing together the concept for the labels recently rele…
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On this segment of Gear Candy, we are joined by the members of Arrows In Action to discuss the most underated, pricesless, and counter-productive Gear Candy items each member would take with them on a hypotetical desert island castaway journey. Listen to our full interview with Arrows In Action here: EP. 63 - Arrows In Action: A Brotherhood Built T…
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Casey talks last minute trade deadline news including the future of Jalen Green, the Cavaliers are dominating with their defense (7:58), the Clippers are rolling and Kawhi's MVP bid (14:35), Brandon Miller's rookie season (19:46), Klay is struggling (21:00) and Austin Rivers has a point about Bronny (23:00)…
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This week on The Record Process, we highlight the newest release from the genre-bending alternative powerhouse artist by the name of LUNA AURA. The independent singer-songwriter and producer sat down with us to explore her newest collection of songs and the messages of rebellion, feminism, and individuality she has weaved into tracklisting of her t…
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On this segment of Gear Candy, artist and songwriter Elliot "M.A.G.S" walks us through the classic guitar chain he's relied upon to shape the tonality of all his most recent recordings. Check out our interview with M.A.G.S from season 5, where we hear about the process behind his 2023 album Destroyer: EP. 60 - Destroying Your Comfort Zone To Expand…
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This week on The Record Process, we sit down with Australian singer and radio personality Emmy Mack to deep dive into her band Redhook’s 2023 debut LP Postcards From A Living Hell. Emmy discusses the surprising impact COVID had on the band, and she shares what it was like meeting producer Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic,Yours Truly), who would go on …
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On this segment of Gear Candy, songwriter and guitarist Matt Gourley (Townland, Conan O'Brian Needs A Friend) shares the mysterious origin story behind one of his favorite guitars. For more from Matt, check out his full interview below: EP. 64 - Matt Gourley Of Townland Throws Some Honey On The Hi-Fi Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.…
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This week on The Record Process, Casey and Tom enjoy a nice little chat with members of the beloved west-coast funk-rock outfit Just Friends. We go behind-the-scenes with guitarist Matt Yanko and drummer Ben Donlon to learn about the emotional roller coaster that brought about the band's newest album Gusher, which was just released on Sept 1st of 2…
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On this episode of Gear Candy, guitarist Ben Weinman shares the origins of his two favorite tools of the trade. Ben Weinman was a founding member of American mathcore pioneers The Dillinger Escape Plan, and is now in legendary hardcore band Suicidal Tendencies. Known for his extraordinary musical arrangements and fearless onstage acrobatics, Ben’s …
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To kick off season 6 of The Record Process, we invited world-renown guitarist Cory Wong to the show. As a prominent member of the band Vulfpeck and a solo artist/composer, Wong has left an indelible mark on the contemporary music scene, blending funk, jazz, and rock with his signature rhythmic precision. But in this interview, you’ll hear how his n…
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Casey discusses the latest trade news about Dejounte Murray being the most likely player to move in a trade, Carmelo Anthony is not holding back in his trash talk about the Nuggets and RJ Barrett (7:15), Kawhi Leonard's extension is a big deal for the NBA (17:25), will LeBron actually join Bronny in another NBA city if he's drafted there (20:49) an…
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To appreciate the work of an artist is to catch a fleeting glimpse—a reflection—of their greatness yet to unfold in its totality. The beauty of this journey does not lie in its completion but in its endless evolution, serving as a testament to the artist's commitment to growth, exploration, and self-discovery. So join us as we celebrate that commit…
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Casey talks about Draymond Green's controversial podcast after returning from his suspension, giving the Mavericks credit for how well they've played recently (21:30), what the Warriors need to do at the trade deadline to turn their season around (26:25) and why the Raptors should tank (30:30).By Casey Keirnan
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This week we are joined by Josh Staples a bassist/vocalist who plays in The Velvet Teen, The New Trust and sometimes Loma Prieta. In addition to being an all around lovely human, one of Josh's powers is having a conductivity of creative energy through his sense of humor, knowledge and humility. He makes everyone around him better at what they do. J…
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We are honored to have Summer Swee-Singh with us for this episode. Summer is a highly skilled pianist and composer who has everything from a law degree to playing on stage with one of your favorite indie bands on her resumé. Summer is very humble and kind beyond what one could expect of someone with her level of skill and training, but it's not all…
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