Best Richard LHommedieu Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Cale is Making a Scene 1:15:54

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jason Cale Jason Cale is a powerhouse guitarist, vocalist, and composer whose fearless creativity has birthed a sound that’s as unique as it is electrifying. Leading the charge with The Jason Cale Band, he’s crafted a genre-bending style they call Swampfunk—a fiery mix of soulful blues-rock, gritty New Orle…

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Gerry Casey's Interview with Markus Ullrich of Them 42:40

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Markus Ullrich of Them THEM. is the theatrical, globe-spanning metal collective led by German guitarist/composer Markus Ullrich and fronted by enigmatic vocalist Klaus König “KK” Fossor. Based in Germany but drawing from an international roster of musicians, they fuse power and thrash metal with …

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Bryan Schumann is Making a Scene 1:15:31

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bryan Schumann Bryan Schumann is an award-winning composer, producer, and singer-songwriter based in Minnesota. His music weaves together elements of pop, folk, indie, rock, electronic, and classical genres, creating a sound that feels both modern and timeless. Known for his strong melodies and emotional de…

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a Deep Review of Davinci Resolve 20 17:52

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Making a Scene Presents - DaVinci Resolve 20: The Ultimate Free Video Editor for Indie Musicians If you’re an indie musician — writing songs, shooting videos, or just trying to tell your story visually — you’ve probably realized how important good video editing has become. Fans don’t just listen anymore; they watch. Whether you’re putting out a ful…

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The Roadmap: How to Transition from Web2 to Web3 16:27

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Making a Scene Presents - The Roadmap: How to Transition from Web2 to Web3 For most indie artists, Web3 can sound like another buzzword—like crypto, NFTs, or blockchain were just a few years ago. But under the hype, there’s something far more powerful going on. Web3 represents a shift from renting space on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Insta…

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The Sentient Studio 14:52

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Making a Scene - The Sentient Studio: How AI Learns Your Sound Over Time There was a time when your digital audio workstation, or DAW, was nothing more than a glorified tape machine. You hit record, moved some faders, and hoped for the best. Every time you opened a new project, it felt like starting from scratch. Your EQ curves, compressor ratios, …

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Using AI to Convert Likes to Income 14:27

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Making a Scene Presents - From Likes to Income: How AI Marketing Translates Fan Engagement into Revenue There’s a funny thing about the internet. It gives artists more visibility than ever before—yet most indie musicians still struggle to turn that attention into real money. Getting thousands of likes on Instagram or a viral TikTok video feels good…

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The Indie Advantage: How AI Levels the Playing Field in the Studio 12:49

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Making a Scene Presents - The Indie Advantage: How AI Levels the Playing Field in the Studio Access to Major-Label Tech, at Home Imagine being in a major label studio in the 1990s: racks of outboard gear, professional engineers, weeks of tracking, mixing, and mastering. For most indie artists, that meant compromise: cheaper rooms, fewer takes, less…

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Samuel WIlbur is Making a Scene 53:38

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Making a Scene Presents an interview with Samuel Wilbur Samuel Wilbur returns with a powerful new album, Ivory Tower — a record that feels nothing short of magical. Beyond its cinematic sound and lyrical depth, the album stands out for how Wilbur uses his platform to spotlight some of Minneapolis’s strongest female voices, featuring stunning perfor…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Coastal Fair 34:28

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Tola Lamont and Kurt Michael of Coastland Fair Blending coastal soul with Americana grit, Coastland Fair is the creative union of Tola Lamont and Kurt Michael — two artists whose musical chemistry feels as timeless as the tide. Based on a shared love for organic songwriting and heartfelt storytel…

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Mid/Side Processing in Mixing: The Secret to Width, Clarity, and Control 17:40

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Making a Scene Presents - Mid/Side Processing in Mixing: The Secret to Width, Clarity, and Control Have you ever listened to a pro mix and thought, “Why does this sound so wide and full, but everything still feels perfectly in place?” That’s not just good EQ or compression — chances are, the engineer used a little Mid/Side processing to get that ba…

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BIlly Branch is Making a Scene 2:57:48

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Billy Branch! Billy Branch is one of the most respected and influential harmonica players of his generation — a true ambassador of Chicago Blues. Discovered by the legendary Willie Dixon, often called the “father of modern Chicago Blues,” Branch was still in college when Dixon took him under his wing. Dixon…

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AI for Session Musicianship: Tightening, Not Replacing 13:02

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Making a Scene Presents - AI for Session Musicianship: Tightening, Not Replacing There’s this fear floating around studios lately — that artificial intelligence is coming to take the jobs of session musicians, singers, producers, even mixing engineers. The truth? AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to help you sound tighter, cleaner, and more c…

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A deep Dive Review of Izotopes Neutron 5 20:04

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Making a Scene Presents - Neutron 5: A Deep Dive Review For Real-World Mixing If you make music at home or in a small studio, you already know the hardest part usually isn’t the songwriting. It’s the mix. Tracks pile up. Levels fight. Vocals hide behind guitars. Drums either feel weak or way too loud. That’s where iZotope’s Neutron 5 steps in. Thin…

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Audius Annouces Artist Coins the Key To Token Gated world 14:39

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Audius Introduces Artist Coins! Think of an Artist Coin like a digital fan-club pass. You make a coin under your artist name on Audius. Fans can buy it inside Audius. Holding your coin gets them into your inner circle: early listens, coin-only posts, private chats, special drops, and whatever else you decide to offer. It’s all built into the same A…

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Mix clarity using UnMasking Techniques 16:20

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Making a Scene Presents - Mix Clarity: The Truth About Masking (And How to Fix It) by a recording engineer who’s spent way too many nights chasing clarity in crowded mixes There’s a moment every indie artist hits when a mix sounds almost perfect… but something feels wrong. The vocals are there, the bass is there, the guitars are crunchy, the kick i…

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Know your fans using AI for Marketing 16:48

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Making a Scene Presents - Know Your Fans: How AI Analytics Shows You Who to Market To (and How) Picture this. You’ve just dropped your new single. You check your stats on Spotify, maybe glance at YouTube views, and you’re left wondering—Who’s actually listening to my stuff? Are they in your hometown? Across the country? Maybe on the other side of t…

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Building your Web 3 Brand 12:24

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Making a Scene - Building Your Web3 Artist Brand: How to Present Yourself as a Forward-Thinking Musician If you’re an independent musician trying to stand out today, you’ve probably noticed that the music world is changing faster than ever. Between streaming algorithms, AI, and blockchain, it can feel like the ground keeps shifting under your feet.…

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Jimi Primetime Smith is Making a Scene 1:23:53

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jimi Primetime Smith Jimi “Primetime” Smith has lived and breathed the blues his entire life. A veteran guitarist and vocalist, he’s performed with legends like Otis Rush, Albert King, Albert Collins, and Etta James. Though his humble nature often keeps him under the radar, his recent surge of attention is …

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Gerry Casey's Interview with Preacher Stone 37:02

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Preacher Stone Preacher Stone was born from guitarist Marty Hill’s vision of creating a world-class Southern rock band—one that carried the torch lit by legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and The Allman Brothers, but with its own modern grit and swagger. Hill’s idea came to life when he …

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kaitlin Cassady is Making a Scene 1:03:06

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kaitlin Cassady Kaitlin Cassady is an indie-folk-rock artist rooted in the vibrant Minneapolis, Minnesota music scene. Her sound blends the heartfelt storytelling of Aimee Mann and Carole King with the modern textures of Phoebe Bridgers, Norah Jones, Billie Eilish, and Kacey Musgraves—all tied together with…

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Rethinking crowdfunding Stop Begging and get investors 14:31

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Making a Scene Presents Rethinking Crowdfunding for the Indie Musician in a Decentralized Music Industry Why rethink crowdfunding? Let’s begin with a simple question: when you ask fans for money to make an album or go on tour, is that “donation” or “investment”? Traditional tools treat it like donation: you promise perks (a signed CD, a shout-out, …

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A Deep Dive into Sonible Learn Bundle 15:40

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Making a Scene Presents - A Deep Dive Review of Sonible's Learn:Bundle What is the Sonible learn:bundle? First, what is this bundle anyway? Sonible’s learn:bundle is a set of five intelligent plug-ins meant to help with core mixing tasks. Those tasks are: Equalization (EQ) Compression Reverb Limiting Unmasking (i.e. helping reduce frequency clashes…

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AI for Video and content creation for the indie artist 27:50

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Making a Scene Presents - AI-Generated Videos & Visuals: Turning Your Songs into Scroll-Stopping Content For decades, video production has been one of the biggest hurdles for independent artists. Cameras, crews, editors, colorists, and motion-graphics specialists were luxuries reserved for labels with budgets to burn. For indie musicians, even a si…

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Miss Emily is Making a Scene 1:15:57

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Miss Emily Back in the 1990s, twelve-year-old Emily Fennell from Prince Edward County, Ontario was already turning heads at county fairs, winning one singing competition after another. While other contestants played it safe with songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or “I Will Always Love You,” Emily stop…

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MetaData equals Royalties 14:55

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Making a Scene Presents - AI in Metadata & File Prep: Smarter Exports for Distribution What is metadata, and why should you care about it? Imagine this: you write a song, record it, and then send it out into the world. But who “owns” that song? Who wrote it? Who should get paid when people listen? How will streaming services or radio stations know …

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A Deep Dive into Reverb 17:58

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Making a Scene Presents - Reverb: The Secret Sauce of Space – History, Types, and How to Use It Like a Pro When you listen to your favorite song, there’s something that makes the sound feel alive — it breathes, it moves, it fills the air. That magical sense of space comes from one of the oldest and most loved tools in audio engineering: reverb. Whe…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Billyboy Miskimmin 42:24

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with BillyBoy Miskimmin BillyBoy Miskimmin first made his mark on the Northern Ireland music scene in the 1980s, stunning audiences with his emotional power and jaw-dropping harmonica technique. Performing alongside local legends such as Jim Daly, Jackie Flavelle, and Ronnie Greer, he earned a reputat…

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The Name Droppers are Making a Scene 57:25

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with "The Name Droppers" The Name Droppers are a powerhouse blues-rock band forged from the DNA of true road warriors and seasoned session pros. With decades of collective experience performing alongside some of the biggest names in rock and blues, this Connecticut-based group delivers a sound steeped in authent…

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Creating Token Gated Content for a VIP Experiance 19:03

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Making a Scene Presents - The Indie Artist’s Guide to Token Gating: How to Turn Fans into VIP Insiders What is Token Gating (in simple terms)? Let’s start with the basics. A “token” in this context is usually a digital asset on a blockchain — often an NFT (non-fungible token). Think of that token like a golden ticket. If someone holds that token, t…

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The How and Why of adding Saturation to your mix 16:20

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Ai Mixing assistants as a Learning tool 16:04

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How to use AI for Email Marketing 13:47

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How to collect all your royalty money! 17:49

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Euphoria Station is Making a Scene 1:19:10

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Euphoria Station Euphoria Station is a Los Angeles–based progressive rock band whose music blends Americana, rock, and touches of jazz and folk, all tied together with a love for melody and storytelling. At the heart of the band are vocalist Saskia Kraft van Ermel and guitarist Hoyt Binder, who formed the g…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Sari Schorr 27:09

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sari Schorr Sari Schorr first burst onto the Blues-Rock scene with her critically acclaimed debut album, A Force of Nature, produced by iconic British Blues pioneer Mike Vernon (David Bowie, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac). Her most recent collaboration Joyful Sky with Robin Trower soar…

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Andy B.and is Making a Scene 1:16:36

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andy B.And Andy B. – short for Andy Bernstein – has been the lead singer and primary songwriter for roots rock band The VooDUDES since 1990. As the group celebrated its silver anniversary, Andy found himself with a notebook full of songs that didn’t quite fit The VooDUDES’ style. Inspired by the growing Ame…

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AI for Mixing Workflow: Automating First Passes 14:04

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Making a Scene - AI for Mixing Workflow: Automating First Passes Mixing is the stage where songs finally come alive. It’s where all the pieces—vocals, drums, guitars, keys, bass, and more—start to feel like music instead of a pile of recordings. But let’s be honest: if you’re an indie artist or home studio musician, opening a session with twenty or…

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Making a Scene Presents - Music and Social Change: Why We Need the Rebel Spirit Back in Music 12:10

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Introduction: Music Was Never Just Entertainment Music isn’t background noise. It isn’t just party soundtracks, workout playlists, or marketing jingles. At its core, music has always been a weapon, a rallying cry, and a spark for social change. It’s the heartbeat of revolutions, the whisper of resistance, and the shout of freedom. From enslaved peo…

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Slate Digital VSX 5.0 Review 12:04

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Making a Scene Presents Slate Digital VSX Headphone System: A Deep Dive Review I want to start this review with something important: I bought these headphones myself. I didn’t get an endorsement, a discount, or a sponsorship. This review is based on my own money, my own time, and my own ears. That matters because when you’re spending hundreds of do…

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Using AI to create your marketing Funnel 15:39

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Making a Scene Presents - Building a Superfan Funnel: How AI Turns Followers into Paid Supporters If you’re an indie musician today, you already know the game has changed. It’s no longer enough to just put your music on Spotify and hope someone stumbles across it. The truth is, music discovery happens everywhere—on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube …

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Smart Contracts for the Indie Musician 17:53

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Making a Scene Presents - Smart Contracts & Royalty Splits: Get Paid Automatically Why Money Has Tore So Many Bands Apart You know the story well: a band records a hit, it starts making money, and then tensions emerge. Who wrote which verse? Who deserves how much? Did the producer’s studio time count toward “points”? Did the marketing team’s work d…

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The Art of Mic Placement: Getting a Pro Sound from a Cheap Mic 15:24

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Making a Scene Presents - The Art of Mic Placement: Getting a Pro Sound from a Cheap Mic Introduction: It’s Not About the Price Tag Every indie artist knows the struggle: you look at your bank account, then you look at those glossy ads for $3,000 microphones, and your heart sinks. But here’s the truth that doesn’t get advertised enough—you don’t ne…

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Ra'Shad the Blues Kid is Making a Scene 1:21:59

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Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ra'shad the Blues Kid Larry McGill, better known as Ra’Shad the Blues Kid, was born on September 30, 1987, in Laurel, Mississippi—the heart of the Piney Woods region. Though no one in his family played music, Ra’Shad grew up surrounded by soul and gospel, planting seeds of inspiration early on. As he says, …

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Gerry Casey Interviews Star Collector 33:56

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Vic Wayne of Star Collector Star Collector is a rock & roll band based in Vancouver, BC, known for their high-energy performances and melodic, guitar-driven sound. Over the years, they’ve built a reputation as one of Canada’s hardest-working indie rock bands, touring extensively across Canada, th…

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Suno Studio The First Generative Audio Workstation GAW 15:59

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Making a Scene Presents Suno Studio: A Deep Dive into the First True Generative Audio Workstation The world of music production has always lived on the edge of technology. From the tape machines of the 1950s to the MIDI revolution of the 1980s and the digital audio workstations (DAWs) of the 2000s, each leap forward has reshaped how artists create.…

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The Resurrection blues band is Making a Scene 57:34

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Resurrection Blues Band Born from good times, hard times, and a deep connection to the blues, the Resurrection Blues Band has carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting and versatile acts on the scene today. Their journey, fueled by passion and grit, led them to win the Herald-Palladium Readers…

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Microphone Basics! 17:07

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Making a Scene Presents - Microphone Basics: Dynamic vs. Condenser vs. Ribbon and When to Use Each If you’re an indie musician setting up your first home studio, one of the most confusing things you’ll run into is microphones. Walk into any music store, and you’ll see a wall full of mics—big, small, fat, skinny, cheap, and insanely expensive. The b…

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The Gravel Project is Making a Scene 1:06:31

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Gravel Project When music is in your soul, nothing can hold it back. That unstoppable drive fuels The Gravel Project, a band built on passion, authenticity, and the joy of sharing music with anyone willing to listen. Led by founding member, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Andrew Gravel, the band fea…

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Gerry Casey Interviews The Revenant 25:26

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Robin Nutley of The Revenant Formed in 2023, Revenant deliver a powerhouse rock sound infused with a southern edge. Their debut EP, What A Time To Be Alive, dropped in May 2024 to critical acclaim and quickly established the band as one to watch. Onstage, they’ve been turning heads across the UK …