WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land
My guest today is Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Engineer, Jordan Brooke Hamlin, who has worked with Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Vienna Teng, Lila Blue, Katie Herzig, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Allison Russell, and Brandy Clark. --------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss Upbringing In Kentucky Music-Loving Family Zeppelin Hippies Deep Connection To Music Early Music Exposure Discovery Of Production Sarah McLachlan Influence Running Her Studio Creating Artist Space Mental Health Focus Challenges In Nashville Supportive Studio Environment Economic Challenges Studio Setup Efficiency Working With Labels Navigating Industry Changes Moxie Studio Origin Residential Studio Blend Artist Commune Vision Reclaiming Neglected Land Importance Of Environment Balancing Creativity And Deadlines Nashville's Music Culture Contrasting With Los Angeles Session Efficiency Vs. Exploration Encouraging Artistic Risk Challenges In Studio Ownership Supporting Independent Artists Grant Programs For Artists Gender Equity In The Audio Industry Financial Pressures On Music Organizational Tools (Airtable) Payment Delays From Labels Navigating Professional Relationships Empathy For Touring Artists Evolving Industry Dynamics --------------------------------- Matt's Rant: Getting Organized --------------------------------- Links and Show Notes Book Matt mentions in Interview: Day Trading Attention AirTable Jordan's Studio --------------------------------- Credits Guest: Jordan Brooke Hamlin Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith