Episode 4 - Richie Kennedy: Capturing The Performance

Episode 6 - Gabriëlle "GG" Stok: Vocal Stacking

Marcus and Luke are joined by Grammy nominated producer GG (Madonna, Little Mix, Odeal, Masego), breaking down the vocal production on Maeve’s “Hyperbloom,” discussing how to disguise your Guinness as coffee, the benefits of networking sideways, and the constant risk of creating accidental ballads.

Episode 5 - Amy Sergeant: Hobby to Career

Marcus and Luke are joined by Producer, Engineer, Writer and MPGs Rising Star Amy Sergeant to discuss the challenges of trying to turn your hobby into your career, how to achieve a Flow State amongst the pressures of adult life, and why what you’re passionate about outside of the studio is just as important as what you do in it. We learn some serious scientific principles from extremely reliable sources and the scientists who do science, and our recording chain takes an unexpected twist..

Episode 4 - Richie Kennedy: Capturing The Performance

Marcus and Luke are joined by Engineer and Producer Richie Kennedy (Interpol, Murder Capital, Celeste, The Libertines, Shame, Last Dinner Party) discussing how he best captures the artist’s performance, no matter their level of experience. The trio also discuss Richie’s unique way into the recording industry, hex-clad saucepans, recording a choir of taxi drivers, and how to run a session in a fighter jet testing facility. Guest: Richie Kennedy - (instagram: @richietique [richetique]) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer & Mixer: Jamie McEvoy

Episode 3 - Daniel Moyler: Windows, Character and Truffle Oil

Marcus and Luke are joined by Grammy Award Winning Mixer, Engineer and Producer Daniel Moyler (Olivia Dean, Dua Lipa, George Ezra, FKA Twigs), discussing his philosophies and approaches to recording and mixing, maintaining a genuine and unique sound in a world where music production tools are becoming more and more universal, and how important making good relationships are in the industry.  Also up for debate are the top music and food pairings, the worst travelling food on Uber Eats/Deliveroo, and why windows are the most important thing in a studio. Guest: Daniel Moyler - (instagram: @danielmoyler [https://www.instagram.com/danielmoyler/]) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer & Mixer: Jamie McEvoy

Episode 2 - Jon Hucks, The Creative Use of Distortion

Marcus and Luke welcome Jon Hucks to The Guestafield, discussing the creative use of distortion and deliberately messing with sounds via pedalboards, plugins and amps to create a sound that is unique to you. The trio test out a new coffee whilst discussing guitar pedal waiting lists, reminiscing about Pro Tools versions from their youth, hearing how Marcus made a fortune from the Uber Eats referral scheme, and sharing stories from their beginnings as assistants through to the present day as experienced engineers. Guest: Jon Hucks - (instagram: @jonhucks [https://www.instagram.com/jonhucks/]) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer: Kevin O'Reilly Mix Engineer: Sarah Dorgan