Vada Studio Confessions Podcast

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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Shed Seven (Ep.17) 11.07.2026 30m

  This week on Vada Studio Confessions, Matt Terry welcomes Rick Witter, the voice of one of England's most iconic indie bands, Shed Seven.Fresh from completing the band's seventh studio album, ‘Shed Seven’—produced and recorded at Vada Studios—Matt and Rick sit down to reflect on an incredible 30-year career. Together, they discuss the band's origins, the highs and lows of life in the music industry, and the journey that has kept Shed Seven at the forefront of British indie music for over three decades.Following one of the most successful periods in the band's history, including the remarkable achievement of scoring two UK Number One albums in 2024, Shed Seven are looking to raise the bar once again with their latest release.Packed with fascinating stories, honest reflections, and behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the new album, this is an episode that no Shed Seven fan—or lover of great music—will want to miss.Pre-order 'SHED SEVEN': https://store.shedseven.com/Stream 'Stand Together': https://www.shedseven.com/musicFollow the Band: https://www.instagram.com/shedsevenofficial/Matt Terry: https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9kCredits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheiderhttps://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qrVADA Studios:https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - George Lever (Ep.16) 27.06.2026 53m

  In this weeks episode Matt Terry welcomes producer George Lever to VADA Studios for an in-depth conversation about the craft of production.Known for his work with Sleep Token on “Sundowning” and “This Place Will Become Your Tomb”, George shares his approach to production, his creative workflow, and the philosophy behind the unique sound he brings to every project.Together, Matt and George explore the evolution of his career, the lessons learned along the way, and his ambitions for the future. From technical insights to creative processes, this episode is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and valuable advice for anyone passionate about music production.A brilliant episode— filled with stories, experience, and a wealth of production wisdom from one of the industry’s most exciting producers.George Lever: https://www.instagram.com/georgelever_g1/?hl=enhttps://g1productions.com/Matt Terry: https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheider⁠https://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios: ⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - The Enemy (Ep.15) 13.06.2026 1h 10m

  This week on Vada Studio Confessions, Matt Terry sits down with The Enemy, a band whose creative partnership with Matt has spanned years and helped shape some of their most exciting work.19 years after their iconic debut album ‘We'll Live and Die in These Towns’ left a lasting mark on indie music, The Enemy are back with a brand-new album, Social Disguises, produced by Matt Terry.Together, they discuss their collaborative journey over the years, the creative process behind Social Disguises, and the darker side of the music industry. Packed with insight, laughter, and unforgettable stories, this is a conversation that celebrates not only a new album, but a long-standing creative partnership and friendship.Stream and Buy 'Social disguises': https://www.theenemyband.co.uk/Follow the Enemy: https://www.instagram.com/theenemybandMatt Terry: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Shot by Emilie Cotterill: https://www.instagram.com/emiliecotterillDirected/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheiderhttps://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios: ⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Lawrence Ethan (Ep.14) 30.05.2026 58m

  This week on Vada Studio Confessions, Matt Terry sits down with multi-gold and platinum award-winning engineer Lawrence Ethan — known for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard and Steve Perry.Together they dive into Lawrence’s journey through the music industry, from growing up in Los Angeles and working with legendary artists, to his transition into Pro Audio services while continuing to create and write as a solo artist.Packed with industry insight, incredible history, and amazing untold stories from decades in music, this is an episode that engineers, producers, and music fans will not want to miss.Lawrence Ethan: https://www.lawrenceethan.com/Matt Terry: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheider⁠https://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios:⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Katie Tavini (Ep.13) 17.05.2026 1h 10m

  This week on Vada Studio Confessions, Matt Terry sits down with mastering engineer Katie Tavini to uncover the often misunderstood world of mastering.For years, Matt had received masters of projects that either sounded unchanged — or somehow worse — until discovering Katie’s work. Together at Vada Studios, they dive deep into the art of mastering, Katie’s approach and workflow and  day-to-day life of a mastering engineer.This is an episode packed with insight, honesty, and expert knowledge — another essential piece of the puzzle behind Matt Terry’s productions, and one that anyone passionate about music creation should not miss.Katie Tavini: https://www.instagram.com/katietavini?igsh=MTgzMjIwYWJhbTgxZg%3D%3Dhttps://www.katietavini.co.uk/Matt Terry: https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheider⁠https://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios: ⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Vent 414 (Ep.12) 02.05.2026 48m

  This one is special.30 years after their first release, Vent 414 is back. Kicking off the campaign for their upcoming album — produced by Matt Terry — long-time friends Miles Hunt, Morgan Nicholls and Pete Howard join Matt at Vada Studios for this weeks episode.They share exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the new record, how Vent 414 was originally formed, and how Matt convinced the band to record again.A must-listen episode filled with interesting stories, laughter and the return of a band that still has plenty to say.Pre-order the Album 'Second': https://slinky.to/SecondMatt Terry: https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=%E2%81%A0Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheiderhttps://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios: https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - The Clause (Ep.11) 28.03.2026 48m

  This week on Vada Studio Confessions, Matt catches up with Pearce and Liam from The Clause.They dive into their seven-year journey together, sharing insights on what it’s really like to be an independent band, life on tour, and the process behind creating their debut album ‘Victim Of A Casual Thing’ produced by Matt Terry — which hit number 1 on the Independent Album Charts.It’s a brilliant conversation that highlights the dedication, growth, and hard work that’s driven The Clause to where they are today — and why their success is so well deserved.Stream their debut album ‘Victim Of A Casual Thing’  https://theclause.os.fan/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioFollow The Clause: https://www.instagram.com/theclauseuk?igsh=MTUyeDcybGZ6NGZ4cg==Matt Terry: https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheider ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios: ⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Jayler & George Perks (Ep.10) 14.03.2026 55m

  Season 2 of Vada Studio Confessions is here!Kicking off the new era of the show — now also produced in video — Matt welcomes exciting upcoming band Jayler alongside producer George Perks, a familiar face at Vada Studios.Together they dive into the making of Jayler’s upcoming debut album Voices Unheard, recorded at Vada Studios. The conversation explores how the band first came together, their songwriting process, and what it was like bringing their sound to life in the studio.If you’re into the raw spirit of ’60s and ’70s classic rock with a modern edge, Jayler is a band you won’t want to miss.Pre-Order the debut album 'Voices Unheard' ⁠https://jayler.tmstor.es/See Jayler live supporting DEEP PURPLE in 2026 ⁠https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jayler-tickets/artist/5568239⁠Follow Jayler: ⁠https://linktr.ee/jaylerband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=08ac16fd-f20c-4b10-86a1-e5cc8d1680ca⁠George Perks: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/producerperks?igsh=ZnY1M2dieWx6eDZp⁠Matt Terry: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/matt.b.terry?igsh=N2xyZXU5MDV0eGQ=⁠Vada Studio Confessions Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/studio_confessions_?igsh=bHRtdGl0bnNoZW9k⁠Credits:Directed/Produced/Edited by Moritz Schlinkheider⁠https://www.instagram.com/moritzschlinkheider?igsh=Ymx0anVwOGpraHNk&utm_source=qr⁠VADA Studios:https://www.instagram.com/vadarecordingstudios?igsh=cHNrZmlscXI1OHM5⁠https://www.vadarecordingstudios.com/⁠
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Morgan Nicholls (Ep.9) 12.03.2026 49m

  A fascinating insight into the career of a bassist that has played in more bands than most people have had hot dinners. This week, Matt sits down with Morgan Nichols to discuss his studio experiences, and what it’s like to play bass in some of the WORLDS most influential bands.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Luke Johnson (Ep.8) 12.03.2026 1h

  Whilst in the UK performing with Lowlives at Download festival this year, Luke Johnson caught up with Matt Terry to talk about his career in the music industry and what it was like to be born in to it . Featuring his earliest studio memories through to recording the incredible new Lowlives album with producer Adrian Bushby.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - George Perks (Ep.7) 12.03.2026 1h

  This week, Matt sits down with George Perks, the resident studio engineer and producer at Vada Studios. They chat about the highs and lows of the projects they've worked on together at Vada, sharing fascinating and hilarious stories. They also provide insights into George's journey from being a studio assistant to becoming a sought-after mix engineer.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Mikey Demus (Ep.6) 12.03.2026 56m

  Off the back of a fantastic year for Skindred, Matt talks to guitarist, songwriter and producer Mikey Demus about how his role as guitarist in Skindred quickly evolved into a multi facetted career covering many different aspects of studio life.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Miles Hunt (Ep.5) 12.03.2026 57m

  On the 20th anniversary of their collaboration on The Wonder Stuff album 'Escape From Rubbish Island,' Miles Hunt and Matt Terry reflect on Miles's evolving approach to songwriting and recording methods over his illustrious 35-year career.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Simon Fowler (Ep.4) 12.03.2026 41m

  This week Matt sits down with Simon Fowler, frontman of Ocean Colour Scene, to discuss the bands recording and studio experiences.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Jason Bowld (Ep.3) 12.03.2026 55m

  Drummer for Bullet For My Valentine, multi instrumentalist and composer JasonBowld talks to Matt about his extensive career, his hugely varied studioexperiences over the years and how he has built his own studio at home. Listen and learn how Jasonnurtured his engineering skills along side his music skills from day one.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Tom Clarke (Ep.2) 11.03.2026 54m

  This week, Matt chats to frontman, guitarist and songwriter from The Enemy, Tom Clarke.They discuss his studio experiences, both with The Enemy and as a solo artist, how heseparates the two when making and writing albums, and how his approachingwriting a new album for The Enemy.
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  Vada Studio Confessions Podcast - Max Helyer (Ep.1) 11.03.2026 54m

  Welcome to the Vada Studio Confessions podcast, hosted by founder of Vada Studios and record producer Matt Terry.In Episode 1, Matt sits down with Max Helyer to talk about his studio experiences as the guitarist and songwriter in You Me At Six and how he is now moving into songwriting and production independently.
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  Season 2 Trailer 11.03.2026

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