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  Denis Kosiak on Mixing for Khalid, Tate McRae & Why Great Vocal Production Is All About Restraint 13.08.2026 1h 49min

  🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Denis Kosiak -- a Grammy-nominated mixer, producer, and vocal producer whose work shows up consistently across some of the biggest records in pop. Credits include Khalid, Billie Eilish, Marshmello, benny blanco, Halsey, Tate McRae, Ed Sheeran, ZAYN, and more. What stands out is how consistently great the work is across different artists and genres. This man just makes good choices -- and he's one of the very few people Justin would ever fully trust to touch a vocal.🎶 Song deep dives:"Look At Me" by All Day Project -- working with Korean pop artists remotely, the production approach, and navigating A&R notes"Don't Come Back" by Tate McRae -- how he got the gig, the vocal chain, handling a vocal that can be harsh if not done right, and the mix bus secrets behind one of her biggest records🎛️ We explore:Growing up in Philly, moving to LA at 19, skateboarding to internships, and working his way up through Record PlantHow running into Khalid at Record Plant led to working on his album six months laterShifting between mixer brain, producer brain, and vocal producer brain in the same sessionHis philosophy on vocal production -- getting performances vs. fixing them, and knowing when to stopVocal compression stacking, tuning speed, and why the capture matters more than the processingPlug or Unplug: oeksound Soothe2, FabFilter Pro-DS, Soundtoys Little AlterBoy, Wavesfactory Trackspacer, UADx Studer A800, CLA Vocals, real 1176🔗 Follow & Listen:Denis Kosiak: @deniskosiakJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Are Artists Writing WAY Too Much? w/ Ryan Marrone, Lucas Arens & Sam SZND 06.08.2026 52min

  This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesArtists are writing way too much. Justin has been saying it for years. In this roundtable, he sits down with Ryan Marrone, Lucas Arens, and Sam SZND to finally dig into why it's happening, what it's doing to the people in the room, and what a healthier model actually looks like.Ryan Marrone (@ryanmarrone) -- producer and songwriter with credits spanning JP Saxe, Sabrina Carpenter, GAYLE, and Lauren Spencer Smith.Lucas Arens (@lucasarens) -- Nashville-based producer, songwriter, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist. Credits include Devon Again, Charli Adams, Brye, and emlyn, plus sync placements on Disney and Apple.Sam SZND (@samsznd) -- multi-platinum songwriter and recording artist whose credits include NCT Dream, NCT Wish, Katseye, NexZ, and 8TURN.🎛️ We cover:The traditional model vs. now -- what actually changed and whenDecision fatigue: how 200 songs makes it harder, not easier, to put anything outThe toll on songwriters and producers who make incredible records that never come outWho's actually driving the write-more agenda -- the artist, the manager, or the A&RThe live show problem: why artists not playing live is connected to writing too muchSpurts vs. grinding -- what a healthy creative schedule actually looks likeCurrent events: GEMA wins its lawsuit against Suno, and BTS boycotts the Grammys🔗 Follow & Listen:Ryan Marrone: @ryanmarroneLucas Arens: @lucasarensSam SZND: @samszndJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Alex Bilowitz on Co-Writing BTS's "Butter," Raising a Family & Making Pop at the Highest Level 30.07.2026 1h 20min

  Here it is:🎧 Alex Bilowitz on Co-Writing BTS's "Butter," Raising a Family & Making Pop at the Highest Level🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Alex Bilowitz — a songwriter, producer, and keys wizard whose credits span the entire spectrum of pop. He co-wrote "Butter" by BTS, a song that broke Billboard records, sales records, and Guinness records. He's gone on to work with Le Sserafim, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Keith Urban, Bebe Rexha, Jessie Murph, and more. And on top of all of it, he's one of the funniest, most naturally gifted musicians Justin has ever had the pleasure of knowing.🎶 Song deep dives:"Butter" by BTS — the story behind the write, who was in the room, the synths, the lead, the bass, the counter-melody, and that synth solo"so unfair" by Sophia James — the piano sound, arrangement philosophy, switching from sampled to real drums, gang vocals, bass guitar, and the NY/modern Broadway energy running through the whole thing (full deep dive on Patreon)🎛️ We explore:Growing up in New York, getting signed to Primary Wave early, and building his way into major pop roomsHow "Butter" came together over WhatsApp with BTS in Seoul during the pandemicBalancing songwriter instincts with production chops and knowing when to play simply vs. show offRaising a family while navigating the unpredictability of a music careerHis keys-first approach to sessions and how he shapes piano and synth tonesPlug or Unplug: Keyscape, Serum 2, UAD 1176 Rev A, Goodhertz Megaverb, Cradle The Prince, CLA Vocals, Kramer Tape🔗 Follow & Listen:Alex Bilowitz: @alexbilomusicJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  How To Make It In LA w/ Kyle Reynolds, Tyler Thompson & Nate Flaks 23.07.2026 1h 11min

  🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesThe number one question Justin gets — in DMs, in person, at mentoring events, from his aunt's cousin's brother-in-law's friend's kid — is "How do I make it in LA?" In this roundtable, he sits down with three producers and songwriters who figured it out the hard way to talk about what actually works, what nobody tells you, and what the grind really looks like from the inside.Kyle Reynolds (@kylereynoldsmusic) — platinum songwriter, producer, and artist with releases alongside Galantis, David Guetta, 5 Seconds of Summer, Marshmello, Stray Kids, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, and iann dior. Founder of Songdads.Tyler Thompson (@tylermeetsworld) — producer, mixer, and mastering engineer with 300+ credits. Works with GIRLHOUSE, Valerie Broussard, Lindsey Stirling, Salem Ilese, The Mowgli's, and The Band Perry. His band WILD has 50M+ streams and syncs on Pixar and Ted Lasso.Nate Flaks (@nateflaks) — songwriter and founder of Hitchhiker Sound. Credits include Transviolet, Khatumu, Lily Williams, and Hailey Knox. One half of pop duo Sleeping Lion and host of the Talking Lion podcast.🎛️ We cover:How each guest actually got to LA — and the gap between the fantasy and the realityNetworking the real way: relationships vs. transactions, and where the best connections actually happenCold DMs and reach outs — what lands and what gets ignoredWorking with people at your level and why your peer group becomes your careerSocial media, Instagram profiles, and what actually moves the needleWriting hundreds of songs and the mindset shift from precious to prolificWord of mouth — what gets you talked about in rooms you're not inCurrent events: Spotify removes 75 million AI tracks, Apple Music raises prices, and Massachusetts moves to cap ticket resale with Noah Kahan's backing🔗 Follow & Listen:Kyle Reynolds: @kylereynoldsmusicTyler Thompson: @tylermeetsworldNate Flaks: @nateflaksJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Charlie Hickey on Guitar Tones & Making Indie Records That Hit Different 16.07.2026 1h

  🎧 Charlie Hickey on Guitar Tones & Making Indie Records That Hit Different🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Charlie Hickey — an artist, songwriter, and producer from Pasadena whose music hits you in the most honest, disarming way. His songwriting has always stood out — there's a softness and emotional clarity to it that feels completely effortless. And every time you hear one of his guitar tones, you end up pausing and going, okay, what exactly is happening there? He's quickly becoming one of the most interesting producers in the indie world.🎶 Song deep dives:"My Heart Is a Bloodhound" by Sydney Ross Mitchell — guitar recording, baritone tone, drum samples, vocal chain, and the genius production move at the end"Tommy" by Beeson — acoustic guitar lo-fi tape vibe, banjo recording, late drum entrance, slide guitar, and hidden textures (full deep dive on Patreon)🎛️ We explore:Growing up around music with songwriter parents, dropping out of college, and making his first EP in a friend's bedroomHis label experience, what worked, and why paths divergedHow he transitioned from artist to producer and started working with other artistsGuitar tones, amp chains, pedals, and how he shapes emotional textureHis approach to lo-fi vs. clean and knowing when a sound is rightPlug or Unplug: Strymon Deco, FabFilter Saturn 2, Baby Audio Spaced Out, Nudistort, Devious Machines Infiltrator, CLA Vocals, RC-20 Retro Color🔗 Follow & Listen:Charlie Hickey: @charlie_hickey_Justin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  The Big AI Episode w/ Louie Diller, PJ Frantz & Stephen Conley 09.07.2026 1h 13min

  🎧 The Big AI Episode w/ Louie Diller, PJ Frantz & Stephen Conley🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesThe AI episode. The roundtable Justin has been putting off long enough because he was afraid it would run for four hours. In this Producer Points Roundtable, Justin sits down with Louie Diller, PJ Frantz, and Stephen Conley to talk about where they actually stand on AI in music, what tools they're actually using, and what a fair AI music ecosystem even looks like.Louie Diller (@louieliveslaughsloves) — artist, songwriter, and producer behind HOLYCHILD. SONA advisory board member.PJ Frantz (@pj.frantz) — producer and songwriter whose LA Times piece "Spotify Needs to Start Labeling AI-Generated Music Before It's Too Late" sparked exactly the conversation it was supposed to.Stephen Conley (@stephenmconley) — gold-certified producer and songwriter. Credits include GAYLE, Dove Cameron, and Sofia Carson.🎛️ We cover:Generative AI vs. AI-assisted tools — is that a meaningful distinction?The streaming flood: Suno generates 7 million songs per dayPJ's LA Times piece and the transparency problem — should listeners have the right to know?The legal landscape: Sony vs. Suno, the Supreme Court ruling, and who's actually getting paidVoice cloning, identity, and what Taylor Swift and the Backstreet Boys are doing about itAI in the DAW: the tools that actually help vs. the ones that flatten the resultCurrent events: Boris FX acquires iZotope, M.I.A. vs. Kid Cudi, and an indie musician suing Spotify🔗 Follow & Listen:Louie Diller: @louieliveslaughslovesPJ Frantz: @pj.frantzStephen Conley: @stephenmconleyJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Ehren Ebbage on Lizzy McAlpine, Corook & Making Records That Feel as Good as They Sound 03.07.2026 1h 42min

  Ehren Ebbage on Lizzy McAlpine, Corook & Making Records That Feel as Good as They Sound🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Ehren Ebbage — the producer behind some of the most emotionally precise records in indie pop right now. Credits include Lizzy McAlpine, Corook, Myles Smith, Maddie Zahm, sombr, Jacob Collier, FINNEAS, and more. Every record he touches has a balance that's hard to put into words — clarity, real engineering precision, and genuine emotion, all working together without stepping on each other.🎶 Song deep dives:"blankets" by Corook — how the song came together, bass sound, synths, the descending counter melody, vocal processing, and what stayed untouched"ceilings" by Lizzy McAlpine — simplicity as power, acoustic guitar choices, strings, vocal capture, and why the master feels so pushed in all the right ways🎛️ We explore:Growing up in bands, assisting Joe Ciccarelli, and finding his voice through sync workBuilding long-term creative relationships with Lizzy McAlpine and CorookBalancing engineering precision with emotional instinctVocal chain, mic choices, and why dry and raw usually winsKeys-first workflow and knowing when to stop addingPlug or Unplug: Goodhertz Vulf Compressor, Unfiltered Audio SILO, oeksound Spiff, Aberrant DSP SketchCassette II, Baby Audio TAIP, Moog Sub 37, CLA Vocals, SM7B🔗 Follow & Listen:Ehren Ebbage: @ehrenebbageJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  The Demoitis Episode w/ Scott Robinson, Lucas Arens & Pedro Calloni -- The Sickness We All Have FREE VERSION 25.06.2026 51min

  🎧 The Demoitis Episode w/ Scott Robinson, Lucas Arens & Pedro Calloni -- The Sickness We All Have🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesDemoitis. The dreaded word we all have a love-hate -- okay, mostly hate -- relationship with. Especially when we're not the ones with the sickness. In this roundtable, Justin sits down with three producers and mixers who've all been on both sides of it -- as the ones catching it and the ones trying to cure it in others.Scott Robinson (@greatscottcreates) -- Grammy-nominated mixer, producer, and songwriter. Credits include Demi Lovato, Bebe Rexha, Fall Out Boy, and Avril Lavigne.Lucas Arens (@lucasarens) -- Nashville-based producer, songwriter, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist. Credits include Devon Again, Charli Adams, Brye, and emlyn -- plus sync placements on Disney, Apple, and more.Pedro Calloni (@pedrocalloni) -- Mixer whose credits include Chris Stapleton, Amy Allen, Nick Jonas, Joy Oladokun, Sasha Alex Sloan, LANY, and GAYLE.🎛️ We cover:What demoitis actually is -- and why it hits producers and mixers just as hard as artistsWar stories: sessions where demoitis almost derailed everythingHow to tell when YOU'RE the one with the sicknessNavigating the conversation with an artist who's convinced the demo is betterWhen the demo actually IS better -- and how to know the differenceHow to prevent it on the front end and break it once it's set inIndie Plugin Spotlight: HYPE by Teletone Audio and VOYAGER by VYNL AudioCurrent Events: Oliver Tree, Olivia Rodrigo's third album, and Grammy rule changes for 2027🔗 Follow & Listen:Scott Robinson: @greatscottcreatesLucas Arens: @lucasarensPedro Calloni: @pedrocalloniJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Andrew Tufano on Producing Sabrina Sterling, Rosie Darling & Why Being a Player Makes You a Better Producer FREE VERSION 18.06.2026 1h 32min

  🎧 Andrew Tufano on Producing Sabrina Sterling, Rosie Darling & Why Being a Player Makes You a Better Producer🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Andrew Tufano — a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose musicianship and intention elevate every room he walks into. From Sabrina Sterling and Rosie Darling to Katelyn Tarver, John K, and more, Andrew brings a player-first approach to production that you can hear in every record he touches. He's one of those rare producers who can do it all — and somehow makes it feel effortless.🎶 Song deep dives:"take a shot" by Sabrina Sterling — the initial sound, breakbeat choices, that pre-chorus melody, vocal chain, harmonies, and what he's most proud of in the production"catching a snowflake" by Rosie Darling — the challenge of writing a Christmas song, picking jingle bells, real vs. fake strings, layering, and balancing indie sensibility with holiday genre (full deep dive on Patreon)🎛️ We explore:Growing up musical, learning guitar and piano, and how touring shaped his instincts as a producerThe slow transition from session player to full producer — and why that path made him betterWhy being a skilled player gives you an edge in the studio that no plugin can replaceHow he builds trust with artists and adapts to different creative personalitiesCapturing emotion over perfection — his philosophy on performance and recordingPlug or Unplug: Valhalla Delay, Goodhertz Wow Control, Kazrog KClip, UADx Studer A800, Distressor, CLA Vocals, Bricasti M7🔗 Follow & Listen:Andrew Tufano: @andrewtufanoJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Auto-Tune… WTF?! — The Bugs, the Workarounds, and the Alternatives FREE 11.06.2026 59min

  Here it is:🎧 Auto-Tune… WTF?! — The Bugs, the Workarounds, and the Alternatives🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesSomewhere between Auto-Tune 8 and now, something broke. The clicks, the pops, the inconsistent tracking, the constant repackaging — producers are frustrated, and they're starting to look elsewhere. In this roundtable, Justin sits down with three producers who use pitch correction every day to talk about what's actually going wrong, what they're doing about it, and what they want from plugin companies like Antares.Andrew J. Gomez (@andrewj_gomez) — Nashville-based producer, mixer, and songwriter. Credits include Knox, John Harvie, and LOYALS.Lowen / Emily Kopp (@earthtolowen) — independent artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Syncs on HBO, Disney, and Hulu.Stephen Conley (@stephenmconley) — gold-certified producer, songwriter, and mixer. Credits include GAYLE and more.🎛️ We cover:The real bugs: latency errors, clicks and pops, inconsistent tracking, and the iLok transitionWorkarounds that actually help — retune speed automation, algorithm switching, committing and printingAlternatives: Melodyne, MetaTune, Waves Tune, UAD Topline Vocal Tune, Cubase's built-in algorithm, and moreTransparent vs. character tuning — does the tool even matter if the performance isn't there?Current events: Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Toy Story 5, and the AFM lawsuit against UMG and WMG over AI training data🔗 Follow & Listen:Andrew J. Gomez: @andrewj_gomezLowen: @earthtolowenStephen Conley: @stephenmconleyJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Idarose on "IloveitIloveitIloveit," Making the Music for Smile 2 & Co-Writing "Glimpse of Us" FREE VERSION 04.06.2026 1h 6min

  This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpoints🛒 Production templates & more: SoundBetter | Patreon TemplatesIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Alexis Kesselman, aka Idarose — an artist, producer, and songwriter based in New York whose credits span pop, film, and K-pop. She co-wrote "Glimpse of Us" by Joji, a record that went number one globally. She wrote and produced "Death of Me" for Naomi Scott's character in Smile 2. And right now, her production on Bella Kay's "IloveitIloveitIloveit" is everywhere. Every time it comes up in a playlist, you feel it immediately — that intimacy, that restraint, that room sound. This is how she's doing it.🎶 Song deep dives:"Death of Me" by Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) — writing for a character in a film, building the production, vocal chain, sidechain choices, and what she's most proud of in the record"IloveitIloveitIloveit" by Bella Kay — origin of the song, the recording technique behind that in-the-room intimacy, vocal layering, and why there are no drums (full deep dive on Patreon)🎛️ We explore:Growing up in South Florida, studying film scoring at the University of Miami, and finding her way into pop songwritingCo-writing "Glimpse of Us" in 2019, then taking LSAT practice tests during the pandemic before the song came out and changed everythingSigning to Warner/Chappell, moving to New York, and doing a year of musical theater writing at Berklee's NYC programWhy New York works for her as a producer in a way it wouldn't if she were only a songwriterHer approach to vocal production, arrangement, and building sonic spacePlug or Unplug: Output Portal, Weiss DS1-MK3, Keyscape, UADx Studer A800, Tube-Tech CL 1B, CLA Vocals, UAD 1176 Rev A🔗 Follow & Listen:Idarose: @idarosemusicJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist
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  Collin Pastore & Jake Finch on Making Raw, Human-Sounding Records for boygenius, Lucy Dacus & Ashe FREE VERSION 27.05.2026 1h 9min

  This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpointsIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Collin Pastore and Jake Finch — a Nashville-based producer-writer duo quietly behind some of the best-sounding indie and alternative records of the last few years. From boygenius and Lucy Dacus to Ashe, Julien Baker, and Suki Waterhouse, their productions share a rawness and honesty that feels live, human, and never overcooked. Two studios, one shared vision, and a philosophy built around capturing real performances.🎶 Song deep dives:"Lost Time" by Lucy Dacus — vocal layering, dry mic choices, drum recording and processing, and the production decisions behind one of the most honest-sounding records in recent memory"I Wanna Love You (But I Don't)" by Ashe — main guitar, synths, real drums vs. samples, and the writing and production techniques that shape the track (full deep dive on Patreon)🎛️ We explore:How Collin and Jake linked up at Berklee, landed in Nashville, and tricked Sony into letting them co-produce their first EPTheir philosophy on raw-sounding records — minimal processing, unprecious mic choices, and letting performances breatheHow they built two complementary studios and why bouncing between a live room and a dead mix room works in their favorDrum samples, compression, and why audio school got it wrongMix bus approach, go-to plugins, and their vintage 414 vocal chainPlug or Unplug: UADx Sound City Studios, LA-2A, Waves R-Vox, Space Echo RE-201, AEA R88, UAD 1176 Rev A, and CLA Vocals🔗 Follow & Listen:Collin Pastore: @collinpastoreJake Finch: @jakelfishJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist🛒 SoundBetter | Patreon Templates
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  Gian Stone on Vocal Production, "Stuck with U," and Making Pop at the Highest Level FREE VERSION 20.05.2026 1h 10min

  Got it — here it is:🎧 Gian Stone on Vocal Production, "Stuck with U," and Making Pop at the Highest Level🎙️ This is the free episode — the full conversation is available exclusively for Producer Pal subscribers on Patreon: patreon.com/producerpointsIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Gian Stone — a Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal producer whose sharp ears and instinctive taste have helped shape some of the biggest pop records of the last decade. From topping the Billboard Hot 100 Producer Chart in 2020 to crafting hits for Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, the Jonas Brothers, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Meghan Trainor, Le Sserafim, and more, Gian has built a reputation as one of pop's most trusted and versatile creative voices.🎶 Song deep dives:"Like It's Christmas" by Jonas Brothers — the origin of the track, making it more "Jonas Brothers-y," and how a piano demo became a guitar-driven holiday staple"Stuck with U" by Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber — how the song went from a session with Scooter to Ariana to Bieber in a week, and the production choices behind a #1 hit🎛️ We explore:Gian's journey from drumming in NYC bands to sleeping on studio floors in LA to working at the highest level of popHow his partnership with producer Jason Evigan shaped his careerHis philosophy on vocal production — coaching artists, getting the best take, and knowing when less is moreBalancing production, songwriting, and vocal production as equal craftsGear and go-to tools: Neumann U87, SSL 4000 G+, Valhalla Vintage Verb, Omnisphere, and morePlug or Unplug: Apulsoft splitS, Goodhertz Lossy, CLA Vocals, and his plugin cheat code🔗 Follow & Listen:Gian Stone: @gianstoneJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist
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  Season 3 Begins May 20th! Become a Producer Pal Subscriber! 12.05.2026 1min

  🎙️ Season 3 of Producer Points starts May 20th — and this one's different.Full episodes this season are exclusive to our Producer Pal community on Patreon. And we're not just talking episodes — Producer Pals get preset drops with real files and the philosophy behind them, AMA threads where you can ask Justin directly, extended cuts with the stuff that doesn't make the main edit, process breakdowns covering everything from vocal stacks to session organization, and early access to guest question submissions. It's the behind-the-curtain layer for people who are serious about making records.We've been working hard behind the scenes, and we're bringing you a stacked lineup of guests, deep conversations, and something new: roundtables. Got a topic you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments.Huge love to Nathan Rebello and Elijah Sheppard for helping make this happen. Make sure to check out their artist projects.Season 3 drops May 20th. See you there.🔗 Become a Producer Pal: Patreon📺 YouTube: @ProducerPoints📸 Instagram: @producer_points | @justin_gammella
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  Roundtable: The Future of Indie Plugin Design with Purafied & Nudist Audio 04.10.2025 1h 9min

  🎧 Roundtable: The Future of Indie Plugin Design with Purafied & Nudist AudioThere’s a new wave of plugin makers changing the landscape of modern music production. From boutique developers to full-fledged software houses, indie creators are building tools that rival the biggest names in the game — and often do it with more innovation, personality, and passion.In this roundtable, Justin sits down with two of the most exciting independent developers shaping that movement:Sam from Purafied Audio — known for forward-thinking mixing and mastering tools used by pros worldwide.Caleb from Nudist Audio — a rising developer pushing creative boundaries with analog-inspired plugins that bring warmth, imperfection, and vibe.🎛️ We explore:How indie plugin companies are competing with giants like Waves and UADThe art and business of pricing plugins fairlyOversampling, sound quality, and performance trade-offsAI’s role in the next wave of music production toolsWhat it takes to turn a coding idea into a creative tool musicians love💡 Plus: behind-the-scenes stories of what it’s really like building a plugin company from scratch — from sound design to customer feedback to surviving as a small business.🔗 Follow & Listen:Purafied Audio: Website | @purafiedaudioNudist Audio: Website | @nudist_audioJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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  Jon Buscema on Building Devon Again’s Sound & Chasing What Inspires Him 24.09.2025 1h 24min

  🎧 Jon Buscema on Building Devon Again’s Sound & Chasing What Inspires HimIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Jon Buscema — a producer and songwriter whose sharp instincts and trend-leading style have helped shape the next wave of alt-pop. From his early days fronting KNGDAVD to now producing for Devon Again, UPSAHL, King Mala, Emei, and more, Jon has built a reputation for bold, left-of-center productions that push boundaries while staying rooted in taste.🎶 Song deep dives:“Deep” by Devon Again — intimate yet playful production, acoustic guitar layering, vocal treatment, and ear-candy choices that define her sound“Cherry Cola” by Devon Again — groove, quirky sound design, guitar tones, and how he built the track’s playful punch🎛️ We explore:How Jon transitioned from frontman to full-time producerBuilding creative trust with artists like Devon Again & UPSAHLGear talk: guitars, drum sounds, and go-to pluginsWhy chasing inspiration (not trends) has fueled his career growthAdvice for producers on trusting taste and taking creative risks🔗 Follow & Listen:Jon Buscema: @jonbuscemaJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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  Gavin Chops on Live Drumming, Love Language & Running Pack Records 16.09.2025 1h 23min

  🎧 Gavin Chops on Live Drumming, Love Language & Running Pack RecordsIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Gavin Chops — a drummer, DJ, artist, and entrepreneur whose versatility has made him one of the most dynamic forces in today’s music scene. From touring as a live drummer to DJing clubs, co-founding Pack Records & Pack Publishing, and launching the artist project Love Language, Gavin has built a career that bridges performance, artistry, and business.He’s also currently leading Artist Relations at Vault.fm, a fast-rising music tech startup building new opportunities for creators.🎶 Song deep dive:“Midnight” by Love Language ft. Holiday87 & JONES — the collaboration, production layers, and sonic choices that shaped the track🎛️ We explore:Gavin’s journey from live drumming to DJing to artist/producerBuilding Pack Records & Pack Publishing from the ground upThe evolution of Love Language and its collaborationsGear favorites: Moog Subsequent 37, Fender Jaguar, Strymon Timeline & moreWhy versatility is key to building a lasting career in music🔗 Follow & Listen:Gavin Chops: @gavinchopsLove Language: @lovelanguage.musicPack Records: @pack.recsVault.fm: @vaultdotfmJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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  How Andrew J. Gomez Made Guitars Slam for Knox & Drums Smack for John Harvie 09.09.2025 1h 41min

  🎧 How Andrew J. Gomez Made Guitars Slam for Knox & Drums Smack for John HarvieIn this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Andrew J. Gomez — a producer, songwriter, and member of the band LOYALS whose work has been shaping the sound of modern alt-pop and rock. From gritty guitars to punchy drums, Andrew’s productions bring edge and immediacy to every record. His credits include Knox, John Harvie, Games We Play, girlfriends, Caroline Romano, Spencer Jordan, and more.🎶 Song deep dives:“Bleach (On The Rocks)” by John Harvie — raw vocal grit, dynamic guitar tones, and blending real drums with trap elements“Lost Cause” by John Harvie — pocket-driven grooves, sonic shifts, and balancing emotion with big production moves🎛️ We explore:How Andrew adapts his production to different artist identitiesGuitar layering, tones, and the art of making them slamDrum programming and mixing choices that cut throughGear and plugins from Neural DSP to Chase Bliss pedalsThe balance between producer life and band life with LOYALS🔗 Follow & Listen:Andrew J. Gomez: LinkJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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  Roundtable: The Sync Episode! 06.09.2025 1h 22min

  The Sync Episode! — Producer Points Roundtable on Licensing for Film, TV & AdsSync licensing has become one of the most powerful ways for artists, songwriters, and producers to get their music heard. A single placement on a hit show, movie trailer, or national ad campaign can change a career overnight — but breaking into that world isn’t easy.In this roundtable, Justin brings together three guests with deep experience in sync to break down how it really works:Lowen (Emily Kopp) ( @earthtolowen ) — artist, songwriter, and producer with placements on HBO, Disney, and HuluJeremy Silver ( @iamjeremysilver ) — songwriter/producer with cuts for Christina Aguilera, Michael Bublé, and a long track record of major syncsDaniel Dávila ( @itsdanieldavila ) — Grammy-nominated engineer, producer, and songwriter with credits for TXT, Katy Perry, and Robert Glasper, plus extensive sync work for TV and brands🎛️ We explore:How to read a sync brief (and know when not to send)Building connections with music supervisors, publishers, and agenciesThe business side — splits, fees, and red flags in contractsBalancing sync writing with artist identityTrends in sync placements for 2025 and beyond💡 Plus: listener questions on pitching, catalog strategy, and what makes music truly sync-friendly.🔗 Follow & Listen:Justin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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  Unlike Pluto on “Everything Black,” Finding His Voice & Releasing 11 Albums Since 2019 03.09.2025 1h 37min

  🎧 Unlike Pluto on “Everything Black,” Finding His Voice & Releasing 11 Albums Since 2019In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Unlike Pluto (Armond Arabshahi) — a producer-turned-artist whose creative evolution has made him one of the most prolific and boundary-pushing voices in modern music. After his breakout hit “Everything Black” with Mike Taylor, Unlike Pluto stepped out from behind the boards to become the vocalist and driving force of his own project. Since 2019, he’s released 11 albums and countless singles, proving that relentless creativity can reshape an artist’s identity.🎶 Song deep dives:​“Everything Black” (Unlike Pluto ft. Mike Taylor) — the origin story, bass and drop design, production choices, and how the song has aged over time​“Boom” (Unlike Pluto) — messy clean guitars, bold vocal layers, and sonic risks that made the track hit hard🎛️ We explore:​The transition from EDM producer with features to full-fledged artist​How he’s built systems to release music at an incredible pace​Favorite gear and plugins (from Soothe2 to Pigments to ShaperBox)​Balancing quality and quantity while staying emotionally connected to the work​Why community, fans, and live performance fuel his creative drive🔗 Follow & Listen:Unlike Pluto: @unlikeplutoJustin Gammella: @justin_gammellaProducer Points: @producer_pointsTikTok: @producer.points🎧 Producer Points Playlist: Spotify🎙️ Full Episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts