Lost State Recordings Podcast

In this episode, I talk about my experience being diagnosed with ADHD at 32 years old, and the challenges that come with living and working in the music industry while navigating it. ADHD can be difficult for many people, and in this episode, I share some personal stories and insights from my own life, though fair warning, I do tend to ramble a bit (the ADHD struggle is real, especially without a set outline or plan for the podcast).I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you like what you hear, consider following us on Spotify and checking us out on our social platforms. Thanks so much for listening!Linkshttps://linktr.ee/loststaterecordingshttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lsrecordingshttps://www.loststaterecordings.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudioshttps://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordingshttps://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dmWishlisthttps://throne.com/loststatestudios

In this episode, I invited our friend Elle Gillian to join us. Elle and I played together in the band American Memories back in the day. We were part of the Emo Revival scene, not as a prominent band, but we were connected to the scene and closely followed its evolution while it lasted. We discuss the bands, the stories, and personal experiences during that time. We also explore the bands that spearheaded the movement, the subsequent aftermath of the Emo Revival, and what remains of it in the current state of music. Follow Elle Gilliam's music Efficax | Spotify Also our band American Memories American Memories | Spotify Links https://linktr.ee/loststaterecordings https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lsrecordings https://www.loststaterecordings.com https://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudios https://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordings Discord https://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dm Wishlist https://throne.com/loststatestudios

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the story of Behringer, a company that’s sparked endless debates in the audio world. I’ll walk you through their beginnings, how Uli Behringer set out to make affordable gear for musicians like us, and how that mission led to both massive success and major controversy. From cloning accusations and lawsuits to PR disasters like the “Cork Sniffer” incident, I’ll unpack the ups and downs of Behringer’s journey. Music by Landescapes Athazagoraphobia | Landescapes Links https://linktr.ee/loststaterecordings https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lsrecordings https://www.loststaterecordings.com https://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudios https://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordings Discord https://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dm

Today on the podcast, we interviewed our friend Logan Rivera from the band Gillian Carter, based in the Orlando, FL area. We had a great conversation about the band, our favorite gear, guitars, their upcoming European tour, and audio, mixing, and mastering techniques. It was a great chat, and we hope you enjoy it! Follow Gillian Carter! https://gilliancarter.bandcamp.com/ Facebook Our Links ⁠https://linktr.ee/loststaterecordings⁠⁠ https://www.loststaterecordings.com ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudios https://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordings Discord ⁠https://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dm

In this podcast episode, we explore the growing frustration among bands and artists over the increasingly common practice of merch cuts. These are percentages taken by venues (often larger ones) out of the earnings bands make from selling their own merchandise during shows. For many artists, especially smaller and mid-level touring bands, merch sales are a vital source of income that helps cover touring expenses like gas, lodging, and crew pay. We’ll explore how these merch cuts work, often ranging from 10% to 30% of gross sales, and how this disproportionately affects independent artists who already operate on tight margins. We also discuss how major companies, including promoters, venue operators, and multi-conglomerates like Live Nation and AEG, contribute to this exploitative practice, taking money from the bands that bring fans to their venues. Through firsthand stories and analysis, we shed light on why this issue has sparked outrage across the music industry and discuss the broader implications for artists' financial sustainability on tour. Source audio in podcast:"How Merch Cuts Are Hurting Bands | Punk Rock MBA Podcast Clips." YouTube, uploaded by Punk Rock MBA Podcast Clips. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o23WYQb-x4o&t=458s Links https://linktr.ee/loststaterecordings https://www.loststaterecordings.com https://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudios https://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordings https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lsrecordings Discord https://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dm

Hey, Trey here! I haven’t been very active with the podcast for, what, like 3 years now?? I’ve decided I still want to continue with it, and I’ll be working on more content this next year! I hope you stick around to see what’s in store. I’m planning more interviews and covering interesting topics related to the music scene, audio engineering, gear talk, and more! In this episode, I’m just giving a little update on what’s coming up and chatting for the first time in what feels like forever. Love you all! <3 Our Links ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/loststaterecordings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.loststaterecordings.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/loststatestudios⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/loststaterecordings⁠ Discord ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/gpeW7th5dm

I recently had a chat with my friend Jeremy McGuire, who is a member of several bands including Machinist!, Leg Biters, Pope Boner, and Sports Reference. Additionally, he runs and owns Killer Robot Music. Jeremy and I go way back, and the first time we met was when I helped set up a show for Machinist! at a dive bar in California while they were on tour and needed to book a date. Our mutual friend Zeke (RIP) told me they needed help, so I took a chance and assisted them. Since then, we have become good friends and collaborated on various projects. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Links to Jeremys projects  www.facebook.com/machinistga machinistga.bandcamp.com sportsreference.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/legbiters/ popeboner.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/killerrobotmusic

I recently had a sit-down with John Henderson, known for his work with Ghost Cat. During our conversation, we covered a range of topics such as Covid-19, bands, live performances, music festivals like FEST, the creative process of making music, and even discussed falling out of love with creating music. Give it a listen! I hope you enjoy the episode. Ghost Cat links  https://www.facebook.com/ghostcatfl https://ghostcat.bandcamp.com/music

We recently had a conversation with Edie Quinn, who is the driving force behind the band Coma Regalia and also the owner of Middle Man Records. Middle Man Records has been a vital player in the screamo scene for the past decade and has done a lot of noteworthy work. During our chat, we discussed music, bands, label operations, record plants, and some other interesting topics. Give it a listen! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes. Make sure to also check Middle-Man Records and the new Coma Regalia record "Vau Faelgoh" coming out May 25th on Middle-Man Records,  Convulse, I.Corrupt, Zegema Beach, Listen to Aylin, Pundonor, Adorno   www.facebook.com/comaregalia/ middlemanrecords.bandcamp.com/music www.facebook.com/middlemanrecords

I recently had a chat with Tyler Bisson, who hails from Tallahassee, Florida. Tyler is the sole proprietor of Audio Geography Studios, where he creates lathe cut records by manually cutting music into polycarbonate plastic instead of producing traditional vinyl records. He has worked with some notable bands and has done some really cool work, including a release for our band a couple of years ago. During our conversation, we discussed the bands he is involved in, lathe records, and other interesting topics. Give it a listen! Here are some links to Tyler's websites and bands   www.audiogeography.com also on FB and Instagram @audiogeographystudios TRAGWAG  tragwag.bandcamp.com also on FB and insta @ tragwag   Nightwitch  nightwitchfl.bandcamp.com also on FB and insta @nightwitchfl   and his newest band Soft Clicks  facebook.com/softclickstally 

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Drew Thomson, the frontman of the post-punk band Single Mothers, and also the creator of The Drew Thomson Foundation. Single Mothers were in Portland to promote their new album "Through a Wall", and we had a great time chatting in the tour van about touring, music, and other random topics. I hope you enjoy the podcast! Be sure to check out Single Mothers' website and stream "Through a Wall", which is available on all platforms at ⁠singlemothersband.com⁠. Also, make sure to check out Drew's solo project, The Drew Thomson Foundation. His new single is currently streaming on Brooklyn Vegan at ⁠www.brooklynvegan.com/drew-thomson-single-mothers-releasing-debut-solo-lp-stream-break/.

In this episode, I interview my friend and bandmate, Drew Clegg. Originally from the Scranton, PA area, Drew moved to Portland, OR years ago. Drew is a member of several bands, including Squalor, Hard Sulks, Dry Socket, and KILLMEPLEASE. During the episode, we discuss hyped bands, music genres, live shows, music scenes, and other random topics. Please follow our social media sites and check out our website! Follow Drew on Twitch - DREWPLAYS  https://www.twitch.tv/drewplays

In this episode, I talk a bit about upcoming Lost State Records projects.  We also do interviews with Brian Morgante who runs Flesh & Bone  Designs. Brian is based out of Erie, Pennsylvania, and has done works for artists such as Anberlin,  David Bazan, Father John Misty, The world is a beautiful place & I am no longer afraid to die, and many more. We talk about music for a while, what he's doing, and what is to come. Flesh & Bone Designs   fleshandbonedesign.com