Falconry Breaks Down ‘numb little bug’ and the Power of Performance-Based Production
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Falconry Breaks Down ‘numb little bug’ and the Power of Performance-Based Production
On this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with producer, songwriter, and guitarist Falconry (aka Dru DeCaro), whose work spans from electrifying live performances with Miguel and Machine Gun Kelly to studio productions for Em Beihold, Christian French, One OK Rock, Clean Bandit, Fletcher, jxdn, and more.
We dig into:🎸 Falconry’s evolution from shredding in Baltimore bands to producing radio hits in LA
🎧 The story behind Em Beihold’s viral breakout “numb little bug” — how it came together in one day and sparked a global moment
🎛️ His philosophy of “performance-based production” — how guitar chops, live energy, and studio creativity all blend together
🔥 Deep dive on Christian French’s “love ride” and the art of blending guitars with digital sound design
🎸 His favorite pedals, outboard gear, and the rare Dookie amp mod he uses in the studio
👀 What producers can learn from being on stage — and how to build emotion into every note
Whether you're a guitar-forward producer or just obsessed with gear, tone, and songwriting instinct, this episode is packed with knowledge, stories, and real talk from one of the most versatile talents in music today.
🎶 Check out songs from this episode on the Producer Points Playlist
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