Dasha’s “Austin” — Travis Heidelman on Producing Hits That Feel Alive

🎧 Dasha’s “Austin” — Travis Heidelman on Producing Hits That Feel Alive

In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Travis Heidelman — the producer and songwriter behind Dasha’s viral hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).” With a sound that feels vibrant, organic, and emotionally resonant, Travis has quickly become a go-to collaborator for artists like Claire Rosenkranz, Mercer Henderson, Aimee Vant, and Abigail Osborn.

🎶 Song deep dives:

• “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” by Dasha — balancing modern polish with organic textures, from stomps and claps to guitar tones and strings

• “No Strings Attached” by Mercer Henderson — emotional sound design, synths with Postal Service vibes, and a build that pulls you in

🎛️ We explore:

• Travis’s workflow — day-of bounces, mixbus processing, and session organization

• His go-to tools and plugins for creating alive, textured productions

• Balancing artist authenticity with creative experimentation

• Why collaboration, patience, and trust are at the heart of his process

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