The Spirit Studios Podcast
As the UK's first school for music production and sound engineering, we certainly know what we're talking about. Expect conversations with our expert tutors, inspiring students and creative guests from the music industry. If you're looking to discover new artists, learn how to take your tracks to the next level or just want to get nerdy about synths, this is the podcast for you.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Student shoutout: In conversation with Toby McFarlane
Student shoutout: In conversation with Issie Marsh.
Student shoutout: In conversation with Gustavo Pinto
Student shoutout: In conversation with Cameron Lewis.
Student shoutout: In conversation with Tilly Mills
Student shoutout: In conversation with Bradley Green
Student shoutout: In conversation with Lily Burrows
Student shoutout: In conversation with Harvey Bishop
Like a lot of our students, Harvey didn’t join us straight after leaving college. It was only in lockdown when he decided it was finally time to pursue his passion in recording and production. But wi…
Student shoutout: In conversation with Drew Selby
If you’re a lover of the Northern indie-rock scene, you’ll likely know our third year Music Production student, Drew. Frontman for the well-renowned band Rosellas, he’s set for the world stage, havin…
Student shoutout: In conversation with Corey Brown
Corey is a Producer and Rapper who releases music under the artist pseudonym ‘Superlative’. Despite still only being in his second year, he’s made a serious name for himself. With his latest release …
Student shoutout: In conversation with Sarah Williams
Coming from a small town, it was no small decision for Sarah to pursue a career in live music - but she’s certainly not looking back. She's no stranger to the world of podcasting, having hosted, edit…
In conversation with: Corey Brown (Superlative, Rapper + Producer)
Al chats with rapper and producer Corey Brown, aka Superlative. Corey talks about his journey from producing bedroom beats to collaborating with Mr Scruff and touring with renowned hip hop collective…
Student Showcase: Thomas Lowe
Tom produces music under the name Whitely and recently released his latest album, A Happy Place. He chats to Al about his production workflow, favourite synthesisers, and the wonders of making dance …
Making Tracks: Vaporwave
Join Al as he explores the nostalgic sound of Vaporwave, with sugar-coated synthesisers, dreamy reverbs, and surreal sampling techniques.
Making Tracks: Nu-Disco
Making Tracks: Dub Reggae
Get skanking with Al as he creates a dub reggae track in Ableton Live.
WARNING: This episode contains heavy bass, booming drums, and psychedelic spatial effects.
In Conversation with: Ryan Davies
Al chats with producer, engineer and soon-to-be Spirit Studios graduate Ryan Davies. Ryan talks about his experience working in studios and at festivals, collaborating with artists, and developing hi…
Making Tracks: Deep House
Join Al as he combines deep grooves, big bass sounds and chopped up vocal samples to create a banging modern deep house track.
In conversation with: Vicky O'Neon, Drummer + Producer
Al chats with drummer and producer Vicky O'Neon who has performed with acts like Clean Bandit, Rachel K Collier and Hans Zimmer. In this episode Vicky talks about her work with non-profit music organ…
