WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land

My guest today is Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Engineer, Jordan Brooke Hamlin, who has worked with Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Vienna Teng, Lila Blue, Katie Herzig, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Allison Russell, and Brandy Clark. --------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss

Upbringing In Kentucky

Music-Loving Family

Zeppelin Hippies

Deep Connection To Music

Early Music Exposure

Discovery Of Production

Sarah McLachlan Influence

Running Her Studio

Creating Artist Space

Mental Health Focus

Challenges In Nashville

Supportive Studio Environment

Economic Challenges

Studio Setup Efficiency

Working With Labels

Navigating Industry Changes

Moxie Studio Origin

Residential Studio Blend

Artist Commune Vision

Reclaiming Neglected Land

Importance Of Environment

Balancing Creativity And Deadlines

Nashville's Music Culture

Contrasting With Los Angeles

Session Efficiency Vs. Exploration

Encouraging Artistic Risk

Challenges In Studio Ownership

Supporting Independent Artists

Grant Programs For Artists

Gender Equity In The Audio Industry

Financial Pressures On Music

Organizational Tools (Airtable)

Payment Delays From Labels

Navigating Professional Relationships

Empathy For Touring Artists

Evolving Industry Dynamics

--------------------------------- Matt's Rant: Getting Organized --------------------------------- Links and Show Notes

Book Matt mentions in Interview: Day Trading Attention

AirTable

Jordan's Studio

--------------------------------- Credits

Guest: Jordan Brooke Hamlin

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

Announcer: Chuck Smith