MusicTech Launches ‘My Forever Studio’ Podcast

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LONDON, UK & SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, 23 JANUARY 2020 – Imagine you have an unlimited budget and could spec up your perfect studio. Where would it be? What would it look like? And what gear would you want in it? At MusicTech, they’re asking just that. 

In MusicTech’s first-ever podcast – My Forever Studio – hosts Chris Barker and Will Betts ask artists, studio pros and industry luminaries to imagine a studio where they would be happy to live out their days. The first three episodes are available now and feature special guests DJ and producer Danny Byrd, Brendon Harding and Jake Murray from London’s iconic Strongroom Studios, and engineer Drew Bang (U2, Royal Blood and HAIM). Later in the series, hear from guests such as beatboxer/comedian Beardyman, Spitfire Audio co-founder Christian Henson and more! 

There are rules in the Forever Studio. Guests are only allowed to have six pieces of gear in their studio – including musical instruments or production gear – plus one non-gear-related item. And, to stop the music intelligentsia from cheating the system, there’s a strict no-bundle policy! (Listen to the trailer here). 

Meng Kuok, CEO from BandLab Technologies, said “I am very proud to be launching the first podcast by a brand in the BandLab Technologies group. Audio entertainment is an important part of our content strategy, look out for more in the near future. Throughout 2020 you’ll see a continued focus on increasing our media offerings to our audience, so that people can engage with our content and brands at different points in their day.”

Between them, MusicTech’s My Forever Studio co-hosts, Chris Barker and Will Betts have decades of music production, media, DJing and songwriting experience, and they’re having plenty of fun with their guests and subject matter.

Co-host, Chris Barker says, “We’re so chuffed to finally be presenting this podcast to the world – it’s been a real passion project for both of us. It’s been an enormous amount of fun to make, and I think that comes across in the recordings. It’s nerds like us having fun dreaming up their ideal studio – what’s not to love?”

MusicTech Features Editor, Will Betts says “The thing I’ve loved most about making the podcast is being able to have lighthearted conversations while staying firmly in the world of geeky studio tech. We basically just made a podcast we’d want to listen to. What really surprised me about the process is how different each guest’s Forever Studios was. Listeners will enjoy getting a real insight into our guests’ approaches and what inspires them to create.”

Audio experts, casual and dedicated gear heads alike will all find something to enjoy in this humorous series, which shows that sometimes the toughest choices can also be the most entertaining. 

Subscribe or follow My Forever Studio on your favourite podcast app to stay up to date with the latest episodes; released on Thursday, 7am GMT.

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Press contact

Lauren Hendry Parsons 
press@bandlab.com

NOTES TO THE EDITOR 

About MusicTech’s My Forever Studio Podcast
Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts guide guests through the dramatic journey to studio foreverdom. There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be gags. But there will be no bundles! It’s MusicTech’s My Forever Studio Podcast.

See the full list of published episodes on the MusicTech website. Subscribe now at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Ep 1: Danny Byrd’s unusual luxury item 
In the debut episode, Chris and Will welcome legendary DnB DJ, producer and studio nerd, Danny Byrd. They discover his surprising choice of studio location, his unusual luxury item and the six bits of studio kit he would put in his Forever Studio. 

Ep 2: Strongroom showdown with Brendon Harding and Jake Murray
Recorded on location at London’s iconic Strongroom Studios, Will and Chris speak to Strongroom’s Technical Manager Jake Murray and Studio Manager, Brendon Harding. Will these two highly knowledgeable studio engineers be able to compromise on just six bits of studio gear for their Forever Studio? 

Ep 3: Drew Bang’s post-fact microphone 
Joining Will and Chris on this episode is freelance studio engineer, Drew Bang. Drew has worked in major studios all over the world, lending his engineering skills to huge acts like U2, Royal Blood and HAIM. 

About the hosts

Chris Barker is a music industry journalist and marketing professional. He has over 15 years of experience in music print and digital publishing (as the Tech and DJ Editor for MusicRadar and Deputy Editor of Future Music Magazine), as well as music technology education, marketing, audience growth and business development for FaderPro and dBs Music. Chris DJs internationally and is the author of The Secrets of Dance Music Production, the definitive guide to making cutting-edge electronic music. 

Will Betts is Features Editor at MusicTech and has been in music production media since 2013 with Sound On Sound magazine as News/Video Features Editor. He’s written and produced features on some of the biggest names in music production, including Paul Epworth, Steve Aoki, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein and travels the world talking to pro audio makers and production professionals. He holds a degree in Music Production and has dabbled in commercial music and artist development.

About MusicTech
Established in 2002, MusicTech is a renowned media brand that enhances and expands the minds of music makers and listeners through in-depth features on music production, software and innovation. Led by a team of musicians and industry experts with decades of collective experience, MusicTech’s multi-platform editorial offering comprises digital and print, complemented by limited-run special print editions under the MusicTech Focus label.