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The Apollo Audio Podcast
Live Recording Is Not a Shortcut
Season 3, Ep. 25
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Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking football disappointment, unreleased Deftones material, music leaks, chart data, country music, streaming algorithms and a reassessment of Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album.
The main album discussion focuses on Bag O’ Bones and their new album Lift Off, recorded at Apollo Audio with production, engineering, mixing and mastering by Martin Lumsden.
Martin and Billy talk through the recording process, from the band’s rehearsal preparation to the decision to track the album live in the room with minimal overdubs. They discuss why live recording only works when the band is ready, why small imperfections can add character, and how the physical limits of vinyl affected the final album sequence.
They also reflect on the album as a true Apollo Audio project, with the band rehearsing at the studio, performing their first gig there, recording the album there, and bringing in artwork from another Apollo regular.
Topics include:
• Football disappointment and World Cup format
• Deftones, leaked albums and unreleased music
• Chart data and how music popularity used to be measured
• Country music, algorithms and hidden mainstream audiences
• Olivia Rodrigo revisited
• Bag O’ Bones and Lift Off
• Recording a band live in the studio
• Why preparation matters before recording
• Mistakes, character and performance feel
• Vinyl sequencing and physical release decisions
• Local scenes, real musicians and Apollo Audio as a creative hub
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The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.
Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.
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A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.
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