EP 380 | Zach Jones

·50 min·5 clips

Zach Jones explains why he mixes from 8am to noon and writes from noon to dinner for peak creativity.

Eyal Levi hosts producer Zach Jones, a URM podcast alumni who has worked with bands like We Came as Romans and Veil of Maya. Zach details his structured daily schedule, mixing in the morning and writing in the afternoon, which he developed through trial and error. He talks about the milestone of taking weekends off after advice from Drew Fulk, overcoming the fear that others are working harder. Zach emphasizes the importance of client compatibility and repeat business, sharing how he avoids being a 'terror' producer. He describes his non-confrontational approach to giving feedback, slowly addressing issues rather than shutting down ideas. Zach recounts spending a day hanging out with Mark from Veil of Maya before recording to understand his headspace, which led to a smooth album process. The discussion touches on how technology and resources like URM Academy have changed learning, making it easier to start but still hard to excel. Zach and Eyal critique overthinking in production, where instinct often trumps technical analysis. They reflect on how home recording has reduced reliance on low-quality local studios. Zach announces his new label venture, Bloodhoney, focusing on rule-breaking artists in rock, metal, and electronic crossover scenes. The episode concludes with Eyal promoting URM Academy's resources like Nail the Mix and encouraging listener engagement.

As heard by us

A useful look at how careful feedback protects momentum when a recording session starts to wobble.

Levy and his guest focus on the delicate craft of keeping a recording session moving when a take is not quite working. The guest describes steering away from negative phrasing, shifting to another part, and returning once the room has steadied; Levy tightens that into a clear…

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

For recording advice that keeps the room moving without turning feedback into an emotional fire, press play.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast