{"id":62988,"date":"2025-04-29T12:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=62988"},"modified":"2025-04-29T12:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:39:59","slug":"steve-bays-interview-behind-the-scenes-of-music-production-and-band-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/steve-bays-interview-behind-the-scenes-of-music-production-and-band-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Bays Interview: Behind the Scenes of Music Production and Band Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-495993400\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-4506374470586-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-4506374470586-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-4506374470586-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-4506374470586-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-4506374470586-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"He FIRED Rick Rubin? The Steve Bays Interview\" title=\"Play video &quot;He FIRED Rick Rubin? The Steve Bays Interview&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU\" title=\"He FIRED Rick Rubin? The Steve Bays Interview\">He FIRED Rick Rubin? The Steve Bays Interview (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\">In this in-depth conversation with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Steve Bays<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2014 a longtime collaborator and creative force behind iconic records \u2014 we explore the art and craft of music production, the inner workings of band dynamics, and how the music industry continues to evolve. From early memories of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic\">Make Up the Breakdown<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic\">Elevator<\/span><span class=\"\">, to reflections on vocal comping, mixing philosophies, and the challenges of life on tour, Steve offers candid insights from his journey as a musician and producer. This article captures the spirit of that dialogue \u2014 the technical details, creative decisions, and personal moments that have defined his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62989 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"640\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z.jpg 424w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-50x75.jpg 50w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-179x270.jpg 179w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-149x225.jpg 149w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-113x170.jpg 113w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-278x420.jpg 278w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-232x350.jpg 232w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-12x18.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-160x242.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-358x540.jpg 358w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-11x16.jpg 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-401x606.jpg 401w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-9x14.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-225x340.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-7x10.jpg 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-17x26.jpg 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-6x9.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-14x21.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-385x581.jpg 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7247871856_b9c2d52f98_z-20x30.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Who Is Steve Bays?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"font-[700]\">Steve Bays<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0is a Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer. He is a member of Canadian bands\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Left Field Messiah<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Fur Trade<\/span><span class=\"\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Mounties<\/span><span class=\"\">, and was the frontman and one of the founding members of the acclaimed indie rock band\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Hot Hot Heat<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">His production and writing work has crossed genres and borders, collaborating with artists like\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">The Killers<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Diplo<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Steve Aoki<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Fitz and the Tantrums<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Born Ruffians<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Dear Rouge<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">The Zolas<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Gay Nineties<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">We Are The City<\/span><span class=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Hawksley Workman<\/span><span class=\"\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"font-[700]\">Mother Mother<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">How We Met: Comping Vocals in a Closet<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve and I first connected during the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic\">Elevator<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0album sessions, working in modest setups \u2014 closet-like rooms tucked inside Sound City and The Pass. That\u2019s where he first saw me knee-deep in the painstaking process of vocal comping. I was going through as many as 25 takes, bar by bar, following Dave Sardy\u2019s system of star ratings to guide the assembly of the final performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">It was a moment of revelation for Steve \u2014 not just about the process, but the sheer level of effort behind what the listener eventually hears.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cWorking with you showed me that it&#8217;s OK to spend absolutely hours listening to every single take,\u201d Steve recalls. \u201cWith the guidance of the notes, find the sections that felt really good, stitch them together, and play it back and go, \u2018Yep, sounded great.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">We both agree: great vocal comping isn\u2019t about pitch correction, it\u2019s about emotional honesty. The perfect moment might be slightly off, but if it has character, it stays. For Steve, this balance between technical precision and human feeling became an essential part of his own production ethos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62990 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0.webp 500w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-270x270.webp 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-225x225.webp 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-170x170.webp 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-320x320.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-40x40.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-18x18.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-16x16.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-14x14.webp 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-340x340.webp 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-10x10.webp 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-20x20.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-9x9.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0b365da0-385x385.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Recognising the Role of the Producer<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve is quick to point out that the soul of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic\">Elevator<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0album came together not only in rehearsals and arrangements, but in the granular production decisions \u2014 and he was particularly struck by how many of those choices I was trusted to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cA lot of those, what I consider to be the biggest decisions of the record, were made by this guy in the closet (you, Warren!),\u201d he laughs. \u201cI was just like, \u2018Oh, hey.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">That kind of creative trust speaks volumes. It also highlights how, in the best recording environments, lines between roles blur. Musicians, producers, engineers \u2014 everyone\u2019s contributing to the DNA of the record.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62991 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"551\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-843x1080.jpeg 843w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-117x150.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-768x984.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-59x75.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-211x270.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-176x225.jpeg 176w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-133x170.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-320x410.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-273x350.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-770x986.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-40x51.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-14x18.jpeg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-160x205.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-422x540.jpeg 422w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-12x16.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-473x606.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-11x14.jpeg 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-265x340.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-8x10.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-640x820.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-20x26.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-234x300.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-7x9.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-547x700.jpeg 547w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-16x21.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/80-385x493.jpeg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Industry Buzz and Hard Choices: Saying No to Rick Rubin<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve reminisced about the early 2000s, when his band was peaking and major producers were circling. One of them was Rick Rubin. Most bands would have jumped at the chance, but Steve made a bold move \u2014 he said no.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cI fired Rick Rubin straight up. I was like, this is going to take forever. Like you said, we\u2019re a buzz band. You don\u2019t want to lose that buzz.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">It was a clear-eyed decision about timing, energy, and momentum. For Steve, holding on to the moment mattered more than chasing perfection with a legendary name. That boldness \u2014 trusting instinct over prestige \u2014 continues to shape how he approaches his work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62992 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"473\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-80x40.webp 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-320x161.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-299x150.webp 299w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-40x20.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-160x80.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-20x10.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-598x300.webp 598w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HHH-in-bar-edited-by-Steve-by-justjash-385x193.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Touring Burnout and Band Dynamics<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Touring took its toll. Steve opens up about the physical and emotional strain of long tours, and how it led to key lineup changes \u2014 including the departure of guitarist Dante mid-tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cI always tell bands: max two months. Three months, the band breaks up. I\u2019ve seen it happen.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">The emotional truth behind that statement is something many artists will recognise. Touring can be exhilarating, but also punishing. Steve\u2019s story is a reminder of the importance of pacing, support, and mental health in a band&#8217;s sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Drums, Mixing, and the Power of Imperfection<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">One of the most exciting parts of our chat was digging into the production choices behind\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic\">Elevator<\/span><span class=\"\">. Steve recalls recording drums in a tiny, fully carpeted room \u2014 floor, walls, ceiling \u2014 which gave the drums an unmistakable dry, tight character.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cWe did that in that little room that was completely shag pile carpeted. The floor, the walls, the ceiling, everything.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">That dead space let them hit the drums hard and compress them aggressively, creating an impact Steve still chases today. He also described a refreshing approach to mixing: forget balance, go for magic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cAll that matters is impact. Say the bass is way too loud and the vocal\u2019s buried \u2014 but it has magic. Fix it and you might lose the magic.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">This philosophy flies in the face of perfectionism. It\u2019s about feel, energy, and emotional power \u2014 and Steve credits those bold, sometimes chaotic choices with giving the record its edge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62993 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"629\" height=\"503\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.webp 980w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-150x120.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-768x614.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-80x64.webp 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-320x256.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-281x225.webp 281w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-213x170.webp 213w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-188x150.webp 188w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-770x616.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40x32.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-160x128.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20x16.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-640x512.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-758x606.webp 758w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-18x14.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-425x340.webp 425w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-13x10.webp 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-375x300.webp 375w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-11x9.webp 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-385x308.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Songwriting and the Mystery of Collaboration<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Inside the band, songs often came together like musical Frankensteins \u2014 stitched from ideas contributed by different members. Steve talks about \u201cdisguising\u201d that patchwork through clever guitar parts and arrangement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">He also has a deep love for vocal nuance, often zeroing in on phrasing and performance until every moment rings true. That obsession with detail \u2014 from comping to lyrics \u2014 is central to his creative process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">The Solo Chapter: Independence and Intention<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Now, Steve is embracing a new phase: his first solo album. He\u2019s writing, producing, mixing, and mastering everything himself, enjoying the freedom of being the only \u201cvibe in the room.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Fatherhood has changed his workflow, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cHaving a young kid at home makes you way more intentional. You\u2019ve got to be efficient. You can\u2019t sit around noodling all day.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">There\u2019s a new clarity and purpose to his work \u2014 still creative, but more focused.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62994 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"494\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette.png 850w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-150x106.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-80x57.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-320x226.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-318x225.png 318w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-240x170.png 240w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-212x150.png 212w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-770x544.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-40x28.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-160x113.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-20x14.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-640x453.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-481x340.png 481w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-14x10.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-424x300.png 424w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-13x9.png 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cassette-385x272.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Tools of the Trade: Plugins and Production in the Digital Era<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Despite his analog roots, Steve has leaned into digital tools that fit his aesthetic. Some of his go-to plugins include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">Tone Empire<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 for adding thickness and colour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">Wavesfactory Cassette<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 for analog-style warmth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">Devil-Loc Deluxe<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 a favourite for distortion and punch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">FabFilter Pro-Q 3<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 his surgical EQ of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Rather than complex gear setups, Steve favours simplicity \u2014 keeping the focus on songwriting and vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Reflecting on the Industry: Sustainability Over Stardom<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve has witnessed the transformation of the music industry \u2014 from the label-dominated days to today\u2019s indie hustle. He\u2019s wary of chasing major label dreams at the expense of control and sanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">He also offers a frank perspective on artist management:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cA lot of managers are just there to justify their role. My partner Drew manages me now \u2014 it\u2019s simple, fair, and lets me focus on the music.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">For Steve, sustainability, transparency, and authenticity are the new metrics for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-62995 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"921\" height=\"477\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-80x41.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-320x166.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-290x150.jpg 290w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-40x21.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-160x83.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-20x10.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-640x332.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-579x300.jpg 579w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-17x9.jpg 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Hot-1-385x199.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Unreleased Gems and the Ho-Heat Reunion That Wasn\u2019t<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">At one point, the band almost reunited after a promising festival offer. It didn\u2019t pan out \u2014 timing and old tensions got in the way \u2014 but it reignited Steve\u2019s love for what they\u2019d made.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">He also revealed there\u2019s a vault of unreleased material, including tracks recorded with full string arrangements at Abbey Road. That music is still waiting to find its moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Selected Discography Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve\u2019s production and writing credits are impressively varied. Here are some highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2013 \u2013 Fur Trade \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Don&#8217;t Get Heavy<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Last Gang): Producer, Engineer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2014 \u2013 Mounties \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Thrash Rock Legacy<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Light Organ): Producer, Engineer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2014 \u2013 Steve Aoki, Diplo, Deorro \u2013 &#8220;Freak&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(22 Jump Street Soundtrack, Republic): Co-writer, Vocals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2014 \u2013 JPNSGRLS \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Circulation<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Light Organ): Producer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2015 \u2013 Hawksley Workman \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Old Cheetah<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Six Shooter): Producer, Co-writer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2015 \u2013 We Are the City \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Above Club<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Tooth &amp; Nail): Mixer on 4 tracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2016 \u2013 The Zolas \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Swooner<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Light Organ): Mixer on 6 tracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2017 \u2013 Fake Shark \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Faux Real<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Light Organ): Producer, Co-writer, Engineer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2017 \u2013 Yukon Blonde \u2013 &#8220;Crazy&#8221; (Single)<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Dine Alone): Producer, Engineer, Mixer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-[700]\">2018 \u2013 Dear Rouge \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"italic font-[700]\">Phases<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Universal Music Canada): Producer, Engineer, Mixer on \u201cMotion\u201d and \u201cFlashes\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h2><span class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62996 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"497\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c.jpeg 745w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-80x53.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-255x170.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-40x27.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-160x107.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-510x340.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-15x10.jpeg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-13x9.jpeg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hot_hot_heat_2023_2_9f4c28254c-385x257.jpeg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Final Thoughts: Embracing the Freak Factor<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">What Steve returns to, again and again, is the need for rawness \u2014 for music to retain its freak factor. Whether it\u2019s The Kinks or The Who, he believes personality, not perfection, is what makes music live and breathe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<blockquote class=\"w-auto\"><p><span class=\"\">\u201cThere needs to be freak stuff going on amongst it all.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">It\u2019s a philosophy that runs through his entire career \u2014 from band days to solo work, from comping vocals in a closet to building songs in a home studio.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Steve Bays\u2019 journey is a powerful lesson in staying true to your creative instincts. His stories \u2014 from late-night vocal comps to walking away from Rick Rubin \u2014 show a commitment to emotion, impact, and integrity over convention.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Whether you\u2019re a producer, a performer, or just someone who loves music, Steve\u2019s approach is a reminder that authenticity, not polish, is what connects. And that sometimes, the most important work gets done in a closet, with no spotlight, just a shared belief in the magic of the music.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-main__content\" data-test-id=\"publishing-text-block\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Check out the full interview here:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gU&amp;feature=youtu.be<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaB8G-zh8gUVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: He FIRED Rick Rubin? 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