Ep123: Toshi Kasai (Producer and Engineer: Melvins, Tool, Helmet)

Hola, amigos! Welcome to another sweet sweet episode of Protonic Reversal! I know it’s been a long time since we rapped at ya, but we’ve got a great episode here with the one and only Toshi Kasai! We chatted about tons of stuff, like: -the California fires -Working with a wide variety of bands -The JapaNeve -Building a relationship with Melvins -the secrets of Sound of Sirens -How to prep for recording -Coaching the vocalist -Favorite equipment -Recording intricacies -Getting kidnapped by Big Business -Altamont (the band) -Networking via playing live -the platinum records in the bathroom -Analog vs. digital? Who cares And much more! Or maybe not much more, but many more words in between. Whatever! It’s a really fun conversation, so we encourage you to enjoy it! Interview begins shortly after the 17 minute mark Songs played: Melvins – Decay of Lying Mud – Moonshine Sally Tweak Bird – Lights in Lines Qui – Awkward Human Interest Hurry up Shotgun – Speedbath Megawaste Shellac – End of Radio (end theme)