Building an EP from Scratch w/ KIN TALA - Music Production Podcast 381

KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way.
I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of their learning on the fly and how they managed to inject their personality and style into the music. We talked about overcoming creative challenges and working hard to find a unique sound.
Takeaways:
Starting from scratch and diving into music production can lead to great results.
The process of recording and mixing can be challenging, but it's worth it to achieve the desired sound.
Maintaining artistic vision is important, even in the face of industry expectations.
Strengths and challenges of playing in a duo.
Embracing a unique sound and not fitting into a specific genre or scene can be a breath of fresh air.
Working with limited equipment and resources can push artists to be more creative and think outside the box.
Finding moments of inspiration and taking the time to reflect on the music you want to create is important.
The music industry has become more equitable in terms of access, but it's important to navigate it in a way that speaks to your own goals and values.
Creating music that is authentic, meaningful, and resonates with listeners is more important than constantly producing and saturating the market.
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KIN TALA - www.kintala.uk
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[@kintalaband]

Thanks again Brian! It was a pleasure to speak to you. Sorry again for the bad audio quality, and being sat on my bed - it was the only piece of furniture I had in my new apartment 😅

[@BrianFunkMusic]

Hey Dominic! It was great having you on. Thanks for sharing so much about the making of the EP!