Signal Path by Shure

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Episode 69 – Steel Beans Apr 26, 2024

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Jeremy is DeBardi is the creative force behind Steel Beans, a project that shot to fame with viral clips of him simultaneously playing drums and guitar while singing. Marc Young spoke with a sparkly DeBardi at this year's noisy music industry trade show NAMM to discuss his musical origins, his meteoric rise after breaking the internet, and what's next after opening for bands like Tool and Tenacious D.

Episode 68 – BAYBE Mar 05, 2024

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Despite being based in the country music capital of Nashville, BAYBE melds metal, hip-hop and pop elements into her own carefully crafted artistic vision. In this special episode of Signal Path, she spoke with Marc Young at the Shure booth of this year’s (rather noisy) NAMM music industry trade show. They discussed her wide-ranging musical influences, her meticulous attention to her spooky aesthetic, and why Nashville isn’t just for country music anymore.

Episode 67 – Hannah V Nov 08, 2023

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Hannah V is a London-based producer, pianist and songwriter known for her collaborations with the likes of Rihanna, Stormzy, Yola and JP Cooper. Marc Young met up with her at the London Podcast Show to discuss how her multicultural upbringing in Germany and India influenced her early musical education, her transition from classically trained pianist to key member of Rihanna’s backing band, and how she once composed a track for Netflix’s Bridgerton series in just a matter of hours. This episode was recorded at the Shure booth of the very loud trade show with the SM7B microphone and it was produced by Andrew Anderson.

Episode 66 – International Anthem Sep 21, 2023

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Famous for its holistic approach, the record label International Anthem has put out more than 60 albums over the last 10 years. Working out of Chicago, they’ve focused on progressive jazz as well as experimental genres, creating tactile products that look as good as they sound. Thomas Banks from Shure speaks with Dave Allen and David Trainor about how they recorded an entire album by Brandee Younger and Dezron Douglas remotely using just one mic at the height of the Covid pandemic.

Episode 65 – Nita Strauss Jun 26, 2023

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Nita Strauss is an LA guitar hero who has shredded for Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato and many more big stars over the years. In this episode, Laura Davidson speaks with Nita about her origins in the Los Angeles music scene, taking her mom backstage to meet Alice at the Hollywood Bowl, and how the Shure GLX-D+ wireless system for guitarists makes her wild performances possible.

Episode 64: The SM58 May 08, 2023

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Is the SM58 the most popular microphone of all time? Quite possibly, yes. This stage stalwart can truly handle anything thrown its way: from Mitski's drama to Frank Carter's screams and Run-DMC's rhymes. Listen to a special edition of Signal Path as part of the Shure Iconic Mic Celebration this month to discover how the SM58 has set the industry standard for live performance for more than half a century.

Episode 63 – School of Rock Apr 05, 2023

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Rob Price is the CEO of School of Rock, a wildly successful chain of hundreds of music schools around the globe. In this episode of Signal Path, he joins from his RV 'Barry Vanilow' while on the road after SXSW. Price discusses the School of Rock's novel method of teaching kids how to play their instruments through group performance, how the music community has become vital in post pandemic times, and a new initiative to support young songwriters.

Episode 62 – Circuit des Yeux Mar 15, 2023

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Under the moniker Circuit des Yeux, Chicago-based artist Haley Fohr creates avant-garde music that defies easy categories. She speaks with Andrew Anderson about her operatic vocal style, comparing microphones to paintbrushes and her acclaimed album -io. Known for her impressive four-octave range, Haley also offers a few tips for singers.

Episode 61 – Emma-Jean Thackray Jan 03, 2023

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Bandleader and trumpet player Emma-Jean Thackray has quickly become a crucial part of the UK's contemporary jazz scene. Zakia Sewell speaks to her about her early musical inspirations and producing the tracks on her dazzling debut album Yellow.

Episode 60 – Coby Sey Nov 07, 2022

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London-based producer, vocalist and DJ Coby Sey has developed a distinctive presence with his shifting, post-genre vision of club music. Zakia Sewell speaks to him about his debut 'Conduit' and how he's at the forefront of a groundbreaking DIY movement.

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