On Episode 2 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat wth producer, mixer and engineer Davis Maxwell!

Davis has worked with a ton of bands including Mile End, Wayfarer and Last Wretch just to name a few. Alongside his work as a producer, Davis is an extremely talented songwriter and musician, playing in bands such as Albert Hoffman's World Peace Project and Weakness.

Davis has over a decade of experience making records and in this episode, Davis shares his philosophies on how to best prepare for the studio, budget accordingly and efficiently execute your recording experience as an independent band.

If you play in an independent band and are considering booking studio time, this episode is an essential listen!

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On the first full episode of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to talk with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil.

The Dirty Nil has been going strong for the better part of the last 20 years. Starting as a couple kids jamming covers in their garage, to becoming an international touring act with 5 full length albums under their belt, The Dirty Nil has encountered it all when it comes to the music industry. Through many ups and downs, successes and challenges, starts and restarts, The Dirty Nil has solidified their spot in the modern rock and roll landscape, and is doing so on their own terms. In this episode Luke and I dive into all of this.

Listen to The Dirty Nil's newest single "Fail in Time" off their upcoming record "The Lash", coming out on Dine Alone Records on July 25th, 2025. This album was produced and mixed by me (Vince Soliveri), so I can guarantee you, it is an unbelievable listen, front to back!

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Hello, and welcome to the Build Your Own Band (BYOB) Podcast! The podcast made for independent artists who want to grow their band in an organic, purposeful and self-determined manner.

In this first introduction episode, host Vince Soliveri gives you the "who", "what" and "why" of Build Your Own Band.

Don't have 20 minutes to listen? Here's the "CliffsNotes" version of it...

Who: Vince Soliveri is a producer, mixer and engineer who has been making records for over a decade. He has worked with artists such as The Dirty Nil, The Drew Thomson Foundation, Terminator, The Redhill Valleys, Respire and many more. His work can be found on labels such as Dine Alone Records and Pure Noise Records.

What: Build Your Own Band is a podcast that is meant to be a guide for independent bands on how to manage yourself, make smart decisions, spend your money wisely and ultimately be in charge of your band's path forward, and not just hope for a “big break” that may never happen.

Why: Build Your Own Band believes that when artists make wise choices that benefit the growth of their band, it not only has a positive impact on themselves, but also the community surrounding them. And that positivity is reciprocated back to the artist over time.

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