Bottom-End, Writings and Reviews from Music Producer Pete Strobl

Without taking a sneak peek at the dictionary, it seems fairly obvious that a preliminary dissection of the word “collaboration” would reveal it’s meaning to be “together” (co) “work” (labor), or, “work together.” Collaboration in music is not a new concept. Musical history is rich with the work of powerful collaborations. But given the independent [...]

Building an effective vocal track is essential to any recording whether it is a writing demo, a demo intended to showcase an artist, or a finished master. Re-reading the last sentence I realize I’ve stated the painfully obvious, but the truth is that the painfully obvious can become the painfully impossible to accomplish when putting [...]

My mom makes an insane apple strudel. She is the Eddie Van Halen of apple strudel. I can state with authority that, in the world of apple strudel baking, she stands alone at the crest of Mount Olympus. Over the years she has often been asked to share her recipe and she has answered that [...]