Nashville guitarist and producer Derek Wells breaks down how modern records are really made. We talk demoitis, the creative freedom behind Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion sessions, how Nashville studio work actually functions, and how Derek balances being a guitarist, producer, and A&R executive.

This episode dives into session workflows, creative burnout, saying no to the wrong projects, and the small behind-the-scenes moments that end up living forever in a song.

Nashville singer songwriter Camryn Gardner talks going full time in music, the Broadway grind, writer rounds, co writing, and the story behind her song “Stages.” We also cover the reality of promoting and releasing music as an independent artist and what she is working on next.

Max from the Nashville indie rock band Felix Tandem talks about the gravestone origin of the band name, his “Max vs Felix” creative split, and the story behind their new 90s-inspired single “Hey Now” (out Dec 4).We get into his songwriting process, DIY touring, Nashville’s house-show scene, their first single “Shoplifter,” and his thoughts on AI music, Spotify, and making art without chasing the algorithm.If you’re into indie rock, Nashville music, or behind-the-scenes stories from working bands, this episode is loaded.https://felixtandem.com/https://www.instagram.com/felixtandemmusic/