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Hardest song to mix Vulture interview

2020

Vulture Interview on the hardest song I ever had to mix

If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other…

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Ask Audio - Brent Kolatalo portrait

2019

Ask Audio Interview

I nerded out with Ask Audio about mixing, production, and upcoming projects I’m working on. Can’t recommend this site enough for music making tips. Click here to read the interview.

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Brent Kolatalo wearing a jacket

2019

Producer Crosstalk Interview

I did an interview on Music Connection for their Producer Crosstalk column. Was an absolute pleasure doing it. It’s mainly a column for music production tips. You can read the full article here.  

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The Marias Superclean Volume 2 album cover

2018

The Marias

I love a good success story. Especially when it’s earned off making great music with no major label machine push from behind the scenes. That’s what happened with a band called The Marias. The producer from the band contacted me…

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Des Rocs holding a jacket

2018

Des Rocs “Hvy Mtl Drmr” video

Finally. The video premiere for Des Rocs “Hvy Mtl Drmr” is here making it’s debut on Clash magazine last week. This has been a passion project of mine for awhile now which I’ve been been producing and mixing with Ken…

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ā€œRoundsā€ K Michelle

2017

“Rounds” K Michelle

  I produced and mixed the song “Rounds” on K Michelle’s new album (Atlantic Records) that came out today with my production partner Ken Lewis and Bangallure. Special shoutout to my good friend Bangallure for breathing life into the music…

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ā€œBaby It’s Overā€ by Mani Hoffman feat Matt Hartke

2017

“Baby It’s Over” by Mani Hoffman feat Matt Hartke

Rarely do I have the opportunity to work with good friends on a song just for the fun of it. The song posted below is one of those. Written by Mani Hoffman and Matt Hartke (two well established artists already…

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Lorde ā€œSoberā€ graphic

2017

Lorde “Sober”

I did some drum programming on the song ā€œSober’ off the new Lorde album. It was a small role but extremely proud to be a part of this record. I wore her first album out just as a fan ….

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Mixing Engineer

2015

What makes a great Mixing Engineer?

I get asked the question about what makes a great mixing engineer a lot. It seems most people think it’s some voodoo magic audio equipment that only the top mixing engineers can afford. Well, that’s not the case at all…

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Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mun Photo dump of my first time in Chile.  Thanks @mundo.flavs for making this gringo loco feel like it was home
I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 ā€œGhostā€. Love me some @kidcudi
ā€œLighting Crashesā€ by LIVE was one of my favor ā€œLighting Crashesā€ by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby.  It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey Iā€m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned.  It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru  @kenlewisproducer 

ā€œLighting Crashesā€ out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background šŸ˜‚
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 
 šŸ“ø @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. ā€œSave meā€ out today.  Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst)
Guitars - @connorriddell  Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
ā€œDon’t Hurt Meā€ by Des Rocs is one of my fav ā€œDon’t Hurt Meā€ by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of ā€œHow They Made Itā€ for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum  #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
ā€œHeart Gamesā€ out now! @weareharlor Happy to ā€œHeart Gamesā€ out now! @weareharlor  Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
ā€œNot Ready to Goā€ out now by @weareharlor .. p ā€œNot Ready to Goā€ out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material.  Link in bio
Just a casual Saturday in my living room Just a casual Saturday in my living room
Please meet Gaston….He loves nothing more then t Please meet Gaston....He loves nothing more then to sit and quietly judge your mellotron playing skills
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  • Hardest song to mix Vulture interview

    Vulture Interview on the hardest song I ever had to mix

    November 24, 2020
  • Ask Audio - Brent Kolatalo portrait

    Ask Audio Interview

    September 27, 2019
  • Brent Kolatalo wearing a jacket

    Producer Crosstalk Interview

    August 15, 2019
Brent Kolatalo is a NYC based producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked on over 20 Gold and Platinum albums, 19 #1 albums and singles, and has worked on over 15 Grammy nominated records.

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Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mun Photo dump of my first time in Chile.  Thanks @mundo.flavs for making this gringo loco feel like it was home
I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 ā€œGhostā€. Love me some @kidcudi
ā€œLighting Crashesā€ by LIVE was one of my favor ā€œLighting Crashesā€ by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby.  It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey Iā€m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned.  It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru  @kenlewisproducer 

ā€œLighting Crashesā€ out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background šŸ˜‚
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 
 šŸ“ø @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. ā€œSave meā€ out today.  Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst)
Guitars - @connorriddell  Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
ā€œDon’t Hurt Meā€ by Des Rocs is one of my fav ā€œDon’t Hurt Meā€ by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of ā€œHow They Made Itā€ for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum  #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
ā€œHeart Gamesā€ out now! @weareharlor Happy to ā€œHeart Gamesā€ out now! @weareharlor  Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
ā€œNot Ready to Goā€ out now by @weareharlor .. p ā€œNot Ready to Goā€ out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material.  Link in bio
Just a casual Saturday in my living room Just a casual Saturday in my living room
Please meet Gaston….He loves nothing more then t Please meet Gaston....He loves nothing more then to sit and quietly judge your mellotron playing skills
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