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A bald man with his hands in his pockets.

2013

Eminem “Don’t Front”

Really proud to have landed a production credit on Eminem’s MMLP2 for the song “Don’t Frontâ€. The song was produced by me and Ken Lewis, aka Katalyst. Unfortunately it didn’t make the original album release date due to sample clearance…

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A close up of some records on the ground

2013

The Decline of the Song

Napster was great. You finally had access to all of these songs where you didn’t have to buy a whole album. It took off because for one, who doesn’t like free stuff? And two, it was a big middle finger…

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A woman with her tongue hanging out.

2013

Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Miley Cyrus. I’m sure that’s what Miley wants. I feel like Bob Leftsetz has described what’s going on with the Miley craze best. Below is a snippet of what Bob said dissecting Miley’s…

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A blue background with white birds flying around.

2013

Twitter

I’ve joined the evil army that is Twitter and started tweeting or twittering or whatever it is the kids are calling it these days. You can follow me at https://twitter.com/brentkmusic/. I promise to come up with witty and profound things…

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A person is playing on the sound board

2013

Hangovers and Records

Hangovers are the worst. Especially the ones where your insides feel like they’re slowly rotting away. Even worse is a hangover on a perfectly sunny day. Hate that. It’s like your back in high school and the sun is mocking…

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A woman in gold and headphones holding a soccer ball.

2013

Beats By Dre

Here’s the truth. Beats By Dre headphones are way more hype than substance. Ok. I know they have a great heavy bass sound. And I love a great bass sound as much as the next hip hop head. It’s fantastic….

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A view of the city from above.

2013

Toronto and Boi-1da

Just had an extremely productive week working in Toronto with my production partner Ken Lewis and Boi-1da. Always a great learning experience seeing the way other producers create. We worked out of a new studio called The Post Office. I…

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A picture of the cover art for timeflies ' one night.

2013

Mixing TimeFlies

I want to give a big congrats to Timeflies on their newly formed label Forty8Fifty that will be partnered with Island Def Jam Music Group. I recently mixed four songs off their latest E.P. that was #1 on the pop…

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A gorilla sitting on top of an old fashioned oven.

2013

Bruno Mars

I used to get excited about the upcoming release date of records that I’ve worked on. I couldn’t wait to see my name on the credits. It was all your hard work finally paying off. Materializing in the physical form….

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I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover of my favorite childhood music magazine @electronicmusicianmag right before Covid hit. I can’t believe I never knew about it. I used to read this thing religiously so it’s a huge honor for me. Thank you @amandablackpanda for that major assist!
Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 202 Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 2022 that have kept me energized in the studio this year. I think it's important to surround yourself with things that inspire you creatively and these have definitely done that in spades for me. Always looking for any recommendations as well.

1. Mid Century Mic - Used and noticeably damaged mid century mic I bought off eBay. Felt the kindred spirit inside with this one. Welcome to the dysfunctional family little buddy. I've mainly been using this as a secondary mic when recording vocals. It gives off this Ramones distortion vibe that can be a nice layer underneath that adds character to any vocal. 

2. Sure Wave Spring Reverb - If you're looking for some spring reverb that's got some big harry balls on it, look no more. This pedal sounds great on any guitar. If Big Foot and Stevie Ray Vaughn had a son, this would be it. 

3. Roland Drumatix and Bass Line - I got these Roland's just for fun because I'm a 90's kid and it makes me nostalgic. They make for a great pairing combo as well. Full confession, I haven't exactly come up with anything mind blowing on either of them yet but it's fun as hell to mess with.
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 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” 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 I”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 

“Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
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. 
 📸 @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. “Save me” 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
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” 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 “How They Made It” 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
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” 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
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” 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
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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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I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover of my favorite childhood music magazine @electronicmusicianmag right before Covid hit. I can’t believe I never knew about it. I used to read this thing religiously so it’s a huge honor for me. Thank you @amandablackpanda for that major assist!
Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 202 Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 2022 that have kept me energized in the studio this year. I think it's important to surround yourself with things that inspire you creatively and these have definitely done that in spades for me. Always looking for any recommendations as well.

1. Mid Century Mic - Used and noticeably damaged mid century mic I bought off eBay. Felt the kindred spirit inside with this one. Welcome to the dysfunctional family little buddy. I've mainly been using this as a secondary mic when recording vocals. It gives off this Ramones distortion vibe that can be a nice layer underneath that adds character to any vocal. 

2. Sure Wave Spring Reverb - If you're looking for some spring reverb that's got some big harry balls on it, look no more. This pedal sounds great on any guitar. If Big Foot and Stevie Ray Vaughn had a son, this would be it. 

3. Roland Drumatix and Bass Line - I got these Roland's just for fun because I'm a 90's kid and it makes me nostalgic. They make for a great pairing combo as well. Full confession, I haven't exactly come up with anything mind blowing on either of them yet but it's fun as hell to mess with.
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 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” 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 I”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 

“Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
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. 
 📸 @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. “Save me” 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
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” 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 “How They Made It” 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
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” 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
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” 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
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