Smear Merchants album cover I first connected with Fuzz Evil through their drummer Cajun, who reached out about mastering a single. That session went well, and when it came time to master their fourth full-length album, band leader Joe got in touch to bring me on for the whole project. What I didn't expect was just how dialled-in the pre-master mixes would be. The Project Smear Merchants is Fuzz Evil's fourth studio album, released in March 2025 on Desert Records. Ten trac

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As a home recording musician, you’ve poured your heart into your tracks. Now it’s time to polish them up before sending them to a mix engineer. Good editing can be the difference between a smooth mixing session and a frustrating mess. Here’s how you can make your mix engineer’s life easier—and ultimately get the best results for your music. Recording at High Quality: Setting the Stage for a Great Mix Great mixes start with great recordings. When possible, record at 48 kHz and