My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee.In this episode, we discussBristolMiles to Kilometers ConversionCity of Black SabbathBirmingham Heavy Metal RootsBorn Near John BonhamMom's Bank to Nurse CareerDad's Ever-Changing JobsPeacefully Divorced ParentsMusic In the HousePiano PracticeHated Old Piano TeacherDrum Lessons to Escape MathParents' Divorce Silver LiningDrums vs Piano Early Band Touring AdventuresRecording Studio MisfitMission Impossible NightPro Tools Learning StrugglesBand Tour Realization MomentDay Job at MuseumBegging for Studio TimeFaked Experience for BandsBuilding ReputationPersistent LearningMatt's Rant: Change of HeartLinks and Show NotesElliots siteCreditsGuest: Elliot VaughanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith