{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 279: Matt Allison","description":"Follow my instagram Matt Allison is a Chicago-based music producer known for capturing the raw, unpolished energy of punk, emo, and indie bands without sanding off their personality. Working out of his Atlas Studios, he\u2019s helped shape records for bands like Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms, and The Menzingers, giving them that punchy, lived-in sound that feels like a basement show bottled up. His production style leans toward honesty over perfection, letting grit and character sit front and center instead of hiding behind glossy overproduction. In a world of hyper-edited music, Allison\u2019s work feels like a deep breath of analog air, where imperfections become the hook. He\u2019s quietly become one of the go-to architects of modern punk\u2019s sonic identity, even if his name stays just outside the spotlight. I got Matt on the Zoom and this is what we chat about: Working with the Lawrence Arms The Bollweevils How did he get clients in the beginning Recording the Broadways Meeting Alkaline Trio Recording Goddammit His take on why so many good bands come from Chicago Greatest Story Ever Told Oh Calcutta! The Menzingers The Rock Against Bush Comps And a ton more If you need a Freelance Graphic \/ Motion Design with Video Editing Skills, then hit me up. Design support includes: \u2022 Branding and visual identity \u2022 Marketing and campaign design \u2022 Social, print, and digital assets  Video work includes: \u2022 Podcast video clips \u2022 Short-form content for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and ads \u2022 Long-form edits for interviews, webinars, and YouTube \u2022 Sizzle reels and brand videos \u2022 Explainer and marketing video edits \u2022 Captioning, on-screen text, and light motion graphics If any of this lines up with something you need, feel free to reach out or keep me in mind! Contact me here - mike@drive80.com ","author_name":"This Was The Scene Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thiswasthescene.com","html":"