The Aspiring STEM Geek - Music & Audio Technology with Evan McIntyre & Chris Krochak - #6

In this episode I talk with Evan McIntyre and Chris Krochak, the founding members of the band Torn Boots. In the episode we talk about the instruments and equipment the band uses, software programs to edit songs and how to prep a venue for a live event, the music writing process and the artists, albums and songs we love. Music videos were spliced in throughout the podcast, we hope you enjoy the discussion and the music from the episode!

 

TORN BOOTS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TornBoots

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tornbootsmusic/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70G4Owh8pn8I4uzuMLMLue

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/torn-boots/1273269389

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWUZbEcZLfZwz9EzArMgCw

 

MUSIC FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzj-vuiuluGaweiHyKhVTCJh1TNvEBpBc

 

PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE ON:

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824

Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DC719SJQ?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8

 

CONNECT:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/

GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717

X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG

Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0

Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinay

 

|-Video Chapters-|

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Wearing our favorite band’s/artist’s shirt

2:07 - Forming the band

5:20 - First instruments

8:19 - Opening for Twenty One Pilots

10:15 - The band’s equipment and instrument set up

20:22 - Software for song editing

21:42 - Studio sessions

25:54 - Speaker systems Evan/Chris have at their places

27:10 - The band’s favorite Torn Boot’s songs

31:00 - Chris’ wine song

32:27 - Favorite genres

41:25 - Best guitarist

49:27 - Favorite bands

57:00 - Aliens comes down from space, what albums do you give them?

1:03:25 - Best concerts

1:10:31 - Advice for up-and-coming musicians

1:15:48 - Enthusiastic Aussie and UK fans

1:18:30 - Favorite songs to cover

1:23:05 - Conclusion