EP. 3 JOEY STURGIS

In this episode, Bobby Amaru sits down with legendary producer Joey Sturgis, the mastermind behind Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Devil Wears Prada and over 100 albums. They dive deep into Joey’s career, his approach to production, and the evolution of Joey Sturgis Tones, his acclaimed line of audio plugins used by producers and artists worldwide. Joey opens up about innovation, persistence, and redefining modern metal production. 

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X:  /joeysturgistones
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Website/Store: /joeysturgistones.com

Bobby Amaru is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru’s vocals and honest songwriting have fueled Saliva’s continued success, with singles like “High On Me: Retold” and “Crows” reaching the Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.

With over 2.4 Million followers on Tik Tok alone, Bobby is known for his dedication to sobriety, his creative collaborations with his daughter Veda and his deep connection with fans through both music and live performance.

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Instagram: / bamarude
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Website/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all

Chapters

• 0:00 Joey's First Trip to LA
• 3:05 How Joey Started Producing
• 5:09 Producing Today Vs. 2000s
• 8:40 Recording Different Bands
• 11:49 The Record That Put Joey On The Map
• 17:09 Learning As You Go
• 18:12 Developing a Unique Producing Style
• 21:45 Joey's Thoughts on AI in Music
• 24:47 How Joey Started Making Plug-ins
• 28:28 An Unconventional Approach to Record Making
• 35:59 Joey's Must-Have Plug-In
• 37:03 Working With Howard Benson
• 38:48 What Joey's Working On Next
• 41:39 Lounder Than Life Festival
• 44:44 Living in Michigan
• 49:16 Bobby & Veda Songs
• 50:30 Chester Bennington's Vocals
• 58:37 Concerts & The MTV Era