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How do you balance the mindset of a recording artist with the vision of a video director? In Episode 4 of The Up LINC, host Josh sits down with Dante Garcia, who is utilizing the studio to tackle a massive creative milestone: recording his debut studio album and shooting his entire visual marketing rollout at the same time.

Dante breaks down the sonic inspiration behind his upcoming record, his strategy for batch-creating short-form video content during tracking sessions, and shares a golden "Pro Tip" for independent musicians looking to streamline their workflow and build hype.

In this episode:

Capturing the right vibe for a debut studio album.

Strategies for executing simultaneous audio recording and visual marketing.

Workflow and pacing tips for independent creators.

Inspired by Dante’s story? The LINC Studio at the High Plains Library District in Greeley is equipped for your next big project. Book your session today to track an album, shoot a video, or launch your own podcast.

It's our newest Why Did You Read That? episode, the podcast that speeds down the literary highways at the speed of 8 books per hour:

Full booklist available here: https://bit.ly/WDYRT60

Meagan Brings

Airhead by Avery Flynn

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz

Peter Brings

Everything and Less by Mark Mcgurl

Chaindevils by Matthew Mitchell

If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell

Scorch Atlas by Blake Butler and Hits & Misses by Simon Rich

Meagan Brings

Airhead by Avery Flynn

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz

Peter Brings

Everything and Less by Mark Mcgurl

Chaindevils by Matthew Mitchell

If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell

Scorch Atlas by Blake Butler and Hits & Misses by Simon Rich

Ever wondered how to take your music from "just audio" to a full visual experience? In this episode of The Up LINC, Josh and Sasha sit down with local performer and musician Kiara ("Santa Kimex").

Kiara pulls back the curtain on how she uses the LINC studio’s video production tools to elevate her brand and bring her creative vision to life. Whether you’re a musician, a filmmaker, or just curious about what’s happening in our studio space, this episode is packed with pro tips on bridging the gap between sound and sight.

🎧 Listen now to learn how you can start your own project at the LINC!

www.mylibrary.us/studio

#TheUpLINC #LINCStudio #LocalMusic #CreatorStories #VideoProduction #GreeleyCreatives

In THIS stunning stunner of an episode:

Peter Brings:

The Shining by Stephen King: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=f96ddded-791c-5425-9d5c-36f620e9d31c&entityType=FormatGroup

Paradox Twins by Joshua Chaplinsky

Event Horizon: Dark Descent by Christian Ward https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=d1baf8a0-02a1-5d27-b7e1-9e8b744ad0b6&entityType=FormatGroup

The Land and Its People by David Sedaris https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=aa553fe6-aff4-59a6-a572-443fda9ba1e1&entityType=FormatGroup

Meagan Brings:

How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=0af2c5b6-5b89-5a91-880b-2810f27cd09b&entityType=FormatGroup

Aliens vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman (Author), Esad Ribic (Illustrator, Cover Art) https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=51f6dac3-3d06-55a0-92ff-720e541d3460&entityType=FormatGroup

I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=4c667ee0-b23d-5a12-ae7a-476e327e37c6&entityType=FormatGroup

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?id=148ace67-f1e4-5564-8631-eed84645e824&entityType=FormatGroup

Welcome back to Episode 2 of The Up LINC: Pro Tips and Creator Stories from the LINC Studio!

This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Dr. Karen Barton, creator and host of the Geographies of Hope and Resilience podcast. In this fun and deeply inspiring conversation, Dr. Barton shares what it takes to transition from teaching at the University of Northern Colorado to building an engaging presence behind the mic.

We dive into the art of storytelling and explore how she beautifully integrates her geographical and sustainability research with GIS and Story Maps to bring global humanitarian stories to life. We also get into the technical side of things, breaking down her creative studio workflow and how she manages her time as a creator.

Pro Tips & Topics Covered:

From the Classroom to the Studio: How Dr. Barton's background in education informs her approach to podcasting.

Multi-Dimensional Storytelling: Innovative ways to use GIS and Story Maps to provide rich, visual context to audio narratives.

Creator Workflow: Practical advice on managing the creative process, organizing research, and staying consistent in the studio.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Up LINC! Recorded right here in the podcast studio at the Library Innovation Center (LINC) in Greeley, Colorado, we are kicking off the show with the creators behind The American Soundtrack podcast.

In our premiere episode, we dive into the journey of building a show from the ground up. The guys from The American Soundtrack share what inspired them to explore the songs that have defined American life through the decades, and how they turn those musical deep-dives into engaging, casual conversations.

We also get into the technical side of content creation. From studio workflows and audio production tips to the realities of finding your voice as a host, this conversation is packed with practical advice. We also discuss how having access to community makerspaces like LINC can empower local creators to turn a creative spark into a fully realized digital media project.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

The Origin Story: How The American Soundtrack went from a concept to a published show.

Studio Workflows: Pro tips on recording, editing, and managing a podcast.Storytelling

Through Audio: The process of researching and presenting the compelling history behind iconic music.

Community Creation: The value of utilizing local resources and recording spaces to elevate your own projects.

Whether you're looking to start your own podcast or you just love a great creator story, this episode is the perfect starting point.Be sure to check out our guests by searching for The American Soundtrack wherever you get your podcasts!

Join me and my cohost each month where we discuss the true crime book of the month. Diving in the crime, the victims and the impact of each book.

New podcast, 8 books, and a few cats of wildly varying sizes:

Meagan brings:

Woe: A Housecat’s Story of Despair by Lucy Knisley: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2362644

Beast Business by Ilona Andrews: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2397877

Exit Zero: stories by Marie-Helene Bertino https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2376930

Fairy Cat by Hisa Takano: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2396576

Peter brings:

Happily by Sabrina Orah Mark

Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure: Top Gear, Grand Tour and Twenty Years of Magic and Mayhem by Andy Wilman

Sainted by Lisa Zimmerman: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2398296

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake by Steven Novella: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=12526427:hoopla

In this episode's bookstravaganza, this bookzaar, this booktackular, this bookapalooza, we bring you:

Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2376939

Vermis by Plastiboo

Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2371434

B^F by Ryan North

As well as:

The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2374439

The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2273850

Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=16786203:hoopla

Electric Idol by Katee Robert: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2291223

Join me each month where I discuss the true crime book of the month. Diving into the crime, the victims and the impact of each book.