Hurton Audio Podcast

Mark and Peter discuss everything that happened during season 1 of the Hurton Audio Podcast. Noting how interesting the results of starting a podcast were and what surprised them. In addition they talk about streaming vs physical, consumer habits and the future of music consumption. If you've listened to more than 1 episode what was your favourite let us know in the comments!

Mark and Peter discuss Coldplay's 10th studio album Moon Music just as the Full Moon version has come out. Talking points about Coldplay's alleged retirement plans and the nuance of what post album content from the band could look like, derived from what they have said during interviews about Moon Music and their upcoming projects. Touching on our favourite tracks from the 20 songs deluxe version and on what we'd like to hear the band do in the future.

Mark and Peter Discuss the difficult situation of finishing music or any kind of creative project. The doubts that creep in before you send it off, how comparison can destroy or make your motivation and how the best way to learn from your mistakes to commit to publishing them.

Touching on mixing, mastering, creative choices and choosing to program or perform. If your finishing up an album, ep or single. Our advice is trust your gut and SEND IT!

Mark and Peter discuss The Darkness's new single The Longest Kiss from their upcoming album Dreams On Toast., why has The Darkness have managed to wave the classic rock flag for a new generation and how their unique brand of British humour is a breath of fresh air from most serious rock music out there. Touching on Taylor Swifts recent viral moment singing along to I Believe In A Thing Called Love and the impeccable timing of the new album announcement.

Mark and Peter discuss Dancing In The Flames by The Weeknd, the first single from his highly anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow. With this being the third album in the After Hours trilogy what can we expect? And why do we like The Weeknd so much?

Mark And Peter discuss big deluxe box sets, expended and collectors edition of albums touching on why demos, and outtakes are fun for fans. Do live albums have a better feel than studio projects and why do people love alternate versions of their favourite songs? Talking about Queen, U2, Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Muse. What is your favourite deluxe edition?

Mark and Peter discuss the cyclical nature of the summer sale, specifically for digital products like plugins, DAWs and Games. One sale leads into another all year round so does the sale ever really end? What is the perceived retail price vs the actual retail price and are early adopters punished for supporting developers.

Mark and Peter discuss Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short 'n' Sweet which has been dubbed by multiple outlets as a Yacht Rock meets Country album. Talking about Jack Antonoff's production, Sabrina's self aware brand of pop music and the possibility of a Yacht Rock Comeback.

Mark and Peter discuss Post Malones star studded country album. F-1 Trillion. 2024's country music dominance on the charts continues but also it's interesting how UK mainstream radio stations have slowly adopted a tolerance to American country music that was previously nowhere near as popular as it is right now!

Mark and Peter discuss The Killers new song Bright Lights which teases their brand new Vegas residency. Coincidently the theme of Brights Lights goes with Mark and Peters new computer build that they did last week. This episode also includes discussions on rerecording, vaults and DAWs crashing with CPU overload.