Building a sonic masterpiece requires assembling the right minds behind the wheel.
For his milestone 14th studio album, @abadthink and longtime collaborator @dwaved knew they needed a highly specific touch to bring their immersive vision to life.
Enter mastering engineer @coastmastering Known for his pioneering work in spatial audio, his expertise was the missing puzzle piece that elevated both the stereo and Atmos formats.
In this clip from our full interview, the trio discusses how a simple phone call sparked a seamless creative partnership to bring the album to a spectacular close. It is a testament to the fact that when world-class mixing meets a masterful finishing touch, the final playback speaks for itself.
Season 14 is now available in the IAA shop. Head to the link in our bio to watch the full interview and dive into the brilliant production of the new album.
“Every sound tells a story. Every layer carries a memory.” 🎹
In this part of the Bad Weather performance session, A Bad Think dives deeper—layering instruments, exploring textures, and letting the storm take shape. It’s where instinct met intention, and where sound became something more.
đź”— Watch Part 2 now. Watch Your Mind, the album, is out everywhere.
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Not everything makes it into the final cut. Some moments stay hidden. Some stories don’t end.
These were the echoes behind the Midnight Sun. A vision captured, a memory left behind.
đź”— The music video is out now. Watch Your Mind, the album, arrives March 7, 2025.
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