RSR550 - Laura Crapo - Making Records, Films, and Music Videos for MTV [Steve Albini, Sebadoh]

Have you ever wondered how embracing chaos and intuition can transform your creative process? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: In this episode, Laura Crapo shares her journey through music, film, healing, and the importance of staying authentic to your unique voice. We explore the parallels between art forms, the influence of environments, and how trusting your inner voice can lead to unexpected opportunities. Laura discusses her experiences with analog sound, filmmaking experiments, spiritual practices like Reiki, and how they all interconnect in her artistic life. Whether you're a musician, filmmaker, or creative soul, her insights invite you to step into your true self and let the process guide you. In this candid conversation, Laura reveals how her background growing up around art and music shaped her approach to creativity, her adventures in guerrilla filmmaking, and the importance of honoring imperfections. We talk about balancing the critic and intuition within, the impact of environments on artistic expression, and how life's unpredictable moments can be opportunities in disguise. She also emphasizes the role of self-love and trusting in your own process as essential elements for making authentic art and music.This episode is packed with reflections on the spiritual dimension of creativity, the value of live performance, and making peace with the messy, imperfect moments. Laura's stories about her experiences in Montreal, Chicago, and even her inside knowledge of legendary figures like Steve Albini add depth to a discussion about trusting your instincts and staying true to your art. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! The next program starts May 11, 2026 Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! Listen to the podcast theme song "Skadoosh!" Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT:

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RSR550 - Laura Crapo - Making Records, Films, and Music Videos for MTV [Steve Albini, Sebadoh] is an episode from Recording Studio Rockstars by Lij Shaw.

This episode is 01:57:06 long.

This episode was published on Mar 20, 2026.

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