Jack Shirley from The Atomic Garden & Comadre
About this episode
Ray Harkins interviews producer and musician Jack Shirley about his work and the influence of the Northern California music scene.
On this episode, we sit down with producer, engineer, and musician Jack Shirley for a deep dive into the craft and philosophy behind his work. We talk about why live recording remains such a powerful and underrated way to capture raw emotion, energy, and musical chemistry—and how Jack has built a career around preserving that human feel in a world obsessed with perfection. We also explore the role that pop punk and the broader Northern California scene played in shaping his taste, his work ethic, and his sense of community. Along the way, Jack highlights some of the Nor Cal gems—bands, venues, moments, and scene staples—that left their mark on him and continue to influence the records he makes today. Weekly Recommendation Playlist brought to you by Evil Greed Apple Music Spotify Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Get 10% off your Evil Greed order by using the code HISTORY (for a limited time only) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
People in this episode
Host: Ray Harkins
Guest: Jack Shirley
Topics covered
- music production
- live recording
- pop punk
- Northern California music scene
- musical philosophy
Sponsors
Evil Greed, Rockabilia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Atomic Garden, Comadre, Apple Music, Spotify
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