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.
7 Aug 2026
Why Did You Read That? Episode 60
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
8 Jul 2026
Episode 3 with Musician Santa Kimex
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
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