Behind the Mix of Backline 5's "Circles" | Recording, Mixing & Studio Stories
Go behind the scenes of Backline 5's new single, "Circles," on this special live episode of The Union Street Podcast!
Join Luke O'Neill and David, the producer and mix engineer behind the record, as they break down the entire creative process—from pre-production and recording to editing, mixing, and mastering. Hear exclusive studio stories, learn what it really takes to produce a professional recording, and discover the decisions that shaped the final song.
We'll also cover:
🇺🇸 America 250 updates and new Union Street Arts merchandise
🎸 Our brand-new online Band Rehearsal Booking Portal
🎆 Marion's Fourth of July weekend events, including tonight's drone show and ballpark festivities
📻 Plus, don't miss Backline 5 on the radio from 4–5 PM today!
Whether you're a musician, music fan, audio engineer, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in the studio, this episode is for you.
🎧 Stream "Circles" wherever you listen to music.
🎙️ Learn more about Union Street Arts: https://unionstreetarts.com
🎸 Book your next rehearsal or recording session today!
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19 Jun 2026
The Sound of Southern Illinois: Backline Five's Journey | Union Street Podcast
Union Street Podcast: Backline Five on “The Sound,” Southern Illinois Shows, and Upcoming SinglesThe Union Street Podcast features Backline Five members John Shadowins and lead singer Edwin Linson discussing their debut single “The Sound,” released June 5 and unexpectedly gaining more streams in Romania than the U.S. They describe Backline Five as a two-year-old five-piece built for big-stage entertainment rather than typical bar covers, blending rock and soul with some funk and country touches, and explain how the band formed, added members, and landed festival stages like the Du Quoin State Fair, Herron Fest, and Old King Cole. Edwin shares writing “The Sound” quickly from a chord progression, while John details learning to groove at 155+ BPM in the studio. They outline releases 30 days apart: “Circles” July 1, “Burnin’ Daylight” August 3, and “Here and Now” before Labor Day, plus plans to record more songs, a Union Street-themed EP, a community-driven music video, and show dates including Goreville Freedom Fest and Marion Elks July 4–5.00:00 Podcast Intro and Guests04:55 Single Release and Romania Buzz05:56 Who Is Backline Five07:17 Finding the Right Lineup12:36 Big Stages and Original Songs14:59 Defining the Bands Sound18:34 Crowd Favorites and Video Idea23:06 Writing and Recording The Sound29:21 Reactions and Release Strategy32:44 Dream Venues and Next Single36:05 Circles Origin and Studio Wins42:11 EP Rollout and Union Street Arts44:48 Rehearsal Space Perks45:22 Recording Where You Rehearse45:54 Stage Setup And Cues47:19 Scene Shoutouts Apocalypstick48:55 Rehearsal Strategy And Scheduling51:17 Crowd Reading And Set Flow52:13 Mashups Funk And Rock54:43 Band Chemistry And Gear56:43 Local Studio Value And Art01:00:01 Producer Ideas And Vocal Tag01:02:04 Favorites And Signature Closer01:03:47 What The Scene Needs Next01:06:38 Best Venues And Festivals01:11:27 Current Listening And Influences01:13:53 Dream Openers And Big Goals01:16:45 Next Step And Closing Promo
8 Jun 2026
🎙️ UNION STREET PODCAST LIVE
Join us live from Union Street Arts as we talk about the new single, the recording process, behind-the-scenes stories from the studio, and spin the track live.📍 LIVE at Union Street Arts🎧 “The Sound” streaming now everywhere🎥 Podcast + live discussion tonight⚡ Produced & recorded at Union Street ArtsDrop your questions in the comments and tune in live! #Backline5 (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/backline5) #TheSound (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thesound) #UnionStreetArts (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unionstreetarts) #SouthernIllinoisMusic (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/southernillinoismusic) #PodcastLive (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastlive)
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