Ep137: Sound Advice with Mark Jason

Who's the most important person when it comes to a live performance? No, not the singer. Not the band manager. Not even the guy who removes all the blue M&Ms.

If you're in a band about to do a show, the sound engineer or sound tech is the person you want on your side. They can make you sound great on the night. (And vice versa if you're being a turd to them.)

Like our guest, Mark Jason. Mark has helmed the soundboard at pubs of past and present, including Balaclava, Wala Wala, and Blackbird. You've also probably heard his handiwork at many events, including this year's BigO 40 festival and the SG50 show at the National Stadium.

But why did he become a sound engineer? What were his most memorable gigs he's worked on? And what does a sound tech do, anyway?

In this episode, he answers all those questions, and as a bonus, reveals how you can get on the good graces of your sound tech (note: adult beverages may be involved).

*this episode was recorded in August 2025

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"Screen Scars" performed by K. Mat. All other live audio was recorded at Blackbird.

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