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Why Stay in Syracuse

November 4, 2025, 5:01 pm 439 Views

Steve shares his reasoning behind staying in the Syracuse area even when his successful career could take him elsewhere. Tune into today’s special episode of Good News York with music producer and engineer, Steve Sopchak

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Good News York: Behind the Scenes with Music Producer Steve Sopchak In this episode of Good News York, hosts Matt Masur and Mike welcome Steve Sopchak, a talented musician, songwriter, producer, and owner of The Square Studio in Syracuse, NY. They discuss Steve’s journey from recording in his parents’ basement to working with major metal bands like Ice Nine Kills. Steve shares his insights on the evolving music industry, the impact of technology on music production, and the importance of relationships in business. They also delve into his creative processes for recording and composing music, and the transformative experience of balancing a music career with family life. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions about Steve’s musical influences and favorite artists. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:42 Guest Introduction: Steve Soic 02:26 Steve’s Journey in Music 05:45 Balancing Creativity and Business 09:41 Composing for Media 16:05 The Impact of Family and Future Plans 17:00 Touring with Ice Nine Kills 18:38 The Role of Labels in Modern Music Production 19:38 The Shift from Albums to Singles 21:49 The Decline of Physical Formats and the Rise of Digital 23:44 The Evolution of Artist-Fan Relationships 25:08 Rapid-Fire Questions: Favorite Artists and Bands 27:29 Greatest Concert Experiences 30:20 Steve’s Upcoming Tour and Final Thoughts

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