St. Paul and the Broken Bones - "Wolf in Rabbits Clothes"

Grammy-winning engineer Matt Ross-Spang takes you deep inside the mix of “Wolf in Rabbit’s Clothes” by St. Paul and The Broken Bones, showing how raw performance, bold textures, and sonic experimentation come together to define the band’s modern soul sound.

From parallel compression with the UA 610 to creative use of SansAmp, spring reverbs, and tape printing, Matt reveals how technical decisions serve the emotion of the song. Rather than obsessing over soloed tracks, he demonstrates the art of mixing in context—carving space, layering movement, and shaping energy so every instrument supports Paul Janeway’s soaring vocal.

This Inside the Mix is more than a walkthrough of settings and gear; it’s a masterclass in balancing fidelity and feel. Matt shows how phase quirks, subtle saturation, and chamber delays can transform a good mix into one that’s alive, breathing, and unforgettable.