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Carlos de la Garza grew up in Southern California, with no connection to the music industry. For the Grammy‑winning producer and mix engineer behind Paramore and Death Cab for Cutie, it all began with a Portastudio 424 and Boss delay pedal.* In this Apollo Artist Session, Carlos walks us through his journey from Capitol Records runner to conjurer of chart-topping indie rock anthems. Watch the Video

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