Intro

Rob Kinelski is a highly esteemed audio engineer, mixer, and producer recognised for his contributions to the music industry. Collaborating with a wide range of artists, he has helped shape the sonic landscape of modern music. Kinelski’s work spans many genres, highlighting his versatility and expertise in the field.

Notable collaborations

Rob Kinelski has worked with many prominent artists, including notable collaborations with Billie Eilish, Finneas, and Kendrick Lamar. His work on Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” was highly acclaimed. Co-produced with Finneas, this album won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.

Grammy achievements

Kinelski played a significant role in Billie Eilish’s music, contributing to her multiple Grammy Awards. His engineering and mixing skills were crucial in crafting the unique and haunting soundscapes that defined Eilish’s music. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative techniques set a new standard in audio engineering.

Skills, techniques

Rob Kinelski is known for his meticulous approach to mixing and engineering. He combines classic and contemporary techniques to produce high-quality audio recordings. His talent for enhancing a track’s emotional depth and clarity, while staying true to the artist’s original vision, is widely respected in the industry.

My future work

I plan to incorporate some of Kinelski’s techniques into my upcoming mixes. What resonated with me about his approach was the practice of soloing different pairs or groups of elements to assess how they interact. For example, focusing on vocals and bass, vocals and drums, or drums and bass. During this stage, the goal is to determine if they complement each other or if they compete for space within the mix. Kinelski emphasises that mixing is “all about relations” and that “the subtleties add up.”

Reference list

Tingen, P. (2019). Inside Track: Billie Eilish ‘Bad Guy’. Soundonsound.com. Available at: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-billie-eilish-bad-guy.

Waves Audio (2021). Mixer Rob Kinelski (Billie Eilish): Finding the Groove of Your Mix. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73L3MI52csc.