Where My Work Has Been Featured
Over the years, my work and perspective on mastering have been featured by publications, platforms, and communities that care deeply about music and creativity. Below are a few highlights.
For media inquiries or collaboration, feel free to reach out via the Contact page or email aw@alexanderwright.com.
Expert Features
Sound On Sound
Featured Insight / Published Contributor
Featured in Sound On Sound (“The World's Best Recording Technology Magazine”) with editorial pieces on mastering philosophy, listening perspective, and the subtle decisions that define great final masters.
Read: The Last Five Percent: What Mastering Can and Can’t Do →SonicScoop
Feature Essay / Thought Leader in Mastering
A published reflection on the emotional and creative challenges of finishing a record—blending personal experience with deep, cross-disciplinary insight
Read: The Psychology of Finalization: Why Finishing Creative Work Feels So Hard →Production Expert
Featured Contributor / Practical Tips for Engineers
Published writer for one of the engineering industry's leading platforms for in-depth tutorials, gear reviews, and professional insights.
Read: Top 5 Mastering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them →
Read: Mastering for Different Genres: Tailoring Your Approach →
Brand Features
Audeze
Sponsored Artist Insight
An in-depth interview covering my mastering philosophy, studio approach, and how I use Audeze LCD-X headphones for critical listening and emotional fidelity.
Interviews & Profiles
CanvasRebel – I shared a bit about how I found my way into mastering, what it means to run a truly independent service, and why I care so deeply about the final step in the creative process.
Shoutout LA – Discussing my mastering philosophy, artistic journey, and thoughts on building a boutique audio business in a saturated industry.
BoldJourney – In this interview, I talk about overcoming self-doubt, the long road to building a life around music, and what keeps me grounded as a mastering engineer.
Essays & Publications
Medium: The Wright Balance Method
A long-form essay unpacking my personal mastering philosophy.
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The Wright Balance Method: A Philosophy of Mastering, Listening, and Letting Go
A short personal and philosophical book exploring the emotional, technical, and artistic dimensions of mastering. Blending memoir with craft, it outlines the journey behind The Wright Balance Method—a practice built on restraint, empathy, and sonic truth.
Download: The Wright Balance Method (PDF) →