Sylvia Massy

Sylvia Massy

We caught up MPG Inspiration Award winner Sylvia Massy to find out her top tips for making albums and how she likes to make every project an adventure…

Jim Ottewill
  • By Jim Ottewill
  • 23 Feb 2016
  • min read
Sylvia Massy has enjoyed an illustrious career as a producer, engineer and mixer, working on some of rock music’s most high profile artists.

Her portfolio includes recordings with Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash and Prince. She’s received over 25 gold and platinum records including awards for her work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sevendust and Tom Petty.

Earlier this year, Sylvia added to her list of accolades, receiving the MPG Inspiration Award in recognition of her great work within the industry. We were on hand to quiz her about her success, recent collaborations with theatrical metal act Avatar and how she manages to make every recording project ‘an adventure’…