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Chris Devine
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[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and...
Sheptone Tribute Humbucker Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Sheptone Tribute Humbuckers in our latest review. New...
Hannah Miller
“Bluesy folk that’s perfect for a rainy night” Doubters & Dreamers Nashville, TN (Self-released) Hannah Miller’s brand of bluesy folk-pop on her latest EP sounds best on a mellow, rainy evening....
Future Twin
“Art-punks from the Bay give us a collection to love” Future Twin – Deluxe Edition San Francisco, CA (Self-released) To clarify, Deluxe Edition is essentially a compilation of Future Twin’s first...
The Ex-Girlfriends Club
“Portland glam-punk-power-pop from a garage near CBGB” Boo Hoo Hoo Portland, OR (Bolt! Bolt! Bolt! Music) New York Dolls back-ups and tambourines with an Iggy and the Stooges brand of bravado. If...
Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
“Southern boys pay tribute to their roots with first of four EPs” Songs From The Laundromat Atlanta, GA (Redeye) Songs From The Laundromat is the first of four EPs that Kevn Kinney and company have...
Vinyl Of The Month: The Cheebacabra
“Analog funk for your inner pimp” Pass The Information Seattle, WA (Mackrosoft, LLC) The Cheebacabra’s latest dose of funk comes courtesy of a double-LP, laced with so many breaks, grooves, porno...
Air Traffic Controller
“A swift dose of string-laden indie-pop” NORDO Boston, MA (Sugarpop Records) Air Traffic Controller’s NORDO begins with a bang! The album delivers the perfect punch of caffeinated indie-pop,...
Giving a Grand Piano Some Teeth: In The Studio With Ted Hu
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? As a pianist, the most important thing was to find the right piano. Unlike other musicians, we don't usually have the luxury of...
Tips for Recording a Successful String Section
You’ve done it. You recorded your masterpiece with love and care, and listened back to it eagerly only to realize that something is missing. Something... stringy. Strings! Ah-ha! This is a fine...
Tips For Recording Acoustic Piano and Electronic Keyboards
Part 1 of 2 Acoustic Pianos vs. Electronic Keyboards fig. 1 Yeah, they both have black and white keys, but the similarities end there. Acoustic pianos are mechanical machines that produce sound...
Mixing Vintage Gear with ’60s Nashville Production Techniques
In The Studio with Adela & Jude I Don't Know by Adela & Jude PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We spent three years on our debut record, first recording in...