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UK Punks Shame Open up About New LP, ‘Songs of Praise’
Shame: UK Punks Tackle Frenzied Stage Shows, Social Media & Hygiene on the Road UK’s Shame has...
How to Record Drums: Miking Overhead Drums and Cymbals
Audio-Technica and Performer Magazine team up to provide practical how-to information on recording...
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...
Build a Merch Display to Make Optimus Prime Jealous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F018BPEaFeU Not every band’s van has an extra seat for the merch girl. That’s what I realized while on tour with my band, The Lights Out. In your home city, there’s...
Record Killer Lead Vocals
Tips for Producers and Engineers: Part 2 of 2 The lead vocal – it’s arguably the most important track in most songs. It’s carrying the melody and message and overall tone of the song and it’s what...
Audix FP7 Drum Mic Kit
PROS: Great selection, construction, price. Plenty of applications. CONS: None. PRICE: $675 MSRP LISTEN NOW to a clip of the Audix mics in action**:...