Benjamin Ricci

How to Plan for Future Sync Opportunities with Your Collaborators

A sync is a wonderful thing, often bringing artists unexpected income and exposing their music to a new audience. A winning sync is also a boon for the production team. Successfully pairing music and creative uniquely elevates each component, with the artistry...
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Soundcraft Ui24R REVIEW

Soundcraft Ui24R REVIEW

Trying to find a PA mixer/rig that works in a live setting and as a recording interface is a tough...

Record Review: Serious Problems

by | Jan 10, 2012 | ,

Serious Problems 2011 EP Richmond, VA “Punky Brew-sters” The adage goes that if you like one hardcore band, you like them all.  Stripped down, raw, and blistering - lightning tempos, aggressive...

Record Review: Phantogram

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Phantogram Nightlife New York, NY “A percussive and slick urban soundtrack to hopeful nights and starry skies” Nightlife has New York’s duo, Phantogram, back in action. Sarah Barthel’s crooning over...

Vinyl of the Month: Mondo Ray

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Mondo Ray Hypnotized b/w Nothing Munich, Germany “Euro Punks Trash Das Garage” Mondo Ray comes to us from the land of lederhosen and sauerkraut, which might evoke thoughts of Mike Myers’ “Sprockets”...

Record Review: Kathryn Calder

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Kathryn Calder Bright and Vivid Victoria, BC “Mystifyingly beautiful, intensely layered and adventurous” Angelic Canadian Kathryn Calder (New Pornographers/Immaculate Machine) sings with abandon,...

Record Review: Jeff Crosby

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Jeff Crosby Jeff Crosby Donnelly, ID “The right addition to any singer/songwriter fan’s collection” Singer/songwriter Jeff Crosby’s self-titled full-length release is a wide-ranging collection of...

Record Review: Gringo Star

by | Jan 10, 2012 |

Gringo Star Count Yer Lucky Stars Atlanta, GA “Nostalgia fans can follow Gringos’ star path” The sophomore release from Gringo Star, Count Yer Lucky Stars, teleports listeners to the ’60s with...