Most of us would like to delete many memories of 2020 as the year draws to a close. But for music lovers, this past year has been remarkably good. Forced closures, quarantines and social distancing meant there were no tours or gigs. This hit musicians’ livelihoods hard and left fansRead More →
Ah, 2020, the year of dance music’s great existential dilemma: what good is music made for the club at a time when the club doors are locked indefinitely? Some of us turned to our headphones, enjoying alone what we used to enjoy among a crowd of thousands. Some of usRead More →
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Hometown: Gardendale, Alabama Recent project: The country pop single “Shut It Down”, Apple Music radio host The Tiera Show First artist she was obsessed with: Taylor Swift When Tiera first arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, she wondered if her career could follow Taylor Swift’s path. “I was like, I’m going toRead More →
Many Valley bands walked into Room 9 recording studios in Redlands and were greeted by Jerry Whiting. This beast of a sound engineer is responsible for much of the Coachella Valley soundtrack, as he recorded releases from Sleazy Cortez, Captain Ghost, Robotic Humans and others. For more information, visit www.room9recording.com.Read More →
It’s that time of year again when, as an editor, I have the joy of selecting my favorite Top 100 Folk Music Albums of 2020 which have been covered on Folk Radio UK by our team over the past year. Of course, as all of the albums featured on FolkRead More →
Photo by Bruce Swedien/ Star Tribune by Kyndell Harkness On a pleasant spring afternoon, the man with the white walrus mustache and ergonomic cane sat outside the Minneapolis recording studio he had founded 60 years earlier. He fielded questions from high school students and local music schools. And he toldRead More →
The country music world has not been spared the effects of the novel coronavirus which is upsetting lives around the world. Many events have been canceled and many artists, including Willie Nelson and Margo Price, have delayed the release of their new records. Still, all hope is not lost forRead More →
Music of various genres. Podcasts. Business presentations on green screen. Slam poetry. Music videos. Making movies for film school. These are the types of works that customers have produced in free recording studios in the Arapahoe Library District that spans part of the south Denver metro area. “And it’s allRead More →
New country albums are coming in 2021, and there’s reason to believe this could be an exemplary year for Nashville music fans. Rumored releases from Eric Church and Thomas Rhett join confirmed new albums from Morgan Wallen and more on this list of projects slated for the new year. NoRead More →
Strongroom Studios Credit: Strongroom Two recording studios in Hackney have said how relieved they are to be able to continue trading during the second lockdown. Shoreditch-based Strongroom Studios are just one of many music organizations concerned about their survival in this pandemic. This time around, the regulations stated that allRead More →
UK government confirms recording studios can operate during lockdown Restrictions imposed in the name of containment Covid-19 always change. What is permitted today may be completely prohibited tomorrow, and we must always be up to date. The music industry has been punished harshly amid this restrictive dance, but there seemsRead More →
Published on November 6, 2020 Category News Live broadcasts are also permitted. The UK government has confirmed that recording studios and music video production can still operate throughout November 2020. A nationwide lockdown began on Thursday, November 5, with non-essential shops closing and residents across the country urged to stayRead More →
Recording studios and music video productions can continue to operate during lockdown, the government has confirmed. Following confusion amid the UK’s new nationwide coronavirus lockdown, which came into effect at midnight last night, November 5, the government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has shared new guidelines andRead More →
Ghosts like three things. Freshly laundered laundry, big chains to rattle… and recording studios. Since rock’n’roll reigns, minds have turned the dials and fiddled with the amps. Who can blame them? It is well known that ghosts are particularly fond of rhythm and boos. Hmm. Either way, here are 10Read More →
Entrepreneurial leadership research often takes place in the laboratory or through surveys, but Long Lingo takes an ethnographic approach to research by immersing itself in an environment to observe people’s behavior and unravel their actions. She first noticed the skills and strategies of music producers while pursuing her doctorate inRead More →
Kanye West has revealed that he grants all artists signed to his label, GOOD Music, his 50% share of their masters. West has spent most of this month advocating for artists’ ownership of their own masters, as well as calling out major record labels like Sony and Universal for restrictiveRead More →
The music can’t stop, and indie musicians who have been content with home setups are once again turning to recording studios. Here’s how Chennai is finding ways to meet the operational challenges posed by the pandemic The music can’t stop, and indie musicians who have been content with home setupsRead More →
Martin Garrix may only be 24, but he’s already become one of the biggest producers and DJs in the world. He started with a huge solo hit, Animalsand hasn’t looked back since, collaborating with artists like Tiesto, Dua Lipa and Bebe Rexha, headlining festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra MusicRead More →
Recording studios often need a close and intimate environment to form the creative industry they have. Recently, local recording studios have been introduced to new production methods and are adapting their business methods due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Recording studio Glow and audio production school Tweed RecordingRead More →
In April, Google revamped the YouTube Music library to work more like Play Music, and now the Artists view gets another upgrade to show only saved songs. This comes as the company detailed Google Play Music’s shutdown timeline this week. The Library tab lets you view content by downloads, playlists,Read More →
Nashville’s Metro Council lifted restrictions on home recording studios that were put in place in 1998, as Billboard points out. The new bill was partly created in response to financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the bill, the original regulations created “a hardship for residents seeking extraRead More →
Nashville home recording studios can open for business again. A longstanding law limiting customer visits to Nashville home businesses has been scrapped by the city’s Metro Council in a new invoiceallowing home recording studios to operate legally in the city for the first time since 1998. Passed on July 8,Read More →
Red Bull will close and/or sell its collection of owned music studios as part of a reduction in the company’s ties to the entertainment industry. MBW learned of the closures via whistleblowers at the Austria-based company, who tell us that company management told staff on Monday (July 13) that RedRead More →
On May 5, the musician Dave Madden arrived at Same Sky Productions in Austin to record their first studio session since the pandemic. Spotting a Rubik’s Cube on the desk inside the control room, the composer and songwriter cracked a joke to lighten the mood. “I picked it up andRead More →
TaP Music Publishing announced today that it is co-funding a lawsuit against Trax Records alongside artists Larry Heard (professionally known as “Mr Fingers”) and Robert Owens. The case, filed June 23, 2020 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, highlights the exploitation of artists andRead More →
Welcome to the latest addition to our Show us your space series, where we explore and celebrate the unique music-making environments of studio owners, indie builders, and musicians at all levels. Today we’re heading outside of Boise, Idaho to take a virtual tour of Audio Lab recording studios, founded inRead More →
As streaming services allow new and experienced musicians to post recorded music anywhere, recording studios are used less and less. Statista reports that there were 1,793 recording studios in the United States in 2008. In 2014, that number was 1,693. However, the number has started to rise again. In 2017,Read More →
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, The Lord of the Rings Trilogythe Harry Potter movies, Star Wars, Avengers: Endgame – Abbey Road Studios is one of them, remaining at the center of world culture since its opening on November 12, 1931 as one of the first buildings devoted to sound recordings.Read More →
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Producer/music engineer Aaron Murray at Charterhouse Studios. (File photo) Content of the article The reopening of recording studios in Ontario was music to artists’ ears, if a little surprising. Advertising This ad has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Content of the article “I wasRead More →
industry people By Andy Malt | Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 A new study published by the Music Producers Guild shows that almost half of commercial recording studios in the UK are at risk of closure within three months as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown. The trade bodyRead More →
Almost half of commercial recording studios could go bankrupt without government financial support, according to new research. Studios across the country were forced to close when the UK lockdown was put in place in March. Unlike concert halls, these spaces have not yet benefited from any holidays or business rateRead More →
In the six decades since Salvador “Tutti” Camarata, recording legend and Disney sound engineer, opened Sunset Sound Recorders in the heart of Hollywood, the studio has been continuously fueled and ready for any musical inspiration. Across this stretch of uninterrupted hours, months and decades, the halls and machinery of SunsetRead More →
Michael Kolar, Founder of SoundScape Studios (background) Photo: Courtesy of SoundScape Studios The live music ecosystem has been devastated by the coronavirus, and every corner of the music industry has felt the devastating effects of the pandemic. Concerts could be canceled until 2021album release dates have been postponed or canceled,Read More →
The coronavirus pandemic has brought live concerts to a complete halt, but the music industry is still determined to produce new material…and producers are increasingly working from home and getting super creative. Music industry sources tell TMZ … recording studios in Los Angeles and New York have all closed dueRead More →
There’s nothing like finding that album that always sends you into a trance and makes you feel zen. Now more than ever, it’s good to stay as relaxed and calm as possible and to be quiet. Smooth Radio’s sister radio station Smooth Chill is the home of relaxing musicand we’veRead More →
Rihanna is one of the most popular musical artists in the industry. The singer has collaborated with various popular music artists like Eminem, Drake, Calvin Harris, Mikky Ekko, etc. There was also speculation that his next album might be released in the future. Take a look at some of theRead More →
Dublin’s iconic recording studio opened its doors to a selection of special guests this morning, to launch its new visitor center. Chairman Michael D. Higgins, Dónal Lunny, Paul Brady, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Dave Fanning were among the guests gathered at Windmill Lane Recording Studios this morning, February 20, toRead More →
Dublin’s famous Windmill Lane recording studios are opening their doors to the public with a new “visitor experience”, which tourism chiefs say will be a “huge draw” for domestic and international tourists. Brian Masterson and James Morris opened the doors of Windmill Lane in Dublin in 1978. The original studioRead More →
Over the past decade, Atlanta has been home to many talented artists. This city offers a sound like no other whether it’s hip-hop or metal. While it’s nearly impossible to narrow down the best albums released from Atlanta, there are ten that have truly defined the past decade. Deerhunter’s enigmaticRead More →
So you thought compact discs were a dead format? Not to soundtrack collectors. Film score labels continue to thrive, moving from current scores to, increasingly, limited-edition expansions and even new recordings of classic scores from the past. Many movie studios have (as they did in the 1950s and 1960s) formedRead More →
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 21: Sharon Van Etten performs on stage during the Edinburgh International … [+] Festival at the Leith Theater on August 21, 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns) red ferns In terms of hit rock and pop albums, 2019 was a very eventful year dominatedRead More →
Each December brings another deluge of new, if not necessarily fresh, renditions of “It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, “White Christmas”, and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasted Over an Open Fire)”. Here are this year’s most notable holiday albums that deserve attention between revisits to the perennial collectionsRead More →
Drew just brokeEngineer: Drew MeyerServices: Registration. mixing, mastering5417 Boone Ave N New Hope, MN 55428Specialty Genre: Hiphop/R&BMessage for ratesWebsite E-mail Studio GoodLookEngineer: Casey GoldenServices: Full studio77 13th Avenue NE suite 109 Minneapolis Mn 55413Genre Specialty: All forms of popular music (hip hop, rap, r&b, pop, etc.), commercial VO and audiobooksRead More →
Chart-Toppers: 50 years of the best-selling musical artists Fame, fortune and adoring fans – it’s often the dream come true for the world’s most popular musical artists. Thanks to their reliability and creative prowess, these artists not only boasted longevity in their record sales, but they also topped the chartsRead More →
Special report November 6, 2019 5:00 p.m. Last updated: January 6, 2020 1:24 a.m. Country music is an irreplaceable part of American culture, dating back generations. And while the genre has undoubtedly changed over the years, fans continue to seek it out for its strong melodies, musicianship, and storytelling. SinceRead More →
Imagine a professional recording studio. What do you see? Perhaps a band rocking in an acoustically treated room, or a singer singing softly into an expensive microphone. Artists and engineers will spend thousands of dollars building or using studios that provide the acoustics and consistency they need to do theirRead More →
A small recording studio by Dejan Krsmanovic under license Creative Commons. Bay Area planner opens planning process to people According to Warren Logan, a planner from Oakland, Calif., town hall meetings are mostly attended by wealthier homeowners and are not suitable for low-income people. That’s why it tries to engageRead More →
Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice to KPBS listeners for over 15 years, serving in a variety of roles including announcer, host and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedian Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk,Read More →
On Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood, a recording studio once frequented by Bing Crosby and The Beach Boys has attracted a lot of attention from actors such as Haim, Kesha, Black Lips and many others, eager to playing with pristine vintage gear for decades. . “People will pay topRead More →
One Union Recording Studios, the Bay Area’s leading provider of post-production sound services, has hired Jaylen Block-Smith as general manager. Block-Smith brings a diverse background in sound and music, and more than ten years of management experience to his new role, which will include overseeing installation planning, client relations andRead More →
Newswise — In today’s world of tech-infused art production, music can be composed and recorded without the musicians ever being in the same room. However, there is undeniably something ineffable that happens when they are together that cannot be achieved separately, according to Bowling Green State University professor Dr. JeremyRead More →
One Union Recording Studios, the premier provider of post-production sound services in the Bay Area, has completed a total rebuild of its facility in San Francisco. The finished site features five brand new, state-of-the-art studios designed for mixing, sound design, ADR, vocal recording and other sound work. Each studio featuresRead More →
And now, a little something to cultivate your inner diva or rock star. Ready to blaze trails that will get Grammy voters noticed? We watched this year’s awards and wondered what it would be like to be part of music’s biggest night. The fans! Clothes! The music! Well, to boostRead More →
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Latin music has overtaken country music over the past year. According to a recent report by BuzzAngle, a data company that measures music consumption, Latin music’s popularity has grown so much that it has overtaken country music in terms of album consumption. Previous data fromRead More →
In the world of music in 2018, startups dominated the airwaves and Spotify playlists. In the world of rock, rising stars like Lucy Dacus, Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail and Jay Som brought youth and vitality to a grizzled indie-rock universe. Bronx rapper Cardi B has become the new queen ofRead More →
One of my biggest complaints about Apple Music is the lack of reliable notifications of new music from artists I follow. Over the past few weeks, two of my favorite bands have released new albums and Apple Music hasn’t sent me a push notification. While they were at the veryRead More →
Total Access Recording Studio in Redondo Beach turned 40. (Michael Hixon, Daily Breeze/SCNG) Total Access Recording Studios owner Wyn Davis celebrated the studio’s 40th anniversary on November 11. (Michael Hixon, Daily Breeze/SCNG) Vinyl records and other memorabilia hang on the walls of Total Access Recording, which recently celebrated its 40thRead More →
If you’ve been following the music scene, you might have noticed that some artists release albums that are over 20 tracks and as long as a movie. Drake’s “Scorpion” (2018) had 25 songs and clocked in at an hour and 30 minutes long, while Migos’ “Culture II” had 24 tracksRead More →
Luxury movie theaters are a staple in high-end homes, but it’s such a passive experience. There is a new amenity that is attracting part of the population looking for a house: recording studios. And it’s a perfect fit for the most creative types out there. The benefits of having anRead More →
4610 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross 770-242-8944 One of Atlanta’s most prestigious and established recording spaces is Tree Sound Studios. The client list is huge, with big hits recorded at Tree Sound Studios by top rock and hip-hop bands. MTV even wondered what it was like hanging out in Tree SoundRead More →
The control room of SW Portland’s Northwestern Incorporated, Motion Pictures and Recording, where the Kingsmen’s legendary “Louie Louie” was recorded: Photo courtesy of the Robert M. Lindahl familyPortland is changing. Blink once and your favorite local haunt closes its windows. Twice, and there’s a new luxury skyscraper around the corner.Read More →
Today, Kanye West returned to Twitter after getting rid of his phone to ‘focus’ on his upcoming albums. He quickly posted another tweet which included a video of himself recording beats in a studio in front of two whiteboards, with the names “Ye/Kids/Pusha/Nas/Teyana” written out and separated by numbers andRead More →
By Chris Jancelewicz, Globalnews.ca and Katie Scott, Globalnews.ca. May 1, 2018 10:10 a.m. There’s so much talent in Canada, whether it’s in comedy, theater or… any art form, really. Over the past few decades, Canada has truly become a musical powerhouse; it’s amazing how many times a Canadian musician topsRead More →
Special report April 13, 2018 11:28 a.m. Last update: January 12, 2020 01:27 The roots of country music run deep in American soil. And, while the genre has changed drastically since the days of the Carter family, it’s in many ways more popular today than ever. During the 1980s, theRead More →
If you have sounds to make and want to record those sounds in a format conducive to ear-friendly playback, you should consider some of the following studios, depending on your location, budgets, and penchant for carpets. soft. Seriously, studio hunting can be a minefield, so we’ve only rounded up theRead More →
>> The best places to enjoy live music in Dayton The expanded studio now has a team of 12 partner engineers, including Gary King, Ronald “Pnut” Frost, Chris “Cookie” Suttle and Dr. Manuel. “These guys have patiently been by my side to help nurture these plans, constantly lending their ideas,Read More →
There are plenty of reasons to come to Omaha: Visit the zoo. See relatives. Attend company shareholder meetings. Take some baseball. Museums. The food. But traveling here to record your next album? Yeah, that’s a thing too. Many musicians have come to Nebraska to make music. Some are quite underground,Read More →
Toronto’s top recording studios welcome musicians and producers who want to record with state-of-the-art equipment and professional staff. If sound quality is a priority, these studios will blow your mind what you can achieve in your garage or bedroom. Here are my picks for the best recording studios in Toronto.Read More →
Filmmakers can’t reproduce the sound of a 130-piece orchestra on a laptop. These four facilities, steeped in history, are the go-to rooms for recording the soundtracks and sound effects of the latest blockbuster movies. FOX NEWMAN SCORE STADIUMLos Angeles So: Built in the 1920s on the grounds of 20th CenturyRead More →
While the artist’s muse calls to you, it takes a great sound engineer to make a band or songwriter sound their best. A quick internet search yields hundreds of send-off options for mixing and mastering original music, but the Toledo area has local studios that offer a true human experience,Read More →
England’s biggest rock band hold the top spot in the all-time chart of top-selling artists by album sales, and they look untouchable on a bizarre list filled with a number of surprising appearances. It is somewhat shocking to discover, for example, that smooth-jazz saxophonist Kenny G has sold more albumsRead More →
I walked past this castle outside of Nashville and did a double take. What the hell was this stone fortress doing in the middle of nowhere, nestled in the lush greenery and rolling hills of Tennessee? I was so stunned, in fact, that I didn’t realize this was the nextRead More →
Recording music is a big part of American culture. The United States has a thriving music industry, producing world famous superstars. Recording studios, where artists exploit their musical artistry, have sprouted up all over the country. Several cities are home to many of these recording studios, with some like NewRead More →
On April 24, 2017, Let’s Talk GR Music hosted a conversation on “Recording Music” with two studio owners located in Grand Rapids, MI. Our guests were Peter Fox from Registration of the stone house and Roy Wallace of River City Studios. Although there are many good producers and sound engineersRead More →
Coachella’s multi-day star-studded lineup is its raison d’être, but there’s plenty more to enjoy at the festival, like these art-filled getaways. From sound baths to cozy recording rooms to treasure hunts, there’s plenty to do and see in the desert. MEDITATERelax in a geomagnetic sound bath About an hour northRead More →
Behind every great record there’s a recording studio, and in the Dallas-Fort Worth sprawl, musicians are spoiled for choice. In fact, as the local music scene has boomed in recent years, it’s been fueled in part by a slew of new studios — as well as some tried and trueRead More →
The record album is a true expression of the artists. When thousands of musicians regularly upload songs to SoundCloud, it takes thought, strategy, and a lot of hard work to complete a full album. From Kygo to Flume to DJ Snake, 2016 was a year of quality dance music albumRead More →
Shutterstock Atlanta’s position as a music mecca could be threatened if proposed new zoning legislation were to pass. Atlanta City Council members Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens proposed a new order which will require recording studios to be soundproofed when operating within 500 feet of residential areas. The proposed legislationRead More →
A musician looking to record new music often travels to a studio in Nashville, New York, or Los Angeles. But some artists choose to cut their songs upstate, spending hours or days in the 864 area code, creating music and having it mixed and mastered by local sound engineers. AndRead More →
31 years ago this week, the cream of 80s pop thronged Sarm Studios in Notting Hill to record the charity single, ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’ Until then, few Londoners knew Basing Street studio W11 even existed – despite it being where Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded their ‘Exodus’Read More →