In issue #76 I cornered Mac McCaughan in a donut shop and picked his brain about different recording scenarios. Mac hinted that producer/engineer Scott Solter (issue #67) would be an interesting...
In issue #20 we caught Tobin post-Guided ByVoices and picked his brain about his lovely solo albums. Years on, this one is just as melodic and beautiful as ever. Recorded in his home-based Moonflower...
For album number five, The Thermals hook up with producer Chris Walla (issue #19) at Jackpot! Recording in Portland, OR (I know, that's my studio, but screw you if you think I'm doing this to serve my...
In issue #70 we got the scoop on Sufjan's unorthodox recording techniques. This new album is more "electronic-y" with some "real" instruments mucked around with in some crazy ways. I think I like it a...
I interviewed drummer/recordist/producer Alan Evans in issue #76, and found his positive, creative attitude infectious. Here the band delivers instrumental versions of Beatles songs (not all from...
With guitarist/co-producer Buddy Miller (issue #34) and two surprising covers of songs by Low (issue #31) it's a Tape Op love fest here. Fans of Plant's collaboration with Alison Krauss will love...
In issue #12 we chatted with guitarist Stephen about the Blasting Room Studios and his time recording in The Descendents and All. Here he delivers an album chock full of guest vocalists (members of...
Dan Stuart (Green on Red) and JD Foster (issue #34) got together and recorded this interesting, kinda low-key collection of songs. I've worked with JD in the studio, and I can hear the touches that he...
In issue #71 I chatted with Pall Jenkins (bass/vox) about his SDRL studio in San Diego. Here his "original" band returns after 13 years and their projects, like Black Heart Procession and Pinback. The...
In issue #47 we chatted with these guys about their unique way of constructing songs on their first album using member Brent Knopf's Deeler program. Four albums later their sound remains similar yet...
In issue #66 Roy Silverstein checked out Paleo (David Andrew Strackany) and his song-a-day for a year project. Here he presents comparatively modest set of 13 songs in his ragged, enthusiastic style....
The leader of Varnaline and a member of Space Needle, Anders was interviewed way back in issue #2. Wow. Here he presents two albums for the price of one: Skyscraper and Crow. It's pretty cool, as...
In issue #71 I interviewed guitarist Andy Gill at his private studio in London. He mentioned Go4 would be working on new material. Here it is. They made it at Andy's. It rocks.
