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How to Feel Miserable as an Artist

by Larry Crane

Artist/writer Keri Smith came up with this list some time back and it took on a life of its own. During a chat a client showed this to me as we were discussing being a musician and people that were "unhappy" with their lack of success. This sure...

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Resources for Artists During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Geoff Stanfield

Art is Alive is a solidarity effort aimed at providing resources, spreading awareness and building connectedness within the artistic and creative freelance communities impacted by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Created by artist Rhiannon Giddens, and...

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Larry's Comments on the Metallica Loudness Problem

by Larry Crane

You've probably heard stuff about the stupid-loud Metallica album. Idolator rang me up for some comments. Check it out.

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Cults Release New Album: To the Ghosts

by Geoff Stanfield

NYC-based duo Cults have just released their fifth album, To the Ghosts. The album was co-produced by the band's Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin with Shane Stoneback, mixed by John Congleton and mastered by Heba Kadry. Check out Cults on the...

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Archive and Catalog

by Larry Crane

I'm in the middle of cataloging 1.5 TB of audio files. This is the work I do for the Estate of Elliott Smith. Two computers keep Pro Tools on the top one and FileMaker Pro and Excel for track sheets on the bottom one. Otherwise the MacBook Pro...

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Going to SXSW in March?

by Larry Crane

I'll be doing a "Quickies 6: In the Studio" panel-type thing at SXSW on Saturday, March 20th, 11:00 AM, at the Austin Convention Center, Room 16A. I think you have to sign up for this, so check their website for more info. It'd be cool to meet some...

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End Rant Continued...

by Geoff Stanfield

In editor Larry Crane's recent End Rant [Tape Op #127], he talked about how people are currently learning recording techniques, all of the misinformation on the internet, and how this leads to the homogenization of music making in general. All of the...

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Artist/Teacher in Studio Engineering and Recording Job Posting from ASU

by Geoff Stanfield

Studio Engineering and Recording – School of Music, Dance and TheatreHerberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University  The School of Music, Dance and Theatre at Arizona State University seeks an exceptional...

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A Great Way to experience an angry comment to Tape Op

by Larry Crane

Enjoy a light-hearted animated romp courtesy of xtranormal.com's wonderful service. This is a real comment posted to our blog here. Sure is nice to feel the love.