Read the whole interview with Brittany and Shawn HERE
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Stop Advertising on Pirate Sites
by Larry Crane
Join the Copyright Alliance in protesting ad-supported pirate media websites. Sign the petition here. Thanks!
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The Rest of the Best List 2022
by Geoff Stanfield
Well friends, there were just too many great albums this year, and so here is the "Rest of the Best". Andy and John both had super extensive year end favorites lists and make up the bulk of this list. I will need a good chunk of 2023 to dig in to...
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Journal for the Art of Record Production
by Larry Crane
Eddie Ashworth dropped me a line about the work he and many other scholars are doing with the Art of Record Production folks. Be sure to read The Journal for the Art of Record Production online. It's densely full of articles, interviews, reviews...
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ASSOCIATION FOR RECORDED SOUND COLLECTIONS conference in L.A. May 11-14
by Larry Crane
This looks to be an interesting event. I'd go if I was in the area that week! -Larry ASSOCIATION FOR RECORDED SOUND COLLECTIONS 45th Annual Conference - May 11-14, 2011 Wilshire Grand Hotel, Los Angeles One hundred and thirty...
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Boston's Q Division Studios Is Back!
by Geoff Stanfield
After 20 years at the Davis Square location (and a previous 15 years on Albany Street), Boston’s Q Division Studios had to close its doors in July of 2021. Through the years, Q Division was host to a diverse group of artists, including Aimee...
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The Story Behind Issue 135's Cover
by Geoff Stanfield
This issue’s cover is an homage to the Pink Floyd song “Echoes,” from the album Meddle. The idea came to me after I saw Brian T. Silak’s photo of Jack Antonoff’s vintage tape delays, as the Binson Echorec...
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End Rant #97: Ease of Use
by Larry Crane
CASE ONE: Many years ago I was sent a very complex piece of recording equipment to review. It basically performed one simple function; but its inherent design was the concept that every parameter could be adjusted. Some similar devices I already...
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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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Studio Etiquette: Everything Your Engineer Wants You To Know But Is Afraid To Say
by Geoff Stanfield
Justin Douglas of King Electric Recording in Austin, Texas compiled some good thoughts on all the stuff nobody likes to talk about but really, really should! Check it out here:Studio Etiquette: Everything Your Engineer Wants You To Know But Is...