John Cuniberti: OneMic Recording Sessions

BY CHRIS CUNIBERTI, LARRY CRANE

In Tape Op #55 we had a wonderful chat with John Cuniberti, where we discussed everything from his ReAmp product to recording the Dead Kennedys and Joe Satriani. In this interview we asked him about his OneMic series, where, for several years, he's recorded artists performing two songs live in a room, captured via one AEA R88 stereo ribbon microphone. These recordings are also shot for video and are stunningly beautiful. We were curious about the process, so I got John into Jackpot! Recording a few years back for an interview, while he was at The Hallowed Halls studio nearby tracking some OneMic sessions.

Julie McLarnon: A Truly Analogue Cat

BY JUNO SHANLEY, LARRY CRANE

In Northern Ireland, in a certain region of the countryside, you can find Analogue Catalogue Recording Studios. This residential studio is run by Julie McLarnon, an engineer/producer with a fascinating history and a passion for analog(ue) recording. Her records for The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, King Creosote, Barbarossa, and The Shivers are proof of her skills. Myles O'Reilly's documentary short film with her, The Psychology of Analogue, is also worth tracking down on YouTube, and I found her insights in it on hearing quite interesting.

Purity Ring: Accidents & Textures

BY GEOFF STANFIELD

Hailing from Edmonton, Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring made a splash with their debut album Shrines. The release was a document of Corin Roddick and singer Megan James' long distance collaboration, as well as Corin's electronic music experimentation and exploration. Made entirely at home, the band's third (and most recent) release, WOMB, debuted at number one on the electronic music charts. I sat down with Corin to discuss the making of both Shrines and WOMB, as well as his experiences with long-distance recording and happy accidents.

Why Record in a Proper Studio?

BY JB STUDIOS, SUN , SAM PHILLIPS RECORDING STUDIOS, JB OF ROYAL, GEOFF STANFIELD