When Capitol Studios of Hollywood first opened its doors, America was a vastly different place than it is today.
It was 1956, a mere two years into the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. The average price of a new home was just shy of $12,000, and it would still Read more...
Critically-acclaimed bassist and composer Ben Allison has enjoyed a long and prestigious career these past 25 years or so.
He has been exceptionally active, not only as a musician, but also as a behind-the-scenes organizer, serving as a advisor and facilitator for a number of foundations, even speaking in front Read more...
This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, June 3, 2013.
When I ran into producer/engineer Scott Solter at a mutual client’s show a couple of weeks back, he relayed some advice that he’d been giving young bands recently. He’s already one of my favorite guys working today, Read more...
How does a serious recording studio succeed? You can ask the Young Guns how they’re tackling this tricky business, but sometimes it’s best to hear it from a veteran like Tony Drootin.
Recently, Drootin took on a new challenge as Studio Manager of one of New York City’s top facilities, Read more...
“Ch-ch-Changes/Look out you Rock’n’ rollers.” – David Bowie, “Changes”
As it so often does, change is once again reshaping the New York City recording landscape.
The latest modification to NYC is of the unwelcome variety: The Magic Shop is closing. The SoHo recording studio that opened in 1988 will officially Read more...
