For its 10th anniversary, we’re republishing this profile and interview with Michael Brauer and producer/bandmember Chris Taylor.
The sound of Shields is Read more...
GREATER NYC AREA: Heading into Summer, the city’s recording studios show no signs of slowing down. The following is but a sampling of recent sessions, and works in progress…a snapshot of what’s going on around town:
Aventura – the Bachata band out of the Bronx – has been at Read more...
Time to check in with Germano Studios, whose rooms have abuzz with pop music production of late – from the radio hit-making to the avant-pop variety – hosting sessions with will.i.am, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Demi Lovato, Ne-Yo and Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor among others. Here’s what’s been going on:
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We don’t usually run this kind of product-endorsement news, but thought it was worth noting Grizzly Bear bassist and producer/engineer Chris Taylor showing love for his Thermionic Culture gear.
Taylor recently purchased the Thermionic Culture Rooster – a valve-based design mic/line & DI pre-amp with EQ and a distortion section Read more...
Brooklyn-based record label Temporary Residence Limited — purveyors of post-rock and electro-folk fare by bands like Pinback, The Books, Explosions in the Sky, Mono and Grails — has signed Canon Blue, the solo project from singer/songwriter Daniel James.
Canon Blue’s will be released a full-length album through Temporary Residence this Read more...
