NYACK, NEW YORK: In a bittersweet burst of serendipity, Everlast’s new record arrives the same week that the Occupy Wall Street movement is picking up international steam. #Occupy may not have a clear agenda, but as of October 18th at least they have an anthem.
“I Get By”, the lead Read more...
Have you heard the expression; “You can’t polish a turd”? I remember the first time I heard it. I was sitting in Studio C at Battery Studios with Shane Stoneback working on a live track for a major pop star that — to put it nicely — was going to Read more...
GARRISON, NY: When you think about it, a cover song is a love triangle of sorts unfolding before the listener.
There’s the original artist who first brought the tune into to the world; then there’s the influenced musician driven to pay tribute to their achievement; and finally there’s the song Read more...
I ride the 6 train sometimes, and it’s loud. The New York subway experience is degrading and filthy at worst, just plain noisy and jarring at best. Part of the NYC gig.
I also attend a neighborhood gym, and often could do without the ever-present bass thump and moronic lyric Read more...
FASHION DISTRICT, MANHATTAN: If you could burrow inside the mind of Bob Power, chances are it would sound mighty good in there. For this softly-spoken but hugely influential member of the New York City production scene, music is always the message.
Certainly, just the track record of this multi-multi-platinum GRAMMY-nominated, Read more...
