THE FIVE BOROUGHS: 2010 has been busy all right. For anyone involved in New York City’s expansive business of music – producer, publisher, entrepreneur, engineer, artist, and many more – the environment remains fast-paced, ultra-competitive and constantly changing.
With 2011 looming, SonicScoop looked for the news, trends and topics that Read more...
DUMBO, BROOKLYN/CHELSEA, MANHATTAN: Shane Stoneback would be the first person to tell you that he’s a lucky son-of-a-gun. Sure this fast-emerging producer/engineer has sharp ears, sharper instincts and a marvelously open mind, but he’s also got an undeniable knack for being in the right place at just the right Read more...
Indie-pop band Vampire Weekend returned to NYC’s The Lodge to master their sophomore album, Contra, with chief mastering engineer Emily Lazar and assistant Joe LaPorta.
Contra‘s first single and lead-off track, “Horchata,” was released as a free download on the band’s website. Download it here. The full album will be Read more...
MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN: The end of summer is nigh for Vampire Weekend. As the evening starts to show itself a tad earlier, the incredibly clever indie rock band’s next album comes that much closer to daylight.
The fast-rising four pack of Upper West Siders — Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Read more...
