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  1. The Making Of: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures

    Posted by Yoel Kreisler

    The Making Of: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures
    Joy Division's iconic Unknown Pleasures album artwork laid over a color inverted photo of the band. Released in the summer of 1979, Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures was the result of both madness and illness, of pain and catharsis. Recorded in just two days, Unknown Pleasures is widely considered as marking the end of the raucous era of British punk, and the ushering in of the era of post-punk. Employing experimental sound design techniques that would be considered far-flung even by today’s standards, producer Martin Hannett’s icy, liminal production style combined with the raw adolescent energy of Curtis, Sumner, Hook, and Morris catapulted the coarse and unfledged punk band into textural rock icons, at the forefront of a new genre they didn’t even know they created. Continue reading to learn more about the making of Joy Division's landmark album, Unknown Pleasures, including what it was like working in the studio, how to band crafted their signature sound, and the lasting impact it had on the world. Continue reading →
  2. Keep On Learnin': A Look At Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, 50 Years Later

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Keep On Learnin': A Look At Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, 50 Years Later
    50 years ago, Stevie Wonder was smack in the middle of his most critically acclaimed series of albums. Starting with 1972’s Music of My Mind and ending with Songs in the Key of Life in 1976, this “classic period”—as it has come to be known—produced many of Stevie’s biggest hits, including “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” “Sir Duke,” and...
  3. The Dark Side of the Moon at 50: What We Can Learn From Pink Floyd’s Magnum Opus In 2023

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    The Dark Side of the Moon at 50: What We Can Learn From Pink Floyd’s Magnum Opus In 2023
    In the age of NASA’s Artemis lunar missions, there’s a lot less mystery surrounding the dark side of the Moon. But Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterwork endures, continuing to inspire generations of musicians, producers, and engineers 50 years after its debut. Continue reading →
  4. 25 Years of Shania Twain's Come On Over with Jeff Balding

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    25 Years of Shania Twain's Come On Over with Jeff Balding
    This November marks the 25th anniversary of Shania Twain’s Come On Over–the multiple GRAMMY Award-winning album that broke records and catapulted Twain to global superstardom. With hits like Man! I Feel Like A Woman!, You’re Still The One, and That Don’t Impress Me Much, to name a few, the album has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and remains a fixture in pop culture even today. Continue reading →
  5. The Making Of Mt. Joy’s Self-Titled Debut With Jon Gilbert

    Posted by Brad Pack

    The Making Of Mt. Joy’s Self-Titled Debut With Jon Gilbert
    Jon Gilbert’s entry into the world of recording came by way of a Tascam 414 Portastudio. The Los Angeles-based producer, mixer and engineer cut his teeth making affordable demos for local bands on the classic 4-track cassette recorder. There was just something about the simplicity that kept Jon coming back. “The beauty of the 4-track was the dead simple workflow and the ‘all in one’ nature that helped defeat decision fatigue,” says Jon. Continue reading →
  6. Brendan Brown Re-Records Wheatus Classics Using AMS Neve 8803 EQs

    Posted by Patrick McGuire

    Brendan Brown Re-Records Wheatus Classics Using AMS Neve 8803 EQs
    Brendan Brown is the musical force behind the band Wheatus, best known for the alt-rock anthem “Teenage Dirtbag.” More than just a naturally gifted songwriter, Brown is also a fiercely hardworking producer that obsesses over every detail of the sounds he shapes. Continue reading →
  7. The Making Of The Green Knight OST With Danny Reisch

    Posted by Nathan Doyle

    The Making Of The Green Knight OST With Danny Reisch
    With over two decades of production and engineering experience, Danny Reisch has cemented himself as an institution in the Austin, Texas recording community. The engineer has spent time working on records with Wye Oak, Heartless Bastards and White Denim, in addition to running live sessions for Daytrotter with the likes of HAIM,  Mac Demarco and Gary Clark Jr. One of Danny's latest endeavors has been handling mixing duties for the score to The Green Knight. We recently sat down for a chat with the Dallas native to talk about his work on the film, his thoughts on mixing an album compared to soundtracks and the gear at his studio, Good Danny's. Continue reading →
  8. The Making Of Julien Baker's Little Oblivions With Calvin Lauber

    Posted by Nathan Doyle

    The Making Of Julien Baker's Little Oblivions With Calvin Lauber
    Germantown, Tennessee native Julien Baker grew up worshiping at the altar of bands like My Chemical Romance and Underoath. While Julien's brand of indie rock is more sparse than these iconic emo gods, her lyrics follow a similar intimate, confessional-style approach. For Julien’s latest record Little Oblivions, the singer/songwriter once again enlisted the help of her longtime collaborator and engineer, Calvin Lauber. We sat down with Calvin to talk about Julien’s newest work, the process behind making the record and some of the production choices made along the journey. Continue reading →
  9. The Making Of IDLES' Ultra Mono With Adam "Atom" Greenspan

    Posted by Brad Pack

    The Making Of IDLES' Ultra Mono With Adam "Atom" Greenspan
    For IDLES' followup to 2018's Joy As An Act Of Resistance, the British rock band went to France to work with producers Adam "Atom" Greenspan and Nick Launay. The resulting record, Ultra Mono, quickly became a huge success, hitting #1 on the UK charts and making appearances on many 2020 year-end lists. This isn't the first time Atom and Nick have worked together on a record. Their partnership dates back to a chance meeting which led to Nick becoming a mentor to Atom. While both have done incredible work on their own, together they've made albums with the likes of  Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Refused.   We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Atom about his experience working on Ultra Mono. Read on to learn about recording drums in a stone wine cellar, his go-to vocal chain for vocalist Joe Talbot and what it's like making a record with his friend Nick. Continue reading →
  10. The Making Of Future Islands' As Long As You Are With Steve Wright

    Posted by Brad Pack

    The Making Of Future Islands' As Long As You Are With Steve Wright
    When synth-pop quartet Future Islands were looking for a studio to track its sixth record, As Long As You Are, they didn't have to venture far from home to find the right place. The Baltimore, Maryland-based group made its way to the world-class facilities of Wright Way Studios, located conveniently within the limits of Charm City. Once there, Future Islands set to work with studio owner, producer, and audio engineer Steve Wright. In addition to handling both recording engineer and mix engineer duties on As Long As You Are, Steve has built an incredible resume over the past three decades working with artists like Mos Def, U.N.K.L.E, Slipknot, and Dying Fetus. We recently caught up with Steve to talk about the new Future Islands record and the recording and mixing process. Continue reading below to find out what gear he used and learn a little more about the set-up over at Wright Way. Continue reading →
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