LAS VEGAS, NV, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 – When pop/electro band Ultraviolet Sound, also known as UVS, was named the 2007 winner of Amplify, Las Vegas’ battle of the bands, one of the prizes for the first-place win was studio time at nearby Odds On Records & Studios. After just one session at the studio, the band was sold and consistently returned to the studio each time it was in town. In fact, when Odds On Records & Studios announced the launch of its independent recording label, Ultraviolet Sound was one of the first groups to sign on. more
FRANKLIN, TN - When he needed to put the final touches on Confessions, the newly released album for Christian rock band, Pillar, Grammy-nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves chose Paragon Studios. more
LAS VEGAS, NV – Since opening its doors earlier this year, the Solid State Logic Duality room (Studio A) at Odds On Records & Studios has been busy with a multitude of high-profile projects. Studio A was conceived as a creative haven for everything from orchestras to rock bands, providing a fully-professional and welcoming environment for the artistic process. Current projects include the recording of a complete string section with the Las Vegas Philharmonic for legendary soft rock duo Air Supply for its latest album, recording several tracks for the upcoming club/pop group Ultraviolet Sound, a duet project with legendary jazz vocalist ‘Little’ Jimmy Scott, mixing for the grassroots Cali-reggae band Rebelution and recording with pop/R&B singer-songwriter Paula DeAnda. more
CINCINNATI, OH, JULY 14, 2009—When mixing engineer and record producer Erwin Musper built The Bamboo Room Studio in his home, he seized the opportunity to upgrade some of the equipment he’d grown accustomed to using in other studios. This included the addition of an Aviom A-16II Personal Mixing system as part of his cue setup. Musper recently called upon his Aviom system during production of the most recent CD for Dutch alternative rock band The [New] Shining with excellent results. more
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FRANKFURT, GERMANY, MARCH 31, 2009 — Music, TV, film and game composers will now have access to some of EASTWEST’s high-quality PLAY-powered virtual instruments all in one package with the Complete Composers Collection PLAY Edition. Complete Composers Collection PLAY Edition will be making its industry debut at Musikmesse 2009 (Hall 5.1, Walkway A, Stand 71). more
HALEDON, NJ – NOVEMBER 7, 2008 – New songstress Allison Gayne has struck a chord among fans as she launches her first single, Crazy Mixed Up, on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon.com. The new song, which is a quirky tune about a woman in love with a “crazy good loving guy,” as is quoted in its lyrics, is now available on iTunes and Rhapsody under the search “Jay St. Records” as well as on Amazon.com under the search, “Allison Gayne.”
As a singer with seven years of vocal instruction under her belt, Gayne teamed with the new independent record label, Jay St. Records (JSR), over the summer to record
Crazy Mixed Up,” which was written by Harry Henderson for MacKay Publishing. During the process, she received great help and support from JSR Executive Producer Harry Henderson along with her co-music producer and manager, Michael Pizzileo.
“Allison gets it in terms of getting into the heart of a song,” says Henderson. “She will do whatever it takes to get the desired performance. We are eager to showcase her New York style and streetwise attitude in her upcoming releases.”
“After years of having a passion for music, it is with great pleasure that I am able to finally share my love for music with the public at large,” says Gayne. “Crazy Mixed Up is a fun song that it can lift anyone’s spirits, which is representative of the uplifting music I want to deliver to my fans. I always pride on enjoying my musical experience and I want to ensure that my fans receive that same experience.”
Now that Crazy Mixed Up has been released, Gayne is busy working with Pizzileo and Henderson on a four to five song mini-album that will include her self-produced dance song, Peep Show, which will be followed by a full album debut in 2009.
“I am very excited about the new mini-album that we are working on,” says Gayne. “In this case, I am not only singing on the album but am also writing some of the music and lyrics. This gives allows me the opportunity to hone in on my creative juices. In writing my own music, I am able to capture the ultimate form of creativity and expression.”
After seven years of vocal lessons and participation in several talent shows, Gayne has seized her destiny as a professional vocalist. When she is not recording at the studio, she is busy writing songs and performing as a lead singer in the cover band, “The TurnUps.” She also works full time as a senior account executive for a Long Island public relations firm. For more information about Allison Gayne and to hear her some of her music, visit www.myspace.com/allisonbgayne.
Based in Haledon, NJ, Jay St. Records (JSR) is an independent music development and marketing company that offers vast services including songwriting, producing, recording, manufacturing and distributing. Its core values are based on the JSR executive producer Harry Henderson’s childhood days on Jay St. in North Jersey. For more information on JSR, visit www.jaystrecords.com.
BETHLEHEM, PA – The StarCity Recording Company production team is giving fans a front-row seat to some of the most memorable live performances to be recorded of 70’s rock band KANSAS. The deluxe, expanded version of Two for the Show, the iconic 2 LP set from the legendary group was re-mastered at StarCity Studios. In addition to the re-mastering of the original release, this deluxe version contains 11 previously un-released performances. Jeff Glixman, president of StarCity Records and long-time producer for Kansas, teamed up with StarCity’s Chief of Production Zak Rizvi and Staff Engineer John Andreas to mix the new tracks and handle the mastering. The process began with Phil Ehart, Glixman’s KANSAS productions partner and the band’s founder/drummer, narrowing the large collection of available tracks down to the 11 selections. more
ST. PAUL, MN, May 13, 2008 – McNally Smith College of Music recently mastered a compilation CD of bands who participated in the second annual High School Rocks Battle of the Bands contest as part of its sponsorship and support for the rock stars of tomorrow. A crew of McNally Smith’s instructors teamed with five of their students to record the entire concert using Digidesign Pro Tools for the CD, which features one song performed by each band. more
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Recording on the road is never an easy feat, especially on a limited budget. With the help of Auralex Acoustics, Healing Sixes, a noted-rock and roll band, did just that for its third album, One Less Friend to Ignore. The album was recorded over a three-year period in several different locations.
The major concern with recording in multiple destinations is creating a consistent sound. This is where Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, stepped in to heal the sound nuances throughout the recording process through its mobile line of products. more
LEGENDARY PRODUCTION TEAM BOMB SQUAD PREPARES FOR UPCOMING PROJECT & WORLD TOUR - DEBUT AT WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE SATURDAY MARCH 29
“In their dub mixes, the bomb squad invent sampladelic electronics at the heart of hiphop that turns up the volume of the world.” - Boomnoise, Dubstep Forum
“The Bomb Squad–the Hank Shocklee-led production team responsible for Public Enemy‘s dystopian sound (is) arguably one of dubstep‘s precursors, in vibe if not in exact ancestral lineage.” - Time Out New York
“I’m well excited to hear what bomb squad have got in store…bomb squad sounds is the most exciting prospect I’ve heard for a long time.” - Thomas E. Griffin, Dubstep Forum
For the first time in their legendary 20+ year career, production team the BOMB SQUAD (Hank Shocklee & Keith Shocklee) are preparing to perform live in concert in anticipation of their upcoming debut project & world tour.
The BOMB SQUAD and their trademark multi-layered, innovative sonic masterpieces have been at the forefront of electronic music production techniques and they have been heralded as one of the most influential production teams in contemporary music history.
The force behind Public Enemy and some of most significant albums of all time, including It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back and also Ice Cube‘s AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, albums which regularly rank as two of the greatest and influential recordings of all time in various publications such as Rolling Stone and Spin, the BOMB SQUAD is also credited with creating seminal recordings for a variety of other highly regarded artists such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Slick Rick, Bell Biv Devoe, LL Cool J, & Run DMC.
After many successful years in the studio, the BOMB SQUAD is now gearing up for their debut solo album this time with Hank Shocklee and Keith Shocklee serving as the front men for an album that will feature a combination of futuristic live electronics, visuals and vocals. Hank Shocklee describes this new venture by saying, “I want to be a hybrid of man and machine as opposed to being a performer that uses machines.”
BOMB SQUAD will be headlining the DESTRUCTION outdoor poolside concert event on Saturday March 29th from 12 noon - 6pm at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, 4833 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33140. For more info: http://www.wintermusicconference.com
