Eveta Takes On Black Eyed Peas Studio
Originating from Río Cuarto, Argentina, pop-artist Eveta transitioned from singing Argentinian folk and decided to chase his music dreams inspired by Michael Jackson, Shakira and Madonna. He relocated to Montreal at just 19 years old and has been between Canada and the U.S. ever since. He recently made a trip to Atwater Village, CA to record his single “Higher” alongside producer Sharon Daniels out of the world-famous Black Eyed Peas Studio.
Torres Knocks Out Tracks in Miami
Pop-artist Giselle Torres recently hopped on the mic at Peermusic Studios in Miami, FL. During the session, Torres worked on about 15 songs with producer Alean Ambert, Grammy-winning engineer Alfonso Ordoñez and Venezuelan songwriter Mario Cáceres. Though her recording endeavors most recently took her to the sunshine state, she is based in L.A. and has had several of her tracks featured inindie films, including Intern-in-Chief and Princess Cut 3.
All Systems Know Adjusts to the New Norm
July MC’s New Music Critique All Systems Know have had to make adjustments to their rehearsal and recording sessions due to COVID-19. Recently they’ve broken their sessions into two parts, rehearsing instrumentally with only bass, guitar and drums, then sending the product to saxophonist Glen Gregory Turner III and singer Marcelo Correa da Silva to map out the finishing touches. Here, guitarist Max Kane preps for a session at Palmquist Studios in L.A.
Jamaican Cuisine Fuels Dolio the Sleuth
Popular hip-hop/bluegrass crossover group Gangstagrass recently hit the booth at Jay Blak Labs Studio in Philadelphia, PA. The guys were ready to roll after bringing a platter of Jamaican take-out from across the street, and rapper Dolio the Sleuth quickly hopped on the mic. During the session, they recorded tracks “Freedom” "Nickel and Dime Blues" and “Ain't No Crime” off their most recent album No Time for Enemies.
AES Goes Completely Virtual with TechTours
As the AES Show Fall 2020 has embarked on its first completely virtual show, they have given attendees a behind-the-scenes look at world famous studios in Europe and the U.S. with their popular series, TechTours. Studios toured in the past two weeks include Skywalker Sound, Galaxy Studios, The Village Studios, and Blackbird Studios. Remaining tours include Abbey Road Studios in London and United Studios and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. Pictured above is Blackbird Studios in Nashville.
Fuzz Enlists Albini for Newest Project
Fuzz recorded their newest album III on 24-track 2” analog tape and mixed at United Recording with engineer Steve Albini shortly before the Safer at Home order was issued. Albini’s experience in capturing sound gave Fuzz the ability to focus entirely on the playing, while knowing their distinctive sonic signature would remain without the use of overdubs and studio enhancements. “We wanted to record in L.A. to stay close to home,” said the band’s guitarist, Charles Moothart. “We wanted to be able to go in and get live takes and not stress too much on mixing, and we wanted it to be fun. All signs pointed to working with Steve at United.”
Reggae World Remembers Studio Legend Bunny “Striker” Lee
With the passing of famed reggae producer Bunny “Striker” Lee, another cornerstone of Jamaican music takes his place in history. Lee began his producing career in the early ‘60s at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label and worked with acts such as Roy Shirley, Slim Smith, Pat Kelly and Lloyd Jackson & The Groovers. The search engine AllMusic.com called Lee “one of the most influential and prolific producers in reggae history, pioneering the art of the dub, expanding the parameters of studio technology like no Jamaican producer before him.” Lee was 79 years old.
