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Producer Nick Low-Beer building new tracks
The last time our friend, DJ/producer Nick Low-Beer was here he was lending a hand manning the turntables for our party. This time around we find him building beats for some of the new tracks he is producing. Our in studio video of Nick offers a behind the scenes look at him creating […]
Peter Gordon Live Jazz improv recording
Setting up the Peter Gordon Improv session in the Metrosonic live room — with Yunior Terry, Elio Villafranca and Alex Waterman at MetroSonic.
Vinyl Mastering for Matte Black
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Pre-Mastering for Matte Black
After days of clean up, repairs and postponements from the storm, we are happy to return to some kind of a semi-normal routine. We’re now in the home stretch with Matte Black’s album project; editing & sequencing the reels for our final listening session before we send them off for vinyl mastering.
LIVE SHOW: Matte Black at XPO 929 in Brooklyn
Live show alert! Matte Black is playing Xpo 929 in Brooklyn tomorrow night. They were here a few weeks ago recording for their new album and it was a blast! Matt will be back this week for more mixing and we’ll post tracks from that soon along with some video.
Andrew Bird’s CD Break It Yourself on the Billboard 200
MetroSonic is very proud to wish Andrew Bird congratulations on the success of his album Break It Yourself on the Billboard 200! You might remember, Mr. Bird worked on his record right here at Metrosonic last year, and we are thrilled to see all the success that has come his way since. Break it Yourself is now positioned at #94 […]
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble was in the studio earlier this week working on a few new recordings. Originally from Chicago, IL, the group relocated to New York a few years ago. Since forming in 1999, HBE has released 5 original LP’s, toured worldwide and just recently had their song “War” chosen for the score of the 2012 […]
Getting Some Midnight High
This past weekend Midnight High stepped into the studio to record their first album. We set up in the large live room, taking advantage of the extra space & getting some huge drums recorded along the way. All three members seemed to have their own personal style of music that couldn’t have been placed together more perfectly, […]
Rachel Brown LIVE @ Rockwood Music Hall
After a huge year including a 40 date college tour and winning Perez Hilton’s “Can YOU Sing?” contest, our friend and Metrosonic Alum, Rachel Brown, is back in NYC to play the famed Rockwood Music Hall on March 18th. It’s 21+, but the show is FREE and it’s a great opportunity to see a stellar performer in […]
Brother Han
Brother Han came into the studio ready for a long day of work for the new demo he recorded here at MetroSonic. Making sure everyone he brought in to preform on the tracks knew their role was his first goal of the day. Before we got started, the producer Amir Salem, drummer David Ashkenazy, and bassist John Lang spent […]
LIVE SHOW: Alberta Cross @ Pianos NYC Saturday/Sunday 7pm
Lead singer Petter Stakee and his band Alberta Cross are playing two shows this Saturday and Sunday at Pianos in NYC. We had a great time working with Petter during the Damian Pearce sessions. Petter produced Damian’s recording and laid down some guitars, bass, backing vocals as well. We’re sending our agent, Jess, to the show so be ready for her […]
Listening to Damian Pearce Record His New Tracks
Having one of the sickest jobs ever (working at Metrosonic) can sometimes have it’s perks. Damien Pearce was recording his new album in our Williamsburg studio and much to my delight, the music is floating through the air from the closed recording studio doors and is making its way to the back office. Talented producer […]
Preview Andrew Bird’s New Song “Eyeoneye”-Album Out March 6, 2012
Andrew Bird is coming out with his new record “Break It Yourself” on March 6th. Guess what though?! You can already listen to the track “Eyeoneye” on his soundcloud page (above) AND he has also released the full record on NPR for streaming. We’re happy to say that the Birdman of Andrew-traz did a lot of […]