interviews

Tony Green: Garage Jazz & David J

by Larry Crane

When I was setting up our interview with musician/producer David J, he asked if I had any interest in speaking with Tony Green, the engineer/recordist for his last few albums. I was going to be in...

Robin Ashley: Behind the Gear with Phoenix Audio

by Larry Crane

Phoenix Audio, maker of Class A, high-end audio tools for the studio, seeks to, "embody the classic British tone, but with a modern twist," which they successfully do. Since 1998, Phoenix has...

Mike Rutherford of Genesis & Mike + the Mechanics: Why Three Heads are Better Than Five

by Jeff Slate

When Mike Rutherford steps in to his hotel lobby from the busy New York City streets, there's barely a stir. Though tall and remarkably unchanged from his days as the guitarist in Genesis and...

Mark Ronson's Sonic Travels: from Amy Winehouse to Uptown Special

by Larry Crane

Mark Ronson got his start as a young DJ in NYC before going on to work with Amy Winehouse, Nikka Costa, Lily Allen, Macy Gray, Saigon, Adele, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, and many others. Mark's...

Chief Engineer of Motown: Russ Terrana Shares 18 Years of Recording for the Iconic Label

by Rob Bisel

It is truly remarkable to step back and examine the full societal impact that some recording engineers and mixers have had on American culture. During his 18-year tenure as Chief Engineer for Motown...

Jackson Browne: Production & Politics

by Jeff Slate

The thing that struck me in talking to Jackson Browne, as the 40 minutes I'd been promised passed the 90 minute mark, was how much he cares; not just about the state of the world we live in, but...

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Richard Dodd

by Larry Crane

Even among recording, mixing, and mastering engineers, Richard Dodd's career has been a unique one, covering many styles of music. His work began in the early '70s and continues today. In that time...

Bob Ludwig: Master of Mastering

by Nicolay Ketterer

If someone has mastered 8,000 to 9,000 albums to date — many of them rock and pop DNA — they are probably doing something right. Bob Ludwig started cutting lacquers at A&R...

Jim Sclavunos: Bad Seeds, The Jim Jones Review

by Matt Frost

As a drummer, Jim Sclavunos has kicked it with the best of them for over 35 years: Red Transistor, Beirut Slump, 8 Eyed Spy, Sonic Youth, The Cramps, Alex Chilton, Tav Falco's Panther Burns, Congo...

Rich Williams: Behind the Gear with Burl Audio

by Larry Crane

Burl Audio, under the direction of owner/designer Rich Williams, has developed some of the best new recording equipment over the last eight years. Their mic preamps, summing amps, and control room...

Oliver Ackermann: Death By Audio

by Alex Maiolo

With the music biz shifting, daily talk amongst musicians mainly revolves around the subject of adaptability. As old doors close, others are opening, offering creative control, DIY tools, and...