MATT SHANE

The third single from Christian’s debut album is out today on all platforms. Produced, Engineered and Mixed by me at Joes Garage in Brooklyn. Featuring the lovely talented vibe-meisters: Dan Rieser on Drums, Rich Hammond on Bass, Chris Tarrow on Electric Guitars, and Misty Boyce on Backing Vocals.

Head on over to Aqualamb’s band camp to pre-order and stream Christian Rutledge’s debut solo album releasing on May 16th.

I saw this show in my neighbor at the Invisible Dog back in 2015 and I had the privilege to sound design and mix the Lincoln Center development run a few years after that. It’s been amazing to watch the Vale grow and see John, Joe and Jonathan build this world and explore every corner of its secrets, emotions, and inhabitants. The music is incredible and the productions and arrangements are brought to life in the album versions by an unbelievable cast of talented performers. It was an amazing few days at Atomic Sound recording all the actors for the album. Check out the links below to listen and check out the making of Part 1. Xx

Dave Murphy’s album, “A Heart So Rare”, produced by Chris Tarrow and engineered and mixed by me is out now. Go have a listen wherever you get your tunes these days. Album features some killer songs and musicians and I think it sounds like a million bucks!

REVIEW: Dave Murphy “A Heart So Rare”

Emerging from the legendary Liverpudlian stomping ground, The Mags have embarked on a transatlantic musical journey, relocating from Liverpool to New York to carve out their place in the indie rock scene. Now, with their upcoming album “This Is The Mags” on the horizon, the band unveils their first single, “When I Get Home,” offering a glimpse into their revitalized sound. Produced by industry titans Danny ‘Kootch’ Kortchmar and Will Schillinger, and mixed by Grammy award-winner Matt Shane, “This Is The Mags” boasts a formidable lineup behind the boards, signaling a rock album with serious pedigree and credibility. Drawing inspiration from the raw energy of early naughties DIY bands like The White Stripes and The Black Keys, The Mags infuse their music with a distinctive flare that captures the essence of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. “When I Get Home” serves as a blues-infused anthem, recorded live in NYC after a five-day drinking session. The raw, unfiltered energy of the band’s performance shines through, evoking the spontaneity and intensity of a live show.With “When I Get Home,” The Mags announce their triumphant return to the indie rock scene, offering a potent blend of nostalgia and innovation. Their explosive entrance onto the circuit signals their ascent as ones to watch in 2024, promising an album that will leave an indelible mark on the genre.

Latest album from Annie Keating is out now. Produced by Teddy Kumpel, I recorded this album with Annie and her band at Atomic Sound in Brooklyn and mixed it at Joes Garage. Fred Kevorkian mastered the album through his rebuilt Ampex 351 tape machine and it sounds fantastic! Go check it out wherever you get your music!

Ahead of Annie Keating’s upcoming UK tour, she’s released the latest single from our recent sessions together entitled “Feels Like Home”

Click on the link below to hear the song and if you’re in the UK, go see a show!

Izzy tapped me to master his latest album, ‘Superhumain’. The album officially released on all platforms last night with help from the whole Holistic crew at the Sultan Room in Bushwick.

Check it out everywhere you stream music. I’m biased but I think it knocks pretty good!

Click the link to go to the album playlist on Spotify:

Rolling Stone France interview Annie Keating about her most recent album “Bristol County Tides” and her upcoming EP and European tour. Annie was kind enough to shout out myself and album producer Teddy Kumpel for our contributions to the sound of Annie’s recent recordings. I will take any mention in Rolling Stone I can get! Check it out below…