Geeky Recording Stuff

I always love finding out how different musicians record sounds and what kind of toys they use to do it. I've been recording a lot at home lately in my bedroom. I started playing around with Cubase a while back after seeing what Jordan could do with it. I have a very simple setup compared to most people and usually just plug my guitar or whatever straight into the sound interface, then use modeling software and whatever other cool plugins I come across. I love experimenting with different VST plugins. Anyway, I came across this cool video of Jimmy Tamborello showing off his entire setup. He's the dude from Postal Service and DNTEL. I've always loved his production work and it turns out he's a Cubase guy too. Check it out if this type of stuff interests you.

Also, here's a video clip of Chandler talking about his drums. I love the bleed through of the band in the practice space next to ours. Power chord riffs, fresh for 2008. (Quicktime Video: Click Here)

The Selmanaires

The Selmanaires are another great band here in Atlanta. We've played a bunch of shows together and even share a practice space. I always love watching them perform live. They're second full length, The Air Salesman, is being released tomorrow via International Hits. You can stream the whole album at the label's myspace page and you should purchase a copy if you dig it. The production on this one is definitely a step up from their first album. I also highly suggest checking them out if they ever come through your town. Their live shows are excellent. Locals can catch them at The Earl this Saturday for the dual cd release show along with Anna Kramer and The Lost Cause. I have high hopes for more great music breaking out of ATL in 2008.

Those Wacky Thetans

I'm still baffled by Beck being all scientologistized. I doubt he'd ever be taped saying this kind of nonsense though.

Photo Shoot Gone Wrong

This was a pretty surreal moment from yesterday, although many people weren't quite amused by the outcome. Atlanta Magazine was doing a photo shoot at the Variety Playhouse with a bunch of people involved in the local music scene. After being huddled on stage for a demented year book like photo, a fire extinguisher blast quickly clears the stage. I snapped this pic of the aftermath.

All was not lost though. Unphased by the chaos, Matt from Gringo Star serenades me as I exit the building.

Read more about it at Creative Loafing's Blog.

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Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin

Their album Broom is one of the most played records in our van on tour. The songwriting is superb from start to finish. It's just hook after hook of brilliantly structured pop melodies. It sounds deceptively simple, but takes real skill to pull off so effortlessly. I would have to say a new full length from them is big on my list of most anticipated albums this year. If you haven't heard them before you should really check out the tunes below, or visit their myspace page. Upon repeated listening their melodies will start to haunt your mind.

MP3: Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin - Half Awake (Deb)

MP3: Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin - Pangea

MP3: Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin - House Fire

Scotch Mist

I know all the blogs are posting this, but I had to as well. The Radiohead new year's eve webcast thingy. Pretty f'n cool.