Regional News

Local Connect and Regional News

SPARS new Local Connect program allows the 32 year old recording association to support the efforts of regional groups, feature their activities and explore ways to work together. SPARS believes the future of our Industry will be built from the bottom up by local groups and committed professionals. SPARS Local Connect news and activity is available on our Regional News pages. To date, SPARS Local Connect has teamed with the following regional groups:

Sonic Scoop – SonicScoop is a pioneering online destination that provides New York City’s thriving music and sound production community with a vital central hub. A comprehensive media company, SonicScoop was founded by two of the music industry’s leading technology journalists — Janice Brown (EQ, Mix, Pro Sound News) and David Weiss (NYC Editor, Mix) — and web + audio specialist/CTO Mark Kondracki (OutLoud Audio, JumpNYC).

Philadelphia Recording Community (PRC) – The PRC is a community of recording artists, producers and engineers interested in building and promoting a stronger music community.

E.A.R.S. Chicago -Engineering And Recording Society of Chicago. EARS is an independent non-profit group dedicated to the advancement of excellence in audio production.

Coming soonBARMMAP – Bay Area Recording, Mixing, Mastering, And Production. BARMMAP was created to bring artists, home recording enthusiasts and working audio professionals together to share their excitement, knowledge, and ideas about furthering the fields of recording, mixing, mastering, and producing music and/or audio.

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Cotton Hill Studios (Albany) Adds Producer Nathaniel Reichman in Residence

Cotton Hill Studios announced that Nathaniel Reichman Productions has taken residence in the Cotton Hill building in Albany, NY. Reichman is moving upstate after establishing himself as a music producer and re-recording mixer in NYC. Reichman has a decade-plus of audio production, with a portfolio of clients that include Nick Jr., The CW, and PBS, [...] Continue reading

When A Superstar Dies, Where Do Her Sessions Go? Why Whitney Houston Mattered to NYC

Don’t forget: World-class divas like her make a great deal of their history in the studio. Continue reading

Producer Gordon Raphael (The Strokes, Regina Spektor) Launches Gordotronic.com – Eclectic Music, Art & More

Gordon Raphael, who established himself as one of New York City’s most influential music producers during his relatively short residency here, announced that he has launched www.gordotronic.com, the “World Headquarters” for all things Raphael. Raphael left a huge imprint on rock by producing The Strokes’ 2001 album Is This It in his Lower East Side [...] Continue reading

Session Buzz: Who’s Recording In & Around NYC — A Monthly Report

An even wider range of artists than usual – from Madonna to John Zorn, Machine Gun Kelly to Burt and Ernie, Cee-Lo Green to the Coen Brothers – were in NYC-area studios last month. Continue reading

Brooklyn 2.0: The New Bunker Studios Offers Next-Level Recording Experience

Check out the sights and rates on this new Brooklyn tracking room for live ensembles. Continue reading

The Hamptons — Now with World Class Sound: MonkMusic Elevates East End Recording

It turns out an elite studio was very much needed in this neck of the woods — top engineer Cynthia Daniels was happy to accommodate. Continue reading

Philadelphia Recording Community (PRC) announces January meeting at Studio 4

The PRC will meet for their January meet & greet session on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA. January 23, 2012 6:00 PM – Networking, Meeting @ 7:00 PM Program – “Behind the scenes with Phil … Continue reading

Thompson Studios, New Multi-Room Recording Facility, Opens in SoHo

Swiss-born producer Louis Benedetti has opened a brand-new, three-room commercial facility in a former bank building on Thompson Street. Continue reading

Sennheiser Sound Academy To Host Live Production Workshop In Anaheim 1/17-18 – Register Now

Winter NAMM is coming… and like last year, the Sennheiser Live Production Sound Academy (LPSA) will again be held just prior to the convention out in Anaheim, January 17-18. Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the live sound workshop has been extended to two days and will take place at the Anaheim [...] Continue reading

EARS Chicago announces 25th Annual Jeff Hamilton Memorial Holiday Party

Trouble viewing this email…? Click here The evenings menu includes: Appetizers(On hot Pita bread) – Herb Roasted Feta Cheese – Grilled Mushrooms – Eggplant Steak Entrees – Persian Salad – Filet Mignon Shish Kabob – Boneless Breast Chicken Kabob – … Continue reading