NYC-based artist Guitarmy of One released a new retro sci-fi inspired single, “Soylent Seaform Green.” The single’s release comes ahead of the release of The Wave Files LP.
Guitarmy of One is a solo project from guitarist Scott Helland. Helland has solo projects dating back to 1996 with his Hellbox Mood Rings CD. However, he began to release music under Guitarmy of One in 2016. Excluding the imminent release of The Wave Files, Guitarmy of One’s latest record is The Spy Detective Collective, inspired by the crime and intrigue shows of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
“I want the music to be a sonic equivalent of those shows and movies where you’re riding the waves of intrigue and espionage so the music has to match that sense of urgency and excitement,” Helland said speaking of The Spy Detective Collective. “Soylent Seafoam Green” maintains Guitarmy of One’s unique surf rock sound. However, it is also infused with inspiration from the 1973 dystopian cult sci-fi thriller Soylent Green.
The movie contains themes of overpopulation, overuse of resources, and pollution. The movie’s namesake refers to a product called Soylent Green, one of the few easily accessible foods. At the end, it’s revealed that the flavor and nutrition comes from its main ingredient—human corpses. “‘Soylent Seafoam Green’ is in keeping with my blend of the spy and surf sound and is quite dark for a surf song. However, it fits the theme of the 1973 dystopian thriller film ‘Soylent Green’ of which the song’s title is based, but don’t worry, listening to the song repeatedly won’t lead to cannibalism!” Helland said.
The song is available across all digital platforms, and Guitarmy of One will release The Wave Files on Aug. 18.
There are several recording studios on Long Island where aspiring musicians can make their dream a reality. Outside of New York City, Long Island has the second most amount of recording studios in the state of New York. A variety of significant names in the music industry have recorded at Long Island recording studios, including Jennifer Lopez and Alicia Keys.
On Long Island, in Deer Park, artists can achieve all their recording needs at New Royalty Records. Founded in 2010, New Royalty Records offers professional quality studio services to artists locally and beyond. The studio features limitless capabilities, with expansive gear and plugin collections to shape the unique vision of its clientele. New Royalty offers several recording, mixing, mastering, and production services. The control room features a custom-designed audio workstation, complete with an ultra-wide curved display, digital console with motorized faders, Universal Audio Twin-Finity 710 Preamp, 8 Class A Presonus Preamps, LA-3A cloned analog compressor, TK AUDIO Bus Compressor for mastering, and a multiple output professional monitoring station to toggle between the various speakers throughout the studio. The vocal booth is acoustically treated from floor to ceiling (including floated floor construction) for optimal isolation and flawless sound.
Founder and lead engineer Nick Gardino brings years of experience in the recording industry, along with a passion for helping artists reach their full potential. With a keen ear for detail and extensive knowledge of audio techniques, Gardino ensures every project at New Royalty Records meets the highest standards of quality. When you’re in Gardino’s care, you can be sure you’re about to make quality music with a team of producers baking him, helping each artist achieve their respective goals.
A producer mixing and mastering at New Royalty Records in Deer Park.
Dare Studios in Deer Park offers audio recording services, rehearsal studio rentals, equipment rentals, video production services, and live stream services for meetings and events. Owner/audio engineer Mike Epstein graduated from LIU Post in 1986 with a focus on finance and economics, never realizing the role it would play in his musical endeavors. He has been a professional performing musician since 1980 and has played internationally and shared the stage with many famous bands and musicians.
Epstein also started recording bands in the 80’s Originally working in analog where you had to have true knowledge of how audio gear functions. Through the years Epstein has worked alongside many of the world’s top musicians and engineers. Studio manager/audio engineer Peter Ippolito has spent the last more than 25 years working at Dare. He first began his audio career in the 90s, as a roadie for local bands and eventually began doing sound for them. Ippolito has recorded for over 900 different artists during his time at Dare Studios and also does many live sound events for the studio at major venues such as The Nassau Coliseum, The Aviation Museum, White Post Farms, and The Jones Beach Bandshell, plus countless town and county events with crowds of people in the thousands. He has worked with countless bands in rehearsal at Dare Studios, including Winger and Krokus. On top of all that, Ippolito also is a main force in Dares Live streams and video production services.
Dare Studios has three recording studios, A, B, and C, a recording room, and a sound stage. All studios plus the sound stage and recording room are equipped with a PA system, Guitar amps and cabinets, a bass amp, and a drum set. Guitar, bass, keyboard, and cymbals are available for rent, all subject to availability.
The 368-square-foot Studio A at Dare Studios in Deer Park. The 360 square-foot Studio B at Dare Studios in Deer Park. The 320-square-foot Studio C at Dare Studios in Deer Park. The 391 square foot recording room at Dare Studios in Deer Park.The 700 square-foot sound stage at Dare Studios in Deer Park.
Deer Park has been the home of EKO Productions for over 30 years. EKO’s studio provides a centrally located, extremely private site for all of your audio and video needs, containing two large climate-controlled sound stages with enough room for artists, personnel, and crew to work comfortably and efficiently. From audio recording and rehearsals to video production and more, EKO can cover all of your production needs.
Westfall Recording Company in Farmingdale has been in the audio production business for over 15 years. The studio has recorded for artists ranging from all genres of music, be it rock, pop, metal, hip-hop, progressive, and more. EKO takes pride in providing affordable budgets for projects of any size. From basic tracking to full production singles, EPs, LPs, composition services, mixing & mastering, music development, music consulting, and voice-overs, EKO’s audio capabilities are endless. EKO provides artists with three studios to choose from, A, B, and C.
The live room in Studio A at Westfall Recording Company in Farmingdale.
All three studios are equipped with a live room and control room. The state-of-the-art live room is the perfect environment to capture crystal-clear audio and authentic live performances. The control room serves as both a tracking room and a mixing/mastering facility. With state-of-the-art outboard gear and industry-topping plugin suites, the control room is equipped to provide you with endless sonic options so the boundaries of your art are limitless. The control room is a spacious area to properly accommodate our clients and promote a relaxed work environment.
The control room in Studio A at Westfall Recording Company in Farmingdale.
Studio C is a great creative nook to help bring your starting ideas to reality. The Studio is equipped with a case of four preamps, Eqs, and compressing for vocals. Studio C is also the one room in the building that has a vocal booth, and it’s a great size booth built to have complete isolation to help capture the best vocals or voice-over work.
The equipment at Next Phase Sound Studios in East Farmingdale.
The Mix Palace in West Hempstead, formerly called The Music Palace, has been in business for over 40 years, first opening in 1977. The studio is owned by chief mixing and mastering engineer MicAngelo, who has over 50 Gold and Platinum records to his name, including Public Enemy’s biggest seller apocalypse 91, Redman, Turnback, Mariah Carey, Seal, etc. With over 30 years of experience, he still remains extremely passionate about his craft.
The Mix Palace has two recording studios, A and B, for artists to use for their recording needs. Studio A is equipped with the industry’s most coveted and replicated vintage gear with a vintage Solid State Logic E-channel Mixing Console at the forefront of every mix your music will only sound better from the moment you track and rise in quality all the way to the mastering process. Studio B is the latest addition at the mix palace, equipped with the vintage SSL and NEVE Mic pres this room takes a modern approach to making music by incorporating in-the-box mixing alongside awesome vintage outboard gear.
The Mix Palace is the perfect place for artists’ recording, mixing, mastering, and production needs. Live Room A is designed by the famous Tom Hidley, and with its unparalleled walls and controlled acoustics, you’re guaranteed optimal quality in capturing everything from live instruments to just a singular voice. All of their mixes are called “hybrid mixes” combining in-the-box processing with analog gear to get high-end sound quality. One of the things that make Mix Palace’s mastering process unique is they pass your 2-track file through their highly modified SSL console, analog outboard gear, and tape machines to bring more warmth, tone, and depth to their clients’ sound, which also removes a lot of the harshness associated with ITB mixes. Whether it’s songwriting, production, beat making, arranging, editing, mixing, or mastering, Mix Palace’s music producers can take your idea, song, demo, and or album to the next level.
Studio A at the Mix Palace in West Hempstead.Studio B at the Mix Palace in West Hempstead.
Mantra Recording Studio has two locations in New York State, one in Long Island and one in New York City. Studio A is located in Island Park, a village in the Town of Hempstead, near the ocean on the South Shore. Studio B is near Hell’s Kitchen, in the Heart of New York City in Midtown. Mantra Recording Studio works with state-of-the-art technology including Dante, AVB/Thunderbolt 2-3 which is a Mac/Pc friendly environment. The studios offer mixing and vocal tracking, small mixing projects, and instruments like electronic Drums, percussion, and solo instruments are available for artists’ use.
The 1927 Steinway B piano in Studio A at Mantra Recording Studio.
At Trap Studios in South Huntington, recording artists have the chance to work with professionals for their various needs through engineer and producer sessions, artist sessions, podcast sessions, and mixing and mastering. In podcast sessions, artists can record audio and/or video, phone calls, video reactions, and game capturing, with up to four microphones and two camera angles.
Credit: Trap Studios
Young Street Studios in Holbrook has a variety of equipment available for recording artists to use to meet their unique needs. Tube mics, guitar amps and pedals, instruments, and more are available for use by artists at Young Street Studios. For tube mics, artists can use the Rode NTK studio microphone, and for instruments, the Fender Rhodes Piano, Kimball Baby Grand Piano, and much more are available. For guitar amps, artists can choose from the Fender Super Reverb Combo, Marshall JCM 800 Lead Series Combo, and more. For guitar pedals, artists can choose from the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff (Black Russian), Electro-Harmonix Micro POG, and others.
A guitar set at Young Street Studios in Holbrook.Otari MKII 24 Track 2″ Tape Machine.
Musiq Touch Recording Studio in West Hills, a hamlet in the Town of Huntington, is a one-of-a-kind destination for audio production. The studio specializes in technologically advanced hybrid mixing techniques to process audio. The staff at Musiq Touch will oversee all aspects of audio production and will work tirelessly to translate your vision from an idea, into its final product. Their services include music production, mixing, and mastering, as well as live sound recording. Owner/CEO Charles Stewart has tremendous experience producing music for Pop, Rap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Indie Rock, Gospel, and EDM. The advent of digital technology allows engineers the liberty to approach music production in a revolutionary fashion. From drums to keyboards, guitars, and vocals, Musiq Touch prides itself on being on the cutting edge of audio technology. The studio offers a hybrid approach to music production that is truly unique in its ability to offer you the artist unlimited possibilities.Musiq Touch combines decades of industry experience with the latest in cutting-edge audio technology to offer clients unmatched quality mixing services. A mastering session at Musiq Touch typically consists of subtle audio processes including stereo enhancement, compression, equalization, and limiting. Music Touch additionally offers live recording, with state-of-the-art recording technology enabling seamless Live Recording capabilities for artists and bands.Musiq Touch offers premium songwriting services, whether it be to create a song from scratch, or to improve an existing concept. The studio also offers a slew of production services such as seeking the perfect beat for your next single, producing a podcast and seeking the perfect theme music to hook your listeners, and more. Further, Musiq Touch offers acoustic services. The staff at Musiq Touch boasts years of studying the science behind acoustics and is ready to help bring your studio to the next, professional-grade level. Lastly, Musiq Touch offers a vast array of post-production services and is the perfect destination for ADR and foley for your film, TV, or web series.
The mixing room at Musiq Touch Studio.
The Sound Cellar in Huntington offers rehearsal, recording, and music lesson services for musicians. The Sound Cellar has three hourly rooms for rehearsal: the Jam Room, Stage Room, and Studio. The 22′ x 16.5′ Jam Room is equipped with a 600-watt PA system, premier drums (+ hi-hat, ride & crash), a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 60w tube combo, an upright piano, and more. The 36′ x 25′ Stage Room comes with a 1200-watt PA system, pearl drums, and more. The Studio has a 600-watt PA system, Vintage Ludwig drums (+ hi-hat, ride, crash), a Vintage Ampeg Reverbrocket 2-tube combo, a Vintage Fender Twin Reverb tube combo, and more.
The Jam Room at the Sound Cellar in Huntington.
For over 40 years, Cove City Sound Studio in Glen Cove has produced music for artists such as Celine Dion and New York City native Jennifer Lopez. Cove City Sound Studios is the total package of professionalism, talent, and support in an environment that encourages creativity without compromising quality or service. Dion recorded her 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, and 19th studio albums, Falling into You (1996), Let’s Talk About Love (1997), These Are Special Times (1998), A New Day Has Come (2002), and One Heart (2003) at Cove City. Lopez recorded her fourth studio album, 2005’s Rebirth, and her 7th studio album, 2011’s Love? at Cove City. Additionally, Justin Bieber recorded his song “Holy” the lead single from his sixth studio album, Justice (2021) at Cove City.
Cove City Sound Studios consists of two studios, A and B, and a live room. Studio A is based around the legendary Neve 8068 and SSL 4000G+ consoles and includes a Pro Tools HD system with Apogee Symphony I/Os, along with a wide selection of outboard gear and plugins. The studio includes a production area with couches as well as access to our main lounge with a kitchen and cable TV.
Studio A at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove.
Studio B at Cove City is a modern production suite featuring some of the best analog and digital gear in the industry. The room houses a 24-channel Avid ICON D-Command console, Pro Tools HD and Ableton systems, a full assortment of vintage outboard gear, as well as an abundance of classic synths, MIDI gear, and plugins. Many award-winning recordings have come out of this room since Cove City first opened its doors, including Jennifer Lopez, who recorded two albums there as well as the music video for “On the Floor” from her 2011 seventh studio album Love.
Studio B at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove.
The live room is a big, beautiful sounding, 3-way modular tracking room with 2 isolation booths and a third sound lock area for additional isolation. It’s approximately 38 feet wide by 42 feet long with 35-foot ceilings and features a gorgeous-sounding Yamaha C6 grand piano. This room is equipped with a Private Q independent monitoring headphone system and is ideal for full band sessions and large tracking setups.
The Live Room at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove.
Pie Recording Studio in Glen Cove is owned by Perry Margoulef, a guitar player, songwriter, engineer, record producer, and car collector. The studio offers a variety of production, engineering, and mixing services for musical artists. Pie Recording Studios has been home to New York-based singers Alicia Keys, who recorded her fourth studio album, The Elements of Freedom (2009), and Jennifer Lopez, who recorded her fourth studio album, Rebirth (2005) in the facility.
Perry Margoulef, owner of Pie Recording Studio in Glen Cove.
Sink or Swim Recording Studios in East Northport is owned by Long Island-based music-producing collective MarlinBeats. With a brand new location and upgraded facilities, Sink or Swim Recording Studio offers top-of-the-line services, including, but not limited to, production, recording, mix/master, media packages, and content creation. For those artists looking to give their fans total access, Sink or Swim Recording Studio offers a one-of-a-kind experience. At the artist’s request, Sink or Swim Recording Studio will live-stream their recording session straight from the booth, allowing for unparalleled fan interaction. Sink or Swim Recording Studio will also create podcasts for artists, producers, and all other creators in order to maximize their reach and promote the products and services of their choosing.
The recording studio at Sink or Swim consists of a control room (8×7 feet), a vocal booth with sound treatment/acoustics (7×7 feet booth), a window connecting the booth and control room, and a complete lounge with a TV, couch, Xbox, and surround sound (32×18 feet.) The equipment at Sink or Swim includes a 2020 iMac 27-Inch with a 3.6 GHz 10-Core Intel Core i9 Processor, with a 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, a Neumann TLM 102, a Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition 10×6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD DSP, and SSL 2+ Audio Interface, and Adam Audio 8 Studio Monitors.
Robbie, Henry, and Chris are the three members of the music collective MarlinBeats, who run Sink or Swim Recording Studios in East Northport. The 8×7 control room at Sink or Swim Recording Studios in East Northport. The 32×18 complete lounge at Sink or Swim Recording Studios in East Northport.
Studio631 Recordings in Islandia is a professional recording studio working to provide an exceptional experience for artists in a creative environment. The studio is co-owned and primarily run by music engineers Matt Echo and Niko, who also serve as musical engineers. Matt combines his extensive knowledge of music with his certified comprehension of audio engineering to provide the best sound to the artists he works with. He is consistently building a diverse portfolio of artists, celebrities, and musicians he likes to work with. At an early age, Nico’s innate talent and dedication to music were evident, and he began playing drums and joined a heavy metal band at the age of 15.
Studio631 has three studios, A, B, and C available for use by recording artists. Studio A was the first studio designed for 631 and has been renovated many times since 2017. Studio B is designed for workflow, and with a very crisp and clean sound, this room is best for vocals or production. Studio C is the studio’s best-sounding room, stocked with the best analog gear for recording and mixing. It is aesthetically pleasing for videos and even photo shoots.
Matt Echo, co-owner, head engineer, and record producer at Studio631 Recordings in Islandia. Niko, co-owner and head engineer at Studio631 Recordings in Islandia.
House Recording Studios in Plainview is run by owner and chief engineer Marc Bauman, who has esteemed accomplishments in sound engineering, music production, DJ entertainment, and live/studio percussion. Bauman graduated from Five Towns College, and during his college career, he began interning at prestigious recording facilities Electric Lady Studios (Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band) and Cove City Sound Studios (Billy Joel, Jennifer Lopez, Beach Boys). By observing these acclaimed artists and songwriters, he honed his craft and took his engineering and production level to new elevations.
The vocal session room at House Recording Studios in Plainview.The control room at House Recording Studios in Plainview.Marc Bauman, owner, and chief engineer of House Recording Studios in Plainview.
Applehead Recording and Production in Saugerties, just over one mile east of the center of Woodstock, is a residential recording facility that boosts both classic and modern gear, beautiful architecture and acoustics, and a big, accurate, and comfortable control room. The studio’s 700 square feet comfortable control room is (de)coupled from a 30,000 cubic foot timber frame and stone live room, (30x40x32 feet high.) Applehead has various isolated spaces that are both tied together and acoustically diverse. The console is a 32 i/o custom Neve desk (3503), with 32 “33” series mic pre/equalizers and 32 transformer balanced direct outs.
The cockeyed desk in Applehead Recording Studio and Production in Saugherties.
Area 52 Studios in Saugerties, founded by veteran musical engineer Dave Cook, is a full-service recording studio/audio facility. It is also the home of the Woodstock Recording Workshop and Hudson Valley Audio. Between the three divisions, artists can learn how to record their music in workshops, mix and master it for you in the studio, then the studio will sell and install a state-of-the-art Audio/Video system so artists can enjoy listening to their new record, then support the production for their tour.
Area 52 owner and engineer Dave Cook has worked in the recording industry for over 25 years. He has album credits with artists such as The B-52’s, 10,000 Maniacs, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Juliana Hatfield, Graham Parker, Nick Cave, And The Bad Seeds, among others. He has mixed live, radio concert broadcasts for artists including David Bowie, Alanis Morissette, Bare Naked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, and Radiohead. In his time as chief engineer for several studios, Cook also worked in audio for video post-production, studio construction and design, team management, and staff training and development. Live concert sound has become a large part of Cook’s career lately, touring with artists such as Laurie Anderson, Carly Simon, Natalie Merchant, and Medeski; Martin and Wood, Ethel, Maya Beiser, and Marc Cohn.
Cook grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and now lives in Saugerties with his wife, Julie, and daughter Lola. He has been a musician (guitar player) since the age of eight years old and played his first gig when he was nine. In 1985, he moved to Woodstock while continuing to work in Manhattan three-four days a week for a few months. Shortly after moving to the Catskills, Cook became the Chief Engineer at Dreamland Studios, working there for 10 years. Both during the time Cook was on staff at Dreamland and after he left, he worked on a freelance basis in studios in New, California, Boston, and Louisiana.
Area 52 is a fully equipped Pro Tools HD studio that offers recording services with a comfortable atmosphere, easy access to everything, and ground-level load-in. They can take your project from start to finish including, tracking, mixing, editing, and mastering. The studio also offers podcast services and will edit their clients’ unedited, raw audio so it’ll sound just like a professionally produced podcast. Lastly, Area 52 offers live sound services and can support live events of up to approximately 500 people with our sound reinforcement services. They have a highly efficient system with excellent coverage and plenty of power, and anything that may be needed for a particular event can be acquired as well including lighting and video production.
Area 52 Studios in Saugerties.
MonkMusic Studios in Northwest Harbor, a hamlet in the town of East Hampton, was opened by Cynthia Daniels, who also serves as chief engineer, in August 2011. Most recently, Beyonce recorded her seventh studio album, Renaissance, at MonkMusic Studios, which was her first studio release since 2016’s Lemonade. Daniels has also worked extensively in television and film contributing to thousands of projects and working with many renowned actors such as Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Blythe Danner, Liev Schreiber, Chris Bauer, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Daniels produced the music and mixed for Ted Turner’s mini-series “Avoiding Armageddon” a 4 part documentary on PBS; she’s recorded and mixed major themes for television including World News Tonight, 20/20, and a remix of ABC Wide World of Sports, and supervised/mixed the post-production for countless feature film promos for VH1 and MTV. Daniels now splits her time between East Hampton, and Manhattan, where orchestras come together for live large-studio work in Broadway and film.
MonkMusic Studiosoffers two acoustically perfect and isolated live recording rooms, an extra large control room for comfort with ADR and ISDN, and remote recording services. The studio offers 5.1 recordings and mixing for all of your post-production requirements. They also have extensive sound effects and sample libraries and offer composition and arrangement/production services for any commercial or personal artistic venture.
The studio is 650 square feet separated into three recording rooms, all acoustically isolated on concrete slabs. The studio design is based on a combination of optimal room proportion, membrane absorbers used for critical low-frequency room response, and specifically placed diffusers (in some instances transparent) for high-frequency reflection control. Video monitors are in every room for scoring or ADR. The equipment consists of a hybrid AVID C-24 console, multiple cue systems, a fully digital monitoring system, and more. Their microphone selection ranges from vintage favorites like NeumannU47 to some of the newest and clearest sounding tube mics from Telefunken (AK47) and Royer 122 Tube. The mic collection also features the UM 25 and UM 17 handbuilt TAB Funkenwerk microphones with a historic ElaM251 circuit.
Cynthia Daniels, the owner and chief engineer of MonkMusic Studios.
The Loft Sound Studio in Syosset was founded by Donnie Klang and Matthew LaPorte in 2011. Their credits include Jason Derulo, Sky Katz, Conor Maynard, Raquel Castro (The Voice / Songland), Anne Winters (13 Reasons Why), Why Don’t We, and more. The facility has coached, developed, and produced for thousands of up-and-coming recording artists through innovative vocal lessons full song creation from beginning to end, instrument lessons, and more, one of the first being Long Island-born singer Madison Beer. A then-unknown aspiring singer, The Loft helped coach, mentor, and develop her toward her first management deal with Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun. Newsday referred to The Loft as “A dream launchpad for singers, songwriters or producers; they help with artist development and the quest to be discovered.”
Donnie Klang and Matthew LaPorte, founders of The Loft Sound Studio in Syosset.
Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset was created “for musicians, by musicians” and first opened in June 2015. The studio now happily provides a place where you can jam out and express your artistic skills, for an affordable price. Since its grand opening, Rapture Sound Studio has managed to create a Showcase Room, expand our musician network, and most importantly create really sick music. Rapture Sound Studio has four studios, A, B, C, and D, a showcase room, and a studio lounge available for use by musicians. Each room is equipped with the basics of speakers and a drum kit. Other equipment such as higher-end speaker systems, fuller drum kits, microphones, and mic stands, are found within the different studios offered. Studio A is equipped with 2 15″ electro-voice live speakers and paladin maple drums. Studio B is great for jamming out with our 2500 power amplifiers and 15″ JBL speakers. Studio C is perfect for practicing before a gig or just jamming out with a few friends. Studio D is our only room with 2 top of the line Fender super-sonic speaker cabinets. The brand-new showcase room is equipped with Yamaha drums and a large selection of amps. The lounge includes a 55″ LED smart TV with Netflix and video games.
Studio A at Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset.Studio B at Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset. Studio C at Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset.Studio D at Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset.The Showcase Room at Rapture Sound Studios in Syosset.The Lounge at Rapture Sound Studio in Syosset.
The A Room Studio in Hicksville has been servicing Long Island’s local bands for over 25 years. With friendly and courteous service provided by knowledgeable engineers, spacious parking, and camera surveillance you can practice with no worries. They have some of the largest rooms on Long Island. The A Room has five studios available for artists’ use, A, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Room A at The A Room Studio in Hicksville.Room 1 at The A Room Studio in Hicksville.Room 2 at The A Room Studio in Hicksville.Room 3 at The A Room Studio in Hicksville.Room 4 at The A Room Studios in Hicksville.
PMA Recording Studios in Medford, which is temporarily closed, has had glowing reviews from the Long Island Press and fellow Long Island News Publisher Good Times Magazine. Patrick Nestor of the Long Island Press said, “Top Notch Studio Here Folks! Great Place, Great Engineer!” Good Times Magazine wrote, “The recording and production at PMA is superb, on par with major label recordings.”
PMA Recording Studios in Medford.Bakithi Kumalo (bassist for Paul Simon) at PMA Recording Studios in Medford.Mike from Music Palace lending his skills at PMA.Paul Andrejack, owner, engineer, and producer at PMA Studios in Medford. NY Tenor Christopher D. Macchio at PMA Studios in Medord.VIG and Dirty (Joey Badass recording artist) at PMA Studios in Medford.
Sabella Recording Studio in Roslyn Heights has been recording music on Long Island since 1980 after being built by owner Jim Sabella. The studio offers a variety of recording, editing, mixing, mastering, production, composition, post, and film services. Sabella has been in the music industry for over 40 years, and his professional career started in the mid-70s with guitar session work at various studios as well as club performances. He was signed to RCA Records and MCA Records as an artist in the early 80s. After building Sabella Recording Studio, he received independent and major label recognition with such platinum records as Public Enemy’s album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in 1988 and Marcy Playground’s self-titled debut release in 1997.
Sabella Recording Studio in Roslynn Heights.Jim Sabella, owner of Sabella Recording Studio in Roslyn Heights.
There are several recording studios on Long Island where aspiring musicians can make a name for themselves in the industry, some of which gave today’s biggest names in music their big breaks. Long Island is second only to New York City in having the most amount of recording studios in New York State.
After their first weekend at Madison Square Garden, Phish took a day off and returned with even more energy, making the Tuesday, August 1 show stand head and shoulders above the three previous shows.
Opening up with a monstrous “Ghost” laid the groundwork for deep, exploratory jams, including an ethereal, outstanding version “Reba” that followed. You’d be remiss to find a version of Son Seals’ “Funky Bitch” that did not pair up as well with the energy that flowed from “Reba”‘s finale. “Timber (Jerry the Mule)” had a much longer presence in the first set than typically found, flowing into the debut of “Broken Into Pieces.” A rip-roaring 17-minute “Wolfman’s Brother” was quickly discussed at setbreak as one of the best versions ever seen, and the Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” closed, easily the best first set of the run.
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Throwing it back to the Baker’s Dozen, Set 2 opened with the rarely jam-friendly “Sample in a Jar,” and tonight would end up being the longest version of the Hoist track, at more than 17 minutes in total. The jam would spill over to “Kill Devil Falls” which included quotes from a new song not played this evening “The Well” from Fishman, and made for two sets of the first two songs combining for more than 28 minutes of music to get things started. “Golden Age” was another substantial jam to follow this pairing, with “Shade” giving the crowd a breather before dipping into the warm waters of “Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley,” funk filling in the round room. A short “Twist” and set closing “You Enjoy Myself” would be the cap to the second set, fully
For an encore, “Wilson” made an appearance where you might find “Cavern” or “Golgi Apparatus” following, but the ever rare “Sanity” making its first appearance in two years, giving fans a chance to cross this tune off their “Most Common Phish Songs Not Heard” list. Just when you thought it was over, the hi-hat intro of “David Bowie” gave way to an unexpected (now) three song encore, with a dialed in jam that seemed to be cut short after Trey and Fishman had a chat, only to close out “Bowie” and bring in “Character Zero” for the grand finale of the evening.
Phish – Madison Square Garden, NYC – Tuesday, August 2
Set 1: Ghost, Reba, Funky Bitch, Timber (Jerry the Mule), Broken Into Pieces[1], Wolfman’s Brother, I Am the Walrus
Set 2: Sample in a Jar > Kill Devil Falls[2] > Golden Age, Shade > Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley > Twist, You Enjoy Myself
Encore: Wilson > Sanity, David Bowie > Character Zero
[1] Phish debut. [2] Unfinished.
If there is a theme emerging from this run of Phish shows, it would simply be that each show is better than the last. Wednesday, August 3rd put that theory to the test, opening up with a pair of animal tunes, “Possum” and “Guyute,” both of which might be a vanilla way to start the show, but tonight the energy was high. So high that the Apples in Stereo song “Energy” reemerged in the rotation for the first time since last summer, providing a wonderful jam that found its way into the “Meatstick.” The fan interaction tune was met with a jam that followed and one of the smoothest segues you’ll find this summer as it moved into “It’s Ice.”
Set two opened with a slow, funky jam, reminiscent of the Island Tour’s “Cavern” opener, and that was exactly the song that would emerge, a slow and funky version of the normally late-set tune. A fiery “Carini” followed, which brought back a jam on “Angels We Have Heard on High,” riffed by Trey quite a bit and also found in the “Kill Devil Falls” of Syracuse a few weeks prior. Following “Piper” was the new track, “The Well,” which at first sounds like “Wolfman’s Brother Part 2” but that’s just the first half. The second half of the song was one of the deepest jams the band could provide in a new song, one that fans will be clamoring for at SPAC and Dick’s later this summer.
Closing the set were the “2001” jam-adjacent “The Howling”, “Taste” and “About the Run,” with a “Chalkdust Torture” tacked on at the end for good measure. For an encore, keyboardist Page McConnell appeared on stage with his keytar, signaling “Frankenstein,” which hadn’t been heard live since before Covid. But that wasn’t all – Anastasio would end up playing the opening notes to “Slave to the Traffic Light” for the final song of the night, eliciting immense cheers from the audience when Trey sang “Seen the Greatest City.”
Phish – Madison Square Garden, NYC – Wednesday, August 3
Set 1: Possum, Guyute, Axilla (Part II) > Energy -> Meatstick -> It’s Ice > Blaze On
Set 2: Cavern[1] > Carini > Piper > The Well > The Howling > Taste > About to Run, Chalk Dust Torture
Encore: Frankenstein[2], Slave to the Traffic Light[3]
[1] Slow, funky version. [2] Page on keytar. [3] Lyrics changed to “see the best city.”
Declan McKenna, the enigmatic and thought-provoking indie-pop sensation, set the stage ablaze with two back-to-back shows in New York City as part of his “The Big Return” tour. On June 20, he graced the iconic Brooklyn Steel venue with his infectious energy and magnetic presence, captivating the audience with his genre-defying sound and heartfelt lyrics. The anticipation was palpable as fans eagerly awaited Declan’s performance, knowing they were in for an unforgettable night of music and connection.
The following evening, June 21, found Declan at Webster Hall in Manhattan, where he continued to weave his magic, leaving the crowd mesmerized by his electrifying performance. With each song, Declan’s authenticity and vulnerability shone through, forging an unbreakable bond between him and his adoring fans. These two shows were a testament to his undeniable talent and his ability to create an intimate and unforgettable experience for his audience.
Declan McKenna, the rising indie-pop sensation hailing from the UK, is making waves with his captivating blend of thought-provoking lyrics, infectious melodies, and undeniable charisma. With a musical journey that started at a young age, Declan’s eclectic upbringing exposed him to a wide range of influences, from classic rock to punk and indie music. This diverse palette has shaped his unique sound and sets him apart in the industry.
Declan burst onto the scene with his breakout single “Brazil” in 2015, which earned him widespread acclaim and attention for his sharp social commentary and clever songwriting. His debut album, What Do You Think About The Car? released in 2017, further solidified his position as a talented singer-songwriter with a distinctive voice.
Known for his insightful and introspective lyrics, Declan fearlessly addresses topics ranging from politics and societal issues to personal reflections on love and self-discovery. His ability to combine catchy pop hooks with meaningful storytelling has won the hearts of fans worldwide.
With each subsequent release, including the singles “British Bombs” and “Beautiful Faces,” Declan continues to captivate audiences and expand his musical horizons. His sophomore album, Zeros, released in 2020, showcased a more experimental and ambitious sound, further cementing his status as a genre-defying artist.
In addition to his musical prowess, Declan’s magnetic stage presence and engaging live performances have earned him a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase. As Declan McKenna continues to evolve as an artist with recent hits such as “Sympathy”, he reaffirms his status as an exciting force in the music scene, capturing hearts with his authenticity, vulnerability, and undeniable talent.
With his finger on the pulse of the issues that resonate with today’s youth, Declan’s music speaks to a generation, making him a relevant and essential voice in the modern music landscape.
Declan McKenna’s electrifying performances at Brooklyn Steel and Webster Hall in New York City were nothing short of exhilarating. At Brooklyn Steel, a fan brought a stuffed Kermit the Frog plushie dressed as Declan, adding a whimsical touch to the show. During “Why Do You Feel So Down,” Declan took Kermit from the fan and playfully placed it on the speaker behind him. Later, during “Rapture,” he playfully threw Kermit into the air during a guitar breakdown, seamlessly blending fun and artistry.
Declan’s boundless energy was infectious throughout the shows. He shed his suit jacket, fully immersing himself in the music, and asked the crowd if they wanted to dance before launching into “Isombard.” The response was overwhelming, with fans flailing and dancing passionately in the back of the crowd and pressing against the barricade up front, trying to get as close to Declan as possible.
During “Sympathy,” the opener Eli Smart and his band joined Declan, playing tambourines and creating a church gospel choir vibe that had the crowd singing along with fervor. Declan’s skills on the keyboard were reminiscent of a piano virtuoso, adding another layer of talent to his already impressive performance.
The encores were equally electrifying, with Declan taking off his shirt while keeping on his tie, exuding feral rockstar vibes. His cover of “All Things Must Pass” by George Harrison showcased his guitar prowess, and during the guitar solo, he ventured off the stage, held up by the crowd in a moment of sheer rock ‘n’ roll energy.
The Webster Hall show was equally exhilarating, with Declan impressively leaping from piano to tambourine and back during “Isombard.” The crowd turned into a choir during the chorus of “Make Me Your Queen,” elevating the song’s emotional impact. Instead of the planned cover, Declan surprised the audience with “I’m the Man, That Will Find You,” by Connan Mockasin showcasing his versatility as an artist.
As the second encore began with “British Bombs,” Declan took the energy to a whole new level, executing one-legged spin jumps and rolling on the ground while passionately belting out the last chorus. The show ended with Declan being handed bouquets from the adoring crowd, which he graciously accepted and posed triumphantly.
Declan McKenna’s performances were nothing short of extraordinary, leaving the audience in awe of his talent, charisma, and sheer passion for his craft. With each song, he demonstrated his prowess as a musician and captivated the crowd with his authentic and unforgettable performances
Declan McKenna Setlist: The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home, Beautiful Faces, You Better Believe!!!, Be An Astronaut, My House, Why Do You Feel So Down, Humongous, Isombard, Daniel; You’re Still a Child, Rapture, Make Me Your Queen, Paracetamol, Twice Your Size, The Key to Life on Earth, Brazil, Sympathy
Brooklyn Steel Encore: All Things Must Pass (George Harrison cover), British Bombs
Webster Hall Encore: I’m the Man, That Will Find You (Connan Mockasin cover), British Bombs
Stay up to date with Declan on socials and any updates from the tour here.
Specialists and Space Carnival, two New York-based bands, will perform at Brooklyn Bowl on August 9. The show will also feature funk fusion group ShwizZ. Since 2017, the venue has not hosted Space Carnival, while Specialists are scheduled to make their Brooklyn Bowl debut.
Specialists
Spanning 23,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn Bowl is one of the most unique and dynamic event spaces in New York. Boasting a bowling alley, music venue, conference space, and much more, the Williamsburg location offers something for everyone.
I saw my first show at the Bowl in 2014, when I was just 16… My 16 year old self cannot believe this.
Specialists’ guitarist Billy
Specialists are a Brooklyn outfit that expertly blend together elements of rock, dance, and funk to create a fun and playful sound. The group puts together high energy performances that showcase the band’s extraordinary songwriting and musicianship. Specialists have performed all over NYC, including shows at Brooklyn Made and Wonder Bar. The band’s style and groove is the perfect sonic addition to any summer day.
Space Carnival
Space Carnival is made up of Jeremy Kraus on guitar, Cameron Fitch on keys and vocals, Chris Meier on bass, and Josh West joining on drums. Originally created in 2013, the Oneonta band has amassed a following for its one-of-a-kind mixture of progressive rock, alternative rock, disco, and funk. 2023 has signaled the return of Space Carnival, as the group has plans to stop at festivals across the country as well as release new music.
Click here for tickets and information about the August 9 performances.
Safe to say, the things that we experience in life mold us into the individuals we grow to be. Certain events that occur throughout the formative years of adolescence shape us into the people we become. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers and nobody personifies this greater than Scar Lip from The Bronx.
Scar Lip bounced in and out of several foster homes and detention centers before turning 18. When her mom passed away at age 12 she went to live with her aunt who subjected her to incredibly inhumane treatment. Her aunt’s boyfriend would sexually abuse her and her brother brutally punched her which gave her the signature scar on her lip.
“More importantly you become who you were born to be.”
Choosing the name Scar Lip proved to be quite the power play for this young New York artist. By embracing her largest imperfection, she reclaims all power from the adverse incident that plagued her throughout most of her days. By turning the pain into power this woman leverages potential ridicule into an opportunity to brand herself. In the meantime, owning her identity in this way also creates an intimidation factor.
Her brother left her upper right lip dangling from the blow he dealt her. Aunt looked at each of them in the hospital and made the decision to kick Sierra out rather than the brother. Between the ages of 16 and 18, this young woman lived in eight different foster homes. While living with multiple different families, she wrote a good deal of rhymes. At 18, she returned to her Aunt’s where they talked the situation over – to this day her brother has yet to apologize for his attempt to ruin his sister’s appearance.
Evidently, the major reason that people flock to this extremely polarizing artist revolves around her parallels to DMX. On her viral hit single, “This is New York” it is impossible not to draw the comparisons. The tumultuous upbringing, rugged inflection and intimidation factor all directly point to the female DMX.
Given that we lost DMX around the same time Scar burst upon the scene might be the reason why Swizz Beatz felt this artist was sent to him. Swizz Beatz plays an instrumental role in the acceleration of Scar Lip’s trajectory. An early single like “Glizzy Gobbler” got her in the rotation with millions of views but “This is New York” started turning heads. Since, Scar spit a verse with Jadakiss and Benny the Butcher on Swizz Beatz Hip Hop 50 mixtape. Furthermore, Swizz has agreed to executive produce her first project, Scars and Stripes.
“If it hurts you, that is not what is important. Everybody’s hurt. What is important is that you must find some way of using this to connect you with everyone else alive. Your pain is trivial except insofar as you can use it to connect with other people’s pain.”
The intriguing part about Scar Lip points directly to the way she pours her pain onto the paper. No human being should ever have to endure the suffering that she encountered. The aggression witnessed within her music stems from the survival tactics employed over time. The chaotic and volatile energy provides infectious vibrations and relatability through authenticity.
50 Cent, Boosie and Cardi B have co-signed her. Shaq, Snoop and Busta Rhymes have made songs with her. Moreover, Swizz Beatz will executive produce her debut release as she recently signed to Epic Records. Scar Lip proclaims that she will go down in history as the artist with the most remixes to one song.
Scar Lip is a woman who aspires to build homes for girls and boys who are trapped with their abusers and neglected by the system. Looking to catch her in concert? Check out Rock the Bells Fest on August 5th with a nod to Swizz Beatz and Special Guests.
Phish began their seven-night run at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, July 28, a well-anticipated run in the middle of their Summer Tour, which was recently extended to include two benefit shows at SPAC in late August.
photo by Cory Schwartz
Kicking off Night 1 with the re-emergence of “Evening Song,” which hadn’t been played live in more than a year, Phish shifted into an extended and spaced out “Wave Of Hope,” two common themes through each set of music so far. Friday’s first set also featured a funked out “Cities,” an all-too-fitting “Old Home Place” for the band’s 73rd performance at Madison Square Garden, and an explosive “My Soul” to cap things off.
photo by Cory Schwartz
Friday’s second set began with “More” and the band took this to heart and applied it to the massive “Ruby Waves” that followed, one of the new truer jam vehicles of this era. Seamless segues into a riveting “Plasma” and “Simple” also highlighted the set before a super dark, scary and all around amazing “Split Open and Melt” served as a momentous set closer.
photo by Cory Schwartz
Phish – Friday, July 28th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY
Set 1: Evening Song > A Wave of Hope, Cities, The Old Home Place > Free, Brian and Robert, Stash, My Soul
Set 2: More > Ruby Waves-> Plasma > Simple > Mountains in the Mist, Split Open and Melt
Encore: Good Times, Bad Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3fslzpJiU
Saturday evening’s show picked up right where Friday’s left off in terms of energy and musical cohesiveness beginning with the show-starting “Get Back On The Train.” Phish again delivered a massive blow in the two-spot with an early but effective “Down With Disease.” More familiar first set tunes like ”Sugar Shack” and “Horn” also made appearances. And the band continues to mix in newer material in their sets with songs like Anastasio’s quarantine tune “Evolve,” a song quickly growing in popularity. A classic take on “Foam” followed by a rousing cover of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream” ended the first set in fine fashion.
photo by Cory Schwartz
Phish continued to kick out the jams in the second set, courtesy of a super extended and exploratory “Fuego” that clocked in at close to thirty minutes in all. This was followed by another one of the new songs that is quickly making a name for itself, “Oblivion.” The set was punctuated by an absolutely raucous “2001” that had all of Madison Square Garden in a collective uproar. Things lightened up a bit afterwards with the first “Cracklin’ Rosie” cover in eleven years. There was still room for one more rocker though and “First Tube” in its typical encore slot more than served that purpose, with the Garden loudly showing its collective appreciation once more.
Phish – Saturday, July 29th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY
Set 1: Back On The Train > Down With Disease, The Dogs, Bug, Sugar Shack, Evolve, Horn > Foam, Moonage Daydream
Set 2: The Wedge, Fuego > Oblivion > Wingsuit > Also Sprach Zarathustra,->Hold Your Head Up > Cracklin’ Rosie > Hold Your Head Up, Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S
Encore: Farmhouse, First Tube
The “can’t miss” Sunday show featured a first set of all old school songs played in the new school fashion, beginning with a show-opening “AC/DC Bag” that took a stroll for a bit before melding into “My Friend, My Friend.” The opening stanza also featured a truly interesting and slightly funked out “Theme From The Bottom,” the “newest” song played in the set. Things amped up even further with the rollicking “Llama” that followed which featured some mesmerizing lighting effects.
Phish then reintroduced some newer material in the second set with a “Sigma Oasis” opener that set the table for the first ever performance of “Life Saving Gun.” The “No Men In No Man’s Land” that followed featured one of the heavier and more experimental jams of the evening and the band even dusted off “Frankie Says” for a rare second set appearance. The second set concluded with “Light” and its typical powerhouse accompanying jam. An encore of “Suzy Greenberg” and a fiery take on Jimi Hendrix’s “Izabella” served as a fitting conclusion for the first weekend of Phish’s summer residency at MSG.
Phish – Sunday, July 30th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY
Set 1: AC/DC Bag->My Friend, My Friend->Bathtub Gin, Theme From The Bottom>Llama, Tube>Golgi Apparatus
Set 2: Sigma Oasis, Life Saving Gun>No Men In No Man’s Land>Lonely Trip>Frankie Says>Gotta Jibboo>Light
Described as a “mini-residency,” Nick Hakim will be playing at Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC for four days in November. Each day will have two shows, an 8:00 p.m. performance and a 10:30 p.m. performance.
Based in New York, Nick Hakim debuted in 2017 with his album Green Twins, music that resisted classic genre categorization. Last year, Hakim released Cometa, his third studio album, which was widely appraised by critics. Hakim’s songs have also made it to video streaming, as Max’s “Insecure” series used his music.
Hakim draws on music that he listened to growing up in Washington, D.C. with his older brother and parents who had emigrated from Peru, a combination of American soul with South American political folk.
Blue Note owns and operates New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, Sony Hall, and Arthur’s Tavern as well as Washington, D.C.’s The Howard Theatre and several Blue Note Jazz Clubs around the world. Founded in 1981, they are dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming jazz, soul, R&B and funk artists, though jazz remains at its core.
Nick Hakim will be playing Nov. 14, 15, 28, and 29, with two shows each day at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.. For more information and for tickets, check out the link here.
With over-the-top costumes, a bleeding drum set, and some drawn-on abs, the heavy metal band GWAR performed for the National Public Radio’s (NPR) Tiny Desk Concert video series. The band is also to play in Syracuse on Aug. 1 as a part of “The Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
GWAR was originally founded in 1984, but has featured a rotating cast of musicians since then. The band orbits around their own mythos as barbaric interstellar warriors, each member wearing a costume and taking on a character. Their shows are known for violent and sexual humor, complete with displays of graphic violence with fake bodily fluids.
Their performance at NPR and their upcoming tour coincide with the release of The New Dark Ages, the band’s latest album. GWAR’s Tiny Desk Concert featured “Sex Cow,” “I’ll Be Your Monster,” “Phantom Limb,” and “Ratcatcher,” the latter of which being a part of The New Dark Ages.
We learned a lot from those goody-goodys at NPR. For instance, how to say…”Your support right now is vital to GWAR’s ability to bring you quality cultural and educational programming that leaves you soaked in bodily fluids and shame.” NPR can give you coffee cups and satin totes, but we can give your souls eternal torment, so give to GWAR today.
Blothar the Beserker
The upcoming shows for 2023 have been broken down into normal tour dates, headlining shows, and festival appearances. GWAR will be playing aside either Nonpoint, Crobot, or 200 Stab Wounds for their headlining shows, dependent on location. The band will make two stops in NYS, one in Wantagh on July 28, and the other in Syracuse on Aug. 1.
“Christmas in July” takes on even greater meaning as MSGE has recently announced the return of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes for 2023. America’s favorite holiday show will begin on November 17 this winter and stretch to January 4 of next year at Radio City Music Hall.
This year’s show will allow the Rockettes to put their amazing skills on display through incredibly difficult routines and will once again feature the fan-favorite scene “Dance of the Frost Fairies,” which was fully reimagined in 2022 making the Christmas Spectacular a one of a kind experience. The scene sees the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience creating an immersive experience for anyone lucky enough to be involved. The remainder of the ninety-minute show will be jammed packed with nine show-stopping numbers by the professional dance group.
The Rockettes were originally founded in 1925 and are two years shy of celebrating their 100th anniversary, making them the longest-running precision dance company in America. The dancers are known all around the world for their incredible athleticism, unity, and immeasurable precision through their unique style combining elements of ballet, jazz, and tap dancing.
Not only is the group a staple of Christmas, but the dancers also appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting among numerous other appearances including award shows and national television. Most recently, the Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie “A Holiday Spectacular” where they performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at Madison Square Garden, “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!”
The Rockettes are not the only aspect of a New York Christmas that has been around for almost 100 years, however, as the Christmas Spectacular itself originally began at Radio City back in 1933. With a mission not only to meet the needs of guests and ensure diversity all around, Radio City’s Spectacular and the Rockettes have brought joy and holiday spirit to more than 70 million people from around the world and will continue to do so in their 90th season. Tickets for the shows are now available and can be found here.
