Tag: Music
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High-Volume Playback system maintenance
When mastering a track I often find it necessary to play back at high volume on a simple system (e.g. stereo-only). My studio monitors are decent, but they kneel before the bellowing, grindcore rig that was given to me by a dear friend who was stomping around Chicago’s industrial scene back in the 80s. While…
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Modular Synth upgrade
Now that the final masters of ExoAnthro are in the can, I am finally able to make changes to some of the studio gear. Wooo! Had this AstroNoise module sitting in a box for several months (PRO-TIP: eurorack modules make great holiday gifts!) and felt like it was calm enough right now to get it…
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Temporal non sequitur
First track has been released on a single platform and it feels great! ..but also weird. There are a couple more singles, plus the EP itself (which includes full OG versions of the ‘single’ tracks) that I still need to release. Plus, there’s all the distributor-wrangling to ensure timely delivery to the broader streaming world…
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Debut single “Hope is a Drug” goes LIVE on Bandcamp
As of today, April 15th, the debut single “Hope is a Drug” has been released on Bandcamp. Reception thus far has been positive and overwhelming (in a good way). Each of the tracks on this first EP are very special to me but I will spare everyone the flowery exposition. I think this blurb (snipped…
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Debut single ‘Hope is a Drug’ drops this week
It’s happening! Solid-State Sunlight’s debut single ‘Hope is a Drug’ goes live this week. Current plan is to land on Bandcamp mid-week, with broad streaming distribution becoming available on Friday, April 19. Check it out in all the usual places via the Music page, or follow the Social links in the footer, below.
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ExoAnthro EP & Single audio complete!
Mastering of EP & single versions of the tracks included on debut album, ExoAnthro, is complete. Wrapping up graphical work on album cover art, then release cadence will commence. Tentatively targeting 4/19/24 for first single, Hope Is A Drug. Another single will follow a few weeks later, followed by full EP release shortly after that.…
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ExoAnthro EP in Final Mastering
Been hard at work these past few weeks, carefully mastering and leveling to hit loudness targets specified by various distribution platforms. Any artist who’s done this can attest that it’s crucial, but also a mountain of tedious work. The end is in sight now, though, and the sleep I’ve been postponing will surely be glorious.
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New album underway
Writing, recording, and whatnot have been ongoing since summer of 2023. Really proud of what has emerged thus far. Stay tuned! Slow start, as I opted to migrate to an entirely new DAW. Oof. Also had to build out the studio a bit, which takes time. This is a solo project: from setting up pre-amps,…