Sondre Lerche has a new album...YES!

Here at The Lodge, we are all massive Sondre Lerche fans. It can't be denied, he is one talented guy...and he's only 26 years old!! Hailing from Norway, Lerche blasted on the music scene in 2004 and hit it big with music listeners who loved his Chet Baker-y velvet vocals fused with folky pop sensibilities.
He also became known for his wonderful compositions on the "Dan in Real Life" movie soundtrack.

He is back with a new album "Heartbeat Radio" and a new label, Rounder Records. "Heartbeat Radio" was mixed by Joe Chiccarelli and mastered by Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta at The Lodge. Lerche even had a chance to show us his musical prowess on our piano.

If you are dying to hear the new stuff, you can head over to Stereogum's website and listen to the title track. The album will be released on September 8th in the US.

Elizabeth & The Catapult- New Vid!

One of our favorite new bands that we've worked with this year, Elizabeth & The Catapult (Verve Music) just released their new album "Taller Children" this week and spanking new video for the single. Makes you look at things a little differently doesn't it?

Elizabeth & The Catapult :: TALLER CHILDREN

White Denim are Fit

White Denim (Full Time Hobby) are a band from Austin, TX that just make some damn good music. It's kind of hard to describe but think of it as part 13th Floor Elevators, part Led Zep with a dash of The White Stripes. Lots of fuzzed out guitars, brash vocals, B3 Hammond & all round 60's psychedelic inspired goodness.

They've come back with a new album "Fits" that was mastered at The Lodge by Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta and it will be released on June 22nd. Their first single is "I Start To Run" and is accompanied by a great video that you ought to take a look at.

Keyboard player from Vampire Weekend + Singer from Ra Ra Riot= Discovery!

Discovery (XL Recordings) is the awesome new concoction of Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles.
The album was mastered by Emily Lazar and Assistant Joe LaPorta at The Lodge in spring 2009 and is due to be released on July 7th.

Simply titled "LP", this album is bound to be your summer soundtrack; with sweet infectious hooks, 80's sounding synth bursts, hand claps and Wes' soothing voice..you will be hooked! And you don't need to wait too long to listen to it; the band has posted some mp3's on their website for your listening pleasure.

Check it! www.dscvry.net

"Follow My Voice- With The Music of Hedwig" airs on Sundance Channel

"Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig" is an incredible documentary that I would highly recommend everyone to see. This emotional film follows the compelling & courageous stories of four students at New York's controversial Harvey Milk School with a unique chronicle of the yearlong creation of the compilation album"Wig in a Box".
Along with John Cameron Mitchell (creator of cult classic film & Broadway musical) "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and an army of some of the top indie rock artists, came together to create a tribute album benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute. The institute is home of the Harvey Milk High School- the first accredited high school in the country for LGBTQ youth.

The album was mastered right here at The Lodge by Emily Lazar, and coincidentally The Lodge is located in the same building as the school!

Follow My Voice offers a powerful look at this unlikely intersection of youth, gender and rock. The album includes Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright, Spoon, Cyndi Lauper, Ben Folds, Ben Lee, The Breeders, Ben Kweller, Jonathan Richman, The Polyphonic Spree, Frank Black, Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, They Might Be Giants and more. The Lodge and Emily even have a small cameo appearance in the film!

The school became the subject of international news upon receiving accreditation and financial support from NYC. A furious controversy over public funding ignited a greater self-determination from the kids and a deeper commitment from the artists who them-selves know what it's like to be outside the mainstream. All proceeds from the album went to the school.

Here's a little preview...

Matt & Kim teach everyone a lesson!

Indie duo Matt & Kim have created quite a stir with their ballsy new video "Lessons Learned". The album was mastered right here at The Lodge by Engineer Joe LaPorta...

There's not much more to add really! Watch it!

The Stills win BIG at the Junos!

If you haven't heard of The Juno Awards, it's Canada's equivalent to The Grammys. And if you haven't heard of The Stills...well then, where have you been?

The Stills (Arts & Crafts) are an incredible indie rock band from Montreal that have made quite an impact last year with their epic album "Oceans Will Rise". The album was mastered right here at The Lodge by engineers Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta. This is The Stills' second album mastered at The Lodge.

Last night, The Stills won 2 Juno awards in the categories for "Best New Group of The Year" and "Best Alternative Album of the Year" for their album "Oceans Will Rise". The group also performed their hit song "Being Here" at the awards. Check it out!