Bernard Fanning's new solo album "Departures" mastered at The Lodge

Australian singer, songwriter Bernard Fanning formally of the band Powderfinger released a new album today named Departures. Bernard named the album Departures - a title he says presented itself when he reflected on the songs he'd written after various changes in his life. Bernard is a multi-instumentalist and on this album he is accompanied by an array of talented musicians such as guitarist Lyle Workman, drummer Joey Waronker, saxophonist Karl Denson,  Roger Manning on synths and keyboards, Danny T Levin on horns, Arnold McCuller, Valerie Pinkston and Bridgette Bryant supporting on background vocals. Bernard is receiving international acclaim and states "I didn't want to make another record like Tea and Sympathy - it was time to make something different." Check out the album review here. 

Departures was produced and mixed by Joe Chiccarelli (Elton John, Etta James, My Morning Jacket) at Studio One in Los Angeles, California. It was then mastered  by Emily Lazar and her team at The Lodge. Departures is out on Dew Process. Grab a copy: http://bit.ly/YEfeaU and fly away!

                  Listen to 'Departures (Blue Toowong Skies)'

Alanis Morissette Album is OUT this week!

Multiple Grammy winner Alanis Morissette makes a triumphant return this week with brand new album "Havoc and Bright Lights" mastered by Emily Lazar and her team at The Lodge! The album was produced & mixed by the very talented Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli.

In a recent interview with Huffington Post, Morissette explains how the birth of her son Ever Imre inspired her to write "Havoc and Bright Lights" as well as her views on parenting.  Morissette makes motherhood cool in our book!

You can buy her album in the US right here 

And check out her hilarious E! interview with straight talker  Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately.

Alanis Morissette Masters New Album at The Lodge!

Emily Lazar and her team at The Lodge recently wrapped up mastering Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette’s new release “Havoc and Bright Lights”! The album is scheduled to hit stores in late August 2012 and was mastered right here at The Lodge earlier this year.

Produced and mixed by Grammy nominated producer & frequent Lodge client Joe Chiccarelli & Guy Sigsworth, "Havoc and Bright Lights" is Morissette's eighth studio album! She wrote the 12 track album following the birth of her son Ever Imre and was recently quoted about the album "It is my emotional, psychological, social and philosophical commentary through song."

To promote her new album Morissette kicked off a European summer tour in late-June, starting in the United Kingdom.  The albums first single “Guardian” premiered on the radio and Internet in early May 2012. 

 And check out this great behind the scenes video on the making of "Havoc and Bright Lights"
 

Debut Album by Boy & Bear Mastered at The Lodge Receives 7 ARIA Award Nominations!

 

Australia's nominations for this year’s 25th annual ARIA Award Finalists were recently announced, and folk/crooners Boy & Bear have pocketed a total of SEVEN nominations from ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) for their most recent album debut, “Moonfire” including Joe Chiccarelli's Producer of The Year nomination!  

 

Mastered by Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta, the 11-track album “Moonfire” (Universal Republic/Island Records Australia) is in the running for the following categories: Best Adult Alternative Album, Breakthrough Artist – Single, Breakthrough Artist – Album, Single of the Year, Best Group, Album of the Year and Producer of the Year. 

 

“Moonfire” also peaked at #2 on iTunes Australia and #2 on ARIA Top 50 Album’s chart!

From everyone at The Lodge, we wish to send our biggest congratulations to the band: Dave Hosking, Jake Tarasenko, Killian Gavin, Tim Heart, Jon Hart and producer/longtime The Lodge client & friend Joe Chiccarelli!  To get a sneak peak of Boy & Bear be sure to watch the video for the lead single “Feeding Line” below. 

Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta Master Boy & Bear's Debut "Moonfire"

 

Crooning Aussie folk band Boy & Bear are on their way to the top with the recent release of their debut, "Moonfire," via Universal Republic/Island Records Australia. The lush 11-song album was mastered by Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta.

Boy & Bear have come a long way since lead singer Dave Hosking started the group just over two years ago. Their debut EP, "With Emperor Antarctica," released in 2010, reached #63 on Australian ARIA charts, led to a series of performances supporting Mumford & Sons during their Australian tour and even caught the attention of their current labels Universal Republic/ Island Records Australia.  Fast forward past hundreds of shows and months of relentless songwriting/recording in Nashville with producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, Minus the Bear) and the band is now celebrating the release of a stunning debut LP! 

Peaking at #2 on iTunes Australia and #2 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart, Boy & Bear's "Moonfire" is taking them places, fast. If you missed them on their recent US tour, keep an eye out because their three-part harmonies & jangling guitars will surely be coming this way again soon!

Watch the video for the band's leading single, "Feeding Line," as well as "A Short Documentary On Boy & Bear" below for some behind-the-scenes footage and insightful commentary on the band's creative process and inspirations behind "Moonfire." 

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.

Be Your Own Pet 'Gets Awkward' With The Lodge!

Nashville's popular garage punk band Be Your Own Pet are releasing their sophomore full length album on the 18th of this month! The album, titled "Get Awkward" (Universal Records) was mastered at The Lodge by Emily Lazar with Joe LaPorta assisting.

The band, composed of Jemina Pearl, Nathan Vasquez, Jonas Stein and John Eatherly, quickly met international success with their quirky self-titled debut album in 2006. Just a few years out of high school and the foursome have already had 4 singles in the UK Top 40!

Produced by Steve McDonald (The Format) and mixed by frequent Lodge client Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, The Shins),  the upcoming "Get Awkward" is sure to be another artful chart-topper. Keep your ears tuned!

The Shins Do It Again!

Next week, on January 23, pop/rock all-stars The Shins will release their third album "Wincing the Night Away," (Sub Pop) mastered by Emily Lazar and Sarah Register.

Known for their uplifting melodies and lush arrangements, The Shins' upcoming album was produced by the infamous Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, U2) and frontman James Mercer, and engineered by Mercer, Chiccarelli and Phil Ek (Band of Horses, Built to Spill, Les Savy Fav).

"Wincing the Night Away," is eleven beautiful songs you will happily lose yourself in, check it out in stores near you!