Vampire Weekend Named Rolling Stone’s #1 Album of 2013

Its official: Rolling Stone has named Vampire Weekend’s Modern Vampires Of The City the number one album of 2013!!  This is the third studio album for the NYC indie rock band, which was released in May via XL Recordings.    

The album, which was released on multiple mediums including vinyl, has earned massive amounts of praise throughout the year including near perfect reviews from media outlets such as MSN, Pitchfork,  (received Best New Music title) and was also named SPINMagazine’s Band of the Year.

Chief Mastering Engineer of The Lodge, Emily Lazar, mastered Modern Vampires of the City alongside the album's artful producers, band member Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel Reichstaid. Lazar also joined forces with producer/mixer, Scott Jacoby to co-mix the track “Unbelievers,” the highest charting single from the album thus far. Rolling Stone also featured two tracks from Modern Vampires of the City on its 100 Best Songs of 2013 list: Unbelievers at #42 and Hannah Hunt at #4. 

There is no arguing that Vampire Weekend has had a truly amazing year; as Rolling Stone has recently declared: “Vampire Weekend is one of the most innovative artists of the last decade."  

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The Lodge Masters Sky Ferreira Debut Album "Night Time My Time"

Sky Ferreira’s anticipated debut album was recently released on Capitol Records on October 29, 2013.  The 12-track album titled Night Time My Time was mastered at The Lodge, by Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and assisted by Rich Morales.

Ferreira has grown up in the media spotlight; she is an experienced model, actress and singer who have graced the international runways of Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein.  She was only 15 years old when she signed a record deal with Capitol Records.  Sky’s first breakthrough hit had been her single “Everything Is Embarrassing” off of her Ghost EP, which soared to the top of the charts and became one of 2012’s top tracks.

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Even though her single had attained much success, Sky wanted to create music that symbolized her individualism and planned to transition from major label pop to indie rock so she enlisted producers Ariel Rechtshaid (Haim, Vampire Weekend, Charli XCX) and Justin Raisen (Charli XCX) to help her build a strong foundation, suitable for the 21 year old’s full length debut.

Night Time My Time’s release has resulted in an uproar of high praises from well-known publications such as Pitchfork and The New York Times.

“So it’s both a relief and a bit of a shock that Night Time, My Time is not only here, but that it’s one of the most pleasingly conventional and cohesive pieces of pop-rock to come along this year.” - Pitchfork

Combining a touch of 80s pop with a punch of 90s grunge-rock attitude, Night Time My Time has allowed Ferreira to successfully discover her own voice. The album portrays Sky’s true identity as a talented, complex and edgy young artist.  Catch Sky performing live with the Smith Westerns this Monday, November 11, 2013 at Webster Hall in NYC.

The Lodge Masters Haim’s Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Days Are Gone’

The Los Angeles-raised, indie pop-rock trio, Haim, released their highly anticipated debut album Days Are Gone today, receiving rave reviews from Pitchfork, as they were awarded the title of Best New Music.  The album was mastered at legendary New York mastering studio, The Lodge, Chief Mastering Engineer, Emily Lazar, assisted by Rich Morales. 

Over the past year, the band of sisters have been busy signing with Jay Z’s Roc Nation management team, landing a record deal with Columbia Records, releasing their “Forever” EP, and having crowds adore their singles “Falling” and “Don’t Save Me” while playing for Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Glastonbury.

See Haim's "The Wire" music video HERE.

In a recent interview, Rolling Stone states how the sibling-rockers have drawn rave reviews from the Strokes, One Direction, Rihanna, and Mumford and Sons, and Billboard Magazine has recognized Haim’s Days Are Gone release as one of 2013’s Most Anticipated Debuts.  They will also be adorning the cover of SPIN Magazine's October 2013 issue.

These talented young songstresses are on the rise and with there harmony laced up-beat sounds and soulful lyrics, they are quickly becoming a rhythmic force to be reckoned with. 


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Trust Master Debut Album with Emily Lazar & Heba Kadry

Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski of the band Trust recently dropped a video for their single “Bulbform” off of their upcoming debut album "TRST" (Arts & Crafts).  The album is slated to hit stores on February 28th, 2012. Postepski is known as the drummer/programmer for popular electronic group Austra and is currently focusing her production/writing skills on her new band with Alfons.  Mixed by long time friend to The Lodge, Damian Taylor (Bjork, Prodigy, UNKLE) the album was then mastered by Emily Lazar & Heba Kadry.

"TRST" is a gorgeous album blending in a mixture of rich jarring synths, blazing beats, a little bit of new wave complimented by Alfons' strikingly dark vocals.  Check out the video for “Bulbform” below and their recently BNM'd track "Sulk" on Pitchfork.

The Raveonettes Release Details On 5th Studio Album Mastered At The Lodge!

Retro indie-rock duo The Raveonettes have recently announced that their latest album "Raven In The Grave" will be released this April 5th on Vice Records. The endearing self-produced 9-track album showcases a dreamier, shoe-gaze aesthetic in contrast to the band's usual energetic noise-pop compositions, being dubbed a 'perfect winter soundtrack' by the band's Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo.  Wagner stopped by The Lodge earlier this winter to master "Raven In The Grave" with Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta-- making this the band's fifth Lodge-mastered studio album since their debut "Whip It On" in 2003!


Download the first single off of "Raven In The Grave," called "Forget That You're Young" on Pitchfork here,  and check out The Raveonettes' website here for tour dates with another amazing Lodge-mastered artist Tamaryn!


Tracklist:

Recharge & Revolt
War In Heaven
Forget That You're Young
Apparitions
Summer Moon
Let Me On Out
Ignite
Evil Seeds
My Time's Up

tUnE-yArDs Talks About Upcoming Lodge-Mastered "w h o k i l l" On Pitchfork!

Eccentric vocal powerhouse Merril Garbus, better known by her stage name tUnE-yArDs, was recently interviewed on Pitchfork about her upcoming sophomore release "w h o k i l l" (4AD) which was mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge this winter. Similar to Merril's debut "BiRd-BrAiNs," "w h o k i l l" has a gritty lo-fi edge that, in combination with her wild vocal loops and raw, relentless rhythms, will keep your head reeling in pop abstraction. 

Read Merril's interview with Pitchfork here and watch some awesome live-in-studio videos of her and bassist Nate Brenner on 4AD's website here. tUnE-yArDs will be touring the US this spring in support of the April 19th album release, so check them out for a killer and totally unique musical experience!

Stereogum Tunes in to The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

In anticipation of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's forthcoming Lodge-mastered LP "Belong," Stereogum recently posted the title track on their website, now available for all to stream! Click here to listen to the guitar-centric, toe-tapping tune and, while you're at it, check out the album's first single, "Heart In Your Heartbreak," on Pitchfork here. Produced by infamous British rock producer Flood (Smashing Pumpkins, Sigur Ros, My Bloody Valentine) and mixed by his partner-in-crime Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, Blonde Redhead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's "Belong" is an album you won't want to miss! Be on the look out for the March 29th release date, coming at you via Slumberland Records.

Lodge-Mastered Bands Among Pitchfork's Best of 2010

Pitchfork Media staff have been busy compiling their annual favorites for 2010 and, as usual, it looks like they have good taste! Check out all the Lodge-mastered bands who made it on their radar below and click here to view the complete Pitchfork staff lists!

"Top 50 Albums of 2010"

06. Vampire Weekend - "Giving Up the Gun" [XL]

16. Sleigh Bells - "Rill Rill" [N.E.E.T. / Mom & Pop]

26. Twin Shadow - "Forget" [4AD / Terrible]

(Honorable Mention) Dum Dum Girls - "I Will Be" [Sub Pop]

"Top 100 Tracks of 2010"

14. Sleigh Bells - "Rill Rill" [N.E.E.T. / Mom & Pop]

23. Vampire Weekend - "Giving Up the Gun" [XL]

24. Teengirl Fantasy - "Cheaters" [Merok / True Panther]

51. Smith Westerns - "Weekend" [Fat Possum]

54. Vampire Weekend - "White Sky" [XL]

65. Dum Dum Girls - "Jail La La" [Sub Pop]

"Top Music Videos of 2010"

The Morning Benders - "Promises" [+1] (view here)

Vampire Weekend - "Giving Up The Gun" [XL] (view here)

"Best of Pitchfork News 2010"

Dum Dum Girls Interview (view here)

5-10-15-20 Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend (view here)

Director's Cut: Vampire Weekend: "Holiday" and "Giving Up The Gun" (view here)

Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" Mastered at The Lodge!

Debuting nearly a decade ago as a member of the infamous hip-hop group the Flipmode Squad, Roc Marciano is showing no signs of slowing down. His 2010 release "Marcberg" has been met with heavy praise from hip-hop heads and critics alike since its release on Fat Beats Records in May.  

Yet another Fat Beats album mastered by Joe LaPorta (others including KRS-One & True Master's "Meta-Historical" and Pseudo Slang's "We'll Keep Looking" ) "Marcberg" plays like an honest, grimy, early 90's hip-hop record, without at all sounding outdated. Read Pitchfork's extensive review here (rated 8.1 / 10!), and don't forget to pick it up at a store near you!

Bear in Heaven!

Bear In Heaven are our new favorite Brooklyn band at the moment. Lead singer Jon Philpot cycled (literally) to The Lodge this summer to master his band's epic new album with Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta.
The new album titled "Beast Rest Forth Mouth" infuses dreamy sonic-scapes with a touch of electronica. Seriously good stuff.

Check out their wicked album review on Pitchfork here