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.

Dum Dum Girls Master New EP At The Lodge!

L.A. girl group Dum Dum Girls continue their throwback fuzz-rock legacy with the upcoming EP "He Gets Me High" (Sub Pop). Consisting of three original songs and a cover of The Smiths' "There Is A Light That Will Never Go Out," "He Gets Me High" is the band's second release to date and is as rugged, dreamy and hummable as ever. Co-produced by lead singer Dee Dee, Richard Gottehrer (The Strangeloves, Blondie, The Raveonettes), and Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes, the EP was mixed by Alonzo Vargas (Dum Dum Girls, Fantasia) and mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge, who also worked on the DDG's debut "I Will Be" last year.
 Click here to read a quick review on Stereogum and listen to a sneak-peak stream of the title track and don't forget to mark your calendars for the official release this March 31st!

Thank You Masters "Golden Worry" At The Lodge!

Raucous Baltimore band Thank You's upcoming full length "Golden Worry" (Thrill Jockey) is raw rock 'n' roll featuring signature explosive rhythms and unabashedly electric guitars. The album boasts impressive production credits including engineering by Chris Coady (TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and mixing by Chris Moore (Yeasayer, Liars, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson) and was mastered here at The Lodge by Heba Kadry!

"Golden Worry" is Thank You's fourth album and will be available digitally, on vinyl, and on CD as of January 25, 2011! In the meantime, check out the music video for Thank You's psychedelic rock song "Birth Reunion" featured as a Stereogum Premiere or watch it below!

Lodge-Mastered Bands Featured On Stereogum's Best of 2010!

December is the time of year for lists: lists to Santa, gift lists for relatives/friends and, if you're on the internet with any regularity, a lot of 2010 favorites lists. As the new year fast approaches, we've noticed a few Lodge projects have made their way onto some pretty awesome "best of" lists!

Popular music publication Stereogum recently compiled a "Top 50 Albums of 2010" as well as a "40 Best New Bands of 2010" list, both featuring Lodge alumn! Check out our hightlights below!

Stereogum Top 50 Albums of 2010 view here!

Lower Dens - Twin Hand Movement - #42

The Morning Benders - Big Echo - #36

Twin Shadow - Forget - #33

Tamaryn - The Waves - #24

Vampire Weekend - Contra - #07

Sleigh Bells - Treats - #06

Stereogum's 40 Best New Bands of 2010 view here!

Givers

Lower Dens

Tamaryn

Tanlines

Teengirl Fantasy

The Smith Westerns Stream Single From Upcoming Lodge-Mastered Album!

The Smith Westerns, Chicago's latest buzzworthy band, don't have an album due out until mid January, but are already catching some major attention. Stereogum recently posted the band's first single from their upcoming album, "Dye it Blonde" (Fat Possum), mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge. The sweeping slide guitar and endearing melodies of the featured track, "Weekend," will surely warm you up as we approach the winter season. Check out the tune here: http://stereogum.com/565101/smith-westerns-weekend/mp3s/

Givers Dubbed "Band To Watch"!

Just a couple of months ago, Louisiana pop quintet the Givers stopped by The Lodge to master their debut full length with Joe LaPorta.Though the album has yet to be released, the band has been touring incessantly since the release of their 2009 EP, catching the attention of critics and fans alike with their eclectic and upbeat music and performances. Popular online music hub Stereogum was impressed enough to feature the Givers as their Band To Watch this week! Click here to visit the page and listen to two fantastic songs from their upcoming album. Also, read the Givers charming interview with Spinner magazine after a rockin showcase at Austin's famous SXSW music festival here.

Following up their 2009 string of shows with eccentric indie stars the Dirty Projectors, the Givers are planning another awesome tour this fall, sharing the stage with NY rock band Ra Ra Riot - keep an eye out for a show near you!

Chromeo Turns The Lights Out At The Lodge

Montreal's electro-funk duo Chromeo released their latest single "Don't Turn The Lights On" (Vice Records/Atlantic) on June 29, 2010. The track was mastered at The Lodge, by Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta.

Chromeo have been garnering fans world-wide since the pop duo first formed in Montreal in 2001. The band is composed of two long-time friends David "Dave 1" Macklovitch on guitar and lead vocals and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel on talk box, keys and synths. Notorious for their infectious 80's-retro dance beats and lyrical hooks, it is no surprise that their latest single, "Don't Turn The Lights On," is full of catchy vocal hooks, funky electric guitars, and analog synths galore. A masterfully crafted pop song, the song is the first collaboration between The Lodge Mastering and Chromeo, as well as engineer/producer extraordinaire Phillippe Zdar (Cassius, Phoenix, The Rapture, MC Solaar) who mixed the track.

Chromeo are also planning a cross-country summer tour through the months of July and August and are even teaming up with Neon Indian (also mastered at The Lodge) for a few shows- don't miss the chance to get your dance on!

Click here to check out Stereogum's Premier of Chromeo's "Don't Turn The Lights On"