Dum Dum Girls' brand new debut album "I Will Be" (Subpop) just came out yesterday and is already causing quite the commotion. Mastered by Joe LaPorta, "I Will Be" is a throw back to 60's girl group nostalgia with a punk swagger--- Think The Ronettes meets The Ramones.
The album was produced by the legendary Richard Gottehrer(who co-wrote "My Boyfriend's Back" and produced artists such as The Go-Go's and Blondie) and engineered/mixed by Alonzo Vargas.
One of our fave albums this year thus far- you can buy the album here. Watch the video for the single "Jail La La".
Just a few months after their critically acclaimed album "Teen Dream" (Subpop), Beach House are getting ready to release a new 12" for their single "Zebra". The tracks were mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge. The new EP will include a UK radio edit of the title track, 2 new tracks and a dreamy remix of "10 Mile Stereo" aptly titled the "Cough Syrup Remix". The EP was produced & mixed by Chris Coady (who also worked on their recent album) and is bound to fulfill your Beach House crave (if you still haven't had enough of them!)
The band plans to exclusively release the 12" on April 17th at independent record stores in honor of "Record Store Day". "Zebra EP" will be available at Other Music, Bleecker Street Records, Generation Records and several other music shops throughout the city (and the world). For all participating stores, check out Record Store Day's Venue Listing here.
Check out this gorgeous live performance (and brilliantly filmed) piece on arte:
BT, Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta were recently interviewed by Sonic Scoop (online audiophile magazine) about the out of this world mastering that went down on BT's amazing new album "These Hopeful Machines".
Anyone who doesn't know who BT is, well, where do we begin? He is a man of many many talents. BT is an all round sonic genius, a programmer, a sound designer, DJ, musician and brilliant producer. A pioneer in the electronic music genre. BT has produced and written for artists such as Peter Gabriel, Madonna, Seal, Justin Timberlake, Sting, Blake Lewis, Tori Amos and Tiesto. He is also the man that crafted the notorious stutter editing technique. Here's his website if you'd like to find out more
Check out the article HERE! And check out the video for the first single off the album "Rose of Jericho"
Lemonade (True Panther Sounds) were recently at The Lodge, mastering their ultra chill/calypso inspired EP titled "Pure Moods" with mastering engineer Joe LaPorta. The tracks were mixed by Chris Coady sometime late 2009.
Their EP release is accompanied with a very cool USB bracelet (Yep!) and 12". Here's the video for their first single "Lifted"
News just came in that Vampire Weekend's wicked new album "Contra" (XL Recordings) has hit the number one slot on Billboard!!! "Contra" was mastered at The Lodge by Emily Lazar and Assisted by Joe LaPorta over the summer of 2009.
Morning Benders (Rough Trade) are about to release their incredible new album "Big Echo" pretty soon. Take it from us guys, it's a complete stunner!
The album was produced/mixed by Chris Taylor (of Grizzly Bear) and mastered by Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta at The Lodge. Here's a little free mp3 giveaway from the band. The album is out 3/9 on Rough Trade/Beggars and gets an early digital release through iTunes on 1/12.
Indie sensations Vampire Weekend (XL Recordings) were back at The Lodge to master their supremely anticipated new album "Contra" with Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Assistant Joe LaPorta. Can they live up to they hype and send Alice Cooper running for his money? We think so!!! Their new album is a must hear. Here's the new vid!
So we're all feeling like a pair of proud sappy parents here at The lodge. Brand New's album "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me" mastered by Emily and Joe over the summer just made NME's top 100 greatest albums of the decade. The list also includes The Shins'"Chutes Too Narrow" &"Wincing The Night Away" and Vampire Weekend "Vampire Weekend" (all mastered at The Lodge!).
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
The Lodge recently mastered a powerful album for The Killian Mansfield Foundation (KMF) whose mission is to empower children with cancer & other serious illnesses through integrative health care dedicated to treating the whole child mind, ...body & spirit.
Killian Mansfield (7/9/1993 - 8/20/2009) was a young man with a huge heart & a sincere love of music (particularly the ukulele) who died Aug. 20 after a five-year battle with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
Thanks to Ralph Legnini, an incredible producer/engineer, Killian was able to realize his life long dream and release an album of ukulele music, “Somewhere Else,” days before his death. The album was recorded between a long hospitalization last winter and entering hospice care this past spring, and proceeds from its sale are benefiting the foundation’s cause. The album is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.
This is a beautiful album that includes incredible performances by Dr. John, Levon Helm, Todd Rundgren, John Sebastian & MORE! Please go out and buy this album, you will not regret it.
Famed Dutch DJ dance masterTiësto returned to The Lodge this summer to master his epic new album "Kaleidoscope" (Ultra Records/Musical Freedom) with Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta. This is Tiësto'sfourth album mastered at The Lodge.
"Kaleidoscope" involves a bevy of incredibly interesting collaborations with artists such as Jónsi of Sigur Ros, Sneaky Sound System, Emily Haines of Metric, Cary Brothers, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, Tegan and Sara, Nelly Furtado and Cary Brothers just to name a few!
The album is slated for an October 6th worldwide release.
You can stream the ENTIRE album off Tiësto'smyspace page! And check out the video to the first single "I Will Be Here"(Tiësto and Sneaky Sound System).
Long Island rock quintet have returned to The Lodge with producer Mike Sapone to master their long anticipated album "Daisy" (Interscope) with Emily Lazar (and assisted by Joe LaPorta).
The album just hit the Billboard charts on September 22nd sitting comfortably at No. 6 position!!!
New York band Frances (Gigantic Music) bring you beautifully orchestrated melodies that will keep you wrapped up in indie lush-ness. Their debut album was mastered by Joe LaPorta late 2008 and we've been very excited about everything this band is up to. Check out their trippy video for the single "Cold Water" AND their Daytrotter session for your listening/viewing pleasure.
Oh yes, we've gotten sucked into the Twitter vortex and started up our own Twitter page. Yay! Tweet us, add us, befriend us! http://twitter.com/lodgemastering
There's been smorgasbord of cool happenings at The Lodge camp this summer, and we'll be keeping you updated. First on the menu are The Raveonettes. Emily Lazar & assistant Joe LaPorta were busy wrapping their new album titled "In and Out of Control" (VICE) which is about to drop on October 6th. This is the third Raveonettes album mastered at The Lodge. Head over to Pitchfork's website and get your fill of The Raveonettes' trademark icey cool vocals & layers upon layers of distorted guitars. Check out the first single "Suicide"!
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.
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?
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.
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.
"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.
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...
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!
La Strada will be releasing their EP (mastered here at The Lodge by Joe LaPorta) tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Other performances include the amazing Frances, who also mastered their album in 2007 with LaPorta.
You don't want to miss this! In the meantime, check out this wonderful backyard performance by LaStrada
Think Roald Dahl meets Jon Brion meets Aimee Mann meets Debussy and you've got yourself the awesomeness that is Elizabeth & The Catapult. Comprised of 3 former Berkley students: Elizabeth Ziman (Keys & Vocals), Danny Molad (Drums) and Peter Lalish (Guitar) met at a crazed college party one night and the rest was music history. Elizabeth & The Catapult are pure indie music goodness with a knack for writing wickedly charming pop gems like "Momma's Boy" and "Taller Children".
The band was busy at The Lodge mastering their new album "Taller Children" (Verve Music Records) with Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar, and Assistant Joe LaPorta. And while Ziman was not there due to a terrible case of the cold, she was definitely there in spirit!
Here's a great acoustic performance/interview with Billboard
Montreal singer/songwriter Jason Bajada is set to release his major label debut "Loveshit" on February 10 via MapleMusic/Universal Records.
Produced by Les Troublemakers and mastered at The Lodge by Emily Lazar & Joe Laporta, "Loveshit" is an remarkably introspective and honest album, Bajada draws listeners in with his heartfelt tales of love-gone-bad and sweet, jangling acoustic pop ambience. Be sure to check it out in stores near you!
Engineers Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta have mastered a bevy of seriously talented indie artists over the past few months. If they're not already on your radar, they will be very soon. Here's a nice little roundup:
Faded Paper Figures are a small indie band out of Irvine, CA with a huge sound and the catchiest melodies you will lay your ears on. Think Postal Service but with pop-ier sensibilities. They've recently released their debut album "Dynamo", and you can check out some of those tracks on their myspace
Champollionare a ridiculously talented band shepherded by the guys behind the live show "Juan's Basement" on Pitchfork.tv. They haven't released their album yet, but you can catch their other band Previously On Lost..the world's first recap TV show- providing a weekly musical review of the TV show, LOST!
Jason Bajada is Montreal's newest export, making lush sad songs that will break your heart. Hot on the heels of the Martha Wainwright tour (who also mastered her first album right here at The Lodge), Bajada is destined to greatness. His new album "Loveshit" will be released on February 10th, but in the meantime you can check out the video for his first single "Ten Days in Miami"
La Strada are a Brooklyn troup making music that takes you back to a Parisian street cafe in the 1930's- accordians, cellos, violins and drums galore! Named after a Fellini movie, their live shows will not disappoint. They just got signed to indie Brooklyn label Ernest Jenning Record Co. and are keeping company with the likes of The Hollies, Nouvellas, Takka Takka (who also mastered their album at The Lodge) and O'Death.
And speaking of Takka Takka, this Brooklyn based band has received quite a bit of media including the attention of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, who invited them on their high profile tour in 2006. Check out their incredible video for the track "Silence"
The Sour Notes are a sweet indie band from Austin, TX that make really great pop songs. They've mastered 2 EP's with Engineer Joe LaPorta and will become your favorite new band once you check them out. Here's a video for their first single off their second EP "Received in Bitterness".
Popular punk/rock duo are back with a new album titled "Grand"; this is a must have for anyone that likes dance-y, infectious, foot stomping tunes. The album was just released today and was mastered right here at The Lodge, by Joe LaPorta.
You can download 5 free songs off the album if you visit their website. Enjoy!
International pop singer/songwriter and dance phenom Sylvia Tosun, was recently at The Lodge mastering her new single "5 Reasons" with engineer Joe LaPorta.
Hot on the heels of her chart topping track "Underlying Feeling" which reached #6 on Bilboard dance charts. Sylvia returns with a new single "5 Reasons" which we think is going to be BIG. You can listen to the track on her myspace
Pictured from left to right: (Producer Anton Bass, Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta & Sylvia Tosun)
If you're a musician and haven't heard about The Deli Magazine, then you've been living under a rock for too long. And if you love indie music and enjoying fishing for untapped bands to show off to your friends, The Deli is YOUR resource. They also span across 6 different cities covering New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Nashville, LA, Philadelphia and Burlington (VT).
At the end of each year they bring out the voting cards and ask people to vote for their favorite band in each city. The winning bands are determined by a combination of select music industry jury and the vote tally. This year, The Lodge has teamed up with The Deli Magazine and is offering the winning bands in NY, Nashville, San Francisco & Chicago 2 FREE mastered tracks!! The winner of each region will also grace the cover of the Spring issue of The Deli.
Even though the poll is now officially closed you can click H E R E to follow the final results..
Hailing from Austin, TX, White Denim (RCRD LBL/Full Time Hobby) are an unstoppable 3 piece band that really knows how to rock! They are known for infusing a raw mix of blues, soul, alternative rock and punk with a garage approach.
After releasing their album "Exposion", mastered at The Lodge by Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta in early 2008, the band received massive praise from online music magazines such as Pitchfork Media and were also featured in Rolling Stone magazine's "Breaking Artist" in 2008.
Check out the video for the single "Shake Shake Shake"
They also have a great Daytrotter session which you can listen to H E R E
The Postmarks make beautiful, lush music and for all those eagerly awaiting something new from the band, wait no more! The moody Miami pop trio have just released a collection of 12 covers ranging from Jesus and Mary Chain to Antonio Carlos Jobim on their newest album "By The Numbers" (Unfiltered Records).
Mastered at The Lodge by Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar & Assistant Joe LaPorta in late summer 2008, the new album will not disappoint. Each cover was deconstructed, re-arranged and given the Postmarks treatment.
So kick back and check out their latest video "11:59"
Frances are one of New York's best kept secrets. Think lonesome indie rock meets Phillip Glass. Fronted by Paul Hogan's awesome vocals, the band has finally released their first full length album on Gigantic Music. The album was mastered by The Lodge's very own, Joe LaPorta.
You can buy the album here on iTunes. Be sure check out their album release party on November 21st at The Mercury Lounge.
Here at The Lodge, we've been experiencing what we call a remix avalanche this month. Mastering Engineers Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta have been knee deep mastering remixes by a multitude of artists. Here are the highlights; we begin with larger than life DJ Tiësto remixing Maroon 5's"Not Falling Apart".
Not to be out shined, preppy indie rockers Vampire Weekend have had their popular track "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance" remixed by Chromeo into thumping oblivion.
Pop songstress Alex Young, has remixed her song "COLD" which features a nice little cameo by Chicago rapper Yung Berg.
Matt & Kim debuted a spanking new video on MTV for the first single "Daylight" off their soon to be released 2nd album "Grand". The album was mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge.
Pop/Electronic Dance duo Goldfrapp have been making lush, beautiful music since 1999 and have amassed legions of fans since the release of their first album "Felt Mountain". Mastering Engineers Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta recently mastered their exclusive Live iTunes session at The Lodge, which you can now buy from the iTunes store.
Goldfrapp fans and will not be disappointed; the session includes live recordings of much loved songs such as "Black Cherry", "Oh La La", "Road To Somewhere" and "Strict Machine". The session also includes fun interview clips where the band dispells quirky recording anecdotes and insights into their song writing process.
Lead singer and guitarist Tom Gabel of awesome punk rock band Against Me! will be releasing a solo EP titled "Heart Burns" on October 28th, 2008 (Sire Records). Gabel re-teamed with Butch Vig & Billy Bush in late summer 2008 to track and mix the politically charged album. It is currently being mastered by Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta at The Lodge.
Be sure to check out Tom's extremely insightful blog "I Feel Sick To My Stomach" about band tour life mayhem and interesting view points on the world around him.
Seminal indie rock band Death Cab For Cutie released their Live from Las Vegas EP in August 2008, and can be downloaded exclusively on iTunes.
The EP was mastered by Mastering Engineers Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta at The Lodge, and features 5 live tracks recorded at the ultra swanky Palms Hotel. Whether you're a long time DCFC fanatic or a newly signed on listener, these tracks will be a true treat for everyone.
Lo-fi Brooklyn indie duo Matt and Kimhave come back with a new album "Grand", currently being mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge.
Matt and Kimare giving their hungry fans a peek into their eagerly awaited album and have posted a free mp3 of the new track "Good Ol' Fashioned Nightmare" on RCRD LBL.
Check out Be Your Own Pet's new video for the song "Becky". The song is taken off the album "Get Awkward". The album was mastered in late 2007 by Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Assistant Joe LaPorta at The Lodge.
"Get Awkward" was mixed by long time Lodge-ian and Grammy Award winning producer JoeChiccarelli.
Vampire Weekend (XL Recordings) are a band that went from relative obscurity to becoming one of the top indie bands of the year. The album was mastered by The Lodge’s Chief Mastering Engineer, Emily Lazar and Assistant Joe LaPorta prior to the band’s fall 2007 European/North American tour.
Vampire Weekendformed in early 2006 while attending Columbia University, debuting a blend of unusual African based rhythms, infectious hooks and self-proclaimed “Upper West Side Soweto” style for campus literary societies and parties. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by the band’s keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij in a variety of locations including a radio station.
Their debut album was released in early 2008 and soon enough the song, "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa", was ranked 67th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of the year. They also landed a tour with fellow Lodge-ians The Shinsand were declared "The Year's Best New Band" by Spin magazine in the March 2008 issue. (Pictured above Vampire Weekend with Emily, Joe and XL Recording's Kris Chen)
Check out their latest video for the highly infectious track "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa".
Canadian four-piece The Stillswere back at The Lodge this summer to master their 3rd full-length album “Oceans Will Rise” with Mastering Engineers Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta.
The Stillsformed in their hometown Montreal, Quebec while attending art school. They are Tim Fletcher (Vocals), Dave Hamelin (Drums), Greg Paquet (Guitars) and Oliver Crowe (Bass). Their debut album “Logic Will Break Your Heart” was widely received placing The Stills at the forefront of the Canadian indie rock scene.
In 2007 The Stills signed to indie label Arts and Crafts, which houses fellow Canadian luminaries such as Feist, Stars. Broken Social Scene and The Dears. “Oceans Will Rise” is due to be released worldwide on August 19th, 2008. The album was produced and mixed by Gus Van Go & Werner F. (Emily & Werner pictured above)
Check out the new video for their first single "Being Here"
Mastering Engineer, Sarah Register was busy this summer working with artist/producer Andrew W.K. on Lee “Scratch” Perry’s new album, “Repentence”. The album is due to be released this summer.
Lee “Scratch” Perry is a Grammy award winning reggae icon; also known as “The Upsetter”. His 40-year career span in music has shown his pioneering talents as both an artist and as a producer in Reggae music. Perry made his debut in the late 50's ska movement after becoming recognized for his innovation of the dub, reggae and the “scratch” turntable effect used by DJ’s everywhere. Perry’s quickly became a highly sought after producer collaborating with such icons as The Clash, Junior Murvin and The Beastie Boys.
A chance encounter between Perry and hyper-energetic artist/producer Andrew W.K. at SXSW in 2006 spawned the musical collaboration that would result in Lee “Scratch” Perry’s long awaited 54th studio album “Repentance”.
“It was great working on this project with Andrew WK; Andrew & LSP had a vision from the start that was a joy to help refine & unfold into the final album.” commented Mastering Engineer Sarah Register.
Guest artists on the album include Moby, producer Don Fleming, bassist Josh Werner of Matisyahu, drummer Brian Chippendale of staccato noise duo Lightning Bolt! and adult entertainer Sasha Grey.
International DJ and all round beat master Misstress Barbara was at The Lodge working on her upcoming full length album with Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Assistant Joe LaPorta.
Misstress Barbara made her start in music when she picked up the drums at the age of 12. She then traded the drumsticks for a mixer and some turntables, and the rest is history!
Over the years, Misstress Barbara has worked with several internationally acclaimed musicians, DJ’s, and record labels. She has created her own label “ITURNEM”, and has licensed her music to the videogame and film industries. In 2001 Barbara received the SODEC prize at the annual MIMI’s (International Initiative Montreal's Music); as well as ‘Best Breakthrough Underground DJ’ at 2003’s UK Underground Music Awards.
The new album finds her stepping out from behind the turntables and in front of a microphone as she sings a majority of all the vocals, with collaborations from the likes of Brazilian Girls, and many others.
The Lodge had a teeming schedule to start off the year. Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta were busy working with various artists in preparation of their spring/summer releases. Those artists include Kane (Universal), Tiësto (Black Hole Recordings), Raphaël (EMI France), Monica Naranjo (Al Hambra BV) and Fields(Warner UK).
French Singer/songwriter and music phenom Raphaël , collaborated with legendary producer Tony Visconti on his 3rd release. “Je sais que la terre est plate”, which was mastered in March of this year (Pictured from left to right: Tony Visconti, Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta).
Dutch Rock band Kane followed suit, bringing in their 7th album “Everythingyouwant”, debuting at #1 on the Dutch album charts.
Spanish popstar Monica Naranjo unveiled her long awaited album “TARANTULA” at The Lodge after a 7-year hiatus. Debut-single "Europa", reached #1 on the Spanish Singles Chart for 6 consecutive weeks.
Internationally acclaimed and top selling trance DJ, Tiësto, has come back with another installment of his very popular "In Search Of Sunrise" compilations, titled "In Search Of Sunrise 7- Asia". He also offered his hungry fans an album of remixes for his popular studio album "Elements of Life", titled "Elements Of Life Remixed".
Anglo-Icelandic electronic/indie band Fields rounds the list, as they continue placing the final touches on their sophomore release at The Lodge. The release date is still not confirmed. (Pictured Fields, Chris Zane, Emily Lazar & Joe LaPorta)
The Walkmen(Gigantic Music) brought their awesome selves to The Lodge to work on their upcoming album You and Me.
Pictured here from left to right are Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta, Producer extra-ordinare Chris Zane, Lead singer/Guitarist Hamilton Leithauser and Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar.
Dwarfed by Hamilton's towering physique, Emily had to stand on the piano bench to make it in the picture :)
The lodge is co-sponsoring "Friends of P"; an incredible website dedicated to the fight against Lupus, as part of the Lupus Foundation of America. Lupus is an autoimmune illness that causes the body to fight against it's own organs, instead of foreign substances.
"Friends of P" offers a free stream of Tokyo Police Club's cover of The Rentals song "Friends of P". The cover was exclusively recorded for the site. Not only that, but for a mere $15 donation, you will receive a sweet tote illustrated above. Please go to www.friendsofp.org for more information.
Acclaimed British rock trio, The Subways(Warner Music) are due to release their highly anticipated second album All Or Nothing in June 2008. The album was mastered at The Lodge by Chief Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar and Mastering Engineer Joe LaPorta.
Hailing from Wewlyn Garden City, The Subways are Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper and Josh Morgan. The band started out in their teens covering Nirvana songs and sound found themselves rusing to sudden fame after winning a Glastonbury talent contest in 2004. The following year, the young group released their debut Young For Eternity, which climbed to #32 in the UK charts.
The band worked with legendary producer Butch Vig, and are planning a major US tour in the spring of 2008
Check out their latest video of the first single "Alright" off the album.
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!
Dum Dum Girls' brand new debut album "I Will Be" (Subpop) just came out yesterday and is already causing quite the commotion.
