Beijing-based psychedelic blues duo Gong Gong Gong have announced their American debut single “Siren” (out November 9 via Wharf Cat).  I produced/recorded/mixed/mastered this along with their upcoming full-length Phantom Rhythm in fall 2017 – winter 2018 at Seaside Lounge, Doctor Wu’s (RIP), and Studio Windows. “Siren” is perhaps my favorite of the songs we tracked, and a wonderful introduction to this unique band.  Check it out via Stereogum, along with their upcoming tour dates supporting Parquet Courts, Flasher, and Bodega.

NYC goofball hardcore quartet Surfbort have announced the details of their debut full length Friendship Music, out October 26 on Cult/Fat Possum.  I co-produced/recorded/mixed/mastered this LP (and its accompanying singles) earlier this year at Thump Recording and my own Studio Windows.  Check out “Pretty Little Fucker” via Northern Transmissions, and don’t miss them on tour this fall with The Growlers, Amyl & The Sniffers, Black Lips, and Iceage.

 

NYC punk freaks Surfbort have released a new video for “45” from their upcoming debut album on Cult Records and a single from Muddguts.  I co-produced/recorded/mixed/mastered the song earlier this year at Thump and Studio Windows (my new studio with Jake Aron) in Brooklyn, NY.  The hilarious, decidedly NSFW video was directed by Jim Tozzi (of Wonder Showzen and Xavier: Warrior Angel) and Sarah Ratty.  Check them out this fall on tour with Black Lips and Iceage! #fucktrump #nsfw

 

Lush, the debut record from teenage indie-pop sensations Snail Mail, is out now on Matador Records.  I recorded this album at Outlier Inn and Doctor Wu’s with Jake Aron, who also produced and mixed the record.  Fun fact: Lush was the the first record recorded in the new Studio A at Outlier Inn, the first record mixed at Studio Windows (the new studio started by me and Jake), and one of the last records worked on at Doctor Wu’s before it closed.  Joe LaPorta mastered the record at Sterling Sound.

Lush has been greeted with near-universal acclaim from Best New Music (and a score of 8.7) on Pitchfork; to features in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe; to reviews in nearly every music-related publication, and many non-musical ones as well.  Check it out if you haven’t already!