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Random music news for Thursday, August 19, 2021

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Blink-182, Britney Spears, Iron Maiden, Keith Richards, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Monseratt, National Album Day, Sex Predators, Spotify, Sting, Stradivarius

This is why some people shouldn’t have nice things. That’s not gonna buff out. Moving to music news for August

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Random music news for Thursday, July 23, 2020

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment AIR Studios, Apple, Cardiacs, Chris Martin, dance clubs, David Byrne, Eagles, Kanye, Kim Kardashian, Motorhead, Music Venues, Smash Mouth, Spike Lee, TikTok

Drunk pigs result in better bacon? Uh, okay. Off to look at music news for July 23, 2020. Coronavirus update

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One of the most famous recording consoles ever made is alive and well and living in Canada.

July 28, 2019July 27, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Monserrat, Neve

[I’m a huge nerd when it comes to audio gear, including the kind you’ll find in a state-of-the-art recording studio.

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Music History 

Sad photos from George Martin’s once state-of-the-art Caribbean recording studio

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, George Martin, Monserrat

When money flowed like water in the music industry, album recording budgets were as big as they needed to be.

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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 827: More stories about famous recording studios

September 21, 2018September 23, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Electric Lady, Olympic Studios, Recording Studios, The Bathhouse, Wessex Studios

This may sound weird, but I love the smell of a proper professional recording studio. The air is kept clean

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Random music news for Wednesday, May 9, 2019

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Bob Marley, DJing, Elon Musk, George Martin, Grimes, Instagram, iPhone iX, Jeff Buckley, King Crimson, Millennials, Phil Collins, R. Kelly, Rap, Sean Combs, Snowflakes, Social Media, Spotify, Streaming, voicemail

The First Annual Toronto Vinyl Summit is TONIGHT! You’re coming, right? And in other music news for May 9, 2018…

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Random Music News for Tuesday, June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments AIR Studios, Broadway, Ethan Farmer, Facebook, Fentanyl, Flaming Lips, Gregg Allman, Liam Gallagher, Monseratt, Noel Gallagher, One Love Manchester, Podcasts, Prince, Spongebob

Happy birthday, mom! And now, the music news for June 6. Was Prince given the wrong drug in hours before

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 743: Legendary Recording Studios

February 5, 2016February 7, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abbey Road, AIR Studios, Château d'Hérouville, Grand Avenue, Le Studio, Metalworks, Monserrat, Morin Heights, Power Station, Recording Studios, Sound City, Warehouse Studios

I love the feel of recording studios. Not that long ago, if you wanted to make an album, you needed

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Revisiting the Remains of AIR Studios in Montserrat

February 5, 2015 Alan Cross 3 Comments AIR Studios, Hurricane Hugo, Monserrat, Soufriere Volcano

At one point, AIR Studios on the Caribbean island of Monserrat was the place to record your album. Owned by

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