TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
VOL.23, ISSUE 4
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Sandrider by Benjamin Ricci
Sandrider leads a new crop of sludgy Seattle bands cross-breeding loud rock, metal and post-punk. Join us as we discuss imposing limitations in the studio, capturing high-volume on tape, and what it means to be in a creative frenzy.
Colleen Green by Alexandria Sardam
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Hardly Art’s lo-fi queen mixes punk spirit with programmed drum machines. We caught up with Green to chat about her recording process and expressing honesty through lyrics.
Victor Wooten by Alec Wooden
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The bass icon opens up about his dual role as teacher and music student, why he released two albums simultaneously, and the challenges of being an entrepreneur.
The Milk Carton Kids by Candace McDuffie
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The modern folk duo is pushing the limits of what two voices can accomplish in the studio and on the road; they also discuss the benefits of giving away your music for free.
D E PA R T M E N T S 5 Obituaries
48 Negotiate Rights Management Deals
6 Local News
49 Legal Pad: Copyright Theft
13 Tour Stop: Atlanta, GA
50 My Favorite Axe: Chris Edmonds
14 Spotlights: Pretty & Nice; Black Apples
51 Recording: Tracking Full Bands pt.1
34 Top Picks: The best in new music
52 Studio Diary: Attention System
46 Make Money in Second Life
54 Gear Reviews
47 An Open Letter From BMI
56 Flashback: DBX 163 Compressor/Limiter
Photos: counter-clockwise from top: Matt Koroulis, Colleen Green, Steve Parke, Robert Ascroft Cover photo by Matt Koroulis
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