The Sea and Cake have been around for a long time. Since I was in high school, I think, which is exactly what I meant by the last sentence. They were one of those bands that people always told me about but I never got around to actually seeing live. This is largely due to spending a healthy majority of my life in Miami, a black hole of a music scene and a bit of a stretch for any bands not headlining arenas. Every now and then I’d get lucky, but most of the smaller bands or artists that I liked never made it south of Atlanta or Gainesville. I understand that many Americans live in rural areas where no bands ever go, which I’m sure is difficult for music-loving youngsters, but Miami is different because it is a big city with a sma... read more >
It’s an honor to be considered in the company of producers like John Vanderslice, Efrim Menuck, and Chris Coady. This month in XLR8R magazine (http://www.xlr8r.com/magazine/122) I was featured along with indie rock’s finest, showcasing the producers, the techniques, and the studios from which they work.
John Vanderslice has been an inspiration for me with his pop-sensibility and attention to detail with not only his own work, but with others’ as well, in his role as a producer. His versatility shows in wearing many hats in the studio. I have been aware of John’s studio Tiny Telephone since I saw him at a Tape Op conference in Nawlins. At Tiny Telephone, John and S... read more >
The CMJ festival is officially over, which means bands can get back to playing more than 5 songs at a time, fans can stop looking at maps and schedules and worrying about guest lists, and those of us involved behind the scenes can either pat ourselves on the back and start looking forward to next year, or we can curse ourselves and vow to do a better job next time. We at SnowGhost will be patting ourselves heavily and getting our video and audio offerings ready for public consumption, but while we’re waiting for the entertainment to arrive (as CMJers are no doubt used to doing by now), we can enjoy the FIRST ANNUAL SnowGhost CMJ Pro and Con Fest!
Pro #1: New York City is a really fun place. Every time I go there, I... read more >
