This weekend we finally wrapped on recording down in Olympia, WA. There's something to be said about driving into Olympia and taking the Sleater-Kinney Rd. I-5 off ramp to get to the studio. Sleater Kinney defined my early teenage years and it was at their One Beat tour that I attended my first rock show without a parent (okay, so my folks were really protective).
We recorded a total of 9 songs but we'll probably only release 8 of them. The process was analogue beginning to end—though we haven't gotten it mastered yet since we're broke and crossing our fingers for some kind of miracle. Or sugar daddy.
I will be the first to admit that the art of analogue recording goes
right over my head. However, the sound is so much warmer and nicer.
Especially the vocals. I just feel really lucky to have had this
opportunity.
Speaking of opportunities, a while back a buddy of mine asked for us to contribute a song to a mix-tape he was putting together. I should mention that this friend of mine, Danny, is a legit music junkie. I mean, he works at a record shop—That gets you major [music] junkie points!
Credentials aside, this mix tape has totally blown my mind. To be honest, I wasn't really expecting anything. I had no idea what musicians would be included in this. But, man, I have not stopped playing it in my car.
I absolutely (and surprisingly) love "Big Boi" by Hair Vest. It's choppy, distorted, synth-punk that my friend remarked sounded like a "more punk" Spurm. Then on the other end of the spectrum is Prisoners with "No Place Like Home", which I swear has been stuck in my head these last two days. It has this innocent charm that reminds me of early Daniel Johnston recordings and I actually want to pay attention to the lyrics (I never listen to the lyrics). And of course, the two songs by Orca Team. I seriously think they're my favorite local band at the moment. So, so, so good.
