The year 2006 has shaped up to be a big one for Dweezil Zappa. He's releasing his first solo album since 2000's Automatic (Favored Nations), he completely...
Master mixer Dave Pensado enjoys causing consternation among his peers by making controversial statements about the craft of recording. He takes great...
Throughout sessions for the Tangent's latest album, singer-keyboardist Andy Tillison kept the Yes classic Tales from Topographic Oceans (Atlantic, 1973)...
Terry Howard spent almost 20 years working as Ray Charles's engineer, winning three Grammy Awards in the process and getting an insider's view of Charles's...
Although some of Matthew Smith's symphonies last more than 40 minutes, it takes less than 30 seconds to realize how unusual they are. Smith, a painter...
Even if Geoff Emerick's career as a full-fledged recording engineer had lasted only three years, he would nevertheless have been assured a prominent spot...
Spectacular vocals, exploratory synth work, and a dark, alluring image define the British synth-pop duo Goldfrapp. The pair, Alison Goldfrapp and Will...
Daniel Lanois is an enigma with a long and interesting history. The 54-year-old Canadian has produced a staggering list of classic recordings from artists...
Inspired by British Invasion artists, Chris von Sneidern's power-pop music invites comparisons with Badfinger, Big Star, and even the Beatles. Von Sneidern's...
Z.O.N.K. is an alternative pop band on the rise, having opened nationwide for acts such as the B-52's, Concrete Blonde, and De La Soul. Half Human (Harmony...
Austrian-born Paul Haslinger has built a reputation for composing film scores that incorporate robust classical elements and compelling electronica. Formally...
In the late '80s and early '90s, rap music and hip-hop culture were slowly working their way into the fabric of mainstream America. With acts like Jazzy...
Under the guise of Twink, Mike Langlie typically makes music with toy pianos. Langlie describes The Broken Record (Seeland, 2005) as his experimental...
J. G. Thirlwell has been the alternative to alternative music for 25 years. He is most commonly known as Foetus but has also worked under the names Manorexia,...
Los Angeles based trio Niyaz comprises vocalist Azam Ali of Vas, multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian of Axiom of Choice, and producer and remixer...
Most people go to great lengths to ensure that their recording studios are quiet. But not so with composer Jesper Kyd. Sirens, car alarms, and traffic...
Charlie Tate cut his teeth by playing bass and touring with the Big Cheese All Stars and Neneh Cherry. He later formed a record label in London and became...
Guitarist Oz Noy invigorates New York City's music scene with a distinctive style that seamlessly integrates rock, jazz, funk, pop, blues, and heavy metal....
Mastering is one of those mysterious arts that you hear a lot about but rarely get a chance to witness. So I jumped at the chance when I was invited to...
John Medeski has been known to make strong snap judgments. Imagine this: as a child prodigy, he was groomed to become one of the country's leading concert...
The Project is the brainchild of Robert Bond and Dustin Michael. Their self-titled debut album (The Project Music, 2004) combines Bond's and Michael's...
Guitarist Brian Tarquin and keyboardist Chris Ingram are a successful electronic-music production duo. Their action-packed soundtracks can be heard on...
For 25 years, Tim Brady has been carving a niche for the electric guitar within classical music. Playing Guitar: Symphony #1 (Ambiances Magnetiques, 2004)...
Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) is one of the hardest-working improvisational bands in show business. Founded in Atlanta in 1997, STS9 quickly gained a loyal...
San Francisco-based songwriter, vocalist, and electronica artist Artemis gained widespread notoriety with her 2001 debut album, Undone. Her follow-up...
Frankly, It's Dweezil
Mixing Down and Speaking Up
Topographic Tracks
Recording the Genius
Sonic Brushstrokes
The Long and Winding Road
Dynamic Duo
House of Soul 
Restless in Seattle
The Eclectic Company
From Tangerine Dream to the Big Screen
On His Own Terms
Off the Record
