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Producer Crosstalk: Andy Meyer
Like many in the field, front-of-house (FOH) engineer Andy Meyer learned his craft by immersion. That is, simply by doing it. In his late teens, he was invited to tour ... -
Quincy Jones: 80 Grammy Nominations in 86 Years
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, AKG microphones honored 28-time Grammy winner (and 80-time nominee—nearly one for every year he’s lived) Quincy Jones with its AKG Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening—what AKG ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Amadeus
Bronx native Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson discovered drums in the fourth grade. He realized two things immediately: that he loved hip-hop and that music was his future. Amadeus calls New York ... -
Greta Van Fleet at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
Many comparisons to classic rock bands—notably Led Zeppelin—have been hurled at Michigan rock quartet Greta Van Fleet (GVF). But the band deserves and, indeed, has earned the right to its ... -
Producer Crosstalk: J. Worra
Originally from a small town within earshot of house music mecca Chicago, and now domiciled in LA, the artist, producer and deejay J. Worra (AKA Jamie Sitter) has enjoyed a ... -
Masters of Mastering: Words of Wisdom from 4 Mastering Engineers
Feature photo: Colin Leonard's mastering suite at SING Mastering with custom-built Egglestonworks Ivy monitors. Colin Leonard Company: SING Mastering Clientele: Cardi B, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber Contact: singmastering.com Atlanta-based mastering matador ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Mr Hudson
Originally from Birmingham, England, artist, producer and DJ Mr Hudson (Benjamin Hudson McIldowie) got his first legit taste of the music business the night he and some friends played a ... -
The Johnny Ramone Tribute: Gabba Gabba Hey-llywood Forever
For a dozen and one years, Linda Ramone has put up her annual event to honor and remember the late punk pioneer Johnny Ramone. In 2004, the guitarist fell victim ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Brent Kolatalo
Producer, mix engineer and three-time Grammy-winner Brent Kolatalo started his career in earnest when he enrolled in Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Two years in, he realized that there was ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Joe Chiccarelli
Music Connection first spoke with producer, engineer and 10-time Grammy winner Joe Chiccarelli for our February 2012 Producer Crosstalk. In the intervening years, the Bostonian’s career has climbed to new ...
