I write about a lot of things, from the inside story behind Paul McCartney’s Letterman outdoor concert (shown), to the band that recorded its hit single on an iPhone, to my disastrous interview with the Beastie Boys. Take a look and discover more…
Marquee McCartney: The legendary Beatle rocked atop the awning outside The Late Show with David Letterman; here’s the inside scoop on how it happened.
Les Paul, Guitar and Studio Innovator, Passes at 94: An obituary I wrote for the legendary inventor of the modern-day electric guitar and multitrack recording.
Aerosmith’s Tyler Tumbles, But Pro Audio Takes The Fall: When the famed singer fell off a stage, it was blamed on bad sound, but who—or what—was really to blame?
Apple iPhone Used To Record Hit Indie Single: The 88 recorded its latest single entirely on an iPhone; do try this at home.
Recording, Live Sound Pros Remember Michael Jackson: He may have been a controversial figure, but studio and concert peers recall a kind, consummate pro.
Getting Rip-ped: Thoughts on a Manifesto: A controversial documentary suggests that music must be freed from copyright restraints in order to truly progress.
Can Audiobooks Be Saved?: Aural editions have seen their sales plummet in recent times: Why, and what can be done about it?
Cleaning That Nasty Microphone: A combination platter of Karaoke woe and hygiene lesson.
Art Out of Audio Detritus: Making art with audio tape usually requires recording…but not always.
Researching Recording The Beatles: The inside story on how one of the most incredible, in-depth and heavy books ever written about the Fab Four was created.
The Last American Virgin Megastore: The most profitable record store in America closed its doors for good; here’s why.
Rummaging In Paul’s Boutique: Wherein I fondly look back on a wretched Beastie Boys interview I did, and why their classic album, Paul’s Boutique, could never be made today.
Behind The Christian Bale Dance Mix: Remember that leaked recording of Bale losing his cool on the set? Here’s how its fey underground dance remix was created.
Rock Lives In (and Around) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC: Rock ‘n’ Roll loves New York City—and the feeling is mutual.
