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best guitar solos of all time — Ahh, the guitar solo. The key element in any raging rock tune, the guitar solo is the most compact and often most dramatic part of a song. Each and every professional guitar player has their own particular approach and character, which means no two solos sound the same. But not […]

The Five Best Guitar Solos of All Time

22 Sep, 2018 in Recording by RMRS

music stores in manhattan — As with anything in Manhattan, music stores are a dime a dozen. The possibilities are endless when you take in the sheer number of Manhattan-area instrument retailers, whether you’re looking for vintage gear, the latest amps and guitars, or a full set of accessories to compliment your playing. But some […]

The Lowdown: Top 5 Music Stores in Manhattan

29 Dec, 2017 in LES Music Venues & Events / Recording / Tech by Rivington Music

christmas decorations to go with top holidays songs from movies — As the holidays approach, we run headlong into those serialized holiday movie classics. What A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street are great, but we live in modern times, and any top five list should encompass a wide range of media. In our Top Five Holiday Film Songs list, […]

The 5 Best Holiday Film Songs….Ever

16 Dec, 2017 in Recording by Rivington Music

So you’ve bought yourself a microphone. Now what? Is this the only piece in the puzzle you’ll need to get that studio quality recording? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Home recording has become increasingly popular. The wave of budget-friendly microphones being shipped over from China has only added fuel to […]

Beginner Microphone Tips You Can Use to Get The Best ...

7 Dec, 2017 in How To / Recording by RMRS

First Time in a Pro Studio? Don’t Be Stupid!! Recording in a professional recording studio for the first time can be pretty intimidating. It’s the exact opposite experience of playing live and puts everything you do under a giant microscope. Add to this the fact that you and your band […]

Tips for Recording in a Pro Studio for The First ...

2 Sep, 2017 in How To / Recording by RMRS

Recording your first demo can be daunting. In a world where first impressions matter, it’s important to put your best sound forward right from the beginning. By distributing a high-quality demo, you’ll have a much better chance of building a loyal fanbase and increase the number of people who come […]

Tips For Recording Your First Demo

14 Apr, 2017 in How To / Recording / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

We’ve all heard plenty about the big comeback of the vinyl record, in all its warm, scratchy, retro glory. But the record’s revival is old news by now. These days, it’s all about the cassette tape. Better load up your portable boombox with D batteries, because tapes are making a […]

The Great Cassette Tape Comeback:

29 Mar, 2017 in Recording / Tech by RMRS

how to set up your band practice room — Band practice is all about all of the members learning to work together, blend their sounds harmoniously, and play off of each other well. While your rehearsals should replicate a live performance in certain ways, the type of sound you want to achieve is not necessarily the same. Your biggest […]

How to Set Up the Perfect Band Rehearsal Space

6 Mar, 2017 in How To / Recording / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Tis the season again to either be merry and happy or want to crawl under a rock. Either way, it will probably be impossible to escape the christmas music blasting out of every available speaker everywhere. So, with that in mind, we bring you 5 Rock xmas tracks, so you […]

The Ultimate Top 5 Rock N’ Roll Christmas Songs

10 Dec, 2016 in Live Music / Recording by RMRS

Choosing an audio interface for your home studio is one important task you need to carry out. Why Is It Important to Choose the Right Audio Interface? Simply because your choice will go a long way in determining the quality of your sound output. You might have the best microphone […]

How to Choose an Audio Interface for Your Home Studio

30 Oct, 2016 in How To / Recording / Tech by RMRS

If you’re a musician, recording your music might be one of your dreams. While a recording studio is ideal, you might rule it out for different reasons. Maybe it’s expensive, or maybe it’s far from home. Maybe a studio makes you nervous. Whatever your reasons are, it’s okay. You can […]

Tips to Improve Your Home Recordings

22 Oct, 2016 in How To / Recording by RMRS

If you are trying to become a successful music producer you need to know an ecosystem of partners involved in the whole production chain. Therefore networking is essential. While it may be a little old fashioned to actually knock doors in the traditional way, given how digital everything is nowadays, […]

5 Networking Essentials for Music Producers

16 Jul, 2016 in How To / Live Music / Recording by RMRS

Should You Record Your Music DIY or in a Professional Studio? Exciting new advances in technology are revolutionizing many creative fields and helping amateurs feel like experts. It’s tempting to consider yourself a master photographer just because you have Instagram installed on your iPhone; equally appealing is the idea of skipping […]

The Pros and Cons of Pro Recording: DIY vs Studio

22 May, 2016 in How To / Recording by Cara M

Best Music Stores NYC: Best Records Stores in Manhattan and Beyond Contrary to popular belief record stores have not crawled up and died; over 9.2 million records were sold in U.S. In 2014 more than triple the amount sold in 2009, die-hard music fans still and will always have a craving for […]

Best Music Stores NYC: Record Shops In NYC Buyers Guide

22 Feb, 2016 in Recording by Mike

Recording Studio Mistakes Bands Make At TracksNY I see artists and musicians on a constant basis trying to work around assumptions that are only prohibiting them. Here are 3 common phrases I’ve heard at the studio. 1) “We don’t want to lose the feel of the song, the click will […]

3 Mistakes Bands Make Coming Into a Recording Studio

24 Oct, 2013 in Recording tagged practice / recording studio / rehearsal by RMRS