In The Studio: Spring 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023 by tonygoddess

2023 has been booked wall-to-wall at Bang-A-Song. Spring is the season of change, so if you’ve been in the studio, you know there is change afoot here, too. But one thing remains the same: we’ve got new releases to tell you about that knock us out.

John Jerome: Sunday Morning Sunrise

You’ve been waiting for another full length from The Island Cowboy since his self-titled LP came out, and he’s been teasing you with singles (I’m On My Way to Somewhere, It’s Only A Day) but May 11th, 2023 is not only a day, it’s Sunday Morning Sunrise release day, so listen up, now! (Spotify)

Joshua English: Outlaw Adjacent

Josh English’s fifth full length release (recorded at Bang A Song back in December) is called ‘Outlaw Adjacent’ and two singles have hit the street in advance of the full release date on June 2nd: Great Like Ghosts and Mr. Right Now. If you’re impatient for more, Josh will be in our neighborhood with Attempt Survivors at O’Briens next Saturday night 5/20 (Allston). I can confirm that on my Spotify rotation, Josh IS Mr. Right Now.

Chelsea Berry: My Heart

When your single has a “Foundation Joy” version, you know it’s got…heart. And Chelsea Berry has heart…all day. Her new single ‘My Heart’ is out on all platforms now, and you can give a listen on BandCamp right now.

George Hall & Friends: You Kill Me

George Hall knows when to deliver the garage rock single for just the right moment, and here it is: You Kill Me. Recorded at Bang A Song and accompanied by a killer/hilarious video, check it out. George does not have idle hands.

Benji: How To Move

You only need one single when your single is this propulsive.

Telamor: Monthly Singles Series

Who’s putting out more music than Telamor? The answer is…no one. Sometimes they double up and put two singles out each month. Not only is Telamor ready for Friday Crazy Night, they’ve got enough music to keep you bopping for ANOTHER Friday Crazy Night. Check out the latest below:

Telamor – I Love Being Lonely, What You See, Another Friday Crazy Night, Take Me Higher, Loserville

In The Studio:

Hawkes Burnham Robinson @ Bang-A-Song

Steve Lacey, Jim Coyle, Jon Butcher, Willie Alexander, Sal Baglio, Telamor, Mexican Ape Lord, Chris Fitz Grice, Uey At The Buoy, Kim Blisard, Greg Hawkes, Senior Moment, Arlen Ginsburg, Stop Calling Me Frank, Corey Wrinn, Chelsea Berry, Joe Wilkins, John Jerome, Luke Conlin, Dan Colbert, Hannah Smalltree, Cream, Wood & Bone, Sister Kathy, Paulzon Fire, Second Balcony Jump, Bobby Cardoza, What Time Is It Mr. Fox

In The Studio/New Releases: Summer/Fall 2019

Posted on November 7, 2019 by tonygoddess

Bang-A-Song has been bang-a-songing all summer and into the fall, and so have our artists. Here’s what’s new and underway:

New Releases:

Proving Ground Music continues its release of nearly-monthly singles: “Get Ready” (featuring Sam and Tony Goddess) is like a Hawaiian lullaby (listen here on Spotify). “Stay” (featuring Eric Salt) is as propulsive as Eric Salt himself (listen here on BandCamp), and “The Rose” (featuring Brian Sullivan) will put you in the moodiest of moods (listen here on Spotify).

Harry and The Potters have released their first full-length album in more than a decade, and it’s a huge work of art. “Lumos” is available on BandCamp here, and if you don’t find their first single (and lyric video for) “Hermione’s Army” a banger, then I don’t even know you anymore. (If you’ve never seen them live, the video for “The Trace” gives a good flavor. Tasty!)

The Moving Targets are also back with their first full-length album in more than a decade (it’s actually ‘in more than 25 years’)! “Wires” is available on BandCamp from BossTuneage Records, and you can listen on Spotify here. They have a local show coming up, too, on November 11th, at ONCE Ballroom if you’re in the Somerville area. Bring your earplugs, it’s gonna get awesome!

Telamor has released “Pumpkinhead” for your seasonal enjoyment (listen here on Spotify, and there’s a new 3-song EP dropping tomorrow, but while you wait, you can psyche yourself up for a “Wild, Wild Weekend” (listen here on Spotify) which naturally would start with “Friday Crazy Night” (listen here on Spotify). Telamor is TIMELY with its releases, people.

Lastly, a one-of-a-kind release from Brian King and What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? that was recorded at Bang-A-Song. “MEDUSA: Reclaiming The Myth” is a new multimedia musical experience presented in the Museum of Science Charles Hayden Planetarium. Live original music alongside an animated audio play retells the Medusa tale in a way that requires the attention of all your senses. This short trailer gives a hint of the show, but just the smallest one: the show is a massive achievement, and you should be on the lookout for its next presentation.

In The Studio:

Surnames moved on to mastering. Lisa Manning bled to tape. Pete Koeplin manned the skins for the new Matt Rhodes record. Kim Blisard created a soundtrack. Rabbi Lewis transferred long lost recordings of Maurice Dancour. Koi Wolf howled. Kinetik was kind. John Jerome avoided the sophomore slump. Dennis Golden filled out his library. The Dazies grew a new release. Matt Jatkola and Adam Taylor mixed next level power pop. Sir Be hit the beat. Tae Kwan Flow returned for the rematch. Jon Butcher channeled Bobby Hebb. (And though she hasn’t been in the studio recently, here’s a nice piece in the Gloucester Daily Times on Megan Wolf, who’s definitely put in her time at Bang-A-Song!)

In The Studio/New Releases: Spring 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by tonygoddess

Spring is coming on at Bang-A-Song, so let’s talk about what has gesprungen here!

In The Studio:

John Jerome is back for more. Jon Butcher produced and produced. Second Balcony Jump made their third record. CRUNCHTIME didn’t rush it. Koi Wolf slathered a lamb in Texas hot sauce. Lisa Manning made us cry. Telamor had me channel Thunders. Hemway had me channel the Wind. The Dazies expanded an ep to an album. Geoff Small employed many 7ths. Allen Estes brought some beautiful acoustic guitars down. Glympses brought some beautiful electric guitars down. Rob McLocklin practiced his Kowloon set. Suriel tracked into the night. Mr. Fox captured Medusa on tape. Bradley Royds transferred a 39 year old cassette. The Lebarons were good. Sunset Taxicab started a ride. Mari Martin sang on the Elvis mic. Kim Blisard edited the dance. Mike Parsons brought the 90’s back in the form of Neon 90’s. Dan King prepped for the return of the Monday Night Jam.

New Releases:

CRUNCHTIME had their CD Release at a Midway Matinee: Outsourced b/w Situation Out Of Control. You can stream and buy here.

Keeping up with his single-per-month club,Telamor released “Rattle My Cage” (with Tony Goddess on guitar), “Friday Crazy Night“, and “Beautiful To Me“. (Available on all music services.)

Matt Rhodes has released “Into The Black” as well as its official music video which can be found here.

Glympses released their official video for the track “Medicine Man“. Check it out here!

Second Balcony Jump released “Take This Ring” featuring John Jerome.

Jones Creek‘s new 4-song EP “Whiskey and Women” is available on Spotify and all music services.

Tony pitched in some guitar flourishes that Paul Sanni used in a Woodstock documentary trailer. Check it out here.

In The Studio/New Releases: Fall/Winter 2018

Posted on January 17, 2019 by tonygoddess

Thanks to everyone who was working at Bang-A-Song this fall. A lot of new albums were released since we last updated you, and we’re happy to recommend them! Dig in….

Jon Butcher‘s new LP is entitled “360°” and is available on Amazon, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Second Balcony Jump’s first single in 2019 is called “Cut To The Lip” and features a vocal performance from Emily Grogan.
Willie Alexander and The Fishtones have released “Aqua Vega” in full on BandCamp for your listening enjoyment.

Suriel’s debut LP is entitled ‘Blank Slate’, and it’s not only one of the 7 Best Hip Hop Albums in Boston (according to WBUR), it’s also available on Amazon Music and all of these streaming services. (And I neglected to mention his new official music video for ‘Real Life’! Drat!)
The 77 Everythings have tried to prove themselves wrong by naming their new album “Nothing’s Perfect“.
Glympses new self-titled full-length can be blasted immediately on Spotify, with Faith, Time, Love. (And check out the official music video for “Medicine Man”!)

The Disgraceland Players put some tracks down to accompany new episodes on Spade Cooley, Big Lurch and Rick James. (Season 3 kicks up in February…subscribe!)
Telamor released a new single entitled “Communication Breakdown” on Spotify and all the streaming services.
And because we’re impatient, and excited, Matt Rhodes will release his full length solo LP “Slightly At Sea” on January 25th. (ACTUALLY, NOW IT IS OUT!!! Check out “Slightly At Sea” on CDBaby, Spotify, and Apple Music. And…the album’s official music videos here.)

Morgan Minsk has released a new Official Video for ‘I Emerge’. It’s gorgeous.
Quentin Callewaert has released a new video entitled ‘Water Music in D Major’ featuring his regularly lovely fingerpicking sounds.
Cables and Lines has released a new music video for “Meadow”.

In The Studio:

Koi Wolf made their amps howl. Kim Blisard came to dance. Over the Bridge crossed into Studio C. Northwest Fox recorded a few more tracks before setting sail. Crunchtime crunched. The Dazies started a new EP. Safety played it dangerous. Quentin Callewaert kept us young. Toby Mountain made a difference. Second Balcony Jump cut their Third record. Harry and the Potters cast their mixes. Satch Kerans swung into C. The Instigators finished what they started. Jones Creek paddled through the overdubs. Sound Harbor held a class. Meg Griffin voiced a podcast. Joe Wilkins cut a rhythm section. John Jerome got going on the next one. Lisa Manning waxed poetic. Matt Smith spent some time in Studio C. Amanda Mena crooned some tunes.