SOLIRO Releases ‘Lingering’
SOLIRO's new single ‘Lingering’ is a remarkable piece of electronic music, combining delicate vocals, intricate sound design and an earth-shattering drop. I had the pleasure of mixing and mastering this one, and was particularly impressed by the songwriting and masterful use of musical tension.
Ruby Flowers Releases ‘Broken Beer Heartache’
Brisbane singer-songwriter Ruby Flowers has released her new single, ‘Broken Beer Heartache’. I had the pleasure of mastering this one, and between Ruby’s stunning vocals, catchy choruses and a cracking performance from the band, there’s plenty to love.
‘Before We Grew Up’ by Simply Dewey is out now
Simply Dewey just keeps making brilliant music. With Before We Grew Up out now, here’s a shout-out to a producer whose melodies, chord progressions and sheer consistency keep me coming back for more.
Tim Dutton Releases “Nolens Volens” and “Schrödinger’s Chicken”
Some people are annoyingly good at guitar, and Tim Dutton is one of them. His double single jumps from 80s shred to country chicken pickin’ without ever forgetting the songs.
The Last 5% Is Where Songs Go to Die
The final 5% is where tiny changes, endless versions and increasingly desperate filenames take over, while the finished record never actually appears.
DETH by DETH
DETH’s self-titled debut EP is out now. I had the pleasure of mastering this relentless six-track punk record from Boorloo, packed with electric vocals, heavy riffs and razor-sharp energy.
Join The Cult by Sunburns
Sunburns channel 60s songwriting through a modern lo-fi bedroom-pop lens on Join The Cult, a strange, catchy and brilliantly characterful track that I had the pleasure of mastering.
Don’t Worry if Your Rough Mix Sounds Rough
Your rough mix doesn’t need to sound polished. It just needs to communicate the balance, feel and direction you want, so your mixing engineer knows where the song is supposed to go.
‘Genesis’ by Toby Tylass out now on Bucktin Records
GENESIS by Toby Tylass is an electronic pop train with no brakes, packed with elaborate synth horns, mind-bending lyrics and a seemingly endless supply of hooks.
Yofti Releases Genre-Bending Debut Single “Spill”
Yofti’s debut single “Spill” moves through soft rock melancholy, rich 90s-inspired vocal harmonies, filthy guitar tones and an epic soaring solo, all held together by genuinely brilliant songwriting.
Blue Ingot Releases Six Singles
Blue Ingot’s I’m Alone Again is a totally a cappella track with a slick barbershop-style aesthetic, modern production value and a healthy dose of humour. Think doo-wop on an e-bike, filming a Reel for TikTok, while somehow still making time for a suspiciously tight four-part harmony.
Bonbon Noir – Lady on the Hill
Bonbon Noir’s Lady on the Hill is a beautifully calm and ghostly piece of psychedelia, full of harp-like plucks, haunting vocals and a poignant cello. Mixed and mastered by Mick Morrison.
Performance Over Audio Quality Every Day of the Week
What matters more when choosing a vocal take: a clean recording or a great performance? Why the imperfect take is often the one you should send for mixing.
Mastering “The Family Album” By Chillin’
I recently had the pleasure of mastering The Family Album by Chillin’, a warm, heartfelt acoustic release dedicated to their children and grandchildren.
I’ve Started A Mailing List
I’ve started a mailing list for independent artists, producers and songwriters, with occasional mixing, mastering and music release tips from the studio.
Andy Fillmore - “The Falling Man”
I recently mixed and mastered “The Falling Man” by Melbourne singer-songwriter Andy Fillmore. It’s an acoustic-driven track that builds into an epic crescendo, featuring hard-hitting electric guitar, soaring vocal harmonies, and a standout vocal performance from Andy.
Cain Ireh Releases “GammaDecay” Under Never Tasted June
Cain Ireh has released the official visual for “GammaDecay” under the Never Tasted June brand. I mixed and mastered the track, which blends synthwave, dark ambient, and darksynth into a bleak, cinematic electronic release.
.sym Releases New Electronic EP ‘nothing’ on HeadDesk Records
.sym’s new electronic EP nothing is out now via HeadDesk Records. Mastered by Mick Morrison.
Groove, Love, Bark 3 by Greg Alper Band is out today
Greg Alper Band’s new EP Groove, Love, Bark 3 is out now. I had the pleasure of mixing and mastering this international collaboration, featuring Latin grooves, salsa, bossa nova, jazz, strings, horns, flute, percussion and saxophone.
Illude Release Double Single “ROT” And “At The End”
Illude have released a new double single, ROT and At The End. I mixed and mastered both tracks, which capture a real live energy in the performances, paired with fantastic songwriting.