The Los Angeles Scoop!

LIVE in the Studio

November 12, 2013

How a beauty company’s warehouse became both a pro studio and one-of-a-kind live concert venue.

Invisible Cities: A Wireless Opera Comes To Union Station

November 6, 2013

Sennheiser wireless technology and an unusual venue help to stage a one-of-a-kind performance in downtown Los Angeles.

Made in CA: The Manley Schematic

September 18, 2013

Inside the factory and philosophy of one of pro audio’s most successful female entrepreneurs.

Soundtrack Science: Making “To Feel Alive” for Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

September 9, 2013

Learn how a hugely haunting end credits song was written, then recorded and mixed at Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

Building A Scene: On The Ground and Online

August 13, 2013

A community of artists is using Spotify and Soundrop to build a local hard rock scene.

Gotye Engineer/Producer François Tétaz On Pursuing Weird & Wonderful Work

August 4, 2013

On the heels of hugely successful records with Gotye and Kimbra, producer, engineer, songwriter and film score composer Franc Tetaz has no intention of narrowing his focus.

ICONS: Van Dyke Parks – On Studio Artistry and “Songs Cycled”

July 28, 2013

One of America’s foremost musical pioneers delivers seasoned audio wisdom, and insights on his ear-opening new album.

Getting Creative with Sylvia Massy

July 14, 2013

A multi-faceted producer, Massy is always looking for something unique and exciting – whether it’s music or visual art or studio space.

In The Studio With…Joe Barresi — The Mixing Mindset for QOTSA, Chevelle & Bad Religion

June 16, 2013

The relentless drive to keep learning, keep pushing and exploring has brought this producer/engineer some of today’s top rock, punk and metal acts. Get inspired.