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DOUBLE DOSE OF NEW MUSIC TO TOP OFF 2017!

2017.12.16

Finished up not one, but TWO releases to close out 2017.

NUMERO UN! In October, Whoa Thunder’s synth-pop masterpiece, “The Depths Of The Deep End” hit the airwaves. Reception has been fantastic. “Depths…” ranked #7 on KDHX’s “Top Local Spins of 2017” beating out legends Son Volt and even the late, great Chuck Berry(!) From the Riverfront Times: “The six-song EP begins with a whisper but leans heavily into slashing synths and whip-smart dynamics, with McClelland’s strong and emotive vocals charging through the arrangements.”

And NUMERO DEUX! Today on a beautiful, unseasonably warm day in STL, the 2nd Finn’s Motel release of 2017, “Quinta Del Sordo” hit the streets. Folks squeezed into Schlafly Tap Room to celebrate the release. Thrilled to watch this epic album develop and finally come to fruition. It is pure indie-rock magic. Props to Joe “Finn” Thebeau and the band!

Both records are now available globally via streaming or download. I am one lucky bug to be part of such a vibrant and close-knit St. Louis arts community. Cheers to more music and good times in 2018!

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DEPTHS OF THE DEEP END

2017.08.10

Finished final drum tracks for the new Whoa Thunder album, “The Depths Of The Deep End” tonight at Native Sound studios. That’s “Handsome Mic” Boshens in the photo, laying down the beat for the title track. Mic is not only a great drummer, but he’s a magnificent dancer, as well! I’ve already completed mixing on some of these tracks and we are targeting a Fall release. Influenced by a heart-wrenching break-up and a couple Bowie tribute shows, frontman, Brian McClelland has crafted some brilliant synth-infused tracks for this album. I’m quite excited to be mixing!

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NEW RELEASE: INTO THE REALM OF JUPITER REX

2017.04.22

The wait is over! The new Finn’s Motel album, “Into The Realm Of Jupiter Rex” has been released globally. This is the first album from St. Louis indie-pop mastermind, Joe Thebeau since 2006’s brilliant concept album, “Escape Velocity”. Fans of Joe’s heady indie-pop will not be disappointed. “Into The Realm…” finds Joe diving into even deeper waters expanding his lyrical insight and his musical soundscape. Joe and I put a lot of care and love into these songs and this album. Enjoy!

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NOW SOUNDS FOR A NEW ’17

2017.01.18

Lots of activity lately! We had an ice storm here in St. Louis – or as some local folks call it, “An Icemageddon!” Aside from perilous weather events, it’s been all music production! I’m finishing up post-production mastering on what will likely be THREE new releases from Finn’s Motel. I mastered Larry O’Neal’s latest album, “A Thousand Lost Allegories”, which was released in December. And I am producing the new Whoa Thunder album. The above photo is from our first day of tracking at Native Sound Recording located in South St. Louis. We are making new music in 2017! And ain’t nothing no how no way – not even no icemageddon – gonna stop us! 😉

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SUMMER CONCERTS!

2016.07.09

 

IBC 2016.07.09

 

The first three weeks of July, I took a recess from recording and mixing to do a few out of town shows with my friends in Thunderhead. It was fun to go out and play loud rock guitar for live peoples again. Here is a picture from my “office window” at the big amphitheater we played in Kansas City, MO. 😉 The guy standing centerstage is my guitar tech and very good pal, Scott Roever doing a final line check of my acoustic guitars moments before we hit the stage. Looking good, KC!

 

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