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The Story and Science of Audio Gates

Making a Scene Presents – The Story and Science of Audio Gates If you’ve ever been in a recording studio, you know it’s not just about playing music. It’s also about controlling sound. One of the tools that helps engineers shape a clean, powerful recording is something called an audio gate (also known as a noise gate). It’s kind of like a smart door for sound — it opens when you want sound to…

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Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz LADO B BRAZILIAN PROJECT 2

Version 1.0.0 Catina DeLuna & OTMARO RUIZ LADO B BRAZILIAN PROJECT 2 Sunnyside Records Nearly a decade ago, this duo recorded “Lado B Brazilian Project” as an independent production.  Even though they had limited resources, they persevered with very little promotion, and their project still earned a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals.’ This album is a follow up to that…

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Andy Nevala EL RUMBON (THE PARTY)

ANDY NEVALA EL RUMBON (THE PARTY) Zoho Records Andy Nevala, piano; Andy Eulau, bass; Frankie Quiñones & Ireland Faughn, percussionists; Emrah Kotan, drums; Neff Irizarry, guitar; Carlos Averhoff Jr., tenor saxophone. Pianist Andy Nevala and his group open with a lovely Latin arrangement of the familiar Stevie Wonder tune, “Isn’t She Lovely.”  The arrangements on this album are all Afro-Cuban…

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Transverse

TRANSVERSE Calligram Records Chad McCullough, trumpet/flugelhorn; Gordan Spasovski, piano; Kiril Tufekcievski, acoustic bass; Viktor Filipovski, drums. “Transverse” is the name adopted by this quartet. It’s a remarkable international collaboration between American trumpeter, Chad McCullough and three awesome Macedonian jazz musicians. “While visiting family during the summer of 2019, I sat in…

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Why Independent Musicians Should Claim a Web3 Domain (And Host It on the Blockchain)

Making a Scene Presents – Why Independent Musicians Should Claim a Web3 Domain (And Host It on the Blockchain) The music industry is evolving at lightning speed. Streaming platforms, record labels, and social media algorithms still dominate much of the online music world, but a new wave is emerging: the decentralized music industry. At the core of this shift is something most musicians don’t…

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Ben Thomas TANGO PROJECT

BEN THOMAS TANGO PROJECT Origin Records Ben Thomas, bandoneon/vibraphone/percussion; Steve Schermer, bass; Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, piano; Laura Coronel & Elizabeth Phelps, violin; Eric Likkel, clarinet. Ben Thomas makes music in a world where tradition and innovation meet.  He is deeply rooted in the authentic rhythms of Argentine tango, yet his spirit has a more modern perspective.  Consequently,…

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Dara Starr Tucker Time Wouldn’t Wait

Dara Starr Tucker Time Wouldn’t Wait  Green Hill Productions Most of us first heard vocalist, songwriter, and cultural commentator Dara Starr Tucker when she appeared on Keb’ Mo’s Grammy-winning Oklahoma, on which she co-wrote the title track. Yet her latest album, Time Wouldn’t Wait, is her third solo release. She blends her seven originals with classic tunes from film as she sings about the…

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The Birth of AI in the Studio – Early Tools and Experiments

Making a Scene Presents – The Birth of AI in the Studio – Early Tools and Experiments When you hear people talk about “AI in music” today, it can sound like something brand new—like this strange, futuristic force that just showed up to take over studios and replace musicians or engineers. The truth is, AI has been part of the recording process for years. It just didn’t have the flashy “AI” label…

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Making a Scene Presents our latest newsletter, Issue 511 for August 05 2025—now read in over 30 countries worldwide!

Our New Book is Now out on Amazon! "Breaking Chains - Navigating the Decentralized Music Industry" GET YOUR COPY TODAY (Kindle, Paperback and Hardcover) The First and ONLY definitive Guide to the Decentralized Music Industry! Are you ready for the future of the music industry? http://www.makingascene.org/breaking-chains

🎤 Exclusive Interviews:

Emma Wilson, Christopher Wyze and Gerry Casey sits down with Jimmy Burnes

We bring you "How to Launch Your Music on a Blockchain-Based Platform: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indie Artists", "AI-Powered Recording Session Assistants: Your New Best Friend in the Studio", "ChatGPT’s Hidden Superpowers: How Musicians Can Use AI to Promote and Produce Music" AND "Understanding Audio Compression: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters"

🎧 Fresh Music Reviews: Discover the latest releases from:

Rory Block Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Jimmy Greene Gonzalo, Chris, Eric, Larry Sarah Wilson Joe Farnsworth John Stein Rico Jones

📹 Videos of the Week:

"Taking the Slow Ride" By Lanie Gardner also Must-see video from Jimmy Burns and Neil Barnes

💡 PLUS: Industry professional interviews, music business articles, recording techniques, gear reviews, podcasts, and MORE!

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Decentralized Touring: How Blockchain Ticketing Stops Scalpers and Builds Fan Loyalty

Making a Scene Presents – Decentralized Touring: How Blockchain Ticketing Stops Scalpers and Builds Fan Loyalty If you’ve ever tried to buy a concert ticket for a big show, you know the feeling. You wait for the exact minute tickets go on sale, click “Buy” as fast as you can, and somehow they’re gone in seconds. Moments later, the same tickets are listed on resale websites for triple or even ten…

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Emma Hedrick NEWCOMER

EMMA HEDRICK NEWCOMER Pathways Jazz Emma Hedrick opens her newly released album with a jazz waltz titled, “The Idea of Love.”  The melody is infectious and has a few surprising intervals. Her mellifluous vocals draw me gently into the lyrics.  At first, there is only Thor Eide Johansen’s double bass supporting her vocals. The duo performs with ease and Emma is clearly a storyteller.  She exhibits…

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Mark Winkler HOLD ON

Mark Winkler HOLD ON Cafe Pacific Vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler returns with his 22nd album, HOLD ON. This is the tenth album produced by his colleague, Barbara Brighton, and finds Winkler penning the lyrics for seven of these eleven tracks. Winkler has a storied history of attracting great musicians, especially pianists, reaching higher than ever in that regard here, enlisting John Beasley,…

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John Denicola Don't Wait

John Denicola Don’t Wait Omad Records John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. A native of Amityville, New York and a longtime resident of Greenwich Village, DeNicola began his musical career as a bass player with the band “Flight”, which recorded for Motown Records in 1980 and was  sampled by Erikah Badu on her hit song “Back in the Day”. DeNicola played with several other acts…

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The Blood Brothers Help Yourself

Version 1.0.0 The Blood Brothers Help Yourself Gulf Coast Records The Blood Brothers are an ensemble based around primary members  Albert Castiglia and Mike Zito, included are Albert Castiglia, vocals  and guitar; Mike Zito, vocals and guitar; Lewis Stephens, piano and  organ; Scot Sutherland, bass guitar; and either Matt Johnson, drums  and vocals, or Ray Hangen, drums and percussion. The nine…

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Emma Wilson

  Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Emma Wilson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being create from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues…

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Interview with Emma Wilson: Blues, Soul, and Passion

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Emma Wilson Emma Wilson, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from England’s North East, blends the raw energy of the blues with the soulful elegance of early Aretha Franklin and Ann Peebles. Her debut album Wish Her Well earned her the UK Blues Awards’ “Emerging Blues Artist of the Year” in 2022, while her follow-up, Memphis Calling, showcased…

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Christopher Wyze and the Tellers

  Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Christopher Wyze and the Tellers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being create from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the…