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Metrosonic Recording Studio Production Packages

Here at MetroSonic we are making it our mission to become your favorite New York City recording studio.  And, not just your audio recording studio of choice, but your music production and now video production studio too.  As part of celebrating the debut of our video production services, MetroSonic is offering some amazing new deals and […]

Ferran Esquerdo on a drum set at Metrosonic's large live room

Ferran Esquerdo

Last week Ferran Esquerdo stepped into the big live room to record some amazing drum beats for his demo reel. We found the sweet spot in the room for his drum tones and got to work laying down some great tracks. This is a good chance to hear how awesome drums on their own sound […]

Andrew Bird Break It Yourself

Andrew Bird’s CD Break It Yourself on the Billboard 200

MetroSonic is very proud to wish Andrew Bird congratulations on the success of his album Break It Yourself on the Billboard 200! You might remember, Mr. Bird worked on his record right here at Metrosonic last year, and we are thrilled to see all the success that has come his way since. Break it Yourself is now positioned at #94 […]

Mari Jaye Blanchard

Mari Jaye Blanchard and Sesame Street at Metrosonic!

The talented, young animator Mari Jaye Blanchard was in the studio recently recording voiceovers for her animated short titled “Not Yet” which will air on the cross generational institution Sesame Street. Impressive as it is, this is not Mari Jaye’s first time working with Sesame Street. Her shorts titled Twelve Little Chicks and Thirteen’s Not So Lucky […]

Ninja Sex Party

Ninja Sex Party

If you’re looking for proof that what you name your child will effect his chosen profession, look no further than Dan Sexbang and Ninja Brian of comedy duo Ninja Sex Party. The duo was in the studio last week recording some voiceovers and vocal tracks for a brand new video. It was a full house with […]

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble was in the studio earlier this week working on a few new recordings. Originally from Chicago, IL, the group relocated to New York a few years ago. Since forming in 1999, HBE has released 5 original LP’s, toured worldwide and just recently had their song “War” chosen for the score of the 2012 […]

Alberta Cross

LIVE SHOW: Alberta Cross @ Pianos NYC Saturday/Sunday 7pm

Lead singer Petter Stakee and his band Alberta Cross are playing two shows this Saturday and Sunday at Pianos in NYC.  We had a great time working with Petter during the Damian Pearce sessions. Petter produced Damian’s recording and laid down some guitars, bass, backing vocals as well. We’re sending our agent, Jess, to the show so be ready for her […]

Reggie Watts

Reggie Watts LIVE @ The Amnesty International Secret Policeman’s Ball March 4th

This Sunday, Amnesty International is celebrating its 50th anniversary with The Secret Policeman’s Ball at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and we have cause for celebration because our friend, Reggie Watts, will be performing live! Reggie was here but a few short weeks ago recording a track for his friend John Mulaney’s Comedy Central special called “New […]

Blak and Nature

On the Goodfoot with Blak & Nature

Check this mix & let me know what you think.  I have a few versions.  I’ll edit together a new one & post it soon. [audio:http://www.metrosonic.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Good-Foot-Mixed.01_03.mp3|titles=Good Foot Mix 1] Maybe music changed or  I’m getting older, but there are very few hip hop songs that are not only approved for all ages, but actually good […]

Reggie Watts

Reggie Watts Records At MetroSonic

The hilarious, conspicuous, and always the life of the party Reggie Watts graced MetroSonic Studio with the role of recording a song that can undoubtedly be deemed one of a kind. Before moving forward, make note of this one fact: he is a one man band with several members, who happen to look alike and bare identical […]

Bret McKenzie

MetroSonic Alum Receives Oscar Nod

It’s not every day that you get to congratulate someone you’ve worked with for an Oscar nomination but today we have that unique pleasure. We met Bret McKenzie when he and his partner, Jemaine Clement, were at MetroSonic recording the album I Told You I Was Freaky, comprised of music from the second season of […]

Andrew Bird recorded at Metrosonic for his new project "Break It Yourself"

Andrew Bird records and mixes to tape at Metrosonic

After about three months, we’ve just wrapped up tracking and mixing sessions with singer- songwriter Andrew Bird. A Chicago native, Bird is known for his warm vocal style, characteristic whistling techniques, and unique approach to combining modern treatments to otherwise traditional acoustic instruments. Along with violin, he plays guitar and glockenspiel on this album. Backing up […]