01.25.05 - Wow....It's almost February!!!

It's crazy how quickly the time goes. This year is flying by.

Amaretto braved a snowy snowy Saturday to come in and record 2 new songs. These guys were so unafraid of the cold that they showed up in their underware. I've got the proof......right HERE!!

Polyvinyl Records will be pressing up 300 copies of ZZZZ's live set recorded last July in anticipiation of their debut release. I'll keep you up to date on the details of this release as well.

Jerome Hollins was in mixing 6 new songs for his upcoming album "The Chronicles." We'll be mixing more next Sunday. This album should be available this spring.

If you're interested in seeing our pictures from Thailand, you can check them out HERE. There's even some crazy pictures of me rocking out in our Chiang Mai hotel room to asian MTV to keep Jenny laughing. Seeing these pictures will definately make you want a $.75 Beer Chang.

Canasta kicked off a new year of live sets for WLUW's Radio One this week. You won't want to miss their set which airs this Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. You can listen online here!!

The February and March schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

01.17.05 - We survived the tsunami and now we're ready to rock!!!

Sean and I are back safe and sound from Thailand. Since we never ventured south of Bangkok, the tsunami didn't really affect our trip at all. Of course the devastation left in the wake of the tsunami has saddened us all. I know that there are some benefits coming up soon, so if you can, try to make it out to one.

Jade Tree has released 3 songs that Pedro the Lion recorded live at BLAM for WLUW's Radio One. The 6 song EP entitled Stations features live versions of "Big Trucks," "Of Minor Prophets" and "Their Prostitute Wives" along with 3 songs recorded live in Toronto for CBC Radio. Stations is available exclusively through itunes. For more info, click HERE.

Contraphonic Records will be releasing the live set recorded by The Branches last year. The EP will be entitled "Beards on Fire" and should be available soon. I'll let you know when this CDEP is available for purchase.

Polyvinyl Records will be pressing up 300 copies of ZZZZ's live set recorded last July in anticipiation of their debut release. I'll keep you up to date on the details of this release as well.

Tower of Rome's latest release on He Who Corrupts, Inc. (recorded at BLAM last year) has been getting some really great reviews. Check 'em out HERE.

The Wild Leopardz were in the studio on Saturday working on 2 new songs. These girls sure can rock!!! I'm so lucky.....I'll get to say I knew them when. I've posted pictures, so check them out!!

We start a new year of live sets for WLUW's Radio One this week. You've got alot of great rock to look forward to this year. As usual, the show starts at 6:30 p.m. You can listen online here!!

Orland Park natives Summerset were in on Friday finishing up their new full length release. I took some great photos of these guys rocking out in the studio. Check out our photos page to see these guys in action!!!

The January and February schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

12.13.04 - Sorry for the lack of updates, but we've been busy!!!

I mastered the upcoming CD release for Jim Baker over at Delmark Record's Riverside Studio. This CD (soon to be out on the Delmark label) is mostly solo piano with a few electronic tracks thrown in to shake things up. Good stuff on a great jazz + blues label. This Saturday I'll be helping them record the Ritual Trio live. I'll keep you posted.

While I was at Delmark, two great bands stopped by BLAM to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. Local artists Magnus were joined by May or May Not. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and the rock starts at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online here!!

Orland Park natives Summerset were in last Thursday, Friday and Saturday working on their upcoming full length release. I took some great photos of these guys rocking out in the studio. Check out our photos page to see these guys in action!!!

Sean's been working on a new 4 song EP for Report! (featuring members of Rollo Tomasi, Decatur and Straightleggedkick). These guys are fantastic. Hopefully we'll have some mp3s for you when everything is done.

The Rhineland Bastards have been overdubbing and mixing 5 new tracks that they recorded over at Engine Music Studios. Freelance engineer Justin Trickles has been behind the board on this project and it sounds great!

xoxo

eric@blam

11.30.04 - Hope everyone ate alot of Turkey!!!

I recorded 12 tracks for local quintet Jazz Conspiracy over at Delmark Record's Riverside Studio. We'll be mixing these songs next month, so stay tuned for that!

We only had one band stop by the studio to record live a set for WLUW's Radio One. Local trio The Symptoms rocked out a great set. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and the Symptoms set airs at 8:00 p.m. You can listen online here!!

Sean tracked 5 songs for IO. These guys play post rock with a dub sensibility. Very cool stuff. You can probably expect to be hearing these tracks sometime early next year.

The December and January schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

11.23.04 - IO records @ BLAM, Jazz Conspiracy @ Delmark

I recorded 12 tracks for local quintet Jazz Conspiracy over at Delmark Record's Riverside Studio. We'll be mixing these songs next month, so stay tuned for that!

We only had one band stop by the studio to record live a set for WLUW's Radio One. Local trio Hirudin delivered enough rock to counteract any tryptophan effects you might be have this Thanksgiving. It should be a great show, so don't miss it. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Sean tracked 5 songs for IO. These guys play post rock with a dub sensibility. Very cool stuff. You can probably expect to be hearing these tracks sometime early next year.

xoxo

eric@blam

11.16.04 - Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms record at BLAM

Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms (ex-Mighty Blue Kings and current members of Devil in a Woodpile) finished mixing the title track off of their forthcoming release entitled "Treskiadecaphobia." This song is fantastic. I'm guessing this album will be available sometime early next year.

Two really cool bands stopped by the studio to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. Unfortunately, I missed it because I was in Minnesota watching the Pixies reunite. Recent Phoenix, AZ transplant The Ruby Lee were joined by Glorious Noise recording artistsQuasar Wut Wut. It should be a great show, so don't miss it. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Preston was in recording vocals and finishing up their 4 song EP. It's about halfway mixed, so you can expect to be hearing these songs really soon.

The November and December schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

11.08.04 - Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms record at BLAM

Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms came in last Wednesday to record the final track for their upcoming release. I'm guessing their new album will be available sometime early next year. I'll keep you posted.

Three (yes three) great bands stopped by the studio to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. Contraphonic recording artists Branches were joined by fellow labelmates Clyde Federal. Also on the bill this Thursday night is Grimble Grumble. So snuggle up on the couch this Thursday night and prepare yourself for alot of live music. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (ex-Jersey City Saints and ex-John Brown Battery) recorded an acoustic version of their song "Backdown" last week for an upcoming indie film out of New York. Some great things are in store for these guys, so definately check them out.

Yves Francois was in last week recording another new song. His new album should be available right around Christmas.

The new 6 song EP for Piglet is mixed and was mastered by Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering. I've posted an mp3 of the 2nd track of the EP called "Caramel." This CD is currently being reproduced and will be available soon!!.

xoxo

eric@blam

11.02.04 - Hope Everyone Had a Good Halloween...

I hope everyone had a rockin' Halloween. I was a cow!!!! Hopefully everyone also voted today.

Two great bands stopped by the studio to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One.Organ Wolf was joined by local rocker Mattithias. You definately won't want to miss the show this week!! The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Yves Francois was in last week recording another new song. His new album should be available right around Christmas.

Ghetto Love Recording engineer Dale Meiners is now recording bands at BLAM. If you're interested in doing a session with Dale engineering, let us know and we'll set it up. He's done some amazing work with bands like Mt. St. Helens, Yakuza, the Wesley Willis Fiasco, 5ive Style, Haymarket Riot, and more.

xoxo

eric@blam

10.25.04 - Burning Bright Records new acoustic song.

Thrill Jockey recording artist Bobby Conn and the Glass Gypsies stopped by BLAM to record a live set for WLUW's Radio One. The Detholz! joined Bobby Conn with a set of covers. You won't want to miss this one!! The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (ex-Jersey City Saints and ex-John Brown Battery) recorded an acoustic version of their song "Backdown" for an upcoming indie film out of New York. Some great things are in store for these guys, so definately check them out.

Yves Francois was in last week recording 4 new songs. These (along with several other tracks previously recorded) should be available right around Christmas.

xoxo

eric@blam

10.19.04 - ESP Releases their Debut CD

Thick Records recording artist Hanalei (aka Brian Moss from the Ghost, a laptop and his buddy Pete) stopped by BLAM to record a live set for WLUW's Radio One. They were joined by Casey Meehan and the Delta Still (who played a very cool set). The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

On October 21st, David Alizo, who has been recording at BLAM for the last two and a half years, will be putting on a concert featuring the Boys Choir of Kenya. This concert will be at the Oak Park Arts Center Auditorium and tickets are $10.00. The next day, we will be in the studio recording the choir on 3 songs for David. If you would like more information or tickets, please email me. You can also purchase tickets from ticketweb.com.

Local jazz quintet ESP recently released their debut album "Depth." This cd was recorded at Riverside Studios (home of Delmark Records) and was mixed and mastered at BLAM. CDs are available from the band. For more info, check out their website.

Yves Francois was in last week recording 4 new songs. These (along with several other tracks previously recorded) should be available right around Christmas.

The October and November schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

10.12.04 - DareDiablo records for WLUW's Radio One

Southern Recording ArtistDare Diablo took a break from their tour to stop by BLAM to record a live set for WLUW's Radio One. These guys are amazing, so make sure you tune in. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Preston was in last week doing more work. I snapped a few pictures and posted them on the photos page. Check out some fine looking dudes caught in the process of making the rock!!

Missing Autumn was in Friday putting the finishing touches on their new 4 song demo. You can hear the results over at www.purevolume.com.

The new 6 song EP for Piglet is mixed and was mastered by Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering. I've posted an mp3 of the 2nd track of the EP called "Caramel." This band totally rocks, and they've got a show coming up October 15th at the Logan Square Auditorium. Make sure to check them out.

xoxo

eric@blam

10.04.04 - Boys Choir of Kenya to perform in Oak Park

Jesus and the Devil and Colossal (featuring members of Duvall) stopped by BLAM to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. You'll definately want to catch both sets this Thursday night. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Yves Francois was in Sunday demoing 4 new songs that will be recorded later this month with his band Rocambu Jazz.

The October schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

09.28.04 - Preston records 4 new songs

The Firebird Band (ex-Braid) and Zelienople stopped by BLAM to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. You'll definately want to catch both sets this Thursday night. (If it were me, I'd also put on the Presidential Debates with closed captioning...that way you can read the debates and listen to some great music). The rock starts at 6:30 p.m., the politics start at 8:00 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Preston (featuring members of Holdens Catch and When She Falls) was in over the weekend recording 4 new songs. We still need to record bass and vocals before we're ready to mix. You can probably expect to hear these songs sometime in the middle of October.

The new Tower of Rome CD (entitled "All is Lost...All is Lost...All is Yet To Be Found") is available for pre-ordering from He Who Corrupts, Inc. for the sweet price of $9.00. Tower of Rome will be having not one, but two CD release parties for this record. Check out the He Who Corrupts site for more info. I've posted a song off of "All is Lost...All is Lost...All is Yet To Be Found" on our mp3 page, so make sure you check them out.

Blackprint is featured this week on the front page of PureVolume.com. They've also got a new website, so you can see what's going on with those guys. I know they've got some shows next month with Sleepwalker Defense and Haymarket Riot, so make sure you keep your schedule open.

The September + October schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

09.21.04 - Missing Autumn finishes 4 new songs

Action Heights recording artists Faultlines (from Iowa City) began their tour last week by recording a live set for WLUW's Radio One. You'll definately want to catch the Faultlines set this Thursday night. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Missing Autumn finished tracking and mixing 4 new songs over the weekend. I've posted one song on our mp3 page, but all four are available over at Pure Volume. These guys have some great shows coming up (including one with Hey Mercedes), so definately check these guys out.

Sean and I have finished compiling a new sampler for the studio. It contains songs by Piglet, the Detholz!, Holdens Catch, Seyarse, Blackprint, The Dirty Things, Botanica, and more. If you're interested in hearing some of the work that we've done at Blam, then email me your address and I'll send you a copy.

The new 6 song EP for Piglet is mixed and was mastered by Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering. I've posted an mp3 of the 2nd track of the EP called "Caramel." This band totally rocks, so make sure to check them out. They've got a brand new website up along with BLAM favorites Blackprint. What are you waiting for? Start Clicking!!

xoxo

eric@blam

09.14.04 - The Pines and Danger Adventure record for WLUW

Two awesome live sets this week for WLUW's Radio One. Greyflight recording artistsThe Pines and Danger Adventure both stopped by and delivered two great sets. I've posted some really cool pictures from the evening. You'll definately want to catch both sets this Thursday night. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Missing Autumn will be in this weekend to finish up 4 new songs started at the beginning of September. I've posted some pictures from the initial tracking sessions. These guys have some great shows coming up (including one with Hey Mercedes), so definately check these guys out.

xoxo

eric@blam

09.07.04 - Missing Autumn begins recording 4 new songs

Two awesome live sets this week for WLUW's Radio One. Bang Bang! and the Dials both stopped by and simply rocked. You'll definately want to catch both sets this Thursday night. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (who mastered their 5 song demo at BLAM and is in the process of demoing 4 more new songs) is ranked #4 at purevolume.com. They're playing tommorrow night (September 8th) at the Bottom Lounge with Blackprint. Make sure you check these guys out!!!

Missing Autumn was in over the weekend recording 4 new songs. I've posted some pictures from the session over the weekend. We'll be finishing up these 4 songs later in the month. Definately check these guys out.

The September schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

08.31.04 - Burning Bright ranked #4 at purevolume.com

No live sets this week for WLUW's Radio One. Next week Bang Bang! and the Dials will be stopping by. You'll definately want to catch that. Tune in this Thursday night and hear the best bands Chicago has to offer. The rock starts at 6:30 p.m. and you can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (who mastered their 5 song demo at BLAM and is in the process of demoing 4 more new songs) is ranked #4 at purevolume.com. They're playing Wednesday September 8th at the Bottom Lounge with Blackprint. Make sure you check these guys out!!!

The Mighty Ohio (ex-Holdens Catch, ex-*tomsawyer, ex-in soot i sleep) was in over the weekend recording a 4 song Demo. I've posted some pictures from the session over the weekend. We're mixing these songs tommorrow, so hopefully we'll have some mp3s up to check out soon.

xoxo

eric@blam

08.16.04 - Piglet and Tower of Rome record at BLAM

Unfortunately no live sets for WLUW's Radio One this week. Our apologies to Bang Bang! for having to cancel on such short notice. But rest assured, we'll get these guys in. This is the second week of WLUW's annual pledge drive. Help support one of Chicago's best radio stations. You can find out more info @ www.wluw.org). Tune in to Radio One this Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. or listen online here!!

He Who Corrupts Inc. recording artists Tower of Rome tracked and mixed their new 11 song CD Sunday. This album should be available this Fall on He Who Corrupts Inc.

The new 6 song EP for Piglet is done and 95% mixed. We'll be putting the finishing touches on this record this Wednesday, and then mastering with Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering August 23rd. I'll post an mp3 after the mastering and I should have some pictures up from the session in the next day or two.

The August schedule is quickly filling up here at BLAM. And we want to make sure we have the time to record your band. So please make sure to book your time in advance. Call or email us for available dates.

xoxo

eric@blam

08.03.04 - The Dirty Things reviewed in the Sun-Times & Reader

Two great bands stopped by the studio to record live sets for WLUW's Radio One. J+J+J rocked out a totally awesome set. The Poweups (the side project of Justin and Angie from the Industry) played a short set of rockin' nintendo covers. Tune in this Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. or listen online here!!

I recorded 3 songs over the weekend for a new band featuring Brian and Mike of the Everglades. They don't have an offical name yet, but I think they're leaning towards Estes. If you like Jawbreaker and the Promise Ring, you're going to love these guys. We're going to finish this stuff up at the beginning of August.

Sean is finishing up the 6 song EP for Lucky 13 this week and last week, he finished mixing an EP for Forever and a Day. Both CDs should be available soon.

The Dirty Things new EP was reviewed by Jim DeRogatis in the July 23rd issue of the Chicago Sun-Times. That review went alittle something like this:

...The "new wave of new wave" continues to be strong in this town as well, and the Dirty Things are one of the better bands in this vein, drawing on the influences of Wire, the Gang of Four, and the early Cure on a five-song EP called "Movement Making Noises." On songs such as the aptly titled "New Dance," the young quartet easily betters the Rapture, if not bands like Franz Ferdinand and Clinic... You can read the whole review here.

The Dirty Things new EP was also reviewed by Monica Kendrick in the July 30th issue of the Chicago Reader. Here's what the reader had to say about "Movement Making Noises":

...This local quartet's new debut EP, "Movement Making Noises" (52 Girls), is icy 80s postpunk right down to the cover art-spiky and jittery and wired, with springy guitars and uneasy rhythms, it's rock 'n' roll to get the shakes to. "Cut and Dry" is two minutes and 45 seconds of strung out nervous energy, like a muscle tic that just won't stop.

xoxo

eric@blam

07.20.04 - Piglet, ESP, and Lucky 13 at BLAM this week

No live sets this week for WLUW's Radio One. You'll still want to turn this Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m. to hear the best in Chicago rock. Next week, there will be live music from local favs Troubled Hubble and The Safes. You can listen online here!!

I'm still demoing the new Piglet album. This is going to be some crazy insane math rock. We've got the click track done for the first four songs and the number of meter and tempo changes is.....ummm......crazy. This album is going to rock!! Hopefully we'll have this record done by mid August.

Sean's got a busy schedule this week recording a 6 song EP for Lucky 13 and an EP for Forever and a Day. Both CDs should be done by the end of the month.

ESP was in Sunday mastering their upcoming CD which was recorded at Delmark's Riverside Studio and mixed at BLAM. It sounds amazing and hopefully will be available soon.

xoxo

eric@blam

07.13.04 - ZZZZ and the Lesser Scene stop by BLAM

Polyvinyl recording artist ZZZZ stopped by the studio Wednesday night to tape a live set for WLUW's Radio One. The Lesser Scene followed up ZZZZ with 25 minutes of violin and cello filled rock. Both live sets will air this Thursday night starting at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online here!!

I demoed the new Piglet album Monday night. This is going to be some crazy insane math rock. We've got the click track done for the first song and the number of meter and tempo changes is.....ummm......crazy. This album is going to rock!! Hopefully we'll have this record done by mid August.

Sean recorded 3 songs last week for local pop punk group Public Affairs. All three mp3s are available for downloading on the Public Affairs site. I've also posted the song "Cardiology" on our mp3 page. What are you waiting for? Check 'em out.

There's a review of the "Live on WLUW" double CD over at Fufkin.com. You can check it out here!!

xoxo

eric@blam

06.28.04 - Pedro the Lion records a live set for WLUW

Some really cool band have been stopping by BLAM to tape live sets for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. Last week Sick Room recording artist Bear Claw stopped by the studio and throttled us with some amazing rock. The Decibators followed up Bear Claw with 25 minutes of ass-kickin rock 'n roll. Both live sets will air this Thursday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Tommorrow night, Jade Tree recording artist Pedro the Lion will be stopping by the studio to record a live set promoting their new record "Achilles Heel." This set will air next Thursday night. You can listen online here!!

I've posted a few new pictures from some recent WLUW performances by The Siderunners, The Race, Bear Claw and The Decibators. Check 'em out!!

Sean recorded 2 songs last week for local ska band Plunket. You can check those out over at Pure Volume by clicking here.

I recorded an acoustic version of the song "Skin Deep" for Sleepwalker Defense yesterday. I'm not sure if it'll ever be released or not, but it's definately a cool take on a great tune. I'm sure they'll play it for you if you bug them enough.

xoxo

eric@blam

07.07.04 - BLAM records 85 bands for WLUW

Last week marked the one year anniversary of recording live sets for WLUW's Radio One. Over the past year, we've recorded a total of 85 bands for WLUW. This is on top of our busy schedule recording great local and regional artists. We at BLAM are proud sponsors of WLUW and are very excited to have an opportunity to support Chicago's thriving music scene. This week, Jade Tree recording artist Pedro the Lion stopped by the studio to record a live set promoting their new record "Achilles Heel." They'll be joined by Rescue from Detroit Both sets will air this Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m. You can listen online here!!

Sean recorded 3 songs last week for local pop punk group Public Affairs. Hopefully we'll get some mp3s and pictures up for you soon. Sean's got a busy schedule this upcoming week doing 6 song EP for Lucky 13 and an EP for Forever and a Day.

xoxo

eric@blam

06.21.04 - The BLAM Birthday Season is Kicking Off!

That's right folks, Sean and my birthdays are coming up. I'll be at Summerfest on the 24th celebrating mine with some beer, brats and The Darkness!!! Sean's birthday is July 11th, but anyone who knows him, knows that the celebrating begins July 1st.

Flameshovel recording artist The Race stopped by the studio Wednesday night to tape a live set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. The Siderunners followed up the Race with an awesome acoustic performance. The Siderunners are playing over at the Lyons Den Thursday night, so if you like what you hear, go and check them out. Both live sets will air this Thursday night starting at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online here!!

xoxo

eric@blam

06.14.04 - Burning Bright records 4 songs at BLAM

Johanns Face recording artist The Atari Star stopped by the studio Wednesday to tape a live set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. Shot Baker followed up the Atari Star set with a blistering 25 minute performance. You'll definately want to tune in for the covers alone (the Atari Star covered a Shellac song and Shot Baker covered an Operation Ivy song). Both live sets will air this Thursday night starting at 7:00 p.m. You can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (ex-Rise Against, ex-John Brown Battery) was in the studio for a good chunk of last week working on 4 new songs. We still have some vocals to finish up before we start mixing next month.

xoxo

eric@blam

06.07.04 - Burning Bright and Buried Beds at BLAM

I was over at Delmark Records last week mastering two jazz records that will be released later this year. The first record is a duo featuring Scott Fields and Jeff Parker (of Tortoise). The second is a record by the Deep Blue Organ Trio featuring Bobby Broom on guitar.

Sean recorded several songs over the weekend for local rockers Lucid Ground. They're finishing up the tracking and mixing today!!!

Buried Beds from Philadelphia stopped by the studio Saturday (the day after their Empty Bottle performance) to tape a live set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. The Dutchmen stopped by as well to tape a set on the heels of their new release " Bloodthirsty." I've posted some pictures from both bands performances. Their live sets will air this Thursday night. You can listen online here!!

Burning Bright (ex-Rise Against, ex-John Brown Battery) was in the studio Friday night demoing 4 songs that we'll be recording later this week. Check out their website to hear a bunch of songs off of their ep that was mastered here at BLAM. These guys will also be playing a show this Saturday night with Sean's band Twice Pipes at the Pontiac in Wicker Park.

The split 12 inch vinyl featuring Seyarse and La Mantra De Fhiqria is now available from Curtain Call Music or 404 Records. The 3 songs by Seyarse were mixed at BLAM.

There's a new Redline Distribution Sampler coming out that features a bunch of music recorded at BLAM. Blackprint will be playing a release show for the Redline Sampler this Saturday at the Bottom Lounge. And speaking of Blackprint, check out some awesome pictures taken of these guys by Nathan Baker...HERE.

xoxo

eric@blam

06.01.04 - Summer has begun!!

It's getting warm outside and we're starting to get really busy inside. It looks like summer's just about here. If you're band is interested in recording this summer, it's probably not a bad idea to book a month or two ahead of time. Things are starting to fill up pretty quickly.

File-13 recording artists TRS-80 stopped by the studio last Wednesday night to record a live set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. I've posted some pictures of them rocking out. Their live sets will air this Thursday night. You can listen online here!!

Sean mastered 6 songs Monday for local ska band Plunket. Check 'em out!

The long awaited Yves Francois Et Rocambu Jazz CD Release Party is scheduled for Thursday July 29th at Rhythm (1108 West Randolph). This CD is Spaceage Bachelor Pad Music meets New Orleans Jazz meets African Jazz at its finest. You'll definately want to check out a copy once it's released.

The new 4 song EP from Sleepwalker Defense entitled "Weddings and Funerals" will be available next month. You can check them out with Black Print, Challenger and The Ghost Saturday June 26th at the Fireside Bowl.

xoxo

eric@blam

05.25.04 - The new full length for When She Falls is mixed

The Light Changes stopped by the studio Saturday morning to record a live set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. If you're into Joy Divison and early Cure, you're going to love these guys. They even did a really cool Police cover. Their live sets will air this Thursday night. You can listen online here!!

When She Falls was back in the studio last week to finish up the tracking and mixing for their first full length. Their 11 song album will feature 2 songs recorded last summer, 6 songs recorded this winter and 3 songs recorded last week. I'm guessing that this album will be available at the end of the summer.

The Live On WLUW double CD is now available from both Redline Distribution and Insound. If you haven't purchased a copy yet, you're totally missing out. Get a copy today!!

xoxo

eric@blam

05.17.04 - Sleepwalker Defense and Pedal Steel Transmission

Two great live sets this week for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. Sleepwalker Defense (whose EP was recorded earlier this year @ BLAM) stopped by and rocked out a great set. Pedal Steel Transmission (who actually recorded 2 songs back in 1999 @ BLAM) reworked a bunch of songs for a stripped down acoustic set. Both live sets will air this Thursday night. You can listen online here!!

3 new mp3s this week. The first is an MP3 from the forthcoming EP by Sleepwalker Defense (ex-John Brown Battery, ex-Bollweevils) called "Medicine." The second is a preview of the upcoming jazz album by ESP entitled "ESP 4-4-04." The full version of these songs should be out at the end of the summer. The third MP3 is a Jawbreaker cover by Division. This song was recorded live in the studio last year for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago (RIP).

The Live On WLUW double CD is now available from both Redline Distribution and Insound. If you haven't purchased a copy yet, your totally missing out. Get a copy today!!

xoxo

eric@blam

05.03.04 - Hot Cross records live & Blackprint demos new album

Blackprint was in Saturday recording demos for 8 songs that will appear on their new album. If you can't wait that long to hear their new songs (and after hearing them, i could understand why you'd be impatient), don't worry. These guys will be playing a benefit for WLUW this Wednesday night at the Double Door.

The show at the Double Door also features Exo, Lying in States, Troubled Hubble, the Detholz! and Dakota/Dakota. The doors are at 8:00 pm and the show starts at 9:00. All of these bands will be performing in honor of the new double disc set Live on WLUW. It's an amazing collection of over 40 local bands all performing live on WLUW. Come on out and support the station. We'll be their recording it live, so make your voice heard and then tune next week to Backstage Pass to hear excerpts from the show.

Level Plane recording artists Hot Cross and Seyarse (Dakota/Dakota had to reschedule) stopped by this week to record live sets for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. Both bands play some amazing hardcore that you can't afford to miss. You can listen online here!!

J.D. Hollins new album is being pressed as we speak. The listening party at Xippo last week was a huge success. His record release party is scheduled for May 21st. I'll post all of the details next week.

xoxo

eric@blam

04.26.04 - Another New MP3

I added another song to our website today. This one is by a band called Burning Bright (ex-John Brown Battery and ex-Rise Against). This song was recorded over at Million Yen and then mastered here at BLAM. These guys are such an amazing band. Make sure you check out this MP3.

No bands this week for WLUW's Back Stage Pass, but next week we're going to be recording Hot Cross and Dakota/Dakota. Good times are guaranteed. Make sure you tune in this week as intern Kathleen fills in for Mike Gibson. You can listen online here!!

Also this Thursday night at Xippo (3759 N. Damen Ave) is the CD listening party for Jerome Hollins new CD "This is Me." Jerome's been working steadily on this record for the last 7 months and it sounds great. Come on out and have a beer!!!

The Dirty Things EP is mixed and sounds really cool. They recorded the songs for their EP at Million Yen studios, then brought them to us for the mixing. You can check out the song "New Dance" on our MP3 page.

The mixes for Seyarse (featuring members of Piglet) turned out awesome. Dan Stout over at Colossal Mastering did a great job mastering. These 3 songs will be released as a one sided 12" vinyl split with La Mantra de Fhiqria. Seyarse will be back in the studio later next month to record a live set for WLUW's Backstage Pass.

Ghetto Love Recording engineer Dale Meiners is now recording bands at BLAM. He was working hard over the weekend recording Thyatira. If you're interested in doing a session with Dale engineering, let us know and we'll set it up. He's done some amazing work with bands like Mt. St. Helens, Yakuza, the Wesley Willis Fiasco, 5ive Style, Haymarket Riot, and more.

xoxo

eric@blam

04.19.04 - New MP3 and New Photos!!

First of all, today is my sister's birthday. She does some amazing artwork. You can check it out here!!! Makes sure you email her and wish her a happy birthday.

R.D. Roth brought his band The Issues into the studio last week to record a set for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. These guys had a really unique sound and some great tunes. Make sure you tune in this Thursday night at 6:30. You can listen online here!!

Don't forget: We've added a new and exciting forum here at blamrecording.com. Sign up and post away. It's that easy. Feel free to post comments, questions, whatever. Tell us what you're listening to. Ask us about the bands we've worked with and the records we've made. If you're band is playing on WLUW, feel free to ask any questions there. Most importantly, tell us what's on your mind.

xoxo

eric@blam

04.13.04 - Another crazy week at BLAM!!

Some great bands stopped by this week to record sets for WLUW's Back Stage Pass. The Changes and Action Heights recording artists Phoenix Rising laid down the rock last Wednesday night. The Changes set will air at 7:00 this Thursday and the Phoenix Rising set will follow at 8:00. Make sure you tune in. You can listen online here!!

Speaking of Phoenix Rising, there's some great shows coming up in the next few weeks. First of all, Phoenix Rising is playing at the Metro with Holdens Catch, Mondays Hero, and the Faultlines. Also, there's a record release party for Live on WLUW at the Double Door Wednesday May 5th with Lying In States, The Detholz!, Troubled Hubble, Exo,Dakota/Dakota and Black Print. It should be a great show!! It looks like we're going to be recording this show live that night and then they'll be rebroadcasting excerpts the following week.

Tommorrow is going to be a crazy day. 4 sessions are booked. Yves Francois is coming in to do some more overdubs for his record. This album is almost done. Probably only one more session to go. Seyarse (featuring members of Piglet) is coming in after them to remix 4 songs for their split with La Mantra de Fhiqria. The Dirty Things will be in after that to put the finishing touches on their new EP. We mixed 5 songs for these guys and they sound great. Hopefully this record will be out in the next few weeks. And the last session of the day will be recording some more sets for WLUW. Should be alot of fun.

Sean's been busy working with blues artist Charles Mack. You can catch Charles playing live over at Kingston Mines pretty frequently and his new recordings sound great.

I posted a new mp3 by the band Piglet. This is a song that they recorded live in the studio for WLUW's Backstage Pass back in February. Check it out on our MP3 page!!!!

xoxo

eric@blam

03.09.04 - December Calls CD Now Available!!!

December Calls have just released their new CD which was recorded at Delmark's Riverside Studio and here at BLAM! It sounds great, so make sure you check it out.

Sleepwalker Defense (ex-Bollweevils and ex-John Brown Battery) was in last Saturday finishing up their 4 song EP. These songs are super cool. We'll be heading up to Milwaukee this saturday to get everything mastered. I'm not sure what lucky label will be putting this out, but we'll keep you posted here at blamrecording.com!!!

Two really cool bands stoped by the studio Wednesday to record live sets WLUW's Back Stage Pass. We had the band Piglet play an awesome instrumental set (these guys remind me alot of Don Caballero.....very cool!!). A stripped down version of the group Scotland Yard Gospel Choir also delivered a terrific performance. Both sets will air this Thursday night, so make sure you tune in. You can listen online here!!

Mastering has begun for a double disc Benefit CD for WLUW. One disc will contain material recorded on the Radio Free Chicago Show including Oh My God, Lying in States, Haymarket Riot, Duvall, the Detholz and more. The other disc will contain performances from the Full on Friday show. This CD set should be available in March just in time for the WLUW Record Fair. All proceeds will go to benefit the station. There's a record release show being planned in May featuring Lying in States, The Detholz!, Troubled Hubble and more!! I'll keep you updated, so keep checking back.

xoxo

eric@blam

02.23.04 - Check out BLAM's new forum

We've added a new and exciting forum here at blamrecording.com. Sign up and post away. It's that easy. Feel free to post comments, questions, whatever. Tell us what you're listening to. Ask us about the bands we've worked with and the records we've made. If you're band is playing on WLUW, feel free to ask any questions there. Most importantly, tell us what's on your mind.

Sean was hard at work this week recording a bunch of covers for local favorites The Detholz! These guys are so awesome. I'm not quite sure what will come of the songs that they recorded, but if you're jonesin' for some new Detholz, they've got a new 3 song EP available that was tracked at BLAM. This EP is only available from their website and at their shows. All the more reason to get out and see the Detholz!!

Ghetto Love Recording engineer Dale Meiners was in over the weekend recording Two Second Memory Span. These guys did 3 songs with Dale at the helm. If you're interested in doing a session with Dale engineering, let us know and we'll set it up. He's done some amazing work with bands like Mt. St. Helens, Yakuza, the Wesley Willis Fiasco, 5ive Style, Haymarket Riot, and more.

There's been some format changes over at WLUW on Thursday nights. Radio Free Chicago has ended an amazing 5 year run, bringing you the finest local rock in Chicago. But fear not, the new Thursday night show BACKSTAGE PASS is going to pickup right where RFC left off. And, of course, BLAM is going to be there recording all the live acts (both in the studio and on location). This week, Tubring took a quick break from their insane touring and recording schedule to lay down an amazing live set. Tune in this Thursday night to hear all of the hijinx. You can listen online here!!

xoxo

eric@blam

02.16.04 - Light FM and Gidgets GaGa rock out some RFC live sets

Three new mp3s have been added to our site. There's a song by Even in Blackouts that was recorded live for WLUW. I also posted an awesome new song that I just finished by Holdens Catch. The last song that I uploaded is from a session that Sean did last year with In Soot I Sleep. Happy Downloading!!!!

Light FM and Gidgets GaGa stopped by Friday night and rocked out 2 awesome sets for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago. Light FM played a bunch of new songs, so make sure you tune in. Both sets will air this Thursday night. Tune in and listen online here.

I uploaded some pictures of the studio from past sessions with Farewell Society (July 2003). I'll be uploading more soon, but until then, check these out!!!!!!

xoxo

eric@blam

02.09.04 - BLAM records Bloodshots 10th Anniversary Celebration

Sean and I recorded Bloodshot Records 10th Anniversary Concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music Saturday night. It was a crazy night of insurgent country music by the Waco Brothers, Rico Bell, Jon Rauhouse with guests Sally Timms and Kelly Hogan, and The Legendary Shack Shakers. Music from this recording and the recording that we did 2 weeks ago for Neko Case will probably be available on an upcoming Bloodshot DVD. Additionally, WBEZ was out at the show recording it with us to air later in the year on Performance Space. I'll keep you updated on what ends up happening with these recordings.

Two new mp3s have been added to our site. There's a song by Even in Blackouts that was recorded live for WLUW. I also posted an awesome new song that I just finished by Holdens Catch. Happy Downloading!!!!

Southern Records recording artist 90 Day Men and Lucid Records recording artist Life at Sea stopped by Friday night and rocked out 2 live sets for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago. Both sets will air this Thursday night. Tune in and listen online here. Oh, and don't forget, this week is WLUW's Pledge Drive, so make sure you support them.

Sean finished mixing a 3 song demo for By Any Means. They sound great. Make sure you check these guys out.

xoxo

eric@blam

02.02.04 - The Groundhog bears witness to rock's second coming

When She Falls was in for 3 straight days recording 6 new songs. These songs sound awesome. We'll be recording vocals in 2 weeks. I'll keep you posted on our progress.

Burned Out Bright (ex-John Brown Battery, ex-Rise Against) was in Thursday night mastering their 5 song EP recorded by Andy Gerber at Million Yen Studios. This band was described to me as rock's second coming, and well, whoever told me that wasn't too far off the mark. These guys totally rock.

The M's and Division stopped by Friday night and rocked out 2 live sets for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago. Both sets will air this Thursday night. Tune in and listen online here.

xoxo

eric@blam

01.26.04 - Neko Case live at the Old Town School of Folk Music

Sean and I recorded 2 live concerts at the Old Town School of Folk Music for Neko Case last Friday night. One song from the evening will be issued on an upcoming Bloodshot Records Release. We'll be back at the Old Town to record Bloodshot's 10th Anniversary Concert Saturday, February 7th featuring Rico Bell, The Waco Brothers and The Honorary Shack Shakers.

The Yves Francois record is finally finished and sounds awesome!!! Currently I've got an unmastered song on the MP3 page, but it should be replaced in the next week or so with a mastered version. Download the unmastered version now so you can hear what a difference mastering really makes!!!!

Sean recorded 3 songs for By Any Means Saturday night. These guys hail from my old stomping grounds (Downers Grove) so you know they're cool. They'll be back in February to mixdown.

Blackprint and Tenki stopped by Saturday morning to record live sets for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago. The Blackprint set will air this Thursday night at 7:00 and the Tenki set will follow at 8:00. Both of these bands played a bunch of unreleased new material, so make sure you check them out. Tune in and listen online here.

I mastered 2 records last month for Delmark Records. The first was a live recording at the Harold Washington Library by Vibraphonist Duane Thamm. The other record was for Kalaparush and the Light. These 2 albums are currently being pressed and should be available in February.

xoxo

eric@blam

01.20.04 - blamrecording.com version 2.0

First of all, a big thanks to Mike Gibson (co-host of Radio Free Chicago and graphic designer extraordinaire). He's the man behind BLAM Recording's new website. It looks awesome and should be filled with a bunch of new and interesting content in the next few weeks. Make sure to keep checking back for updates.

I mastered a Sampler Saturday for Quincy Shanks records featuring new and previous released music by Blackprint, the 4-Squares, Biscayne, Littleman Complex, Faction of the Fox and more. Check out the Quincy Shanks website for more info.

Sean and I are going to be doing a live recording this Friday at the Old Town School of Folk Music for Bloodshot Records recording artist Neko Case. It should be alot of fun!!

Sean finished mixing a bunch of songs for Grupo Cha Cha yesterday. These songs were tracked at Delmark. Overdubs and Mixdown took place at BLAM.

Two great bands stopped by the studio Friday night to record live sets for WLUW's Radio Free Chicago. Both sets will air this Thursday night at 7:00. Tune in and listen online here.

I've posted 2 new mp3s. One is an unmastered version of the song "Adios" performed by Yves Franscois et Rocambu Jazz. The other is a song recorded last year by a band called When She Falls. These guys are coming in at the end of the month, so I'm sure you'll be hearing more about them.

xoxo

eric@blam

Blam Recording Studios

01.25.05 - Wow....It's almost February!!!

01.17.05 - We survived the tsunami and now we're ready to rock!!!

12.13.04 - Sorry for the lack of updates, but we've been busy!!!

11.30.04 - Hope everyone ate alot of Turkey!!!

11.23.04 - IO records @ BLAM, Jazz Conspiracy @ Delmark

11.16.04 - Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms record at BLAM

11.08.04 - Jimmy Sutton's Four Charms record at BLAM

11.02.04 - Hope Everyone Had a Good Halloween...

10.25.04 - Burning Bright Records new acoustic song.

10.19.04 - ESP Releases their Debut CD

10.12.04 - DareDiablo records for WLUW's Radio One

10.04.04 - Boys Choir of Kenya to perform in Oak Park

09.28.04 - Preston records 4 new songs

09.21.04 - Missing Autumn finishes 4 new songs

09.14.04 - The Pines and Danger Adventure record for WLUW

09.07.04 - Missing Autumn begins recording 4 new songs

08.31.04 - Burning Bright ranked #4 at purevolume.com

08.16.04 - Piglet and Tower of Rome record at BLAM

08.03.04 - The Dirty Things reviewed in the Sun-Times & Reader

07.20.04 - Piglet, ESP, and Lucky 13 at BLAM this week

07.13.04 - ZZZZ and the Lesser Scene stop by BLAM

06.28.04 - Pedro the Lion records a live set for WLUW

07.07.04 - BLAM records 85 bands for WLUW

06.21.04 - The BLAM Birthday Season is Kicking Off!

06.14.04 - Burning Bright records 4 songs at BLAM

06.07.04 - Burning Bright and Buried Beds at BLAM

06.01.04 - Summer has begun!!

05.25.04 - The new full length for When She Falls is mixed

05.17.04 - Sleepwalker Defense and Pedal Steel Transmission

05.03.04 - Hot Cross records live & Blackprint demos new album

04.26.04 - Another New MP3

04.19.04 - New MP3 and New Photos!!

04.13.04 - Another crazy week at BLAM!!

03.09.04 - December Calls CD Now Available!!!

02.23.04 - Check out BLAM's new forum

02.16.04 - Light FM and Gidgets GaGa rock out some RFC live sets

02.09.04 - BLAM records Bloodshots 10th Anniversary Celebration

02.02.04 - The Groundhog bears witness to rock's second coming

01.26.04 - Neko Case live at the Old Town School of Folk Music

01.20.04 - blamrecording.com version 2.0