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David Hinckley – David Hinckley

January 18, 2017 by Jeremy Bernstein

David Hinckley’s instrumental self-titled November release tastefully calls one’s senses to the sights and sounds of the 60’s with laid-back jazz, blues, surf and country elements co-existing to form a nostalgic experience.  From the Merle Travis-like country bounce of Parker’s Pit to the Johnny Smith-esque intro of Cool Ranch, it is clear that Hinckley and his band of Elio DeLuca, Harrison Seiler and Ed Spargo have done due dilligence of classic American guitar music. Tracked by Rafi Sofer in Q’s Studio A and mixed by Elio DeLuca, Hinckley’s debut release is a dynamic listen for any guitar fanatic who enjoys vintage vibes. You can listen to David Hinckley on Bandcamp.

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Nate Leavitt & The Elevation – Someone Send A Signal

October 13, 2016 by Jeremy Bernstein

Nate Leavitt & The Elevation’s April release, Someone Send A Signal captures intimate songwriting matched with tasteful playing from his seasoned band. Nate’s storytelling delivery evokes stylings heard from Neil Young and Ryan Adams, but with his own personal spin added, creating a blend of familiar and fresh sounds. This album was produced by ‘Old Jack’, Dan Nicklin, who is also featured as a part of the band.

Q Division’s Studio A adorns the album artwork of Someone Send A Signal, which should send a signal that it was tracked and mixed here by Pat ‘Denzel’ DiCenso. You can listen to Nate Leavitt & The Elevations newest release on Bandcamp.

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Soft Fangs – Point of View

January 22, 2015 by Staff Engineer

Soft Fangs’ light and airy vocals pierce through this laid-back acoustic recording, bringing a cool perspective in his track and live video, “Point of View” – engineered by Q’s veteran producer Matt Beaudoin, filmed and edited by Michael Chew as a part of Converse Rubber Tracks productions.

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Superlow – Going Out Heavy

July 10, 2005 by Staff Engineer

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MusicToday explains “Superlow is a hard rock trio that channels teenage angst into a fiery sound that’s all grown up. Their music evokes the youth experience of smoking after school, working dead-end jobs and getting attention from pretty girls. Ed Thill’s (vocals, guitar) gravelly voice sings of late nights, lust, rejection and redemption. Mark Thill (drums) slaps the skins like a man possessed, and Pete Abojoli (bass,vocals) lays down a rhythm that keeps the band grooving even through their angriest tracks.” Emusic gave this album a solid 3 stars .
Recorded and mixed by Rafi Sofer, Matt Tahaney, and Matt Beaudoin at Q Division,

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Thank you everyone for acknowledging Q through the Thank you everyone for acknowledging Q through the BMA’s - we’re lucky and grateful to our incredible engineers, producers, musicians, and interns (a top notch crop from 2015 seen here!), who - through their love of music and musicians - all come together to make recording at Q the special experience it is. Can’t wait to see what 2021 brings and to get together in person again. Be safe everyone!
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Room mic in Studio B - while recording drums for @ Room mic in Studio B - while recording drums for @fielddaymusic’s 7” - before the pandemic made this sort of thing much more complicated. We’re still following the state’s guidelines, and adapting - working to keep folks safe and make great music.
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CP’s champagne sparkle Ludwig kick (not sure abo CP’s champagne sparkle Ludwig kick (not sure about the floor tom)- seen after a @colindrumskinda recording session a while back… Both he and Q engineer  @seanbrownbike can mic and hit a drum - which is a pretty great skill!
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