June 26 2008   CORRADO IN PW
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Corrado
by Doug Wallen
Corrado are intent to keep their mission simple, as their MySpace page suggests: “We write songs and play them. No alienating hipster stuff.” That may read somewhat like a personals ad—“No head games”—but when Animal Collective can headline the Electric Factory, can you blame Corrado for clarifying their stance ahead of time? Having grown up together in Cape May County, N.J., these Philly transplants proudly adopted the surname shared by three of them—fraternal twins John (bass) and Tony (drums) Corrado and their cousin Steve Corrado (rhythm guitar), who recruited mutual friend Mike Flanigan (lead guitar)—to adorn their long-gestating musical collaboration. It’s also the title of the quartet’s new self-released album. True to their word, Corrado don’t retreat into tricky indie-style terrain, but their songs are more surprising than those of many homegrown rock bands. Maybe it’s because each member at some point sings lead except Tony, who sings backup. Maybe it’s the fact that Flanigan is self-taught, lending a certain looseness to his serpentine leads. Or maybe it’s just the combination of younger guys and what sound like older influences, namely the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd. At times gangly and goofy and at other times steeped in shadows, Corrado slip leisurely through their debut. “Partying” makes the most of its rickety twang, “Minor Key” finds a dance-y pulse beneath urgent lyrics, and “Papi-San” provides a jaunty diversion. The finish comes with “Keep It Moving (Sharks),” a song that vibes like the Animals classic “House of the Rising Sun.” Mentions of blood and infested waters, not to mention some well-placed reverb, spells a downcast turn for an often fun, ramshackle record. Even when testing their range, though, Corrado remain accessible and earnest, just the way they intended all along.
Fri., June 27, 9pm. $7. With Sleepwells. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. 267.671.9298. www.iourecords.com/thefire

May 07 2008    SP ENTERTAINMENT 3RD ROUND OF AUDITIONS
SP Entertainment Music Group will be conducting auditions for the: WE GOT NEXT! Talent Showcase May 24th here at Sine Studios, 1PM Sharp. For more information visit www.SPEntertainmentMusicGroup.com or contact: Keyshonna Norman - Marketing Director - (856) 417 - 2107 Keynorman@SPEntertainmentMusicGroup.com

April 10 2008   Conversion Party in Sine Studios
If I could sum up Conversion Party's sound in this post I would. But I can't so do yourself a favor and go see them live while your waiting for the CD. Mixing will start soon. Go see them at Galapagos in Brooklyn, NYC on April 19th with other great arists such as Fatal Film

March 18 2008   THE SLEEPWELLS ON DEMAND
Be sure to check out Comcast On Demand to see The Sleepwells perform acoustic versions of 2 songs off the upcoming release. Go to Get Local on your On Demand menu and see The SleepWells as well as many other Sine recording artists including The Discount Heroes, Fishstick and Douglas Lee.

March 04 2008   SINE STUDIOS TRACKS BON JOVI IN PHILLY
Engineers Obie O'Brien and Mike Rew had Matt & Mike down to The Wachovia Center last night to run the ProTools system for the sold out Bon Jovi show. The band sounded phenomenal and the staging and video were amazing.

February 04 2008   STAY TUNED!!!
Big things are in the works at Sine. Check back for several new additions to our website as well as a venture sure to stir up some local talent.

February 04 2008    DISCOUNT HEROES MASTERED BY PHIL NICOLO
The Discount Heroes headed out to Studio 4, owned by the great Phil Nicolo, to have their 4-song EP mastered. Stay tuned to get your hands on a copy. You won't be sorry.

November 29 2007   CORRADO BEGINS TRACKING AT SINE
The guys came in and laid down a track, and will soon be back for more. It sounds great. If you haven't, check them out.

October 31 2007   TICKET TO RIDE ON ITUNES!
Check out the front page of the iTunes store and download Larry Kane's interviews with The Beatles for FREE. Once you hear them you won't be able to resist buying the whole book.

October 18 2007   SORAIA'S CD RELEASE PARTY THIS FRIDAY
Well Soraia's new album, Shed The Skin, is done. Produced by Obie O'Brien and tracked at Sine Studios (as well as Studio 4, Henson Studios, and others). It sounds GREAT. In true Soraia fashion their CD release party will be held Upstairs at Club Risque on Columbus Blvd in Philly. Come out for a fun night hosted by WMMR's Pierre Robert.