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Boris x BrandNewNoise collaboration
Whatever or however you want to categorize the band Boris - metal, drone, psychedelia, minimal, the one thing for sure is they the are not to be missed when they...
The Loft Chicago | Wilco's recording studio adds to their BrandNewNoise collection
The Loft, Wilco's recording studio in Chicago has an incredible collection of rare instruments, recording gear, and oddities. So it's been a great honor to see the band collecting BrandNewNoise throughout...
Stephaine Hsu chats with Pitchfork about music and more | BrandNewNoise
At the very beginning of BrandNewNoise, I listed a job posting at NYU, hoping to find a student that might want to be on a team of two. To my...
Cooking up soundscapes with the Line 6 HX Stomp
If anyone were to ask me what Brand New Noise sound recorder to buy, I would tell them to get a Hubble every time. The kalimba itself is already an appealing instrument- allowing for serene and unusual sounds without much practice. The Hubble as a kalimba not only amplifies and repeats these sounds, but it also allows you to pitch bend and warp the kalimba sounds using a gritty onboard delay.
Music & Art Edition | Interview with Invitation Magazine
The April edition of Invitation Magazine was a spotlight on Music & Art. I was lucky to speak with Leslie Criss about all things BrandNewNoise and my connection to Northeast...
Kidizenship Contest - Sing Your Anthem
My daughter recently got involved with the organization Kidizenship and told me about this contest for kids 8-18. I thought it sounded like such a great idea, and I love...
Tuning a Kalimba is simple
The kalimba, or mbira, is a very simple instrument which can be easily tuned. Models vary in complexity and tone, but the two BrandNewNoise versions are easy for anyone to...
King Britt, Tape Op, and BrandNewNoise
I got an email a few months back from a buddy telling me to check out the latest issue of Tape Op Magazine. Tape Op, the brainchild of Larry Crane,...
Harmonica Audio Recorder has arrived!
A harmonica, record, playback, pitch control, and repeat loop switch all combined into one awesome lo-fi audio recorder. Welcome to the BrandNewNoise family, Zippy! We have had a ton of...
Beatle Lofi - BrandNewNoise, Rowland SP404 and Moog GrandMother
Raised Ranch sent me an email earlier this week using Space Oddity in his Beatles Lofi. The video showcases Space Oddity for a pitched controlled vocal sample, Rowland SP-404 sampler, and the Moog...
Phone-Home xylophone with effects
I take a little time each Friday to just sit and play. It's a great way to set myself up for the weekend and free my mind from all the...
David Pajo, aka Papa M, and BrandNewNoise
The multi-instrumentalist and singer David Pajo, also known as Papa M, was recently spotted on Instagram covering Bob Dylan's Nobody 'Cept You with his Player One on hand. Pajo's work...
