The Loft Chicago | Wilco's recording studio adds to their BrandNewNoise collection

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...
March 01, 2023 — Richard Upchurch
Stephaine Hsu tallks to Pitchfork about BrandNewNoise

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...
January 17, 2023 — Richard Upchurch

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.
June 20, 2022 — Gary Magenheimer

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...
May 05, 2022 — Richard Upchurch
Kidizenship Contest - Sing Your Anthem

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...
August 26, 2021 — Richard Upchurch
Tuning a Kalimba is simple

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...
March 03, 2021 — Richard Upchurch
King Britt, Tape Op, and BrandNewNoise

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,...
February 09, 2021 — Richard Upchurch
Harmonica Audio Recorder has arrived!

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...
November 12, 2020 — Richard Upchurch
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Beatle Lofi - BrandNewNoise, Rowland SP404 and Moog GrandMother

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...
September 18, 2020 — Richard Upchurch
Phone-Home electric xylophone by BrandNewNoise instruments and audio recorders

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...
September 11, 2020 — Richard Upchurch
David Pajo, aka Papa M, with his BrandNewNoise Audio Recorder

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...
August 26, 2020 — Richard Upchurch
Player One | BrandNewNoise Instruments and Audio Recorders

Gordi performs Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball with BrandNewNoise

Australian folktronica singer-songwriter Gordi recently performed Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball on the program Like A Version. Throughout her performance she uses the BrandNewNoise Player One.  Sophie Payten, known professionally as...
July 29, 2020 — Richard Upchurch