Chicago swagger! Roma Lazarus "Hooligans" recorded, mixed and mastered by Brian Zieske
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Honduras want to destroy you with 'Ace'
Honduras want to destroy you with 'Ace'
I had a great time recording, mixing and mastering these guys. They made the front page of Rollingstone.com with the premiering of their song "Ace". Check it out here:
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Champions release debut LP
Monday, January 9, 2012
Apteka and both Soft Speaker LPs selected as best Chicago albums of 2011
Apteka's 'Gargoyle Days' and both Soft Speaker LPs have been selected by Chicago Tunes "Best Local Releases of the Year: 2011"
"...their first of two full-length albums of 2011 nearly ascending to the top of my favorite recordings..."
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Soft Speaker and Apteka. 2 of 10 albums selected as Chicago Tribune's best of 2011
Congrats to Soft Speaker and Apteka 2 0f 10 albums selected by the Chicago Tribune for their best of 2011 list! It was awesome working with both of these unique bands!
The best Chicago music of 2011
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5. Apteka, 'Gargoyle Days' (aptekamusic.com) This quartet builds an expressway to your skull in the grand tradition of Sonic Youth, Spiritualized and other guitar armies. On its first full-length album, Apteka luxuriates in the sound and physicality of humming amplifiers, but crucially, the band doesn't forget the songs. |
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9. Soft Speaker, 'I'll Tend Your Garden' (softspeaker.com) The first of two full-length albums released by this co-ed quartet this year, "I'll Tend Your Garden" is a haven for guitar lovers. Six-string tones overlap and crash, sometimes hurtling ahead, other times creating huge, cavernous spaces for bass and drums to roam. Though the vocals are fairly nondescript, they become another almost subliminal texture in the band's widescreen sound. |
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Apteka "Gargoyle Days" LP
Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Brian Zieske at Gallery of Carpet Recording Available on Vinyl
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Pink Frost on Vampire Diaries
Pink Frost "You Should Know" recorded and mixed by Brian Zieske at Gallery of Carpet
Monday, June 27, 2011
Pet Lions on ABC Family
Check out 'Girls of Athens' by Pet Lions on ABC Family, providing the soundtrack for this scene!
'Girls of Athens' by Pet Lions was Produced by Brian Zieske and recorded at the Gallery of Carpet and can be found on their EP Soft Right
Stamps new EP
Check out the new Stamps EP HERE!
produced by Brian Zieske at the Gallery of Carpet
See them on their nation wide tour this summer!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pet Lions on TV
The Pet Lions song "Roman History" was featured on the ABC Family show Greek on Monday February 14th. "Roman History" was recorded and produced at The Gallery of Carpet by Producer Brian Zieske.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Examiner's Top 10 Indie Rock albums in Chicago
King Sparrow, King Sparrow: If I had to pick the one album by a Chicago band that blew me away this year, it was beautifully mastered self-titled full-length from Chicago rock trio King Sparrow. Being very familiar with the band (and all the songs present on the album) prior to its release, I was not expecting any surprises, but my jaw still dropped the first time I heard the finished product. It's that good. The band's sound runs the gamut from gritty and nasty to surfy and poppy, and listening to the finished album, you can tell it was an intense labor of love for all the parties who had a hand in its creation. It is absolutely spot-on, in terms of songcraft, performance, and production. (Unsigned; available in CD and digital formats here).
produced by Brian Zieske at Gallery of Carpet Recording Inc
Secret Colours, Secret Colours: This full-length debut from Chicago psych-pop revivalists Secret Colours is thoroughly enjoyable, from start to finish (read a full review here). The album blends foggy psychedelic flavoring with a sweet naivete that wears very well indeed. The band members definitely wear their influences on their sleeves on this record, but there isn't a bad track in the bunch.
recorded at Gallery of Carpet Recording Inc
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
10 Great Chicago Releases of 2010
King Sparrow makes Windy City Rock's Top 10 albums of 2010 CLICK HERE TO READ
King Sparrow - self-titled LP
I've been doing my best to spread the word about power-trio King Sparrow ever since I first heard their debut EP and saw one of their seriously rocking live gigs, and this year's debut LP has made me even more determined to champion the band. In fact, it's probably the record that I've played most this year (which is saying a lot since it didn't come out until October). The songs are tight, compact and hard-hitting, but also have a keen sense of melody that quickly pulls you in and keeps you coming back for more.
I've been doing my best to spread the word about power-trio King Sparrow ever since I first heard their debut EP and saw one of their seriously rocking live gigs, and this year's debut LP has made me even more determined to champion the band. In fact, it's probably the record that I've played most this year (which is saying a lot since it didn't come out until October). The songs are tight, compact and hard-hitting, but also have a keen sense of melody that quickly pulls you in and keeps you coming back for more.
produced by Brian Zieske @ Gallery of Carpet Recording Inc
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Welcome To Ashley's "Beyond the Pale" Chicago Tunes Top 10 of 2010!
Welcome to Ashley's "Beyond the Pale" Chicago Tunes Top 10 of 2010
Magnetically Documented by Brian Zieske
Monday, November 22, 2010
"I like this record because of it's sound..." -Richard Milne 93.1 XRT Chicago
Audio: King Sparrow on XRT's Local Anesthetic
11/21/2010
Listen to this and more as King Sparrow is interviewed on XRT's Local Anesthetic here.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
King Sparrow LP
We tracked the core instruments live at Gallery of Carpet to 2" analog tape. This helped to capture the raw synergy between the 3 members of King Sparrow. We continued to overdub
sparsely to enhance the dynamic response and accent the structure of these well crafted songs. We kept the arrangements on the elegant side in order to preserve what King Sparrow does live and to emphasize the band's unique three piece feel.
It was great working with King Sparrow and helping them achieve their unique artistic vision.
If you like music that is authentic you will enjoy King Sparrow.
Produced by Brian Zieske and King Sparrow
Magnetically Documented at the Gallery of Carpet Recording Studio
You can read more about the making of the LP here
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Chew Heart "Messy Snarls" Review on The Deli
Chew Heart
I've spent the weekend digesting the debut album, Messy Snarls, from Laura Granlund and Curt Swank (aka Chew Heart). The duo has been performing together for the last six years, and finally entered the studio, with the talented Brian Zieske (Gallery of Carpet), to capture some of that live energy. Messy Snarls finds the duo wearing their influences on their sleeves and pouring everything out through their instruments. The album was recorded live and you can tell in the sound, but I feel that adds to the nostalgic feel of the album.
What sets Chew Heart apart is that they do give a subtle nod to their love of '60's pop, but they don't drown in it like many bands today. In fact I would say they are more influenced by '90's indie rock than anything else. In fact I would say this band is a combination of Saturday Looks Good to Me and Frente. There is a raw edge, but sweet innocence that ultimately prevails.
Chew Heart celebrates the release of Messy Snarls on Sept. 12th at The Whistler, but you can purchase it from their etsy page for just $5.
Published on August 09, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Windy City Rock Interview
'Nasty, poppy, '60s, weird': In the studio with Chicago's King Sparrow
Windy City Rock interviews King Sparrow and producer Brian Zieske in the studio during one of the mixing sessions. Check it out here.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Pet Lions on ABC's "The Gates"!
Pet Lions on ABC's "The Gates"!!!
"Girls of Athens'" is going to be featured on Sunday's episode of the new ABC show "The Gates" at 10/9c.
"Girls of Athens" can be found on Pet Lion's Soft Right EP and downloaded for FREE HERE.
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