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Invesco “Wagon” for Barking Owl
Invesco "Wagon" for Barking Owl

Brand new Invesco spot “Wagon” airing now featuring my Morricone-inspired whistling, baritone guitar, and soaring melodica. Thanks to Barking Owl, New York for making this happen! Click to watch

Wastoids “Video Vault”
Wastoids "Video Vault"

Original theme for Video Vault series created by Wartella for Wastoids. Amazing music video series!

RZA for TAPE OP
RZA for TAPE OP

My interview with RZA is in the latest Tape Op No. . Photo by Brian Silak.

The Dog and Pony Show: Now on Peacock
The Dog and Pony Show: Now on Peacock

The Dog and Pony Show is streaming now on Peacock. Theme song co-written with Josh Selig.

Steve Evetts “Remain Human” for Tape Op
Steve Evetts "Remain Human" for Tape Op

What a thrill to interview legendary producer Steve Evetts at his new studio space in Belleville, NJ. I took some photos around town to catch the vibe and we went deep from his early days at the hallowed Trax East Recording, to his time in Orange County, CA, and back home again. Great sidebar commentary […]

Review of STEREOPHONIC
Review of STEREOPHONIC

My first ever theater review, of David Adjmi’s “Stereophonic” at Playwright’s Horizon. Songs by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire. Coming this spring to Broadway. Featuring Andrew R. Butler as a real live tape op. Read it here.

Prince Paul Tape Op Cover Story
Prince Paul Tape Op Cover Story

My interview with Prince Paul is the lead piece in the Nov/Dec issue of Tape Op. We sat down in Hell’s Kitchen to talk about his journey as one of the most innovative producers in hip hop. Read here.

Mary Lattimore for Tape Op
Mary Lattimore for Tape Op

Great discussion with harpist Mary Lattimore in Tape Op no. 158 about her new album Goodbye Hotel Arkada. We got into her North Carolina roots, scoring films in LA, and her love of the Cure. Read it here.

Sam Justice Save a Tree available now!
Sam Justice Save a Tree available now!
Will Putney for Tape Op
Will Putney for Tape Op