A Little More Heart with Collin Marks
On his sophomore album, A Little More Heart, Chicago singer-songwriter Collin Marks embraces tradition without compromising his own authentic voice. Mixed and Mastered by Mystery Street owner and senior engineer Joe Tessone, A Little More Heart incorporates blues, country, R&B, and classic …
Into the Uncanny Valley
After playing together for nearly a year, Chicago alternative rockers Orange Element feel that they’re nailing down their sound. The five piece will be releasing their double-single across all platforms Friday, 12/8. Both songs, ‘Uncanny Valley’ and ‘Concrete Floor,’ were recorded, mixed, …
Blind Adam Leaks Single One Month Ahead of Album Release!
Blind Adam and the Federal League have released a thought provoking, stomach churning new single from their newest album to be released September 9th! Mastering was done by our very own Joe Tessone, and the release is from AF Records. We couldn’t …
Psychedelic Rock Reborn With Reality Anonymous’ New Album “The Ghost Host”
Recorded over several years by Joe Tessone at Mystery Street Recording, the debut album from Reality Anonymous is a Psychedelic Rock masterpiece for modern times. Producer and frontman, Lyn Vaus, sought out some of Chicago’s most talented players to accompany this fuzzy, …
Beach Bunny on Jimmy Kimmel
Friend to Mystery Street and rehearsal client, Beach Bunny, started out as the singer-songwriter project of singer/guitarist Lili Trifilio. Eventually adding a backing band consisting of Jonathan Alvarado (drums), Matt Henkels (guitar), and Aidan Cada (bass). Cada left the band in early …
An Ode To The Family
Chicago rock band Push33 was formed in 1996. Comprised of Derbhile Fabie (Vocals and Keys), CL Fabie (Percussion), Steven Perna (Guitar) and Pete Danos (Bass). After disbanding in summer of 1998 the band had reunited 20 years later adding Steven’s son Max …
Bric-a-Brac
Mystery Street Recording Staff Engineer Daniel Ryan just finished up the new record from Chicago Band Bric-A-Brac! The Shape of Things To Come is an 11 track album 20 years in the making. It is a collection of timeless music …
Demystified: Elizabeth Morgan – “She’s Folks” (2017)
Above: She’s Folks. Photo credits: Jm Fager Photography. Demystified is a new series where Mystery Street Recording Company has an in-depth discussion with some of the artists who have recorded at our facility over the years. Elizabeth Morgan (Betsy to her …
15 IPS: Live From the Lab, Episode 2, ft. The Polkaholics
Episode 2 of “15 IPS: Live From the Lab”, featuring Chicago favorite polka rockers, The Polkaholics, is now streaming! This first ever acoustic performance by the band was recorded live at Mystery Street’s Audio Preservation Lab, in Chicago, IL, on April 23, …
Recent Americana Recordings….
This summer, our lead engineer, Joe Tessone recorded a few really great albums by americana/folk bands- Glass Mountain and Trick Shooter Social Club. Different styles of music and both super fun. Give them a listen below and purchase their albums to support …
Glass Mountain Review in Chicago Tribune
This week, the Chicago Tribune featured Mystery Street band Glass Mountain in their “Chicago Fall Music Preview” and gave them, and their album, a glowing recommendation. Don’t call Glass Mountain a nostalgia act. Although its music might sound retro on the surface …
The Kreutzer Sonata Release New Full Length and Start Summer Tour
One of our favorite bands, The Kreutzer Sonata, have released a new full length record, Austere, as both digital download and on colored vinyl. The band spent their winter months at Mystery Street with engineer Joe Tessone, recording this driving, fist-in-the-air, socially-relevant …
Recording Notes: Dogs on the Subway
Over the past month, Dogs on the Subway have been at Mystery Street working with lead engineer Joe Tessone. This is the second recording project the band and Tessone have worked on together. Since the last time they were in the studio, …
The Kreutzer Sonata Release Video for “Northern Lights”
With the recent release of their studio EP “FTW”, The Kreutzer Sonata premieres a music video for the song “Northside Lights,” which was recorded here at Mystery Street. …
New EP from The Kreutzer Sonata- Recorded at Mystery Street
Over the past month the Chicago punk band The Kreutzer Sonata was in the studio working on their newest release, FTW. With rage and attitude, thrashy guitar, melodic bass lines, and drum rhythms perfect for circle pits, this band really encompasses a …
The Freedonian Municipal Band- EP Recording
In November, we began recording The Freedonian Municipal Band‘s EP – “The Freedonian Municipal EP.” The band came to us with the idea of recording an EP for release as a free download, which is always fun for fans. The band is …
