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 …
The Return of Live Music & More!
After over a year without any shows, live music is finally making its big comeback. Everyone here at Mystery Street has been very busy providing live sound and recording at live shows every week since the city has re-opened. Ensuring we have …
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, …
Blind Adam and The Federal League: Music Video Release!
Our friends Blind Adam and The Federal League has released a new music video for their song “An Act of Desperation”, which was mastered at Mystery Street by owner and lead engineer Joe Tessone. Check out the music and article below to …
Quarantine Livestream Benefit Series
At the start of Illinois’ shelter-in-place order, we partnered with our good friend Adam from Blind Adam and The Federal League to host a series of livestream shows featuring local musicians and raise funds for non-profit grassroots organizations fighting against Covid-19. Our …
That’s a Wrap For 2019
2019 was an eventful year at Mystery Street! We saw so many great bands come through our doors and we had many opportunities to support touring musicians out in the field. We also made great progress in our mission to help others …
15 IPS: Live From The Lab featuring Blind Adam & The Federal League
Following the release of their 7” record titled “Mansions on the Boulevard,” Blind Adam & The Federal League joined us for the return of our video series, 15 IPS: Live From the Lab. Both the 7″ and the video below were engineered …
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, …
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 Music Video by Mystery Street Engineer- Marcus Galloway (M.D.G.)
Chicago rapper and Mystery Street hip-hop engineer, M.D.G, drops video for his second single “New Element” off the For No Reason Mixtape. Directed by Wildbeats Team. …
String Quartet for Metal!
Dolce Strings recording the string section on a song for the metal band Truculency’s new album. Engineered by Joe Smith at Mystery Street Recording on 1/22/12. …
The Missing Chums are at it again!
Another great music video by The Missing Chums, one of Mystery Street’s regulars, with some beautiful cinematographic images from inside the studio. Definitely worth a watch and listen! …
The Missing Chums Promo Video filmed @ Mystery Street
We just wrapped up nearly a year of recording, mixing, and mastering for The Missing Chums newest album “Out of the Gates.” Check out these videos for a preview of the album! The first is live footage from the studio while they …
The Missing Chums Music Video
This song was recorded by Joe Tessone at Mystery Street in 2009. It is featured on the Missing Chums first album, Days Without Overcoats. The Missing Chums are currently working on their second album at Mystery Street. Expect it in early 2011! …
Rapper Ill Will films at Mystery Street
Chicago Rapper Ill Will recently filmed parts of his music video at Mystery Street and then spit a freestyle for the camera while he was here… …
Pearls Mahone & The OneEyed Jacks at Mystery Street
Found a video online of Pearls Mahone and The OneEyed Jacks recording some vocals at Mystery Street. As of now, tracking is done for their upcoming album. We will be mixing down in the next few weeks. Keep your eye out for …
The Polkaholics are Back at Mystery Street!
Check out a video of The Polkaholics during their recording session at Mystery Street this past weekend! They are currently working on their up and coming album WALLY, which is due for release on August 1, 2009. ¬† …
Polkaholics at Mystery Street (video)
We just came across this youtube video of The Polkaholics recording at the pre-fire Mystery Street back at the beginning of 2008. If you haven’t seen these guys live, you are missing out… ¬† …
Rebuilt Walls, Painted Halls, Gear, Gear, Gear: Fire Update #4
The contractors who are fixing up all of the fire damage are almost done! The walls are up and they are almost done painting. Take a look at the video below for a quick tour of the progress… At the beginning of …
Deconstruction before Reconstruction: Fire Update #3
First and foremost we want to thank our good friends at Kuma’s Corner who, last Friday held a benefit for us which raised over $1000 for the reconstruction of our studio! It was the first time I’d ever been there and it …