As the first month of 2024 unfolds, we at Power Station Studios in South Florida find ourselves in a reflective mood, looking back on the remarkable journey of 2023. It was a year that echoed with the sounds of success, creativity, and the relentless passion of artists who walked through our doors. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made 2023 a symphony of memorable moments.

A Chorus of Achievements
The past year was a crescendo of achievements. We had the privilege of working with a diverse array of talent – from emerging indie artists to chart-topping icons. Each project brought its unique rhythm and challenges, but together, we created music that resonated far beyond our studio walls. Some highlights of the year include:

Chart-Topping Hits: Several tracks recorded at our studio climbed the charts and won hearts, proving the power of collaboration and innovation.

Revolutionary Technology: We upgraded our equipment list, embracing cutting-edge technology to ensure that every note and nuance was captured with crystal clarity.

Community Outreach: Our commitment to nurturing talent led us to collaborate with  workshops and mentorship programs, supporting the next generation of musical maestros.

Gratitude in Every Note
Our journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of an incredible community. To our artists, thank you for trusting us with your vision and voice. Your creativity fuels our mission. To our dedicated staff, your expertise and passion are the cornerstones of our success. And to our listeners and supporters, your enthusiasm and feedback inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of music production.

Tuning into 2024
Looking ahead, 2024 promises to be a year of innovation, expansion, and growth. We are excited to announce upcoming collaborations with international artists, offering a global platform to diverse voices. Our commitment to “people first” will continue to be the staple that is the catalyst to our growth.

We are also thrilled to introduce new mentorship programs, focusing on underrepresented voices in the industry. By nurturing the guidance of diverse talent, we hope to contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic musical landscape.

Join Our Melody
As we embark on this new year, we invite you to be part of our story. Whether you’re an artist looking to record your next hit, or an independent producer or engineer, there’s a place for you at Power Station Studios, Pompano Beach.

Here’s to a harmonious 2024 filled with more music, innovation, and shared successes. Let’s make it a year to remember!

Enjoy the slideshow:

The post Reflecting on a Harmonious 2023: Our Studio’s Journey and Aspirations for 2024 appeared first on Power Station Studios.

South Florida band, “Closer To The Ocean” (CttO) announces the release of their newest single, “Give It What You Got” with the official release party on Saturday, May 7th at the Black Flamingo Brewing Company in Pompano Beach.”

CttO is the culmination of alternative rock mixed with an influence of punk, emo, grunge, metal, and even coffeehouse folk. Sounds like an earful? More like an amazing “eargasm!”

CttO draws from their individual roots that come together like an expertly balanced fusion of sonic flavors. The band is fronted by lead singer/songwriter, Laura Lattig whose voice and melodic hooks are the common thread that gives this diverse group their unique and full sound.

While their influences come from several diverse genres, their collective sound is inviting and finds you bouncing your head to their catchy songs. Their catchy lyrics and melodies are the central magic that keeps wanting more.

Last year Laura and her bandmates set out on the journey to record their newest EP. After researching the options, they chose to record this project with Brennan Fulton at Power Station Studios.

Their time in Power Station’s “Studio A” with producer/engineer Brennan Fulton helped carve the mix of a modern release yet incorporated the culmination of classic sounds that signifies the CttO roots.

The band’s name alone foreshadows their connection to the organic energy of the ocean. This fundamental foundation meant that their recording needed to not only be modern, but it had to embrace the natural and organic feel of what this band represents.

The result was explosive! Engineer, Brennan Fulton incorporated the very best in digital technology but also embraced the organic nature of the analog domain. CttO was inspired while in the studio and thus created an EP that truly represents the name, “Closer To The Ocean”!

Official Lyric Video For “Give It What You Got”:

“Give It What You Got” is available now online:

Check out the links below to follow CttO:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/24xAJ62M0M1oHhRtyMKxRG?si=f95e2cea14fe4b01&nd=1

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/closer-to-the-ocean/1608411425

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closertotheocean_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLOSERTOTHEOCEANBAND

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotheocean_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjgfRsf_Vl0yYLiCtF5dCg

Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/closertotheocean

The Official CttO website: http://closertotheocean.com/

Power Station Studios had an amazing time working with CttO! For more information about the studio, visit us at:

www.powerstationstudios.com

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube

The post Release Notice: “Closer To The Ocean” releases a new single paired with “Release Party.” appeared first on Power Station Studios.

Is it a fruit? Is it a band? Is it a transforming mechanized battle robot from another planet? Well, they aren’t exactly sure but what we do know is that when this quartet comes together and plays it’s not something you want to miss. Based out of West Palm Beach Florida, Guavatron has been taking the southeast music circuit by storm with its smooth jams and hard-hitting peaks of musical ingenuity.

Guavatron is a four-piece band that has taken the attention of the South Florida music scene and is pushing that success worldwide. We’ve watched this band grow from working the local music scene to watching their digital reach quickly outgrowing regional boundaries.

We’ve had the pleasure to work with Guavatron for several years now. In a few days of this writing, Power Station and Guavatron will celebrate their sixth year anniversary of working together. While most traditional anniversaries celebrate milestones with different levels like flowers and jewelry, we hope this anniversary represents platinum! As in a platinum record award for this new release. (We’re making a spot on our walls as we write this!!!)

Building the fanbase.

Gaining a loyal fan base through local shows and pop-up campsite sets at festivals, they have as of late been making the way to the top of lineups and opening for national touring bands such as Aqueous, Particle, Perpetual Groove, and The Heavy Pets. With an emphasis on improvisation, Guavatron creates a fresh sound at every show while keeping their roots of dance, rock, electronica, and funk involved.

The band is made up of a unique cast of characters that together create an intergalactic groove that draws audiences from both near and far and uses their well-crafted live show to create a sense of unity and belonging amongst their audiences.

Guavatron’s music has an element that can be enjoyed by all. Their energy and well crafted songs paired with the element of surprise due to their amazing free-form jam abilities take audiences on a unique sonic journey in a way only Guavatron can do!

-Rob Roy, Producer & Mix Engineer for Power Station Studios

The ingredients of the Guavatron recipe:

The band we know is made up of four great guys which are always a blast to work with. From their consummate style of songwriting to clever lyrics and fun musical morsels that can fill even the most discerning appetites.

Holding the rhythm section down like concrete is Casey Luden on drums and vocals paired with Conor Crookham on bass.

Layering the music and vocals is Rodney Hansen on keyboards and Adonis Frangiskakis on guitar and vocals. Together these guys create the sonic vibes that can only be identified as Guavatron.

Listen here:

Connect with Guavatron:

Be sure to check out Guavatron’s new release of “Disco Shades” as well as the entire record to be released on Thursday, April 28th! As always, we had a blast working with Guavatron! This record was recorded and mixed in our Studio A, by Paul Kronk. We were all proud to be a part of this musical journey!

Hear “Disco Shades” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BwMcr1WVVvF2I8elXGHBd

Visit Guavatron online:

Guavatron’s website: www.guavatron.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/guavatron

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guavatron/

The post Release Notice: Guavatron drops 1st single, “Disco Shades” from their new album due out on April 28. appeared first on Power Station Studios.

“Patience and Persistence were and are the recipe for success”. Speaking with Doug Councell as he released the YouTube video for his new song release titled, “The Street Below”, he tells us that the drive was twofold.

Patience. This was the focused discipline that drove this track to completion. To put this into perspective, Doug explained that the heart of creating this single was the unity between old friends. Friends who have created together for several decades. As the globe faced a worldwide pandemic, the challenge to create such a masterpiece was challenging to say the least. Between isolated lockdowns and as the world opened up with folks trying to regain normalcy, organizing the team of friends was nothing short of a juggling act. Patience, however, was the key element to bringing everything “full circle.”

The second key element of production discipline was “Persistence.” While patience goes a long way, without “persistence”, tasks become lost in the mix, (pun intended). Doug’s patience and his focused persistence drove him down “The Street Below” and brings to the world this fantastic track.

Check out: “The Street Below”

The journey to “The Street Below”

As amazing of a release this may be, Doug’s musical journey runs deep. As the seasoned artist he is, Doug has released several records over the years. Some of his albums include “The Vision” which was released in 1998, “Welcome To The Sound” released in 2002, as well as “To The Top” released in 2008.

Several singles have been released over the recent years including a fan favorite, “The Train”. All of Doug’s songwriting tells a story and one could argue that if you compiled all of his releases, together they all form together like a best-selling novel. Like the storyline in a book, each album almost represents a chapter and every song is like a paragraph that takes the listener from place to place in the overall story.

A glimpse behind the scenes…

As we mentioned above, the heart of this record was the unity of friends. These groups of friends all have ties that run for decades on end. Doug brought the initial track to his buddy Soz. The two of them have co-produced just about everything in his music catalog. The creative connection between them allows them to literally work as one.

As the songs were arranged and produced, Soz and Doug recorded the drums and foundation tracks in their private recording facility then enlisted longtime friend Tony Medina to lay down the guitars and other sonic magic. They sent Tony the tracks for him to lay down the layers that would not only complement Doug’s vocal melodies but also his style of guitar playing. Tony also has worked on almost all of Doug’s releases truly understands the magic in the interpretation of Doug’s performances.

As with many productions done these days, many are done in private studios, home studios, and even bedrooms alike. For his vocals, the team wanted to capture the unique nuances of Doug’s voice. Doug came into Power Station Studios and tracked his vocals. Literally in and out. Doug had a vision, and Power Station enlisted a myriad of sought-after modern and vintage gear and captured that vision.

A Tribute to an untimely loss.

This release ultimately is a tribute and dedication to Doug’s brother, Terry Councell. During the development of this track, we lost “Brother Terry” (what we all affectionately referred to him as). During the creative process of “The Street Below”, Doug had the ability to spend a lot of time with Terry in Michigan. During those visits, Terry would give not only input and inspiration to Doug for this song, but also offer insight into the production’s mission statement, “Patience and Persistence.”

Brother Terry would often make his way down here to South Florida and spend weeks on end with Doug. We all got to know Terry almost like our own brother.

Terry’s influence, spirit, and genuine love for his brother Doug were always an inspiration to us all. Through this release, we are reminded of his compassion and quick-witted humor as well as his genuine appreciation of Doug, his music, and all of his friends.

May this record fly through the digital world and always keep Brother Terry in our thoughts and us all grounded on “The Street Below.”

Connect with and listen to Doug Councell:

Facebook

YouTube

Reverbnation

Spotify

Apple Music

Amazon

The post Release Notice: Doug Councell drops new single: “The Street Below” appeared first on Power Station Studios.

Taylor Godsey, Michael Garulli, Daryl Wolff, Peter Krause & Ali Nassar, are the ingredients for this awesome band we know collectively as, “TAND.”

This group of musicians defines themselves as “Rock Powerhouse” however, they have far more sonic dimension than just rock. The music from Tand takes you on a rollercoaster from rock, jazz, blues and slaps you silly with all the groove of a seasoned jam band – but with real carefully crafted songs.

Tand brings the trust of their first studio album to Power Station Studios.

One figures that it is hard enough to write songs encompassing a worthy EP. Tand crossed that hurdle with leaps and bounds. We figure it was harder for them to narrow the selections as they are amazing writers and musicians. After songs are selected to be included in a future release, the next decision is, “Where to record?”

After much research and experience, the choice for Tand was apparent where they would put their sonic trust for this release, “Puzzle Piece”. Power Station was the place to go!

Truth be told, Power Station has a deep history with several of the members of Tand. For one, Tand drummer, Ali Nassar is a premier go-to for Power Station when hiring a session drummer. Ali’s power and impeccable timing are always a winning combination for any session. Also, guitarist Michael Garulli has recorded several records here at Power Station. Records from his own successful touring band “The Heavy Pets”.

Beyond the familiar sounds of Mike on guitar and vocals and Ali’s drums, The Tand sound is the masterful culminating of Daryl Wolff’s keys – A huge staple in bringing vibe and layers to the Tand sound. Rounded out with Peter’s melodic yet rock-solid bottom end, topped with Taylor’s guitars and vocals, This Tand EP is one not to miss!

Power Station was not only honored but humbled that Daryl, Taylor, Mike, Ali, and Peter put their faith into our studio to make this amazing release become the reality it so deserved.

Recorded and mixed by our Chief Engineer, Paul Kronk, and mastered by Calbi/Fallone at Sterling Sound, this is a sonic masterpiece you don’t want to pass up!

Listen here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VC6mZuswk6M1p7AJKFdh6?si=7O3cMFk7S5KnnziIr22vhA&nd=1

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tand/1486254695

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001TVS5WE/tand

Release Info:

The Puzzle Piece EP will be available on all major streaming platforms on April 20th with the first single available this Tuesday, March 29th.

Tand Is:

Daryl Wolff, Keys
Taylor Godsey, Guitar & Vocals
Michael Garulli, Guitar & Vocals
Peter Krause, Bass
Ali Nassar, Drums

Puzzle Piece was recorded and mixed by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios – https://www.facebook.com/PowerStationFL
Mastering by: Greg Calbi/Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound – https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/calbi-fallone/
Album Artwork by: Pedro Correa Illustration – https://www.facebook.com/pedrocorreaillustrator

Connect with Tand:

Tand Website: https://tandband.com/
Tand Social: Facebook Instagram

Tand Tour Schedule: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/10414559

The post Release Notice: Tand announces their first studio release, “Puzzle Piece.” appeared first on Power Station Studios.