Mountainside Studio

07/27/2025

SONG BACKGROUND:Keel wrote "Pioneers" while on a long tour, mostly camping and occasionally staying in mom-and-pop motels, across the country along the 2000-...

07/07/2025

New music out this Friday!

Larry Keel & Jon Stickley: Pioneers Links. Available on all popular platforms.

06/30/2025

This was an amazing day recording an ABC News Nightline episode here with an incredibly humble and awesome Linsey Davis, as well as the Wrongful Conviction podcast - incredible to have John Grisham back again, this time with Jason Flom - doing great work shining a spotlight on wrongful convictions across the country.

06/21/2025

! "Pioneers" by Larry Keel and Jon Stickley coming out !

Teaser video: https://youtu.be/vsLcO0bOImM

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06/03/2025

🎙️ A quick reintroduction — and a heartfelt thank you.
I’m James McLaughlin — a recording engineer, musician, and composer with over 25 years of experience in studios, on stages, and behind the scenes.
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with major labels, indie artists, and bestselling authors across genres like Americana, rock, jazz, and beyond. Whether I’m tracking a live band, mixing an album, or recording a celebrity-read audiobook, my focus is always on bringing out the heart of the performance.
To date, I’ve been credited on over 500 projects (and counting) on Muso.ai — something I’m deeply proud of, and a reflection of the trust so many artists and producers have placed in me.
My studio — nestled in the Virginia woods — is a space I’ve built with care, combining analog warmth and digital precision to support artists at every level.
Thanks to everyone I’ve collaborated with so far. If we haven’t worked together yet and you’re planning something special, I’d love to hear from you.
Grateful every day to do what I love. 🎛️🎶

01/26/2025

Shredders!

We have been in the studio at Mountainside Studio creating a new project! I wanted to bring back the 2 guitar player concept like Rice and Blake and Doc and Merle with a whole new modern twist! Jon Stickley pushes the boundaries of acoustic guitar playing with such ease. Not only is he a virtuoso but an absolutely amazing human being! Stay tuned for this fiery piece of guitarness! For bookings, contact Prater DAY.

01/11/2025

Showtime delivers a rocking rally cry for anyone facing challenges and urging them to get up and charge on! Larry Keel hoists this anthem with a nod to every...

01/06/2025

01/04/2025

2nd Keel tune coming out soon!

With head up high and lights down low, we get the show on the road with the new single by Larry Keel. Recorded in-studio with his new project Electric Larry Land. See what lies in store on 01-10-2025

12/10/2024

This was a fun one!