Singing Serpent Studios

06/14/2019

It’s time. The beast is ready to be unleashed. Check out Shades McCool and the Bold Flavor’s (@shadesmccool) new album. Another one by the dynamic duo—mixed by Ben Moore at the San Diego studio, mastered by Dave Gardner.

06/12/2019

Wishin’ the mixmaster, Ben Moore—the happiest of birthdays today ✨

06/07/2019

18 players, 28 inputs, 2 spilled coffees, 1 Ben Moore—and another LP is born. Here’s a snippet of what Ira Liss Big Band is up to. Give it a listen!
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#bigband #iraliss #benmoore #singingserpent #sandiego

05/06/2019

Progressive's Perplexing New Mascot Is a Motaur: Half Man, Half Motorcycle

Hey Adweek, lovely write up! Had a blast working on these spots with a group of very talented people. Thanks Arnold Worldwide and Progressive!

New work by Arnold introduces quirky character.

05/01/2019

This is who I am

I spy Ben! Here’s a preview of Peter McKinnon’s documentary of the upcoming Angels and Airwaves documentary, which includes their time with Ben Moore at the San Diego studio.

TOUR + NEW Single! : http://www.angelsandairwaves.com - See you there! NEW Lightroom PRESET PACK: https://goo.gl/1CfEKF The Music I use: https://goo.gl/IMZC9...

03/28/2019

Angels and Airwaves recorded some tracks with Ben Moore today at the San Diego studio. Keep look out for their upcoming album.

03/17/2019

Phew—exhausted from a week of SXSW chaos. Had a blast seeing old and new friends. Here are some snaps from the week! 🔥 @ SXSW

03/04/2019

Austin—the serpent crew is flying across the states to meet up with you to enjoy SXSW. Catch us next Monday (the 11th) until the 17th!

10/08/2018

Kenseth Thibideau of Sleeping People launches new solo project

Between hanging out with his pup, composing for Serpent, traveling, woodworking, and the numerous musical projects he is in––Kenseth is one busy bee. Check out his rad new project, Kenseth Thibideau - welcome to San Diego.

Kenseth Thibideau, who is probably best known for playing in bands such as Sleeping People and Howard Hello, has launched a new project called Welcome to San Diego.

09/13/2018

Daniel Glass - Drummer, Author, Educator

Here’s your homework for the weekend. Professor Daniel Glass is expecting the perfect grip! Audio courtesy of Ben Moore, video recorded in our walls at Singing Serpent. Full podcast here: http://www.drummersresource.com/daniel-glass-importance-of-grip-2/

Part 2 of my series on The Importance of Grip is now up at #drummersresource. We deep dive into the three primary grips (French, German and Traditional) and sort out what’s what. This episode had gotten a fantastic response, so don’t miss it.

Link in the Comments section.

09/06/2018

Look out Texas––Dennis Culp is getting ready to hit the road tomorrow with Five Iron Frenzy. Catch you there!

Both dates with MXPX:
Sep 7 / Dallas, Tx / Canton Hall
Sep 8 / Austin, Tx / Mohawk Austin

09/04/2018

Grain Impressions Parts I-IV

Starting the work week with the hypnotic melodies of Kenseth Thibideau, and film visuals currated by our dear friend, Pea Hicks. Scope this now!

Music by Kenseth Thibideau Films found, scanned, and assembled by Pea Hix

06/15/2018

Super rad! Congratulations, Glen Galloway, T.s. Ward, and Preston Swirnoff!

Insanely exciting new band news!

We are over the moon to welcome San Diego's Sumatraban to the family. We here at Luau have been huge fans of Glen Galloway's for over twenty years. From the mindbending squall of Trumans Water, to the mutant rap of Soul-Junk to the recent all-out noise assault of Octagrape he's been a leading light in the world of ever-evolving musical exploration.

Sumatraban was formed when Glen brought on Octagrape drummer T.S. Ward and, after listening to his Shining Path records far too often, coaxed guitarist/organist Preston Swirnoff (also of the incredible free-jazz collective Seesaw Ensemble) out of retirement.

Together, through their mutual love of all things motorik, psych-Japan, messthetical, post-post-punkard, and Beefheartian, the 3 have formed a sound they call ‘Now-Wave’. Sculpted via weird acute triangle of contact-mic'd drums, tri-amped guitar sub-octaves, and dripping discordant keys. Big dystopian/utopian ideas are packed into four minute song blasts to maintain urgency. It is the sound of invisible cities, impossible buildings, and extinct waterways. It soon became obvious that they must name themselves after that infamous imaginary Indonesian thoroughfare with no speed limits and a mind-bending roadside view: the Sumatra-bahn.

The debut EP, MU, is released on June 29th and you can hear the first single from it, Bubble It Out, at the link below as well as all the usual digital outlets (links in comments).

A truly incredible debut album is due to follow later in the year.

It's truly a pinch yourself honour to be involved with such an awesome band.

https://luaurecords.bandcamp.com/album/mu

04/12/2018

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 'Maintaining Friendships'

An incredibly thoughtful and much needed educational and emotional resource––what an honor to be a part of this project!

Serpent Producer – Jonathan Spencer
Serpent Composers – Masaya Ozaki and Kevin O'Connor
Agency – RPA Advertising, Los Angeles

For more info/to get involved, check out: https://www.imaginaryfriendsociety.com/

This is "Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 'Maintaining Friendships'" by Singing Serpent on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

03/18/2018

If you missed the gathering of the Serpents two nights ago, you have until 7pm tonight to slither on over to Long Beach to catch Sumatraban with mike watt + the Missingmen, and Forest of Tongue. 2142 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA. And go.
🎥: Sarah Linton

03/16/2018

We’re taking the night. See you at the Soda Bar, tonight, 7:30 sharp.

Event page: Singing Serpent presents: Soul-Junk, Pistolita, Lion Cut + more at Soda Bar

03/15/2018

😉 Thanks for making us Plan B for this crazy upcoming Friday, San Diego CityBeat. Bring on the chaos! It's going to be a wild time. See you all at the Soda Bar, 8:00 sharp.

03/11/2018

We’re taking a field trip down to 91X - San Diego tonight and will be on the air chit chatting with Timothy E Pyles and Lou Niles from 9–10. Get filled in with the latest and greatest Singing Serpent news as well as more details about the Singing Serpent presents: Soul-Junk, Pistolita, Lion Cut + more at Soda Bar this Friday (3/16).

Tune in here: http://player.listenlive.co/36281/en

03/02/2018

Ben Moore: Stories From The Scene. 30 Years of Loudspeaker

Andrew Rowley stopped by the studio and chatted with Ben Moore about a handful of Ben's projects, such as #heavyvegetable, #hotsnakes––scope this now!
Happy 30th to 91X Loudspeaker!

If you're a fan of San Diego music, then you've heard Ben Moore's work. He's the man recording and mixing some of San Diego's most important records from the...

02/15/2018

Singing Serpent announces Soda Bar showcase

Glen's been practicing his pedal, toe-tapping dance. Thanks, San Diego CityBeat 😉 Come celebrate a night of Singing Serpent at the Soda Bar, March 16th––hosted by 91X Loudspeaker (Timothy E Pyles and Lou Niles)! Featuring a few of the many bands of Singing Serpent––Soul-Junk, Pistolita, Miss New Buddha, Sumatraban, Kenseth Thibideau, Daniel Crawford & The Unkind Ravens, and Lion Cut. See you all there. Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/544897665878515/

This will be the first Pistolita show in about eight years, as well as the first from Soul-Junk in a couple years.

02/07/2018

Sumatraban – Teros Gallery

Another tease of the sweet melodies of Sumatraban. Hope you bought your tickets for their sold out show at The Casbah with Hot Snakes, March 7. 🎥 : Sarah Linton

01/29/2018

*Attention* Montalban Quintet has been nominated for Best Jazz Performer in the San Diego Music Awards 2018. It’s time the Singing Serpent fleet unites! Vote here: http://dosd.com/p/sandiegomusicawards

01/24/2018

Masaya Ozaki and Dennis Culp sending Tim off to his next chapter in Michigan––the Singing Serpent tentacles are forever widening. Safe travels to Tim Wood!

01/23/2018

Acura ILX Desert 30

Scope this Acura spot––hot fresh out of the oven. Couldn't be more stoked with how it turned out. Great work team!

Agency: MullenLowe U.S.
Agency Producer: Danica Bates
Serpent Producer: Jonathan Spencer
Composer: Harry Frost

This is "Acura ILX Desert 30" by Singing Serpent on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/19/2018

Itchin’ for tomorrow’s Sumatraban set with Sunwatchers and Gun Outfit at the Teros Gallery, 8pm. Get ready for a wild weekend. ✨
Even info: Sunwatchers, Sumatraban and Gun Outfit at Teros Gallery
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🎥: Sarah Linton

01/18/2018

Hats off to the Hot Snakes for their newest tune “Six Wave Hold-Down”. Pre-order the new record now—we can vouch that it is smokin’.

01/08/2018

Why I love San Diego's rich and diverse music scene, past and present

Interesting read about the unique San Diego music community. Shout out to Trumans Water and Ben Moore.

There are many reasons to love the rich and varied San Diego music scene. Veteran critic George Varga shares some of his favorites.

01/05/2018

Packed weekend—tonight Jordan and Sarah are playing early in Miss New Buddha at the Blonde Bar. Then tomorrow, the Casbah for the Tom Petty tribute. See you there!

01/02/2018

Really looking forward to this rad Tom Petty tribute show this Saturday (1/6) at the Casbah. Snag a ticket now—they’re selling like hot cakes! All funds go to the Recording Academy’s charity, MusiCares to provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of needs.

12/02/2017

Singing Serpent 2017 Reel

Singing Serpent 2017 Reel – For a full list of what we've been up to, check out SingingSerpent.com

12/02/2017

Singing Serpent Studios

12/02/2017

iOptigan iOS app Recreates Famed '70s Organ

Going to be glued to my phone this weekend playing with this rad new digital replica of the beloved optigan! iOpitgan was created by Pea Hicks. Vintage instrument transfers done with the assistance of Ben Moore in the halls of Singing Serpent.

Scope this interesting write up by Keyboard Magazine for more info on the Optigan and the recreation of the app. Download it now from the App Store!

Remagen, Germany - Stefan Stenzel, co-founder/CTO of German high-quality hardware and software synthesizer brand Waldorf Music, and Pea Hicks, self-styled

11/30/2017

Mythologies, by Masaya Ozaki & Kaito Nakahori

Couldn’t think of a better way to start a Thursday than to listen to Masaya Ozaki’s sweet tunes. Check out his latest collaboration with IIKKI:

8 track album

11/20/2017

Gotham Episode 4x09 Professor Pyg Forces Everyone Eat HUMAN Pie || Gotham Scenes

Scope Chris Fulford-Brown’s rendition of “Cell Block Tango” featured in last week’s episode of Gotham. A huge blast to work with MICHAEL CERVERIS actor/musician (aka “Professor Pyg”, on vocals), Andy Gieb (horns), and Dennis Culp (producing). Spark note version here––Full episode available on Fox.

Gotham Episode 4x09 Professor Pyg Forces Everyone Eat HUMAN Pie , Gotham Scenes. Gotham season 4 episode 9 review best moments and scenes. Gotham season 4 ep...

11/20/2017

Gotham Episode 4x09 Professor Pyg Forces Everyone Eat HUMAN Pie || Gotham Scenes

Scope Chris Fulford-Brown’s rendition of “Cell Block Tango” featured in last week’s episode of Gotham. A huge blast to work with MICHAEL CERVERIS actor/musician (aka “Professor Pyg”, on vocals), Andy Gieb (horns), and Dennis Culp (producing). Spark note version here––Full episode available on Fox.

Gotham Episode 4x09 Professor Pyg Forces Everyone Eat HUMAN Pie , Gotham Scenes. Gotham season 4 episode 9 review best moments and scenes. Gotham season 4 ep...

11/15/2017

Been counting down the days for this one. Here it is: Tera Melos, Speedy Ortiz, and Sarah and Jordan’s new band, Miss New Buddha live at the Casbah San Diego this Thursday (11/16). This tour is to support Tera Melos’ newest record, Trash Generator, recorded here at the studio by the one and only Ben Moore. See you all there!

11/05/2017

I think I might be permanently blown away from last night’s Rocket From The Crypt show. Here’s another shot from their recording session at the studio back a couple weeks. Ready for these new tunes to hit you all.

10/04/2017

Keep an ear out for The Primals' debut album recorded at the studio. Ben Moore's setting and capturing vibe after vibe under the watchful eye of Swami John Reis. Album will be released on Southern Lord Recordings in 2018! #repost

09/28/2017

Marie Haddad to perform with friends at Humphrey’s Backstage Live - One of San Diego’s musical treasures pianist and singer-songwriter Marie Haddad performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Live on Sept. 28. She will be celebrating the release of her ne

Tonight! At Humphrey's By The Bay, Kenseth Thibideau will be playing some of his tunes, as well as with our dear friend, Marie Haddad. So excited for this rad show! Check out Marie's record, co-produced by Ben Moore. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/353466025084484/?ti=icl

One of San Diego’s musical treasures, pianist and singer-songwriter Marie Haddad, performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Live on Sept. 28. She will be celebrating the release of her new album, “Stories From Atlantis,” a wonderful showcase of her piano-based songs. Blessed with a beautiful, pure-sounding v...

09/24/2017

IIKKI

Freshly off the plane returning from France, Masaya Ozaki's collaboration with IIKKI is available to stream.

here we are. one first track to explore the next release/publishing to come : Masaya Ozaki & Kaito Nakahori - Mythologies (IIKKI 004). artwork by Erwan Morère, mastering by Taylor Deupree, limited edition hand numbered + sealed to 300 copies. pre-order at the end of October. more to follow very soon ...

09/21/2017

Rocket From the Crypt visits Singing Serpent

Keep your eyes peeled. #rocketfromthecrypt

09/06/2017

And voilà! The ATCs (ATC Loudspeaker Technology Ltd) are up and running. Couldn't be happier with how the installation went. 🔊

09/05/2017

Our website recently got a new make-over by the rad duo, Dizzy Spells Productions. Special shout out to the mad coder, Santino Romeri. Let us know what you think. Scope the link: www.singingserpent.com

08/28/2017

Res·o·nance –
The reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighboring object.

For nearly 17 years, Singing Serpent has been casting sound waves from west to east coast with notable success, scoring all manner of spots from the likes of Jack Daniel's, Nike, BMW, Visa, Dunkin' Donuts Donuts (to name a few), and hosting recording sessions to bands like Hot Snakes and Tera Melos. Today, the Singing Serpent team’s efforts and sound continue to be infinite, unstoppable, and evolving.

As of August 2017, Singing Serpent will have a new team member and executive producer––Jonathan Spencer of Richmond, Virginia––on board to catch some sound waves. Similar to many other Singing Serpent-ers, Spencer's origins begin with rocking in bands, i.e. spitfire and Scarlet, touring from coast to coast, and creating dents in the music scene. Creative. Bold. Risk-taking. Genuine. Inclusive. Spencer was driven to create his own empire with 30th Century Masters as well as Black Iris Music. His background has given him the liberty to explore his creativity––leading to many fun and well received pieces, as exemplified in his work with Toyota USA, Xbox, GEICO, etc. Spencer's energy resonates with the Singing Serpent vibe, bringing a whole new hop to Virginia’s step.

But don’t just take my word, scope these babies:
https://tinyurl.com/Singing-Serpent-Takes-Over
https://tinyurl.com/Shots-Serpent-Secure-Spencer
https://shootonline.com/node/72906

Keep a look out for the future of Singing Serpent––magical things are to come.
–– Sarah Linton, Dizzy Spells Productions

08/26/2017

Remember that time when Glen's band, Sumatraban played with mike watt in San Pedro at Harolds Place? Still blown away.