Keystone Soundworks

11/20/2020

It was such a pleasure working with V.Shayne Frederick. One of the very best things I've heard in Philly. Please give this album a spin.

From the opening seconds of V. Shayne Frederick‘s latest EP, Blacklight, it’s immediately evident that this isn’t an ordinary Philly jazz project. The vocalist, pianist, and bandleader cackles and asks us, directly: “What y’all thinking?” before launching the devilishly soulful … Conti...

10/29/2020

We were lucky enough to have the great Kris Gruen here recording this Johnny Thunders classic. And honor to have him here. Excited about this premier.

The alt-folk artist Kris Gruen has an intergenerational connection with the 1970s rock and punk scene in New York, so it’s more than appropriate that one of the first singles off his new album is a wistful cover of the legendary scene maker Johnny Thunders’ tune “You Can’t Put Your Arms Arou...

03/17/2020

What are y’all doing to make up for lost gigs? We’re holed up in the studio writing. Stay home and stay healthy. ❤️

03/07/2020

It turns out Laura Ballance (Superchunk + Merge Records) and I share something in common - the first album we both bought as kids was Music Box Dancer. Anyone remember that bizarre pop hit? 😂 This was a great conversation led by Joe Steinhardt. We’re loving this Drexel Music Industry Program series.

02/26/2020

What’s the best way to spend a weekend? Recording with our dear friend Rust Dust of course. Killer tunes coming your way.

01/16/2020

Completed yesterday - new architectural lighting for our gorgeous building! We are so thankful to the Tacony Community Development Corporation for undertaking this project and so proud to be a part of this wonderful neighborhood. @ Tacony, Philadelphia

12/09/2019

Digging this clear vinyl. Check out Faulty Rabbit’s new album this Saturday at their Philly album release at SawTown Tavern. You may even see some Keystone Soundworks folks on the stage.

12/09/2019

NYC album release for Faulty Rabbit at Record Shop (the most adorable place ever)... Philly release coming next weekend. We’re proud to be part of this exceptional album. @ Record Shop

12/03/2019

Did you know that we also operate a nonprofit? Share the Spotlight provides tuition-free music education to youth in NYC and Philly. Please donate and help us reach our annual fundraising goal (we’re so close)!

Please help support the many exciting things happening at Share the Spotlight this year. This Summer our performance programs will fill the gap in summer music education for 40 students in New York City and Philadelphia. In addition to our performance program, Share the Spotlight is introducing work...

11/22/2019

Totally charmed! We got to see .wav last night and it was just as great as we expected. And we will def return to .