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Congratulations to all ARIA Award and Music Victoria Award 2019 nominees, in particular On Diamond and Angie McMahon – both worthy nominees for Best Album, and to Angie’s nomination also for Best Solo Artist and Best Female Musician!

While Angie McMahon’s second single ‘Missing Me’ also went Gold (adding to ‘Slow Mover’ earlier in 2019), her album ‘Salt’ also gained a worthy ARIA Award nomination for Best Independent Release!

An absolute pleasure and privilege to be part of the team in mastering these epic, standout albums of 2019.

Angie McMahon Salt and Gold

July 8, 2019 by adam

Awards, News, Recent Projects

Angie McMahon certified Gold, Angie McMahon Salt, Audio Mastering, mastered for vinyl, mastering Angie McMahon, Professional audio mastering, Slow Mover Goes Gold

Powerhouse performer and songwriter Angie McMahon goes gold and from strength to strength. Having just announced the release of her debut album Salt, first single Slow Mover was accredited Gold in May by ARIA.

Angie recently signed a record deal with AWAL and returned to Melbourne after touring Europe and the UK. She then announced an Australian tour and released her latest single And I Am A Woman (admittedly, her favourite track on Salt).

On the heels of four singles receiving national airplay, Salt is one of the most highly anticipated album releases of 2019. Bassist Alex O’Gorman expertly mixed the album, showcasing Angie’s captivating dynamics. Respecting the engaging light and shade of Angie’s performances is something to which we paid particular attention. Additionally we mastered Salt especially for vinyl release, keeping it high-resolution. (Remember: the lacquer cutting engineer is the final arbiter to audio quality on vinyl).

Angie McMahon seems to always keep top gear in reserve in both performing and recording. Energizing, totally genuine, and a pleasure to work with. All strength to you, Angie and team!

Salt, rock, and gold, but definitely not sodium deficient.

Blues Music Awards

February 10, 2019 by adam

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Audio Mastering, Australian Blues Awards, Blues and Roots Radio Worldwide Album of the Year, Lloyd Spiegel, VICTAS Blues Music Awards

Congratulations to Lloyd Spiegel, whose latest album Backroads is winner of the Blues and Roots Radio Worldwide Album of the Year! This makes Lloyd the first Australian recipient of this international award.

Additionally, Backroads won four Australian Blues Music “Chain” Awards: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Producer of the Year.

Lloyd Spiegel Australian Blues Awards 2019

If that weren’t enough, Lloyd also took gongs for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Artist of the Year at the 2018 VicTas Blues Awards. Backroads was also nominated for Best Blues Album at The Age Music Victoria Awards 2018.

Wowing audiences when touring internationally, such recognition is testament to Lloyd Spiegel’s masterful performances, energy, songwriting, and humour.

Lloyd Spiegel Backroads

Lloyd has had Adam on board for mastering seven albums to date. This includes his debut (of which Lloyd himself no longer has a copy!).

Previous albums This Time Tomorrow, Double Live Set and Tangled Brew also won Australian Blues Music Awards, The Age Music Victoria Awards, and VicTas Awards.

Check out Lloyd Spiegel’s back catalogue at lloydspiegel.com.

Music Victoria Awards winner Best Country Album

November 23, 2018 by adam

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Audio Mastering, Country Music mastering, James Ellis and The Jealous Guys, Mastering, Melbourne Music, The Age Music Victoria Awards

Hats off congratulations to James Ellis and The Jealous Guys on winning the Music Victoria Awards Best Country Album!

It Ain’t Texas (But It Ain’t Bad) was recorded and mixed by Roger Bergodaz at Union Street Studios, Melbourne, with piano recorded by Idge at Soundpark. The album was mastered especially for both digital and vinyl LP release, preserving its detail and dynamic range.

The Music Victoria Awards reflect a diverse and renowned music scene in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Congratulations of course go to all nominees and winners. Such projects are a huge team effort and, as always, it’s a privilege to be part of the team.

Music Victoria Awards Best Country Album 2018

The Age Music Victoria Awards Nominees

October 17, 2018 by adam

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Audio Mastering, Mastering, The Age Music Victoria Awards, Triple R Prize Winner, Triple R Radiothon 2018

Seven recent mastering clients are among this year’s The Age Music Victoria Awards nominees across nine nominations!

Congratulations to all nominees including:

Angie McMahon – Best Emerging Talent, Best Breakthrough Act
Ben Mastwyk & The Millions – Best Country Album ‘Winning Streak’
Cat Canteri – Best Folk or Roots Album ‘Inner North’
Didirri – Best Solo Artist, Best Male Musician
James Ellis and the Jealous Guys – Best Country Album ‘It Ain’t Texas (But It Ain’t Bad)’
Lloyd Spiegel – Best Blues Album ‘Backroads’
Lucy Wise – Best Folk or Roots Album ‘Winter Sun’

The Age Music Victoria Award Nominees
The Age Music Victoria Awards, supported by key independent Melbourne radio stations Triple R and PBS, are Australia’s largest publicly voted music awards. The diversity’s on the up, and public voting is open.
Check out the diverse range of artists and vote here: musicvictoria.com.au/votenow.

Triple R Radiothon Band Prize Winner

Additionally, congrats to Melbourne band King Parrot on winning this year’s Triple R Radiothon Band Prize for the mastering of a single or EP!

Awards

ARIA Awards and Music Victoria Awards 2019 Nominees

Angie McMahon Salt and Gold

Blues Music Awards

Music Victoria Awards winner Best Country Album

The Age Music Victoria Awards Nominees

Triple R Radiothon Band Prize Winner