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On April 19th, 2019 Italian label Bronson Recordings releases BC35 Volume 2, an album paying tribute to the 35th anniversary of BC Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn. BC35 Volume 2 chronicles a weekend of performances, live at BC Studio in January 2016, consisting of improvised pieces, as well as songs written exclusively for the occasion. Produced by Martin Bisi Associate producer and art director Genevieve Fernworthy On April 20th, 2018 Italian label Bronson Recordings released BC35, an album paying tribute to the 35th anniversary of BC Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Includes current and former members of Sonic Youth, Swans, White Hills, Foetus, Cop Shoot Cop, Live Skull, Pop 1280, Violent Femmes, The Dresden Dolls, Alice Donut, Lubricated Goat, LAUDS, Shilpa Ray, Insect Ark, Laura Ortman, Cinema Cinema, Art Gray Noizz Quintet and others. Bisi himself played guitar on three of the improvised pieces. Produced by Martin Bisi Associate producer and art director Genevieve Fernworthy Click here for photos from BC Studio's 35th Anniversary Recording of the Century 'Sound and Chaos: the Story of BC Studio' article at Boston Survival Guide view the latest trailer view trailer 1 Tour interviews and performances: Berlin radio appearance interview + live performance (at 8:42: solo/medley of 2 songs from new album) Knoxville Columbus Chapel Hill Ex Nihilo now available on La Société Expéditionnaire Here's a writeup about Martin's recording studio getting sonically "mapped", and the process where "impulse responses" were taken to gather data on the acoustic properties. Now a plugin can simulate the ambience of his main recording room. Another example of music and social activism working hand-in-hand: please enjoy the following video made in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The song is written by Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio) and members of Notekiller and Liturgy. Look out for cameos by Martin (2:23) and the UC at Davis "pepper-sprayed" students (2:01) Download Martin Bisi's songs from the new album Ex Nihilo (promotionally available) Sin-Love-Hate the Mermaid Queen Suffer the Moon and Fine Line Read AltSounds review of 'Son of a Gun' view European Tour pictures hear Martin's interview with Phil Thompson read a 10 question Q&A Read reviews of Martin Bisi's two New Years shows with Larkin Grimm and HUMANWINE from the awesome Brooklyn Vegan blog here (Knitting Factory) and here (Mercury Lounge) BC Studios recently reached its 30th anniversary. Check out Martin's blog at Blurt Magazine as he reflects on a bygone era: "Through my dark colored glasses - the tarnished golden era of independent recording" Watch the video for "Drink Your Wine" here or watch Martin as he takes down the covers of some of the most memorable albums he's recorded at BC Studio: part 1<>part 2<>part 3<>part 4<>part 5 contact Martin copyright © 2019 Martin Bisi Home