Coro Sonic Lab

25/07/2025

Tonight!!!
Carnivorous Plant Society,
Wth DJ Tiny Diva warming things up from 7pm. x

Buy Tickets to Carnivorous Plant Society At Colville Hall, Colville Hall, Coromandel Sat, 26 July

05/12/2024

Random Addition #3 is now into the 5th day. About 50 people have contributed to this piece of experimental music so far, which is full of twists and turns, wobbly basslines, curious percussion, watery beats and occasional discordant clangs!
Its a challenging project but one that brings creative inspiration and freedom.
Have a listen to the track as it is after 4 days on this link here:
https://samply.app/p/0SceuVavbSB9lgwTagPT

I'm trying to get a more or less cohesive mix done each day and added to the playlist above.

If you are in Coromandel, please stop by Hauraki House Gallery and get involved! If you are a singer or M.C there are sections in this piece where some vocals would sit perfectly :)

Ngā Mihi
Matt

17/11/2024

Kia ora everyone!
it's looking like another busy summer of music in the sun, collaborations, creative projects and adventures with friends. Festivals and gigs are lining up, and I'm so stoked to be involved in a bunch of really fun creative happenings over the coming months.

Coming up in December I will be hosting the 3rd 'Random Addition' collaborative music project. I'll be bringing my entire studio (and more!), instruments, weird noise making things, microphones and electronic production machines to Hauraki House Gallery.
Together we'll be making a single piece of continually evolving music, made entirely within the gallery space over 9 days. Its about creative play, exploration, finding interesting sounds and sonic textures in unexpected places and enjoying the creative process.

Please join us!🙌
Random Additon #3 - 2nd-10th December
Hauraki House Gallery

Event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2545558709167046

Thanks to Creative Coromandel/He Mana Toi Moehau Trust, The coromandel artbeat spring festival, Thames-Coromandel District Council (Creative Communities Scheme) for the funding and suppport! x

Ngā Mihi
Matt

28/07/2024

Another great single from Turkey The Bird. nice one fellas.
It was really fun to mix this one.

Now this is Bluegrass Incarnate! Taranaki’s wonderful Turkey The Bird continues to get me slappin’ my thigh at their authentic, organic, stripped-back Cajun-inspired sound. New single S…

13/05/2024

Kia ora Coro Musicians
Spaces for my next Pop Up Studio are filling up! Thanks to everyone who has jumped on board so far it's going to be awesome.

There are still a handfull of spaces to fill if you are a local musician keen to record your original music.

How it works is this:
> Sessions are 1.5 hours each (Including setup time) It is designed to be a quick, raw and uncluttered way to record your music - whether it's for a demo; to get recording experience; or if you are working on a song and want to have a recording of it in it's current state.

> I'll be set up in the gallery with a mobile Pro Tools recording system, a bunch of nice microphones and everything needed to capture your sound cleanly.

> Price includes post-session mixing and mastering.

> In 1.5 hours you can record up to 3 songs if solo acoustic, or 2 if you are coming with a band - every session is different though. :)

Also snacks, coffee and tea are provided!

Dates: 24/25/26 May

To book your space please email me:
[email protected]

Ngā Mihi!
Matt

02/04/2024

Thanks Coromind for bringing your vibes to our little festival! x 🙌

30/03/2024

A great project worth supporting! I am currently mixing this album and I can confirm it's an absolute gobbler!! 🦃🦃🦃🙌

"Strumming to the Heartbeat of Folk: Join 'Turkey The Bird' on Our New Album Journey!"

27/03/2024

🙌 Kia ora Coromandel musicians! I am hosting another Pop-Up Recording Studio this coming May.

The idea is to offer an affordable recording solution for local musicans and bands - whether you are new to recording or have done it plenty of times before.

Short sessions, aimed at removing a lot of the clutter and hassle from recording to get an honest and authentic performance with minimal mucking around!

You can create a release ready 'Live' recording; use this as a chance to test and refine your sound before a more invoved recording session: make a demo to get gigs; or just a great way to capture your music as it is in a fun and relaxed space.

Sessions are 1.5 hours each, and include post production mixing and mastering. You can record up to 3 songs (if you are well practiced) or focus on doing one really well. Suitable for solo acoustic musicians, duos or small bands.

The cost is $150 per 1.5 hour session, (incl mixing, revisions and master)
Dates: 24/25/26 May
Hauraki House Gallery Coromandel
Snacks, coffee and tea provided!

Get in touch for more info or to book your space:
[email protected]

Ngā Mihi
Matt

01/02/2024

. A beautiful celebration of music, art, community and togetherness.
I'm honoured to be part of it, to help bring some joy and playfulness to the world with my bro .artist .