27/03/2024
Since starting my basement studio in 2019, Ive had the pleasure of working with some amazing Thunder Bay artists and Im super grateful for everyone that has come through to record with me and trust me with their art, or has lended their talent to projects I have been working on.
Some pretty deadly tunes have come out of the little One Island Productions studio (small but mighty!!) And there are more on the way.
I just wanted to send out a thanks. I was thinking - why not highlight some of the Amazing artists that have come in to lay down the magic at 1IP, and a few of my tracks that Ive had some amazing artists and friends feature on:
Jake and the Town - Reachers part 1.
Jake's songwriting is amazing, full stop. And the vibe is unique, theatrical, and progressive. Here are a few tracks from the first part of The Town's Reachers album, featuring vocalists Nancy Freeborn and Danielle Polari on one track. (Reachers Two coming soon!):
Listen Here:
https://jakethetown.bandcamp.com/album/the-reachers-dance-for-the-earth
Milton Shushack - Growl EP
Kyle came in to record this 6 song record and laid everything down in no more than a few takes. with most of it live off the floor. Kyle's musicianship and songwriting ability are evident in these tracks:
Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0xg29rWawfdXhyY2AX9vxW?si=Rn-28L2lQaC-lW0u4_SfBw
Rain Delay - Live off The Floor(Jamie Smith and Kyle Shushack)
Jamie and Kyle's rootsy duo came in, we threw up some nice mics, went through some nice gear and did everything live off the floor. Jamie can come into the studio whenever he wants. One of my favourite voices in Thunder Bay. Kyle's guitar playing is top notch as usual.
Listen Here:
https://raindelay807.bandcamp.com/
Gaelin Brown - Right Where you Are (Single)
Gaelin is one of my best buds and has always been one of my favourite local songwriters ever since the days of Kangoskatbot. We both like reggae, so we co-wrote and produced this track that originated from an old tune of his. Big UB40 vibes, modernized. Backup vocals from the always amazing Maria Tassone. Mixed/mastered here at 1IP.
Listen Here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5QrJW7QfpjcpzGtESVyZuq?si=b9a214f2ac544d53
1sland - (Singles)
These are my original songs Ive written, produced and mixed here at 1IP that have featured performances and songwriting contributions my long time bandmates and best friends Richard Tribe and Clay Breiland, Scratching and samples by DJ Wurlwind - Wurlwind Productions as well as Drumming one of Thunder Bay's best drummers Bernie. Backup vocals in one track from Maria. Reggae/Rock/90's alternative influenced tunes.
Listen Here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/388t0K3lVqBdoSqfnZ1EDe?si=n3OoytJ0RoSubx_O8AGAVw
Cheers! There are more projects planned for 2024 so stay tuned!
