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We'll Be Right Back, Eventually...

We'll Be Right Back... Just a little something about the current state of the studio.

We’re a little late in posting this news, but due to several reasons, Okzygen Studios is currently no longer operating. There were many reasons behind this decision, but long story short; I moved across the country last year. It’s difficult to run a studio in one province while living almost 2000 kilometres away, so naturally Okzygen Studios in Peterborough, ON, is no more. As saddened as I am…

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Darren Chambo plays his song Lives to Save here at Okzygen Studios! Hey everyone! Coming in with another quick post and video, a song we recorded a while back with Darren Chambo called…

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Maylen - Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream

Maylen – Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream

Hey everyone! It’s been a bit since the last post here, but I wanted to share a video that we did back in January with Scott, also known as Maylen. A little late to be bringing it up, but the song seems to fit in just right with some of the troubles of our time lately. This was one of the first videos we did for the new Okzygen Records website, so you may have already seen it, but I’m gonna talk…

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Messing around with the #stamaudio SA-47F on guitars today. Once again, all it took was finding the sweet spot on the cab and boom; full body, crisp yet pleasing highs, and a creamy smooth midrange, perfect for leads! #okzygenstudios #okzygen #recording #musicproduction #recordingstudio #music #producer #musicproducer #sound #soundengineer #soundengineering #guitar #studio #microphones (at Okzygen Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zVKoxHnhI/?igshid=hijurki1x2ga

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Rob McFadden - Lady Me Gently (Acoustic)

Got another video, we had Rob in again to jam out a few more song ideas, including this one below. Had to cut the session a little short, as he was dealing with a cut finger at the time.

The setup was similar to the last time, a pair of Apex 185s in XY, but this time using the ML-2 in the background, as the ML-1 is set up for vocals (as can be seen in the video) that ended up not happening.

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Metachorica's debut EP, Olympus. Check out www.okzygenrecords.com for more info and music!

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The #apex185 set up for acoustic guitar.

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Big ass bass cab for some big bass bass tone. Hell yeah.

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One kickass pedalboard, brought to you by @ratm_lover #okzygenstudios #okzygen #recording #musicproduction #recordingstudio #music #producer #musicproducer #guitar #studio #guitarpedals @ehx (at Okzygen Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWUCvSHMvF/?igshid=plca4i4qf0zd

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Setting up for some acoustic recording, pair of #apex185 for the guitar and the #slatedigital ML-1 on vocals. #okzygenstudios #okzygen #recording #jamming #musicproduction #recordingstudio #music #producer #musicproducer #sound #soundengineer #soundengineering #guitar #studio (at Okzygen Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ICrKXHic4/?igshid=1valomh3qsojj

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Rob McFadden - Dead Sunflowers (Acoustic)

Rob McFadden – Dead Sunflowers (Acoustic)

Hey everyone, coming in with a quick update on something we did in the studio a few days ago, a little video of Rob McFadden playing a song called Dead Sunflowers on acoustic!

We’ve been hiding out in the studio for the last few days throwing down acoustic track after track, creating a backbone of songs to build up into fully fleshed pieces of music. Actually, we just finished laying down vocals…

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Peace Sand Rest - Behind the Scenes

Peace Sand Rest – Behind the Scenes

Hey everyone! Been a bit since my last post here as I’ve been focusing on the label, Okzygen Records. We’ve just had our second release with Peace Sand Rest’s debut album, including a fantastic release party/show at The Gordon Best here in Peterborough! Gonna be releasing the photos and videos from that show once everything’s been edited, but today I wanna discuss the recording process a bit.

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Okzygen Shirts!

Okzygen Shirts! Available now for $20!

Hey everyone, Okzygen Recording Studio shirts are here! What makes a business a REAL business? Branded merchandise! I made a very small run of these shirts as a tester for future projects, but I think they turned out great! Thanks to Chase at Threads of Society for getting these made up for us, and if you’re looking to get some merch made, go check out his website!

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Nine Inch Nails - Bad Witch

Nine Inch Nails' newest release, Bad Witch, ties off their recent EP series with the harshest piece of the three.

As you’ve probably figured out by now, I have a bit of a thing for Nine Inch Nails. So this “review,” might be a bit biased. But since these things have become less of a standard review and more of an exposition of the kind of music we enjoy here at Okzygen, I’m not gonna feel bad about it. Just like Reznor doesn’t feel bad about filling your ears with every imaginable variation of noise, because…

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Summer Update - 2018

Time for an update from Okzygen Studios! A look into what's been happening the last few months, and a glimpse into future plans.

Hey guys, it’s been a bit since the last update post so figured it was time for a new one! After releasing Megalomaniac a few months ago, we’ve started work on a couple new projects with some local people in town. Doing some band recordings for local champs Peace Sand Rest the last month or so, an awesome psych rock group full of feel-good party vibes, these guys are awesome to work with. Also…

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Primus - The Desaturating Seven (Review)

Primus – The Desaturating Seven (Review)

So It’s been a bit since my last review. Things have been busy here as they always are, we’ve begun work on a new album for local guys Peace Sand Rest, been working away on the upcoming Velvet Bison record, and there’s a few new Okzygen original projects on the go too. Rumors are abound of a record label, but that’s a discussion for another day. For today we’re here to experience colours through…

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Mewsique - Surrealy So Real (Mastering)

Mewsique - Surrealy So Real (Mastering) Creepy Circus Electronic Music

Mewsique is a very cool circus-inspired electronic act, whom I’ve known for a little while now. Her music is very surreal (hence the name) and intricate, often dark and creepy, which is absolutely awesome. The creepy circus freak-show horror vibe the music has really appealed to me, and I was more than eager to master her album Surrealy So Real. I didn’t need to do too much to tame any transients…

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