Cell Phone Piano

Posted on 06. Aug, 2008 by Dallas VonKillbot in Blog, Music

We recorded piano wizard Daniel Taylor recently dicking around with some phones we had around the office. What was captured was nothing short of brilliant…

Collective Sound Band Camp: Let It Be Heard Webisode 10

Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by spencer in Chico, Music

Now here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. During their filming last year, The Collective Sound took their campers up to the Synthesis office. We told them about getting press for their bands. They were thoroughly disinterested with my little speech. Classic.

From The Collective Sound:
Set in the small town of Chico California, Let It Be Heard… is an inspirational story of a small group of young musicians that embark on an adventure of a lifetime. The web documentary follows the journey of 50 young artists, come together from [...]

Team Saucony Sports: No Helmet Required

Posted on 10. Apr, 2008 by spencer in Sports

Last week, Team Saucony wrote me a nice little note, telling me about their web site, www.teamsaucony-originals.com. The site focuses on Saucony’s sponsorship of alternative team sports, the ones “that don’t require cleats, pads or helmets.” That’s totally up my alley. The reason why I got into music in the first place was because I could not for the life of me catch a football or shoot a basket. The first day of little league I got a black eye while they were trying me out as a pitcher. No [...]

Office on Tour with Earlimart

Posted on 23. Aug, 2007 by James in Music

If you haven’t seen Office live, you should. Now you’ll have your chance. The Chicago-based group will bring their boy-girl harmonies and pop-y good times on the road for their first national tour. Joining them will be The Ship Collective members Earlimart (dates after the jump). But first Office will play a hometown date and two shows in Los Angeles.
August 25: Chicago, IL: Double Door
August 28: Los Angeles, CA: Cinespace
August 30: Los Angeles, CA: Filter’s Revenge of the Sunset Strip at the Roxy
Office’s debut for New Line/Scratchie Records, A Night [...]