A recent survey from the Audio Publishers Association and InterQ found that audiobook revenue rose to $1.6 billion in 2021 — a 25% annual increase. This suggests that more people are tuning into audiobooks as a form of entertainment or enrichment. While audiobooks do provide a more convenient reading experience, they aren’t the easiest to produce. Audiobook narrators spend… Read more »
We have had the pleasure of working with Rita Moreno again this month. She is one of only 12 EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) in entertainment history. We have been recording her part on a Sprout original cartoon series called, “Nina’s World”. She is the Spanish Grandmother known as Nina’s Abuelita Yolie. In… Read more »
At Live Oak Studio, a premier Bay Area recording studio in Berkeley, we have a minimum four-hour booking time, so we want our clients get the most out of their sessions. Our chief engineer, James Ward, has a few guidelines. 1. Be on time. The clock starts ticking at your scheduled time—not the time you… Read more »
Live Oak is a full-service recording and mixing facility serving the music, film, spoken word and game community. There is no substitute for professional acoustics, top of the line equipment — and years of experience! Our lead engineer James Ward receives accolades from the many recording artists who have benefitted from his expertise. Studio design:… Read more »
One of our favorite artists, Renee Asteria, has a new release called,”Razteria”, which is really some fun and exciting music : “RAZTERIA – Renee Asteria’s 3rd release: “Latin roots, reggae riddims, activist intent and strong female vocals coalesce on Renee Asteria’s rockin’ new release RazteRia (Asteria Records). ” The result is soulful, rock-solid and recommended.”… Read more »
On January 16, Bay Area artists and community will gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bay Area radio personality Leslie Stoval will emcee this 9th annual musical tribute: In the Name of Love, produced by Rhythmic Concepts, Inc., with the generous support of Target Corporation. The 6th Annual Citizen of Oakland Humanitarian Award… Read more »
In the Name of Love, the 9th Annual Musical Tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.mlktribute.com Rhythmic Concepts, Inc., with the generous support of Target Corporation, presents Oakland’s only non-denominational musical tribute honoring Dr. King. Each year, 1,400 adults, elders, children and families, from extremely diverse backgrounds, come together to share in the inspiration… Read more »