Tag: Jack Nigro

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Jack Nigro Making Noise With New Podcast

I don’t often write about podcasts here. In fact, I’ve not sure I’ve ever written about a podcast here! But we don’t often get new podcasts from Aussies as important to the music industry as Jack Nigro. The local producer, engineer, and studio owner has worked with some of the hottest bands around including The Amity Affliction, DMAs, Skegss, Middle Kids, Pacific Avenue, and The Terrys. And now he’s sharing his wisdom with his Make Your Own Noise podcast.

“This is something very close to me that I have wanted to do for a long time,” he said. “I have been blessed with so many great discussions with my professional peers over the years about how to work for yourself, creating and perfecting your art and the many challenges and vulnerabilities we all face, mostly working for ourselves in the creative industries.”

Make Your Own Noise aims to empower creatives, but honestly I think there’s a lot for anyone to glean from podcasts discussing overcoming imposter syndrome and coping with post-study overwhelm. He also speaks to some fascinating industry heavy-hitters like renowned promoter and festival organiser Paul Campbell. So regardless of what field you’re in, I recommend checking it out.

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Sonora Studios Launches on the Central Coast

I’m pretty proud of my part of the world, so I’m always excited to hear of new developments on the Central Coast. The latest is the launch of Sonora Studios, the brainchild of acclaimed Aussie producer Jack Nigro. Jack’s worked with talents like DMA’s, Dune Rats, The Amity Affliction, Middle Kids, and stacks more, so it’s exciting to hear he’s set up shop here on the Coast.

His Sonora Studios is a two-story, purpose-built recording facility featuring Sound Space A’, an impeccably treated live room, alongside ‘Sound Space B’, a secondary production and mixing space. It hosts world-class recording equipment, including hardware from Neumann, Avalon, SSL, and Universal Audio, and in-house backline from Orange, VOX, Fender, Ampeg, and a 1975 Ludwig drum kit. In other words, it’s got the goods.

“Building my own studio was something I first wanted to do when I was about 15 years old,” Jack said. “Having my own space that I, and hopefully others, love creating in every day is a very special experience. I have always liked studios to feel relaxed, intimate and calm. I feel like this is the best environment to foster creativity and become completely immersed in what you are doing. We built the studio to cater for bands to be able to record live, a process I find very important for many of the artists I work with, and ensured our main live room space has a lively, organic sound to best capture acoustic instruments.”

Sonora Studios also offers mixing and mastering services. You can learn more about Sonora Studios, including how to use its services, at the website.

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