NEW RELEASEGravity Riddim — nine voicings, one bassline. Out now.Hear the catalog →
THE JOURNAL
What we're making, how we make it, and how to get the most out of the records you buy. New entries most months.
Jahlani Cross wanted a roots record that sounded like where he lives now without losing where he's from. So we cut the band live to tape in Tacoma, flew the vocals to Kingston, and mixed it on the desk like a dub session. Here's what worked, what broke, and what we'd do again.
Read the storyFormats, file sizes, and what your gear can actually hear — in plain language, no snobbery.
Read →Folder structure, tagging, backups, and why your USB stick deserves WAV over 320.
Read →A club rig and a pair of earbuds want different things. Our mastering chain serves both.
Read →A sound system, a suitcase of masters, and the long road to selling records the honest way.
Read →What editors and music supervisors should ask a label — and what we answer before you ask.
Read →What's in the folder when you buy a Root Wave riddim pack, and how selectors use each piece.
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