Masumi Kaneko's Japanese Lesson Board

Our wonderful assistant engineer Masumi Kaneko gives us a lesson in Japanese numbers.

Arthritis Foundation - The Power of Movement

Another beautiful and inspiring spot we worked on with Lowe Roche. It was very special to be part of such a moving project! http://strategyonline.ca/2014/01/09/arthritis-research-foundation-shows-the-power-of-movement/

Full credit list here:  http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/lowe-roche-turns-yogis-into-bones-for-the-power-of-movement_b59131

Showcasing: Maddie Jo Tilley

We are super thrilled to be showcasing yet another talented visual artist at the studio Maddie-Jo Tilley!

Tetley Tea - Excite Your Senses "Steam"

Check out our latest and greatest Tetley spot we worked on with the fine folks at John St. Big shout outs to Martin Stinnissen, Emma Wathan, Cas Binninngton & Steve Gadsden!

Agency Wars IV official fight card is out!

Who are you rooting for?

Temporary Sound Installation by Elas Duas

BALOICA from claudia oliveira on Vimeo.
Temporary sound intallation by Elas Duas at the Convento das Dominicas in Portugal. 
A sound mechanism attached to the swings plays music notes at random when activated by motion.

Art that Inspires

In our ever changing audio landscape I can't stress the importance of having a creative and inspiring space to spend the majority of your time in.  We all know our industry consists of long hours and the constant need for inspiration in such a fast paced environment regardless of the form can be a long journey.

Our home away from home that we like to call the "sandbox" is a big black bunker looking building at the corner of Eastern and Logan.  Step inside and your senses automatically explode!  Your eyes stumble upon a colourful series of abstract paintings, a stunning photograph, or some quirky original illustrations.    You'll hear the occasional boink and  goosh, amongst many other audible pleasures upon you're arrival.

This revolving door of local and international artists creates a visual palette that soothes, inspires and leaves you coming back for more.  I can't count the numerous times clients and talent comment and compliment the art that I curate at the studio.

What does that mean to you?  My hope is that it gives creative minds just like yourself the inspiration needed to create your next masterpiece!

Come stop by and say hi and see what all the fuss is about.   You'll be glad you did.

Tyler Tilley TA2 showcased artist in Chloe Magazine

Hand-Cut Vinyl Record Art

CRIME: Presenting "Joe Bascetta: Pelican Tattoo"

Check out our latest webisode for Style5tv! We'll keep you up to date as each webisode launches.

Art + Crime Teaser

Here's a sneak peak from the latest series we've been working on with Lambert Films & Style5tv.  This animated series is based on the book Crime and the and play Crime, USA by Alix Lambert that delves into the dark world of how crime can affect us all.

We'll let you know when the episodes drop but in the meantime here's the teaser for the series that we did the music, sound design and mix for.   Enjoy! 

Potato Thins: Handsfree

Latest and greatest spot that we worked on with the talented team at Union Creative!

Vinyl you can listen to with your cell phone?!

Kontor Records creates digital vinyl hybrid that plays through your mobiel phone to promote Boris Dlugosch's new record.

Samsung Teams up with Jay-Z for Album Download Offer

An A-List team of producers Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Pharell Williams discuss his vision for his new project. 

The Beck's Edison Bottle - The First Playable Beer Bottle

The Beck's Edison Bottle from Shine Limited on Vimeo.
Hats off to the team at Beck's! What an innovative and environmentally sound idea. 

60 Years of Cannes Lions Inforgraphics: The 60s

Well done Sapient Nitro! For more Cannes coverage follow Cannes Lions on Pinterest.

Naama Tsabar - Exploring the Relationship Between Art and Sound

Myspace Resurected

Myspace announced today that it's back with a $20 million dollar ad campaign to help relaunch the once defunct social network. What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you.

The 2013 Polaris Long List Announced

Head on over to the Polaris site to see the complete long list!

PUP (Formerly Topanga) Plays FREE Shows at NXNE Tonight!

We are stoked to announce that Nestor's (a previous assistant engineer at the studio) band PUP are rockin' two free shows tonight for NXNE!

9pm: Arts & Crafts Pop-Up at 1093 Queen St. West
12:30am: Grossman's Tavern with Young Rival (who we just licensed for VIRGIN MOBILE!) , Wildlife + special guests

BlogTO approves!

Get "Ready" for some Hilarious Radio Droppin' Soon!

Always a pleasure having Christian Potenza, Justin Landry, Jamie Watson & Kathryn Greenwood in the studio! Thanks for the fun today guys.  So many laughs!

Our Wonderful Lise at the Studio Nails Leading Role at Fringe!

We are elated to announce that our lovely Lise who greets you every day at the studio has landed the leading role in "Squat" that premieres at the Fringe Festival!

The alleyway behind 401 Richmond houses Cince Cyle where this super-secret back alley musical will be showing.   As part of the Toronto Fringe Festival we hope all of you will come out and see our talented songstress rock the stage!

Showtimes are listed above and run From July 4th - July 13th.

Check out the Toronto Fringe Festival here for more details!

Ad Bands 9 - Tonight!

It's that time on year again and tonight kicks off the ninth year of Ad Bands!  Doors open at 7pm.  $20 cover at the door and is a cash only bar.

What better way to get your rock on, have a cocktail and help support a great cause!  All proceeds go to the Tennyson Quance Foundation for Autism and Autism Ontario.

Big shout out to all the sponsors who make this great event possible!

See you tonight. 

Young Rival's Documentary World Premiere

Unless you've been hiding in a cave lately than you've seen the most recent Virgin Mobile TV ad "Underground" where we licensed Young Rival, an absolutely stellar band hailing from Hamilton, Ontario.

Next Thursday, June 13th at 6:30pm The Bloor Cinema hosts their documentary's world premiere during NXNE!  Come on out to see what all the fuss is about! 

Samsung GALAXY S4 - Show Us Your Talent Contest

Are you a infinitely talented person? Do you sing, dance, skateboard, paint or have a talent that you'd like to share with the world? If so, Samsung wants to hear from you! 

All you have to do is upload a video of your talent and describe how the Galaxy S4 can help you succeed.

For more information and a chance to win click the link here.

Good luck! 

The Art of Repurposing Old Vinyl Records

 

 Credit to: One Man's Trash is Another's Treasure