Hiding In Plain Sight (REPRINT SHIPS 2/12)

(FEB 2024) The first pressing of the book has sold out. Accepting pre-orders for the next pressing, shipping 2/12.

16-page, 8x8 cardstock booklet exploring the under-the-radar recording studios of Seattle & Tacoma that have been home to over 60 years of record-making in the Puget Sound. Featuring original illustrations, logo designs and studio profiles by KEXP engineer and NW-music enthusiast Jackson Long.

Featured studios: Audio Recording Inc. (Kearney Barton), Wiley-Griffith, London Bridge Studio, Reciprocal Recording, The Hall of Justice, Egg Studios, Avast!, Studio Litho, Soundhouse, Uptone.

Note: This booklet doesn’t focus on the technical side of the studios. I approached the project from a place of civic pride for these buildings. As landmarks that most wouldn’t pay attention to, but should. Long live these institutions and the fabulous Northwest sound.

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