Bolton Sound

This year’s been wild, I loved working with all of you weird + beautiful people <3 Here’s a few pictures of what made this year so cool for me. And also some big news- my fam and I closed on a new house just yesterday 🥳. So ‘26 will bring some major (v positive) changes for me/ my studio, cant freaking wait. tags__ @test__subjects @countrygirl.online @___voyeur @hisashahello @ezrat @dauber_or_else @plumsband @margauxtosleep @bad_spy_bk @anniquemonet @alejandro_theband @joycleaner555 @jacquelinehackett @diller.world @itsfripp

Second time around with the dangerous bax, I appreciate it much more now. Running it in m/s is a revelation @dangerousmusic #mastering #masteringstudio #masteringengineer #dangerousmusic #manley #maselec #recordingstudio #audioengineering

Dangerous Music Convert-2! I’ve been using the @dangerousmusic Convert AD+ as my hardware capture converter for a minute, absolutely love it. Some busy months have helped me afford this guy, so now I have Dangerous conversion on both sides of the hardware chain. It’s early days but so far v happy with it 🥰

‘STORIES’ by @rachellime_ is out now! I loved working with Rachel, please check out her beautiful new album :) #Repost @rachellime_ with @use.repost ・・・ STORIES is out today — I finished this album two or so years ago. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever release it. Thank you @weshouldhangout for believing in me and helping me give this record the release it deserves. Thank you @monomythism and @expensive.dog for being on the STORIES team. Thank you all for supporting me, especially the ogs from the A.U. days—I hope STORIES is worth the 5 year wait This album is about desire, myths, the feeling of looking out at the ocean an hour before sunrise and seeing sails on the horizon, going somewhere far away. I hope it brings you joy and pleasure. Photo by @willfujiomatsuda Art painted by me Mixed by @tenchi10 Mastered by @boltonsound 1, 3: Live cello by @kaeziwaezi 5: Piano by @lucyliyou 7: Live hand drum by Andrew Sheron 8: Fretless bass by @samglock And special thanks to @samglock for recording vocals. “Nearly five years on, the world-building wunderkind journeys headlong into the “Fantasy” section of the used bookstore on sophomore LP STORIES. Guided by an esoteric dream logic peppered with literary references to Keats, Alfred Tennyson, and The Traitor Baru Cormorant, Lime quite literally maps out a fantastical mosaic of sound and story“ ~ @bandcamp

Endless Summer by @theshrinesound came out the other day, mastered by me. I love this song, please check it out + support :) ・・・ “Endless Summer” is out now ☀️ streaming wherever you get your music… If you’ve been seeking a new step in sophisticated, hypnagogic bedroom pop, you needn’t look any further… the shrine sound is hear 🧏‍♂️ words, music, production, artwork by @theshrinesound mastered by Nick Bolton at @boltonsound i’m thrilled to release some original music for the first time in a long time — i hope u dig it 🌻 image on the third slide captured by @czukphoto 📸

Hey! Watery Road by JW Francis came out Friday. I 100% love working with @jw__francis + @sahil_ansari , check it out ✌️ ・・・ Watery Road is released!!! I wrote this song while canoeing the Mississippi River I’d whistle the harmonica part while paddling I kid you not. I had such a blast making this video with the inimitable @uncle_dad_productions and I had such a blast recording this with @sahil_ansari and an insanely talented group of folks. This might sound different than my other stuff because it’s the first time I’ve ever recorded LIVE, most instruments played all at once instead of track by track. This is just the beginning of a whole new era ☺️ Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by: @sahil_ansari Additional Engineering: @vishalnayakmusic Drums: @mof091295 Bass: @drewhartishavinganicetime Pedal Steel: @i_stalling_ Mastering Engineer: @boltonsound

Check out the killer new song ‘we know’ by @hereboy.mp3 out now! Produced by @ian__howard_ Mastered by me :) ・・・ our song “we know” is out in the world!! 🦋 this song feels like spring. like fresh love. like a secret held close. a big deep sigh. we hope you love it. big thanks to: @ian__howard_ for producing @boltonsound for the master @happntwice for supporting distro @lightloverphoto for these pics last summer! cover art by sarge :)

The new Civic Mimic EP is out now! I had a blast helping track this project, along with @philp_conwalk + @snailgurl at @inthewest.nbnj I also mastered it :) Tapes are out now, as is streaming on bandcamp. Please check it out + support! @civicmimic // @perfectshambles ・・・ It’s here! The newest, flashiest, sexiest Civic Mimic release is finally here! As the first effort tracked with a full band, these songs should be enjoyed loud - and for serious listeners - in headphones. Limited quantity of tapes will be available at shows only - for now - unless you or someone you know would like to have the honor, privilege, and financial burden of officially releasing these 3 songs on physical, landfill-food, media formats. A guy can dream...stranger things have happened. Side B contains live trio versions of Side A, recorded at Pet Shop, Jersey City, 2-12-26 by Carson Kopp. With this batch of songs and more coming down the pike, the recharged live outfit is looking to expand its reach within and beyond the borders of the great state of New Jersey, so do reach out with fun and fruitful inquiries, offerings, and back door deals. In other news, my little home studio recording space and zen den is complete, so in time, the public will be issued new songs, new tapes, and audible output in the coming seasons. I might start a mailing list. I just might. Peace & love. Please listen & enjoy .::CREDITS:: •Recorded by Phil Connor at In the West, New Brunswick, NJ •Assistant Recording Engineer & Mastering: Nicholas Bolton •Tape Operator: Emily Barkin Performed by Jeff Hersch, Josh Stavola, Jeff Schroeck & Phil Connor 💥NOW ON BANDCAMP💥

The new album ‘Songs From Self Retreat’ by @roybbmusic is out now. I loved mastering these beautiful songs, please check it out! ・・・ Debut album ‘Songs From Self Retreat’ is officially OUT. Available on all streaming platforms. ———————————————————————— Special thanks to - @daniellewertzmusic - Vocal (tracks 2,6) @hilarabby - Vocal (track 5) @lexkorten - Rhodes (track 6) @tanzerbass - Bass (track 6) @yoni_ben_ari - Bass (tracks 1,2,5,9) @sheysway - Drums (tracks 1,2,3,5,6) @ori_menashe_music - Flute (track 9) @marshallmusiq - Trumpet (tracks 1,9) @zoharx - Saxophone (track 1) @yonathanpeled - Trombone (track 9) @mjordanmusic - Violins (tracks 1,3,9) @__marianasan - Cello (tracks 1,3,9) @eliheathmusic - Upright Bass (track 1) @lenakutscher & @joelleguy - Choir BGVs (track 5) @eliheathmusic - Mixing (tracks 3,9) @boltonsound - Mastering #peterkutscher - Art Work All of you made this album what it is. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. I am deeply grateful to you and to all the souls along the way who found their way into this music and helped make it better. After 4 years in the making, here it is❤️

I truly enjoyed working with @jsschaefers on his recent album Modest Hits. Some beautiful songs with immense character, please check it out + support :) Produced by Justin, mixed by @pat.king.wow 🙏 #Repost @jsschaefers ・・・ 🔴Modest Hits is out now!🔴 🔴Release show 3/14! Ticket link in Bio!🔴 These songs have been soundtracking my life for so long now that it feels crazy to have them out in the world! I really hope you all like them! If you REALLY like them, you should check out my Bandcamp page, because I included a little bonus track at the end to sweeten the deal😜😜😜 Much love -Justin

Sasha Hello’s album Video Game came out Friday. Six beautiful songs that @jordanwolffyes created by themselves. I loved mastering this one, please check it out! #Repost @jordanwolffyes with @use.repost ・・・ Hi! Video Game (the music) is out now This is my first time officially releasing a project that I recorded every instrument/vocal and fully mixed myself ** I am very proud and hope you like it too Cover Art by @demi_rutstein Mastered by @boltonsound ** Guitar solo on “Allie” by @carson.from.wood.acres Additional consultation from @finaband @fear.gorta and @sean_tunamelt

I’ve been excited about this one for a minute. The brilliant new @test__subjects album HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND is out now, some real incredible songs here. Mixed by @aaron_nevezie and @samglock Mastered by me :) Please check it out! #Repost @test__subjects with @use.repost ・・・ Our new album HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? is out now 🐦‍⬛ 9 tracks of psycho-pop for the heartbroken and confused… Limited edition vinyl available at testsubjectsnyc.bandcamp.com Release show 11/19 at @tveyenyc with @usa_kaye and @sadie__404 + DJs @addiiiiiiiiie @dj.woee @windy.500 Thanks to everyone who made this with us— @mof091295 — Drums @sahil_ansari — Drum engineering @truebluewho — Background vocals (3), additional production Mixed by @aaron_nevezie and @samglock Mastered by @boltonsound Cover photo by @miradayal