Well it’s been a little over two years since I got this console so I thought it was high time to learn to mix with it (not just record). Instead of fucking up someone else’s song I used one of my own ambient tracks as a Guinea pig, and oh boy was it fun It all went much quicker than I thought it would, and by the end I was making the types of creative moves I would have never arrived at just clicking around on a computer. Since the music was a bit odd I let myself do stuff that messed with the composition a bit (using the console EQ to create a resonant spike which I moved around and sent into reverb for example). It’s all really fun and makes me wanna do more, maybe eventually with your song! I guess analog mixing is much more athletic than in the box mixing, who knew?

Five years ago I started doing live session videos with @cart_music and since then I’ve gotten to meet and work with so many amazing bands and artists. For the 5th anniversary I thought a celebration was in order, so I put together a “mixtape” of 60 songs (one for each month I guess) from the sessions over the years. These are some (but not all!) of my favorite songs I’ve gotten to record for Cart. This video is just two seconds of each song, hopefully enough to make you wanna go listen to the full versions. Also, anyone who can name every band/ artist just from this clip wins a free day of studio time Head over to the Cart YouTube for the full version! Link in the @cart_music bio Ps, there are more than enough songs for a part 2, including some of my personal favorites (I had to leave some of the best ones out) so stay tuned, if I get a chance and people wanna listen there may be another

we were at the studio recently getting some updated photos of everyone so you can get to know all of the friendly faces at cart! thanks to @tam_stockton for taking everyone’s headshots!

Last year when it was a bit warmer out I got to spend a lovely day in the studio working on some bonus tracks for the deluxe edition of @veryverynoisy ‘s incredible record The Secret Ingredient is EvenMore Meat. Working with these folks was amazing, the process was relaxed and creative, and I think that shines through in the final product The three songs were Nightshade, and the deluxe versions of Tony Soprano and Neckline. Produced by @sanieldohn , recorded and mixed by @mati__vg mastered by @hthrjns.wav . @justnatek and @maxglazier lent their instrumental playing talents as well

Recently I’ve been lucky enough to work with the good folks in @bums_in_the_attic on their latest ep. Their music is full of joy and feeling, it has a warmth to it that helps in these dark times, go take a listen <3 Recorded at @cart_studios Recorded and mixed by @mati__vg Mastered by @daughterboardaudio Photos by @gundrumphotography Do you wanna record your music with us here at Cart? Send us a message!

We here at Cart are getting the space ready for a great 2026!

Earlier this year @honeybun_band spent a weekend with me at @cart_studios banging out an awesome record and it’s out now for everyone to hear! There’s a sense of fun that these folks brought to the studio that I think can really be heard on these recordings, but the record also has some more delicate moments as well as some real darkness. Check it out on your streaming service of choice! Recorded and mixed by me (@mati__vg )

Eric often says his favorite song on Wield is "I've Been Waiting For You All My Life." It's perhaps the most sweeping song on the new album. What's your favorite new song on Wield? Be sure to check out the live version of Wield on @pelagic_records YouTube channel! Link in the bio! Video and Audio courtesy of @mati__vg at @cart_music in Philadelphia. #postrock #postrockmusic #postrockdiscovery #postrockcommunity #philadelphia #philadelphiaband #philadelphiamusic #philly #phillymusic #phillymusicians #postrockband #muffinelsematters #muffincomparestoyou #muffinwithoutyou #muchadoaboutmuffin

@getxwell have a ridiculously heavy, tangled, angular EP for you punks, recorded here at @cart_studios (recorded and mixed by @sometribe ) enjoy at your own risk Hit the links in their bio to listen and buy!

Why record a vocal with one mic when you could record it with two? Sometimes a blend between the two mics is just what’s needed Sometimes we don’t have time to find the best mic for the vocalist, they wanna sing NOW. So you gotta cover your bases in case the one mic you thought would be best lets you down. I feel like our tube mic is amazing for a lot of people but doesn’t quite do it for others. On the other hand everyone sounds good through a 441 Other times the song has drastically different sections (like a screamed chorus and a melodic verse) each of which sound better on different mics Sometimes the vocalist wants to jump back and forth between lead vocals and backing vocal layers. Often it’s a good idea to record backing vocals on a different mic from your lead vocal (helps the lead stand out) so having both up and ready saves lots of time Sometimes vocalists get self conscious if they hear the super HD sound of their own voice through a condenser mic in the headphones, so letting them hear a slightly less detailed mic (even if the condenser is what you’re going with for the recording) is nice Whatever the case may be, if you’re recording onto a computer and have the channels and mics for it, it always feels like a good call to throw up a second mic, it can solve a lot of problems, and quickly! These two mics are our Sennheiser 441, and Pearlman TM1. Two amazing mics for vocals, with very different components and very different tonal qualities

Time to show our board a little love The centerpiece of our studio is a vintage Neotek series II (originally owned by Jackson Browne). Honestly I was more excited about the fact that its previous owners were @headroomphiladelphia seeing as they’ve made some of my favorite records ever Thanks to the legendary console tech James (idk his last name but if you need some gear fixed I will connect you because he’s the best) we have 24 great sounding channels on this thing. It allows us to work fast and do cool stuff with sound, what more could you ask for No drinks Photo credit @jerseywallphl

Last year I got to spend a day hanging out with some incredible musicians and songwriters at @cart_studios to work on some of @daphneellen ‘s recently released album. This record is incredible and I’m so grateful I got the chance to do some recording on a few of the songs! If you go look at the credits for this record it’s absolutely stacked with talent (and there’s me on there too) I’m making these posts as a not-so-subtle way to let people know that we make records over here at Cart, as well as video sessions, so if you wanna make some or all of your next project with us hit the DMs! Photo credits for indoor photos @kennedyxshaw photo credit for brick wall photo @ripleys_believe_it_or_else