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    Supertramp "Give a Little Bit" single
    Classic-Tracks

    Classic Tracks: Supertramp's "Give a Little Bit"

    By Matt Hurwitz. Though he no longer recalls precisely where or when “Give a Little Bit” was written, Hodgson explains, “I’ve always known that love is what I long for, what I want, what I believe we’re here to learn, ultimately.” And as the love chant of the ’60s was fading, he says, “Maybe it was an answer—‘Oh, just give a little bit.’”

    Mix Regional: Southwest, April 2018. Brickroad Studios, Scottsdale, Ariz. Scott Leader and George Benson.
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    Mix Regional: Southwest U.S.

    By Barbara Schultz. Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart in Session for “Black Coffee,” Studio at the Palms; Update from Beacon Hill Studios; Saltmine Studio Oasis; Dust & Stone; The Tone Factory Recording Studios; D.I. Recording Studios; Brickroad Studios; Allusion Studios; Waterworks Recording; Tucsound

    Metallica "Master of Puppets"
    Classic-Tracks

    Classic Track: ‘Master of Puppets,’ Metallica

    By Sarah Jones. "Master of Puppets," Metallica’s third album, was released in March 1986 as the band’s major-label debut. Five years into their careers, they were maturing as artists, with all four members—frontman James Hetfield, guitarist Kirk Hammett, bassist Cliff Burton and drummer Lars Ulrich—contributing equally to song material.

    Mix Regional: Austin, Half of Cuban hip-hop duo QQQ in Justin Douglas’ new King Electric studio. Photo by Eric Lugo
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    Mix Regional: Austin

    By Barbara Schultz. King Electric Hosts Refugee Musicians, James McMurtry’s “State of the Union," and a studio report from Austin-area facilities including Arlyn Studios, Altavista Studio, 5th Street Studios and Austin Signal.