The mastering department at the famed Capitol Studios in Hollywood has been shut down, with several employees laid off, Universal Music Group confirmed Tuesday night after word of the closure began to ...

Idania Valencia had never been to the Grammys before. The Mexico City native was nominated twice for her mastering work on Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, 2024’s Brat. While she didn’t win, she ...

AIR Studios has appointed Nikki Affleck to the post of head of mastering for Alchemy Mastering. It follows AIR’s recent acquisition of Alchemy Mastering, Nikki Affleck was formerly head of A&R ...

Writing about mastering may well be the least DIY "How To" article yet to grace Music School. This essential yet mysterious element of the record-making process results in the final version of your CD ...

There is little doubt that a professionally mastered track will receive more smiles, head nods and foot taps than a track that has no mastering at all. The roadmap to the best product may seem clear - ...

The most visible face of Capitol Studios, 30-year veteran Paula Salvatore, a VP, is also described as taking on on a different, as-yet unrevealed role. The mastering department at the famed Capitol ...