Our Studio Clients - Not nearly the full list but you get the idea...

Alex Lloyd
Aerosmith
Australian Crawl
Andy Clockwise
Adam Powers
Acid Eyeliner
Agaugefor
Al’s Bar And Grill
Alan Archer
Alaska
Amanda Baker
Amanda Easton
Amanda Thomas
Amber Lawrence
Andy Holm
Andy Wallace
Anthony Snape
Anthony Lee
Appledust
Appleseed
Arkadia
Ash Hansen
Ashenway
Atone
Bec-jean Stewart
Bob Dylan
Bon Scott
Bon Jovi
Big Heavy Stuff
Bryan Adams
Bertie Blackman
Black Lab
Bluebottle Kiss
Butterfly 9
b(if)tek
Baki Skank
Bangarra Dance
Bastidos
Been
Bellrush
Ben Shepard
Ben Slip
Ben Wycross
Bill Chambers
Blow Everything Tonight
Bluejuice
Breakeven
Brian Cass
Cold Chisel
Celibate Rifles
Celine Dion
Christine Anu
Children Collide
Carolyn Allen
Catherall Overall
Chalmers Street
Channel 7
Charmed Soundtrack
Chi Qi
Chickenhead
Chill Pill
Chris Muir
Chris Payton
Chrisma
Chrisse Feros
Christian City Church
Cinema
Claire Clarke
Clan Analogue
Clerihew
Cold Chisel
College Fall
Coupe De Ville
Crank
Crazy Penis
Cristiana
Culprit
Cypher
Delta Goodrem
Deborah Conway
Divinyls
Dragon
Died Pretty
Diesel
Diana ah Naid
Deni Hines
Dianne Dias
Dan Barnett
Dan Storey
Dark Order
Dark Seed
Dayspring Church
Debasa
Delicate Life
Denis Tek
Dennis Wong
Devil People
Dexter Moore
Dime A Dozen
Ding Jang
Dino Ranel
Dirty Harry
Don Bates
Don Fernando
Doves
Drag
Drop city
Drop Weight
Dusted Eye
Eskimo Joe
EMU Music
Eastern World Holdings
Eathan James
Egzotik
El Sanches
Elephant Mojo
Elvira
Ensteria
Exit
Faith No More
Frenzal Rhomb
Fiji National Rugby Anthem
Fairveiw
Field Day
Finis Hominis
Fishing With Henry
Fly Agric
Fly My Pretties
Forget About Tomorrow
Forgotten Army
Fortress
Foxfire 5
Full Fathom Five
Funklantis
Grinspoon
G Nunan Project
Glide
Gauge
General Lee
Gethsemane
Gina Horswood

Girl Without A Name
Golden Rough
Gravity
Great Adventure
Greedy Smith
Greenland
Gwylo
Halfway
Hunters & Collecters
Hey Da Vinci
Happy Losers
Helen Fenton
Heligoland
Hell City Glamours
Hell Crab City
Hey Jeronimo
High Horse
Hitchcock’s Regret
Hollow Cell
Holstar
Home By Five
Hugh Wilson
INXS
Ian Moss
Icehouse
Ice Cream Hands
Ides of Space
Ikey Mo
Il Capininah
Inbedlem
Jimmy Barnes
Janet Sediel
Jason Walker
Jackie Amidy
Jake Nickolai
James Cooper
James England
James Macdonald
Jennine Bailey
Jenny Queen
Jo Wilson
Joan Pankiv
Jodi Phyllis
John E
John Hanlon
John Kennedy
Johnston
Josh Pyke
Judy Garland Tribute
Kylie Minogue
Kasey Chambers
Kate Ceberano
Kisschasy
King Curly
Kim Salmon
King Mungi
Kent Steadman
Kinderjazz
Kingsway Church
Kirsty Inglis
Knievel
Kynaphonic
Lachlan Mitchell
Lee Kernighan
Lo-tel
Lazaro's Dog
Lovetones
Leon Pinto
Lime
Little Fish Soundtrack
Local Knowledge
Lofly
Lout
Lyrical Madmen
Luke Garfield
Luke O'Shea
Luke Russell
Lychum
Madonna
Mental as Anything
Michael Carpenter
Melke Marketing
Meta Bass n Breath
Majestic Kelp
Mark Lucas
Martin Mulholland
Marty Warrel
Matt Scullion
Max Wright
Maz
Meet The King
Mellisa Scholl
Merlins Traffic
Michael Pizzey
Michel Henry
Milkless Fridge
Millie
Miss Money Penny
Mistura Fina
Moulder
Mudhead
Mustard
Nathan Leigh Jones
Nat Belly Slade
Neko
Never The Bride
Neverworld
New Blend
Nick Hardcastle
Nik Buchanan
Nikki Bennett
Nikki Fletcher
Nordelene
Narayana
Obliva
Omni Chill
Opanoni
Optic Nerve
Oracle
Out Of Order
Oxygen Mary
Powderfinger
Paul Kelly
Pants
Peabody
Papa Fritas
Parker
Perry Keyes
Persuasion
Peter Casey
Peter Morgan
Pico
Pinky Beecroft
Pleasure Dome
Plum Red
Potbelleez
Priscilla

Purelode
Pyramidiacs
QANTAS
Radio Birdman
Red Riders
Richard Clapton
Rollerball
Ratcat
Rich And Famous
Rangers
Red Entrance
Richard Lane
Rob Banx
Rob Smith
Rob Winch
Rocketdog
Rubicon
Ryan Hazell
Ryan Shaw
silverchair
Skyhooks
Spiderbait
Screamfeeder
Speedstar
Starky
The Stockholm Syndrome
Sunnyboys
Saltlight
Saltwatter Band
Sam Hawksly
Screaming Tribesman
Secret Street
Sierra 17
Senani
Seyera
Sheik The Sheik
Showbag
Silver Machine
Simon Nugent
Simon Moore
Smithtown Riot
Soap Star Joe
Soldiers Of Fortune
Sonny Morgan
Sons of 1000 Fathers
Sound As Ever
Sounds Like Sunset
Speaking Of Sara
St Jude
Starlings
Staying At Home
Steven Jaymes
Steve Francis
Steve Maitland
Steve Pasfiled
Steve Peach
Stiffler
String Fever
Summerville
Sway
Swimming Underground
Te Vaka
Tism
Tdaatec
Ten Feet Tall
The Whitlams
The Angels
The Choirboys
The Church
The Cruel Sea
The Dardanelles
The Devoted Few
The Evening Son
The Screaming Jets
The Accidents
The Best Believes
The Billy Carts
The Blend
The Boxer
The Breakout
The Calling
The Chevelles
The Chevron Whores
The Dictators
The Distance
The Harmonastors
The Innocents
The John Butler Trio
The Method
The Monarchs
The Muttonbirds
The New Christs
The Night Crash
The Pilgrims
The Process Void
The Ritchies
The Rockmelons
The Rosebuds
The Saints
The Scientists
The Scruffs
The Telemetry Orchestra
The Underminers
The Workshop
The Wrath
Thirty Six Kilo Jewie
Thunderbox
Tim Farris
Timesquare
Tina Cousins
Tonyip
Trent Dobson
Tsunami Relief Single
Two Second Fuse
Two States
U2
Vince Gill
Val Webber
Vangelis
Victor Martinez
Volcom
Wendy Mathews
WEA China
Walrus
Warner Music
Warumpi Band
Wendy Koh
Wendy Riley
Wheelers And Dealers
Will Oldman
Wooden Horse
X
Xailong
You am I
Yothu Yindi
Youth Group
Yako
Yida
Yolande
Zombie Ghost Train
Zab
Zealous
Zonevision
Zoot Horn




Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games




In conjunction with Helpman Award-winning producer Steve Francis, Turtlerock mastered the audio for the Indigenous section of the both the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games' opening Ceremonies.
 
Performed by the Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia’s most significant indigenous contemporary dance company, these telecasts had a combined estimated world-wide audience of over 3.5 billion.
 
In anyone's terms this is a very serious sized audience for a mastering studio in Australia.
 
Djakapurra leaves the stadium.
Photo: Gerald Jenkins




Recent Projects

Lady Of The Sunshine (Angus Stone's solo project) - Debut Album "Smoking Gun"

Angus Stone's eagerly anticipated solo project Lady of the Sunshine has shown another side to this talented young songsmith. Beautifully produced by Angus and Govinda Doyle, this record has charted well.

Mastered by Rick O'Neil, we are proud to have put the finishing touches on this sterling debut album.

http://www.myspace.com/ladyofthesunshine

 

Ash Phoenix - EP "Cotton" 

Turtlerock mastered Ash Phoenix' first EP in 2007. 2009 has seen the band travel to Melbourne's Sing Sing recording studio to record their follow up EP. This time moving to a much more organic sound, this EP has some beautiful ambience and driving ryhthms.

http://www.myspace.com/ashphoenixband

 

Dave Hosking - Single "The Storm"

Dave's debut single "The Storm" received rave reviews across the board. Industry professionals including Dom Alessio and Sarah Howells of Triple J fame have lavished praise on his impressive single. Dave has been selling out venues all over the place and we look forward to his next release.

http://www.myspace.com/davehoskingmusic

 

Steven Prestwich - Solo Album - "Every Highway"

Steven Prestwich is best known for his role as drummer for Cold Chisel and for his short spell in the Little River Band. Having written two of Cold Chisel's most famous songs, "When The War Is Over" and "Forever Now", Steven is, without a doubt, an Australian icon. His second solo album, "Every Highway" is an earthy and rootsy record which has been pre-dominantly recorded live with minimal overdubs, thus capturing a live energy and vibe.

http://www.steveprestwich.com/

 

Jonny Robinson - Debut Album

Utilising his unique blend of alternative, folk, rock and pop, Jonny has created a deep and powerful album. With his fellow band members Nick Freestone and Asher Graieg, you should be hearing more about multi-instrumentalist Jonny Robinson very soon if you have not already!

Jonny's Album was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/jonnymichaelrobinson

 

Helen Shanahan - Debut EP

At 20 Years old, Helen is a young talent who's sweet voice and songwriting talent makes her stand out amongst the rest. Based in Perth, it is with high expectations that we wish Helen all the best and hope that she will continue to hone her talent with many future performances and recordings.

Helen's EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/helenshanahan

 

Angels are Architects - EP

This 4 piece rock band from Canberra brought their debut EP to Turtlerock to be mastered by Rick O'Neil. With beautiful lyrics and sweeping melodies, it caught our ear and we wish this band all the best with their current and future endeavours.

http://www.myspace.com/angelsarearchitects

 

Chasing Light - EP and Single

This 4 piece rock outfit from Sydney have been having a great run lately with a performance on Channel 9 on prime time TV and supporting a touring international artist. They brought their debut EP and Single to us here at Turtlerock.

The EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil and the Single was mastered by Ryan Collings.

http://www.myspace.com/iamchasinglight

 

This Crash - Single "Oh My Gosh! Heart Stop"

An alternative electro-rock band from Sydney, these boys have a sound that somehow manages to be retro and modern at the same time. They brought us their debut single, "Oh My Gosh! Heart Stop", which was mastered by Ryan Collings.

http://www.myspace.com/thiscrash

 

Candice Casagrande - Debut Album "Make it a good 1"

Hailing from the North Coast of NSW, Candice has been making a splash lately with no.1 chart positions on mp3.com.au and ranking as a top 5 finalist at the 2008 MusicOz awards. Her trademark style is intelligent acoustic pop. Rick O'Neil mastered her Album "Make it a good 1" in late 2008.

http://www.myspace.com/candicecasagrande

 

Mandala - Debut Album

With sweeping score like sound stages, intricate time signatures, ethnic influences and intense vocals, Mandala is a force to be reckoned with. Rick O'Neil mastered Mandala's debut album in 2008. Keep an eye out for these guys, they mean business.

 

Loose Unit - Debut Album

Renowned for their explosive live show and grinding grooves, Loose Unit have developed their own take on hard rock with melodic harmonies to form a sound of its own. With a stack of supports under their belt and airplay on Triple J and MTV, based in WA, Loose Unit saw fit to send their debut full-length album to Turtlerock to be mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/looseunit

 

Ian Cooper & Friends

Ian Cooper is Australia's most exciting virtuoso violinist. Since his debut at the Sydney Opera House at age six, he has become a regular attraction at many concert venues and festivals throughout Australia, Europe, Japan and New Zealand. Ian has brought us several records over the past few months including "Ballads and Bossa Nova" and more recently "Chamber Jazz". Both records were mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.iancooper.com

 

The Karma Farmers and D.S and the Daze of Defiance - EP's

Blending retro 70's funk with rap and pop influences, The Karma Farmers brought their debut EP to Turtlerock to be mastered by Robin Gist. They soon returned with their other project, D.S and the Daze of Defiance with a more alternative feel, emanating a more brooding and gothic tone. This EP was also mastered by Robin Gist.

http://www.myspace.com/dsgibson

http://www.myspace.com/thekarmafarmersband


 

Rocket To Memphis - Album "Hip-Shakin' Voodoo"

These guys are more than just a band! Their live show is not just a musical performance, it's a theatrical experience. Their debut feature length album "Hip-Shakin' Voodoo" incorporates elements of jungle, garage and rockabilly. Mastered by Robin Gist.

http://www.myspace.com/rockettomemphis

 

Mark Ginsberg - Album "Generations"

Sydney based Mark Ginsburg emerged as a saxophonist of note in Cape Town for his collaboration with South African players including Merton Barrow, Nol Klinkhamer and Mike Campbell. Based on Mark’s thesis research into the linkages between Jewish cantorial singing and jazz improvisation, this album is a lovely work. Mark chose Robin Gist to master this Jazz record.

http://www.myspace.com/markginsburg

 

Amber Jade - Debut Album "Moonglow"

Amber Jade is one of the brightest young performers to hit Australia’s entertainment scene in years. From a musical family, Amber is the personification of versatility, an excellent clarinet and saxophone player as well as a fine dancer and singer. Amber’s debut album “Moonglow” was recorded live to tape at Linear Recording, Leichhardt in December 2008. In early January 2009, Michael Carpenter put the final touches on this record as it was mastered at Turtlerock.

http://www.amberjade.com.au/

 

Kat Raynor - Debut EP

In Alice Springs, Kat Raynor has been hard at work on her passion of writing music that comes from the heart if not, from the soul. Kat chose Ryan Collings to master her debut EP. Acoustic Folk /Pop would be how Kat's music could be classified, but it incorporates many different influences, including a strong rootsy influence. Keep an eye on this rising star.

http://www.myspace.com/katraynormusic

 

The Beatnix - Live Album

Beatnix-The Beatles Show is a live tribute to the worlds greatest band The Beatles . Featuring amazing musicians using authentic Guitars (Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Hofner, Gibson, Epiphone etc.) Drums (Ludwig black oyster pearl) and Amps (Vox AC30, Vox AC50+T60) The Beatnix have created an album featuring all the classics, recorded live at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park in 2008. This record was mastered by Michael Carpenter.

http://www.myspace.com/beatnixthebeatlesshow

 

The Prehistorics - Album "Petrified"

Sydney based pop/punk rockers, The Prehistorics have been described as "70's influenced rock 'n roll with hooks!". With material written over the course of the last 6 years, the album was produced and mixed at Love Hz Studio and mastered at Turtlerock by Michael Carpenter.

http://www.myspace.com/theprehistorics

 

The Nice Folk - Album "The Devil At My Door"

The Nice Folk started as a project to make a few extra bucks. Starting out as a duo, the endeavour which once grew to 12 members is now at a steady 7. In January 2007, the band entered the analogue Tongarra Studios hidden in the farm yards of Albion Park under the watchful eye of Steve McCarthy & Stew “Leadfinger” Cunningham to begin work on their latest opus, and finished proceedings at Stew’s Rendezvous Studio in June 2008.

The end result is a 10 track CD titled 'The Devil At My Door', mastered by Michael Carpenter.

http://www.myspace.com/thenicefolk


 

Matt Purcell - Album "Letting Go"

At the age of 16, Matt recorded his first album “Goodbye Tonight” (2006) and it was a successful start to his career. Runner up for Best Young Talent in Newcastle, selling albums internationally in America and shooting a film clip for single “Hypnotised”, which was played on Foxtel Channels around the nation.

Matt has just released his 3rd album "Letting Go" Mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/mattpurcell

 

Sans Band - EP "Time Termites"

Sans Band are two singer songwriters in their 20s made up of Steve Case (vocals, harmonica and guitar) and Loddy Whitmore (guitar and vocals) from Wagga Wagga, NSW performing acoustic-based music about the ups and downs of living in a small town. The Time Termites EP is the group’s debut release and features seven songs produced by the band itself, engineered by Grant Luhrs and mastered by Rick O’Neil

http://www.myspace.com/sansband

 

Offbeat Antics - EP "EP No.1"

Drum Media awarded 'EP No.1' the honour of 'Single of the Week'. Offbeat Antics create a fusion of Alternative Pop/Rock. Their opening track 'Here I am' has splashes of Muse and Cut Off Your Hands type vibes. X-Press Magazine summed it up well with their review of the EP “Offbeat Antics’ debut introduces itself with Here I Am – a bold and grand declaration of arrival… as the CD unfolds you can’t help but feel there is somewhat of a ‘best kept secret’ vibe to this band”.

 'EP No.1' was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/offbeatanticsrockyourface

 

Catch3 - Debut EP

The music of Catch3 is a contagious blend of grooves, funk, and soul with a sprinkle of pop; combining all your favourite cover songs, with some funky originals. After winning the Jägermeister band competition in 2007, which entitled them to 3 days of studio time, the trio recorded five original tunes.

This EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/catch3sydney

 

LHA - Debut Mini Album

LHA are producer / emcee duo Lee Hahn & Adikkal. Formed in 2008 and based in Sydney, the pair make Hip Hop music with a soulful twist. Inspired by the great soul and funk artists of the 70s, their aim is to channel that spirit into their music; writing songs with soul, songs to move you and songs to groove to.

Their debut mini album was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/lhamusik

 

Listic - Debut Album "The Benchmark"

Despite being visually impaired, this never held Listic back. Listic produces all his own beats, plays multiple instruments and delivers raw original rhymes. Listic kept busy throughout all of 2008 recording his debut album, titled "The BenchMark" due for release in April this year. Listic has collaborated with many artist on this album including an exclusive feature track with Hip Hop Legend KRS ONE. Some other artist featuring on "The BenchMark" include: Pete Miser, Oktaine, Smoke, Genocide, Torcha, K-Rino, 2Furious, DJ Skizo, DJ 2P and Nat Slade. Session musicians include Tim Wallis, AJ Ryan and Damien Katz on guitars.

"The Benchmark" was mastered by Rick O'Neil

http://www.myspace.com/listicbmp

 

Ranger Spacey - Debut EP "World O' Wire"

Ranger Spacey are a Sydney-based trio whose music style has been dubbed "Indie-Alt.Country Rock ‘n’ Roll for the Soul". Mastered by Rick O'Neil, Ranger Spacey launched "World O' Wire" on the 26th March 2009 to a full house at the Annandale Hotel.

http://www.myspace.com/rangerspacey

 

Harlequin League - EP "I Don't Do Friends"

"Harlequin League have a reputation for fierce vocals and aggressive sound, both of which were flawlessly showcased to the frantic mass of punters crowding the stage, with the kind of synth rush that would leave Brandon Flowers wanting, the boys are definitely slotting themselves firmly in for future exploits." - Fasterlouder.com.au


"I Don't Do Friends" was mastered by Rick O'Neil

http://www.myspace.com/harlequinleague

 

Masonic Temple - EP "Unbroken"

Masonic Temple are a cerebral, surreal musical journey encompassing elements of classic, psychedelic and hard rock with a distinctively original alternative edge. Enhanced with dramatic gothic overtones, thought provoking lyrics and a unique stage presence. Masonic Temple, having won a competition, recorded their debut EP at Damien Gerard studios.

The 5 track Ep was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/mastem

 

The Voltaire Twins - Debut Self Titled EP

The Voltaire Twins have only been playing music live for about a year now, but they've already carved out a huge reputation on both sides of the country for their unique brand of dark art-pop. The Perth based two-piece, made up of siblings Jaymes and Tegan Voltaire, fuse electro-pop synthesis with indie dance music, creating a unique and exciting sound.

Their debut self-titled EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/voltairetwins

 

Nick Styles - Debut Album

Nick Styles is a singer-songwriter from country Victoria, Australia. “The revelation was Styles with his well constructed songs and turns of phrase; this country boy deserves big city success.” Music writer Nui Te Koha. The son of a musician, he was influenced early on by his father who played country and rock & roll for a living. Given a guitar as a child and sitting in on rehearsal with father’s band was his first introduction to playing music.

Recorded in Melbourne in late 2008, his debut album was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/nickstylesmusic

 

Katie Prior - Debut EP

Katie has been singing and songwriting for many years. She has played in various bands around Canberra and Sydney, and has experimented with a variety of styles. Her most recent band formed with Mark and Anna, has an organic sound, strong song-writing, dreamy vocals, and beautiful violin accompaniment. These songs have a dark, sexy sound. Her debut EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/katieprior


 

Maze - EP "Empires and Endings"

Maze, a 4 piece metal band hailing from the northern beaches aim to bring a fresh sound to the mix. Maze have shared the stage with many headlining bands such as 50 Lions, Jack Napier, Shinto Katana, Worlds Apart, Hand of Mercy, Flatline Drama, Sienna Skies, As Venice Sinks, Thy Art Is Murder, No Love Lost, Crymurder and many others. With most of the members under 20, the technical and creative proficiency that these guys put forward is amazing. Their 2nd EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/mazeau

 

The Glorious - Album "Surrender To The Change"

The sound of this band has reference points but is ultimately unique. Mather’s other-worldly vocals combine with classic song-craft to create a distinct world of melody and atmosphere that allows the band to exist in its own space. Their debut album was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/thegloriousband

 

MHK (Margaret Helen King) - EP "And The Sorry Tree"

Margaret Helen King, commonly known as MHK, are a band from Australia's capital, Canberra. They are a standard three piece (bass, drums, guitar), but separate themselves from the masses with catchy melodies and stella vocal arrangements. Each member of the band sings and barely a song passes without a harmony that will melt your soul. Their music is described as alternative indy pop rock, a fairly clumsy description, though notable bands that MHK consider to have influenced them include: Sufjan Stevens, Radiohead and Midlake. If you care to listen, prepare to be moved, because Margaret Helen King won't disappoint.

Their EP "And The Sorry Tree" was mastered by Rick O'Neil

http://www.myspace.com/margarethelenking

 

The Jacket - EP "The Art Of The Steal"

The Jacket formed in High School as a response to the lack of major chords in their local music scene.

Described as ‘polished indie kids’ by i98 fm and ‘juvenile delinquents’ by their mothers, The Jacket are now one of Wollongong’s most exciting live bands - performing headline shows to huge crowds at venues in Sydney and their hometown.Their tunes have been played on Triple J Radio, i98 Radio (Illawarra) and FBi Radio (Sydney) and more recently, they won the Wollongong leg of National Campus Band Comp.

Their EP "The Art Of The Steal" was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/yourjacket

 

The Greenroom - EP "The Girl Who Ate The Peach"

The Greenroom are an original four piece band based in Wollongong that formed in 2005. They recorded their first demo at Main Street Studios later that year.

The Greenroom have used their unique style (a blend of rock, pop, dance, and metal) to burst onto the NSW music scene and have shared the stage with bands such as The Lost Gospel, British India, and Thirsty Merc.

http://www.myspace.com/greenroomrock

 

The New Christs - 'Gloria' Album

The New Christs was formed by former Radio Birdman singer Rob Younger in 1984. Since then, myriad line-up changes, conflicts within and without, numerous record releases, a plethora of wasted opportunities and six European tours have transpired. In May 2009, Australian label Impedance will release "Gloria", the band's newly-recorded album. "Gloria" was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/theofficialnewchrists

 

Lost In Kansas - Debut EP

Lost in Kansas is a Sister Trio act hailing from Sydney, Australia. Their trademark harmonies and ‘one of a kind’ writing style make them an act to watch out for this year! Just after 5 months on the scene, the girls have already made their mark and have now completed their first E.P which is set to be out before mid year. Although their act is new, the girls are not new to the industry.

Grace is the former singer of Kids Kiss Kids, feat. Bee from The Vaine and the eldest sister, Naomi, has toured with Aria Winners Operator Please during their UK and Europe 08 Tour, filling in for their Keyboardist. Their Debut EP was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/lostinkansasband

 

Bravo Inferno - Debut Album

Bravo Inferno played their first gig in March 2008 and released their debut EP in May 2008 to a sold out gig at The Rocket Room in Perth. Their influences range from Interpol, Maximo Park, Foo Fighters, Powderfinger, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Leon and many more. Renowned for their crowd interaction and energetic live shows, this band is very cool. Their debut album was mastered by Rick O'Neil.

http://www.myspace.com/bravoinferno

 

"One small step for man, one giant leap for Australian rock'n'roll,"

This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/national/one-small-step-for-man-one-giant-leap-for-australian-rocknroll-20080718-3hm6.html

"A PRICELESS piece of Australian rock history was given its last rites in Sydney this week.

The threadbare, 50-year-old master tape of what is considered Australia's first classic rock song - Johnny O'Keefe's Wild One - was played, probably for the last time, at Turtlerock Mastering Studio in the inner city suburb of Camperdown.

That it was played on the Festival Records Ampex 351 mono recorder on which it was recorded 50 years ago, only reinforced the feeling that we were witnessing the recreation of the Big Bang of Australian rock.

The clunky machine could not have looked more antiquated sitting alongside its replacement - a state-of-the-art mixing desk - that has transferred the masters to today's recording formats.

They will be released next month in a new compilation CD and documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Australian rock, and 30th anniversary of O'Keefe's death.

The compilation features recordings, conversations and out-takes never released before.

Listening to it felt like O'Keefe was in the room. A Sydney mastering engineer, Rick O'Neil had to track down the original masters from Festival's climate-controlled vaults and painstakingly transferred them to CD. Many had not been played since the 1960s.

It took Mr O'Neil three months to find all 400 of them. After choosing the best 25 versions from eight hours of material, he baked them in a special oven for three days to ensure the glue made from whale oil stuck together.

"The tapes are so old, no one touches them because they fall apart," he said.

In fact, the master tape of O'Keefe's Shout snapped as it was being set up for The Age photograph. O'Neil then played the new versions against previous CD compilations to illustrate the superior sound he had recorded by going to the source.

"Because the tapes weren't allowed to be played, those CDs were copies of copies, and they are distorted and hissy and tinny," he said. "It's not about new technology, it's just about going to the source and doing it properly, so it stands up alongside today's sounds.

"It has been put together with an almost forensic process. This is the best J.O.K has ever sounded." At his peak, O'Keefe was a prolific artist, recording a song a week. Most of them were covers of big US hits that he recorded for his TV show, but he wrote about 10 himself.

Ed St John, chairman of Warner Music Australia, which now owns the masters, said Wild One was the first chapter in the story of Australian rock.

"That came before Billy Thorpe and Cold Chisel and others, who would acknowledge their debt of gratitude to O'Keefe," he said.

"Until now, you could count on the fingers of one hand how many people have heard the original masters on the original tape machine."

He described the costly and labour-intensive exercise, which the label had previously invested in Elvis Presley and Split Enz back catalogues, as a "labour of love".

The studio session felt like witnessing 50 years of history unfold in two hours. But any grief at the death of the Shout and the retirement of Wild One masters was overcome when O'Neil played the 81st - and most recent - cover version of Wild One.

Recorded by the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, and Australian rockers Jet, earlier this year, it has renewed interest in O'Keefe.

It has been included on the new compilation, which is released next month and was yesterday released as a single to mark the 50th anniversary.

Patrick Donovan travelled to the Sydney recording sessions courtesy of Warner Music Australia."

 

The John Butler Trio

JBT - Grand National

John Butler has chosen Rick O'Neil to master the band's Grand National album on soon to be released limited edition double vinyl format. This very special release not only features some amazing artwork/packaging, but also includes and 4 extra tracks not on the album.

 

Ryan Hazell

Ryan Hazell

Mark Andrew Bassett recently mastered singer/songwriter Ryan Hazell's latest self-produced EP Never Too Far.

http://www.myspace.com/ryanhazell

 

Bec-jean Stewart - Junior Years

Junior Years

Bec-jean Stewart has just gone global, launching her new website at www.bekjeanstewart.com Interestingly this record has a UK release which was easy to secure because it's such a great album, but not an Australian release at this point.

Mastered by Rick O'Neil and brought to us by Michael Carpenter.

 

Black Lab

Black Lab

Rick O'Neil recently mastered US band Black Lab's latest album
Te
chnologie featuring twelve songs of electronica, techno-rock & remixes -- plus their epic tribute to the Transformers theme. This is the second release we've mastered for the band this year.

Black Lab have had tracks feature on the Spider-man, Blade:Trinity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and What I like about you Soundtracks

 

The Chevron Whores

The Chevron Whores

Rick O'Neil recently mastered The Chevron Whores lastest EP Take me to heaven with . How good is their name?

 

The Evening Son

The Evening Son

Newcastle's The Evening Son recently dropped by to master their new EP with Rick O'Neil. Check out their Myspace page

 

Te Vaka

Te Vaka

Rick O'Neil recently mastered Te Vaka's 5th album Olatia, due for release on the 3rd of July. Te Vaka are amongst the finest on the world music scene, and will be performing in France for the Rugby World cup.

 

Boys Next Door - Nick Cave's first band (Entire back-catalogue + unreleased rarities)

There's been a bunch of Boys Next Door releases over the years but this is the first one from the original Australian masters. Turtlerock have been restoring previously unplayable master tapes and again Tim Pittman from Feel Presents has been doing the hard yards tracking down the complete and correct repertoire.

 

Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons

These guys will be nominated into the ARIA Hall of Fame this year and the record company have twisted our arm and schedule to make the entire back catalogue available digitally for the first time ever - in time for the awards.

 

Sunnyboys Box Set (Complete Catalogue + Unreleased Rarities)

We're currently working with FMR and Tim Pittman from Feel Presents, scouring through the vaults for every single Sunnyboys track and remastering all their albums. This will be the definitive Sunnyboys collection. The world-wide interest in the Sunnyboys back catalogue comes after the Feel Presents This is Real compile we mastered previously.

 

Celibate Rifles Box Set

Each member of the 'Rifles has picked their favourite 10 tracks from their 27-year career, to put together this 5 album retrospective.

 

Standing on the outside

Rick O’Neil recently mastered the now Platinum-selling Cold Chisel tribute album titled “Standing on the outside".

Disc One features a who’s who of Australian artists including The Living End, Dallas Crane, Pete Murray, Ben Lee, Thirsty Merc, Evermore, Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley, Grinspoon, You am I, Katie Noonan, Something for Kate, Alex Lloyd, Shane Nicholson, The Waifs, Sarah Blasko, Augie March and The Flairz all interpreting classic Chisel tracks.

Disc Two features the original Cold Chisel versions of the songs covered on disc one.

 

The Whitlams - 'Beautiful as you' single

Tim Freedman from The Whitlams dropped in to master the band's latest single titled "Beautiful as you" taken from the Little Cloud record.


http://www.thewhitlams.com

 

Paul Kelly Box Set

We’ve re-mastered the complete Paul Kelly box set (all his Mushroom albums and unreleased tracks) but Paul's just thrown in over 20 unrelesed tracks....we'll keep you posted.
 
http://www.paulkelly.com.au/

 


Children Collide's Debut Australian EP

Rick O'Neil recently mastered Children Collide's debut EP, the first release on the new revamped Flying Nun/Warners label. Brought to us by the shining light of Warner's A'n'R dept. Quincy Buchanan, produced by Paul "Woody" Annison.

 

The Underminers

The Underminers are a Ballarat-based duo comprising acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin 'Happy' Hayward and guitarist Chris Morris. The Underminers sound is a mixture of heartfelt and intimate lyrics, guitars, piano and subtle electronica treatments. Brought to us by engineer extraordinaire Andy Stewart.

 

 

Pinky Beecroft & The White Russians EP Released

Beecroft was the frontperson/singer of another band but quit that band in 2005. McBride had been working as a piano & drum technician for MGF and was drumming in several sydney bands including Field Day. Nick Stewart, Brisbane-based, had been guitarist in George and Elixir, and was well-known for his session work.
 
Ken Folan had recently arrived in Australia from Ireland and was trying to refrain from setting cars on fire. Cameron Bruce is simply one of the great keyboard players of this or any other generation.
 
The first few months of 2006 were spent writing and recording at Gigpiglet studios in Redfern, Sydney, with Gareth Stuckey producing

 

Kisschasy

Mark Andrew Bassett recently mastered Kisschasy’s live set from the Gaelic Theatre featured on their upcoming debut DVD Kisschasy: The Movie. Brought to us by Bernie Malletin from Livecast.  

Kisschasy: The Movie is out now.

 

Josh Pyke

Josh Pyke and producer Wayne Connoly recently dropped into Turtlerock to master Josh’s new single “Memories & Dust” with Rick O’Neil. Brought to us by Ivy League Records.

 

Red Riders

Sydney’s Red Riders recently mastered their upcoming debut album “Replica Replica” with Rick O’Neil. The album’s out in September through Ivy League Records and the first single has just hit the airwaves. It's called "Slide In Next To Me" and you can vote for it here. This record was brought to us by producer Paul "Woody" Annison.

 

Youth Group

Rick recently mastered Youth Group's Forever Young (Live on JJJ) for the Catching and Killing single out now through Ivy League Records, and the new radio single Daisy Chain.
 
Their album Casino Twilight Dogs is also out now and the band kicks off their upcoming tour on the 8th of August.

 


 
 
 

The Whitlams - New double album Little Cloud

Mastering for this record was initially a world-wide effort, with contributions from Metropolis in London and Studios 301 in Sydney. However, all tracks on the final release were mastered here at Turtlerock by Rick O'Neil. We're sure you'll agree that it's the warmest sounding Whitlams album ever.