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Popular internet radio station and blog New Age Notes has enlisted the help of Wayfarer Music Group President Sean O’Bryan Smith to be one of the judges for their annual awards. This marks Smith’s second time as judge for the popular award focusing on musicians and composers from all angles of the genre and more. New Age Notes felt strongly about bringing Smith back due to his extensive knowledge of the recording industry, production and composition. We are excited to see Sean bringing his commitment to artists to this yearly event.

For a list of the Judges and more about New Age Notes and their awards. Check them out HERE

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Congratulations to Wayfarer Music Group recording artists Byron Metcalf and Ari Urban for earning the # 12 spot on Echoes Top 25 of July

The duo earned the recognition for their album Rituals of Passion which also features guest appearance by award-winning multi-instrumentalist Dashmesh. We couldn’t be happier for them and this accolade is very well deserved.

For more information on Byron & Ari check out their artist pages here at WayfarerMusicGroup.com

You can get your own copy of Rituals of Passion at major digital outlets worldwide as well as directly from Wayfarer HERE

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Nashville, TN, is a hub for exceptional talent in every corner of the music industry. Recently, Mark Richardson moved Alchematic Sound from Franklin, TN, to Pegram, TN, after purchasing an old church building. He is now transforming the space into a world-class music recording facility. A good friend of Sean and Dieter, Mark is collaborating with Dieter, who is currently mastering some vintage “Dieter Pop” EDM-inspired instrumentals. The Wayfarer Music Group will soon announce a “mixing & mastering” deal available to Wayfarer Artists and Friends—stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, let’s delve into Mark’s impressive career.

Mark boasts over 40 years of experience in professional recording studios. From 1983 to 1993, he managed the technical staff at esteemed studios like Electric Lady and Atlantic Records in New York City. In 1993, he established TM Studios in Greenwich Village, catering to a diverse range of genres, from Jazz to Country and Pop to Urban. The studio became a creative hub, producing hits like Moby’s “The South Side” and Grammy-winning projects like Deniece Williams’ “This Is My Song.” TM Studios also contributed to notable soundtracks, including “Across the Universe” for the movie *I Am Sam*. The studio produced Gold and Platinum records for artists such as The Strokes, Moby, Fat Joe, Q-Tip, and more.

The studio’s client list is a who’s who of the music industry, featuring artists like Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Citizen Cope, Salif Keita, Dennis Leary, Duncan Sheik, John Cale, Joey Ramone, Rufus Wainwright, Fountains of Wayne, Regina Spektor, Toni Braxton, Faith Evans, David Byrne, Keri Noble, George Clinton, Ashanti, Chocolate Genius, Grace Jones, and many others.

In 2007, Mark relocated the studio to his lake house in Northern Wisconsin, where he worked with numerous Wisconsin Bluegrass and Americana artists. Horseshoes and Hand Grenades recorded three albums with Mark at the Lake House Studio. In 2015, Mark moved the studio to Nashville, purchasing a beautiful church property in Pegram, on Nashville’s west side. His mixes for Horseshoes and Charlie Berens have charted on the Billboard Bluegrass charts, with Charlie Berens’ album *Unthawed* debuting at #1!