Released: July 04, 2025
James Hackett drops a 3rd top shelf Realgrey production, Recorded at Realgrey Records by John King, Edited and Produced by James himself, Mixed and Mastered by Spencer Martin.
Recorded to Tape Tracked at Realgrey [RG] Mixed at RG Mastered at RG
Released: July 01, 2025
Written by singer songwriter Ashlee Wadley’s voice is the crowning jewel of this beautiful track. Ashlee Wadley, Vocals - Anya Antonavich Produced, played acoustic and bass - Benjamin Payne played drums - Stan Hinshaw Acoustic II - Ron Flack on Keys.
Released: May 30, 2025
James Hackett AKA Saline Eyes, has been working with John King at Realgrey Records on a few tracks. This is his first release since teaming up with the Realgrey crew. James is self produced, singer songwriter. His top shelf vocals accompanied by his tasteful arrangements make for a satisfying delivery. Recorded at Realgrey Records, Mixed and Mastered by Spencer Martin.
Released: May 16, 2025
Lead Vox, BGV’s & Keys - Lila Donahue. Guitars, Harmony & Hammond - Zachariah Donahue. Bass - Brandon Covey. Drums - Dan Kisinger. Stomp Clap - The Gang. Engineering & Postproduction - Ron Flack. Produced by Lila Donahue and Ron Flack.
This week marks a major milestone for Realgrey Records. We’re thrilled to welcome Greg Norman—engineer, technician, and integral part of Electrical Audio in Chicago—into our space to help bring our beloved Neotek Elite II console back to life.
Is it time to rethink what really moves your music forward? We’ve been asking those same questions at the studio—and it’s reshaping the way we invest, maintain, and create. There was a time when a cool piece of gear could really turn my head. I’d think, “If I had that, I could…”—and then fill in the blank with some idealized version of creativity or sound. I collected a fair amount of gear that way. Some of it earned its place. Some of it didn’t.
In the dynamic environment of song recording, bringing together musicians with varied backgrounds and skill sets can make for a richly textured project—one that also presents its own set of challenges.
Using a capo can be a game-changer for guitarists, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player. It allows you to easily change the key of a song without having to learn new chord shapes, making it an essential tool for adapting songs to your vocal range or adding variety to your playing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use a capo effectively, show you how to select the right position to achieve your desired key, and share some tips on getting the best sound and performance from your capo.
“I’ve crossed lines because of the help and challenge of others, I feel like the studio is a catalyst for that challenge to be passed on.”
—Ron Flack