Our Philosophy

The philosophy at Airtime is simple – Bring out the best that the music has to offer.  Whatever the genre, whatever the style, whatever the group size – Major Label to Indy, Singer/Songwriter to Full Gospel Choir to Heavy Metal to Pop Set up  – What matters is the music.  Budgets vary, timelines vary, but the delivery of the highest possible quality recording is what we’re here for.  The environment is rural – surrounded by woods and free of the noise and distractions of urban studios.  We want the process easy, comfortable, and driven by the vision of the customer, with the support of the best Engineers around and a line-up of high-end, sought-after Studio Musicians and Arrangers.  If we record it – they will listen.

What's Happening at Airtime

Straight No Chaser (New York)- We just finished the third album for Atlantic Records. This one will be called, 'With A Twist', due to be released Spring 2010. Barry Manilow is a guest on this record. Barry did a special arrangement for the group and provided us with a wonderful vocal that he recorded in his studio. SNC's first two albums have sold approximately 400,000 copies. Congratulations to Straight No Chaser for their success!

Chase Coy (Bloomington) - Indiana-based songwriter has signed to Universal Republic and will be releasing his debut album this year. All tracks were recorded here at Airtime, and the album was mixed by Grammy winning mixing engineer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, The Fray, Regina Spektor, and more).

Carrie Newcomer (Bloomington) - Grammy-winning artist Carrie Newcomer will be releasing her new album, 'Before and After', in March 2010. Co-produced by David Weber, this beautiful new album features Chris and Mary Gaines from Madison, WI, providing string arrangements.

Krista Detor (Bloomington) - Krista will be releasing her third album in Europe in March 2010, and in the U.S. in August 2010. Titled 'Chocolate Paper Suites', produced by David Weber, this album is comprised of a series of three-song suites that are connected by musical themes and lyrical content. Already garnering five-star reviews, this album is one to look out for.

Kevin Bobo (Bloomington) - Indiana University School of Music faculty member will be recording his new album in March 2010.

Lance Tolbert (L.A.) - Former intern at Airtime has made it big in Los Angeles. He is the bass player for Mariah Carey's touring band, was previously Macy Gray's musical director. Lance stopped by the studio to lay down some tracks with George Tyler. We can't wait to hear what he comes up with next!

Fiction Plane (London) - Lead man Joe Sumner and trio featuring drummer Pete Wilhoit and guitarist Seton Daunt recorded an acoustic set in the studio last year. They will be using one of these tracks on their planned upcoming release.