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Q Division Studios is a recording studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1986, the studio has recorded albums by Pixies, James Taylor, Aimee Mann, Morphine, and Fountains of Wayne, among others.
| Type | Recording studio |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music recording |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Website | www |
History
editQ Division opened in 1986 at 443 Albany Street in Boston. The studio relocated in 2000 to a two-room facility on Highland Avenue in Davis Square, Somerville, then moved to its current location at 171 Rindge Avenue in Cambridge in 2023.
Notable recordings
editThe studio's most recognized project is Pixies' debut album Surfer Rosa, recorded there in 1987.[1]
Other artists who have recorded at Q Division include James Taylor, Aimee Mann, Jerry Douglas, Buffalo Tom, Gigolo Aunts, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dropkick Murphys, Jon Brion, Merrie Amsterburg, Yo-Yo Ma, The Click Five, Al Kooper, Morphine, Graham Parker, Fountains of Wayne, State Radio, Mission of Burma, Converge and Abandoned Pools.
Staff
editRecording engineers who have worked at Q Division include Mike Denneen, Jon Lupfer, Rich Costey, Steve Albini, Kris Smith, Shane O'Connor, Sean Slade, and Paul Kolderie.
References
edit- ↑ Frank, Josh; Ganz, Caryn (2006). Fool the World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies. Virgin Books. ISBN 978-0-7535-1023-0.
External links
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