A Place to Bury Strangers / Death by Audio

Studio Visit: Death By Audio with A Place to Bury Strangers

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“You are the One”

A Place to Bury Strangers: “You are the One”

All Oliver Ackermann ever wanted was to make music. The Virginia-born, RISD-educated, Brooklyn-based guitarist has spent the past 35 years forcing his way toward that goal. The result: Death by Audio, the Williamsburg recording space / venue / effects-pedal company that houses the songwriter and assorted friends as well as his noise-rock band, A Place to Bury Strangers.

Boutique Guitar Effects

Boutique Guitar Effects: The Quest for a New Sound

Once upon a time, a musician only had so many options when it came to effect pedals. Now, with the aid of the Internet, hundreds of custom boutiques are variegating the market with unique, wildly experimental pedals.