Recording for 3rd album has begun

Today marks the first day of tracking for Russian Spy Camera’s third album. There is currently no title or release date for the upcoming record yet but there are 9 confirmed tracks, 2 potential tracks, a dozen possiblities, and a working title for the album, M. You can read more about M in the music page.

Today we put down drums and bass for three songs: “Let’s Draw Straws”, “M Withdrawals”, and “Cliche Pop Song”. Donovan Babb plays drums and Alec Wooden plays bass. CK Koch is recording and helping me produce the record as we start the steady climb to completion.

It’s pretty exciting to be starting a brand new album since the past two years have been littered with change, travel, and writer’s block. Fortunately things are starting to clear up and this project is finally getting off the ground.

Writing for the album has been pretty interesting. One year ago during the week of Christmas, I hid myself in my house and started making notes on all the song ideas I had lying around: some new, some old. I didn’t have enough inspiration to complete any of the songs then so I just gathered notes and ideas. All throughout 2009 I would refine some of these ideas and eventually they would mold into actual songs. Now 12 months later things are starting to take shape.

Again, there is no date set for completion or release. As of now, it’s projected to be finished tracking in March of this year. However, the true status of the record will have to be posted as things progress. Soon, I’d like to post some rough versions of a few of the songs to show a taste of what I’m working on. Keep a look out!