Press
2013
"At ‘Prairie’ and ‘Orniphonica 2,’ [sic] Machines Make Nature Sound Awesome"
Jason Foumburg - Chicago Magazine
April 3, 2013
“The all-electronic chirps accent the fern room with a surreal lullaby, accompanied by the fat drips of condensation from the glass ceiling and the primordially slow sound of fronds unfurling. Conservatory signage describes the fern room as a place where “a dinosaur would feel at home.” Indeed, Snyder’s soundtrack adds an eerie, time-warp mood to the lush indoor garden.”
“Experimental Sound inspires local musicians, artists”
Leah Pickett - WBEZ
January 21, 2013
“Thankfully, Experimental Sound Studio in Ravenswood is a safe haven for eccentrics: a place where out-of-the-box musicians, artists and audio engineers can explore their craft and also belong to a community that supports them.”
2012
Episode #05: Florasonic
Everything Sounds
November 29, 2012
“We often hear instruments, but we don’t get to experience their full range of sounds. Craig and George spoke with Alex Inglizian and Lou Mallozzi of the Experimental Sound Studio in Chicago about a unique sound Installation that is a part of their Florasonic series. Find out more about Michael Thieke‘s, “Holzmusick,” and the Experimental Sound Studio in this week’s episode.”
“Michael Thieke, Guillermo Gregorio, Fred Lonberg-Holm, and Lou Mallozzi; Chris Heenan and Jonas Kocher”
The Chicago Reader
September 20, 2012
“He's come to Chicago to unveil one of his most unlikely collaborations yet. Holzmusik ("Wooden Music") is a site-specific recording conceived to complement the foliage and architecture of the Lincoln Park Conservatory's Fern Room, and its humid pops and grainy long tones reflect a sense of kinship with both the room's atmosphere and its occupants.”
“Creative Audio Archive crowdfunding 15-year archive of Chicago’s underground music scene”
Ryan Detwiler - Tiny Mixtapes
September 18, 2012
“The Wire is spreading the news about a new crowdfunding initiative to help preserve 15 years worth of sound archives documenting the Chicago underground music scene from 1981 to 1996.”
“Your chance to help preserve 25 years of Chicago's experimental music”
Neil Tesser - examiner.com
September 18, 2012
“The recording archivist Malachi Ritscher was a serious man. He was serious about the improvised experimental music he documented throughout Chicago, and he was committed to capturing that music at high enough quality – under often difficult conditions – for his guerilla recordings to find their way into print as professionally released albums.”
“Creative Audio Archive crowdfunding 15 year archive of live music in Chicago”
Wire
September 17, 2012
“Chicago's Creative Audio Archive is crowdfunding a project to preserve 15 years worth of recordings of live music in the city, made by Malachi Ritscher between 1981 and 2006 and covering shows by Peter Brötzmann, Tortoise, Michael Zerang, Ken Vandermark, Joe McPhee, Kevin Drumm, Xiu Xiu and others.”
“Friday: Benefit at ESS for drummer Frank Rosaly"
Peter Margasak - Chicago Reader (Bleader)
August 12, 2012
“As reported in Gossip Wolf, last week excellent Chicago jazz drummer Frank Rosaly had his car, loaded with pricey cymbals, drum hardware, and various other percussion devices, stolen from near his Ukrainian Village home.”
“This just in: A stolen car is found, and a benefit takes on a new purpose”
Neil Tesser - chicagomusic.org
August 3, 2012
“Yesterday I told you about tonight’s hastily (but efficiently) arranged benefit concert to raise money for Chicago drummer Frank Rosaly, whose car – containing a small trove of vintage cymbals, other drum gear, a microphone, and other valuable items – was stolen from in front of his house a week ago.”
“Chicago drummer Frank Rosaly loses car but finds an outpouring of support”
Neil Tesser - examiner.com
August 2, 2012
“For a busy working musician who has to shuttle equipment between far-flung gigs, it’s hard to imagine anything worse than having your car stolen. Unless the musician in question is a drummer, and the car was packed with valuable vintage equipment – that would be worse.”
“Half steps in the fern room”
Kerrianne O’Malley - Gapersblock
June 12, 2012
“This summer, the Experimental Sound Studio is hosting another installment of its Florasonic series in the Fern Room at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.”
“Creator Wave Vol 38: Damon Locks”
Michele Lin - soundcolorvibration.com
March 22, 2012
“Damon Locks is a man of multifaceted talents. In addition to being a musician and the lead singer of ‘The Eternals,’ he is a gifted visual artist. He has touched modern culture in many areas, having worked in so many places and leaving his imprint behind.”
2011
“Last Minute Plans: Pillars and Tongues at ESS”
Jon Graef - Chicagoist
November 18, 2011
Chicago-based contemplative experimentalists Pillars and Tongues will be playing a special, intimate performance at Experimental Sound Studio for its Outer Ear Fall Series.
“Hover’ at Experimental Sound Studio”
Lauren Weinberg - Time Out Chicago
October 12, 2011
“Some people who observe the northern lights say the atmospheric phenomenon makes a sound, though what earwitnesses hear ranges from “cellophane” to “100 pencils dropping,” artist Christine Wallers tells me during my recent visit to ESS.”
“Gossip Wolf: Rockin the porta potty at Pitchfork”
Jessica Hopper - Chicago Reader
July 21, 2011
“The folks at Experimental Sound Studio—the Reader's 2011 choice for "Best Experimental-Music Resource"—are reviving their sweet-sounding artist residency program after a one-year hiatus. If your application is accepted (visit experimentalsoundstudio.org), you get 40 hours of studio time for your next project; deadline is August 12.”
“Best Experimental Music Resource"
Peter Margasak - Chicago Reader
June 11, 2011
“Since 1986 this invaluable but modest enterprise has generously and affordably aided those exploring the fringes of sound art, music, and just about any other medium with a sonic component. Founder Lou Mallozzi and a small but efficient crew offer reasonably priced studio time, interesting production workshops and tutorials (from circuit bending to an introduction to Pro Tools), and live performances.”
“Three Beats: An Experimental Garage Sale at ESS, Mosh for Cancer at Reggie's, and a makeover at the Abbey Pub”
Peter Margasak - Chicago Reader
June, 02, 2011
“On Saturday from noon till 6 PM, Experimental Sound Studio in Ravenswood hosts its fourth annual Experimental Garage Sale.”
2010
“Lou Mallozzi – work as a sound artist, teaching at SAIC, and the Experimental Sound Studio”
Dan Godston - examiner.com
July 05, 2010
“Recently I spoke with Mallozzi about his work as a sound artist, developing Florasonic, the Outer Ear Series, and Gerry Hemingway and Terrence McManus' performance and workshop at ESS.”
“Experimental Sound Studio to hold benefit for local musician Friday”
Jon Graef - Chicagoist
February 28, 2010
“On Friday, Experimental Sound Studio will host a benefit show for local drummer Frank Rosaly, a prolific local musician whose car, containing much of his equipment, was stolen last week.”
2008
“Fern up the Volume”
Lauren Weinberg - Time Out Chicago
December 29, 2008
“The latest Florasonic project, Baltimore-based artist Jenny Gräf Sheppard’s “Osmosymbiotic Echo,” fills the Fern Room with recorded birdsongs, electronic sounds and ultrasonic noises that only birds and insects can hear.”
2003
“Experimental Sound Studio: An interview with ESS director Lou Mallozzi”
Philip Von Zweck - TapeOp
January 01, 2003
“Housed in a former bakery in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is the Experimental Sound Studio. ESS has been a staple of Chicago's art and music scene for nearly 16 years with a unique purpose.”
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