Is that a Studio in Your Pocket, or...

From the desk of Ned P. Rauch:

James Maher, who sings and plays mandolin and guitar in Frankenpine, just recorded a new song he'd written, "I Don't Love You 'Cause You're Pretty." In addition to it being a great tune, here's what's cool: Using an app (a phrase to barf over) that allows for four-track recording, he cut the song with nothing but his iPhone. And it came out really well. Download it here and see for yourself. What does this augur for the recording industry? Who knows, but it's got to be good news for musicians.