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08/31/2026

Exciting things are happening at SOM:

Partners Wallace Dietz and Daniel Dano Deckelman collaborated on a new project, The Melody Chamber and their post modern New Wave debut album was released by Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records (HHBTM) and Too Good To Be True on CD and vinyl last November to critical acclaim.

John Morand (drums), Daniel Dano Deckelman (synth), and Wallace (vocals, guitar) recently recorded 10 new tracks for their jangle-pop/post punk group, The Silent Boys, and lo and behold the album will release on Shelflife Records and Too Good To Be True (vinyl and CD) on Nov 6.

This isn’t a coincidence- lightning doesn’t strike twice. Some quality engineering and production work is happening here. So get your new songs together, polish them up, and schedule a pre-production consultation with us. Let’s keep this momentum rocking and rolling.

The Sound Of Music Team

08/19/2026

Sound of music is debuting our new YouTube series about music and cannabis culture !!

Please join us tonight at 1010 N Meadow St, Richmond VA for a live screening, to check out The Rollup!! We plan on releasing a small batch so please share if you’d like to see more!! We’d love to get this GOING!!!!

Copy and paste the link here to view it now on our YouTube page - https://shorturl.at/lIbOF

07/03/2026

A lil SOM Flashback Friday for yall!

We’ve really been enjoying sharing some of our favorite moments from these past 30 years. We’ve been hauling our butts recently and keeping the momentum going to do our part to help any RVA musicians or recordings.

Sons of Bill – The Making of ‘Sirens’ .

A little flashback to our days on Foushee Street. “Charlottesville’s Sons of Bill came through to make Sirens, a great Americana record mixed by Jim Scott (Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Whiskeytown). Watching this footage brings back a lot of great memories. It’s good to see Nick’s Produce still standing. I still miss that bean soup!!!” ~JOHN MORAND

05/22/2026

Live at sound of music 2015!!!

In 2015, Sound of Music was just starting to have live shows. Our studio was in a former church space across from the VCU Kroger on Lombardy. In April of that year, a young woman named Lucy showed up to play a show before she left for her post high school trip to Europe. I was immediately impressed by her songs and her quirky audience interaction.

During this time, I was working at our sister studio in Holland often. I had sent an email to my friends out there, introducing them to Lucy and telling them to be there if she needed anything. That day I gave her my analog compass to take with her… sometimes when you are traveling a compass will keep you on course when your phone won’t. I think she kept on course, right?!? We are so proud of who she is and what she’s done as a Richmond born artist.❤️~JOHN MORAND

Since then, Lucy has gone on to make some incredible records including No Burden, Historian, and Home Video, songs that have connected with people globally, and of course becoming one third of boygenius alongside Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. From our little Richmond show to Grammy wins and world tours, it’s been amazing watching her journey unfold while still carrying that same honesty and spirit she had in our little studio space back in 2015.

05/19/2026

SOM has really been busy over the past month. Thank you to everyone who’s been working with us recently! We wanted to share some moments that we’ve taken during this spring season.

If you’ve been to the studio and have some footage, send it our way! If you’ve never been to the studio but want a tour or your own session, definitely send us a message!

05/08/2026

What’s up guys! We’re excited to introduce our new customizable Sound of Music gift certificates.

At SOM, we believe creativity makes a great gift. Whether it’s for a musician, artist, or someone looking to try something new, we’d love to help share the experience of making music.

Gift certificates are available for any special occasion or event. To order, contact our team at [email protected] or text 804-513-3894.

05/05/2026

Hey guys! SOM wanted to share our final NPR Tiny Desk Contest submission that we recorded right here in the studio. Today, we’re highlighting “No Drama Mama”.

Blue Rooster Band RVA is a “free-range” local group that has been playing together for over a decade! Just like their Tiny Desk Submission, their performances are energetic, soulful, and funky. The tight-knit band composes a blend of old school country, psychedelic soul, and absolute funkiness into their songs.

Their NPR submission, “No Drama Mama,” led by guitarist and vocalist Steve Varvel, shows off the chemistry that takes years of playing together to master. From being played on WRIR 97.3 FM to regular shows at spots like Honey Whyte’s All American Grill and the Bon Air Community Center, they’ve stayed active in the Richmond scene.

Doesn’t matter how long it’s been, they’ve always got it! You can find them on ReverbNation.

Thank you to everyone who helped out during each shoot! Winners are announced later this month, we’re rooting for everyone who submitted and hoping for the best.

04/30/2026

SOM Throwback Thursday!!!
Back in 2014 when we were on Broad Street across from the Kroger, we had built up so much gear that we decided to throw a yard sale and invite everyone to come buy and sell.

In this great video by , you’ll spot me (John) back when I still had some hair lol—and when our kids were young. Extra points if you can spot a future member of TV Battle Stations!

The video features a great soundtrack by , partly recorded in our Holland studio—more on that in future throwbacks.

We’re grateful for all the support Richmond has shown us over the years, and we always try to give back.
—John

04/21/2026

Happy Birthday Audrey from the SOM Staff!!!
Audrey Price is new to Sound of music, and has quickly become an important part of the team. Her intuitive nature and attention to detail have made her a favorite of clients and staff!

Audrey has been involved in all kinds of recent recordings including TV Battle Stations, Keely Burn, and Love Tractor. She also runs rehearsals for bands like Bucko … plus.. look for her in an upcoming Star Trek Band beaming down to Sound of Music soon !! Happy Birthday !! ~John.

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