Swamp Sandwich by Swamp Music Players out November 15 on all steaming platforms and BandCamp!
Mixed and Mastered by Steve Greene at the Battle Chamber.
Swamp Music Players are described as, Retro futuristic music collective with a passion for Swamp Rock, Swamp Blues and Cosmic Americana. We are campus radio charting and involved in soundtrack projects.
This 5 track EP is described as, ‘Swamp Sandwich’ is about unfinished business, each song was an outlier that was always beached, stranded, abandoned or thrown on the back burner. Each song is a bit out there and a bit eccentric and each has its own story on the struggle to get it completed.
‘Swamp Sandwich’ includes retro Swamp Blues, Post Punk, Electro Rock and a Folk-Rock Ballad ! Retro-futuristic visions of classic American genre music.
With songs about Wizards, Nuclear War , False Love and True Love …..the four pillars of Swamp Music Players. Although we anticipate some critical pushback and gatekeepers for ‘Swamp Sandwich’ both ‘Swamp Wizard’ and ‘Nuclear Bogeyman’ have seen some early success , such as French radio , Radio in Maui , Moldova and on several music charts!
Steve Greene also contributed keyboards to most of the tracks and for Mikayla, Steve collaborated with Swamp Music Players and sang on the track.
Steve Greene is owner of the Battle Chamber studio as well as a musician, film composer and 1/3 of the band Voyag3r. Check out music and mix examples on the Sounds Page.
‘Swamp Music Players’ : Victoria/Canada : Label Swamp Music Players, Inc.
Are ecstatic to finally release ‘Tiki Motel 2’ the followup to our overachieving lofi-EP ‘‘555 Tiki Motel’ that received significant airplay on 14 Canadian radio stations during the heights of the pandemic and charted on CFUV Victoria.
Swamp Music Players – EP/Album ‘Tiki Motel 2’ will be released on music streaming and to college radio across North America on October 27th 2023. Join us at the sun bleached Tiki Motel where love, suspicion and vibes intersect. An EP/album of retro-futuristic stylized American music genres of Swamp Pop, Alt Rock, Alt synth Pop and Blues.
Tiki Motel 2 was mixed and mastered by Steve Greene at the Battle Chamber as well as some added instrumentation, on various tracks.
The track, Ice Machine recently received an excellent write up via Death Or Desire.
Introducing Swamp Music Players with “Ice Machine”. With its moody, sad ambiance, the song joins the ranks of similar artists like Chromatics, Kandle, Electric Youth, and College.
What sets “Ice Machine” apart is its unique blend of synthwave and jazz we think personally, highlighted by a subtle soft snare percussion. Written by Hollywood’s Sugar Parks, the track spins a haunting tale set at the infamous Tiki Motel in California—most notably known as the seedy location in the 1980s film ‘The Terminator.’ The narrative is a pretty gripping one too, following a woman who takes the life of her spouse’s lover. As she grapples with her actions and thoughts, she becomes increasingly aware that the police are closing in on her. The music captures this tension and internal turmoil masterfully, turning “Ice Machine” into a mini-noir film for the ears. This emotionally charged single paired with the compelling musical backdrop makes “Ice Machine” more than just a track, but an experience.
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“Tiki Motel 2” is an album of alternative Swamp Rock and Swamp Pop songs inspired by the atmosphere of the Tiki Motel. These American musical genres merge into a retro-futuristic underground style. Join us at the sunny Tiki Motel, where love, intrigue and vibes intertwine. The release date of this album is October 27, 2023.
Swamp Music Players is an international collective with roots in Canada, who share a passion for retro music. Our music has been broadcast on college radio stations in Canada and has gained extensive exposure on FM radio stations in Europe and Latin America. Additionally, we have contributed to independent film projects and are excited about our participation in the independent film “Ninja Commando 2” that will be released in 2024.
There was a visualizer video created for the track, Free Color TV (featuring Hilary Beckett) via the Swamp Music Players YouTube channel.
For other tracks by Swamp Music Players and other artist that have worked with Steve Greene, visit the Sounds page.
World Fell Apart – Steve Greene Cyber Cinematic Remix is now streaming on all music platforms and a visualize video, also created by Steve Greene, debuts at 2:45pm EST on Halloween.
Detroit’s Finality, which features members from Battlecross, released their debut, Technocracy, album back in May 5, 2023 and now a remix of one of the tracks entitled, World Fell Apart, got a Steve Greene remix at the Battle Chamber Studio.
A visualizer music video, created by Steve Greene debuts at 2:45pm EST on Halloween. Tune in and share the music.
Emerging from the ranks of bands such as Battlecross, Cursed Eternity, and As They Sleep, the 2015-founded heavy metal group Finality delivers a solid debut album, “Technocracy.” Striking a well-crafted balance between classic and contemporary elements, the band showcases a rich instrumental backdrop with skillfully executed riffs and supersonic leads. The modern heavy metal sound is embodied in the album’s controlled aggression, without relying too heavily on nostalgic connections.
The dynamic vocals adeptly adjust to the changing pace of the music, whether it’s fast and aggressive or slower and melodious, resulting in a highly commendable and engaging musical experience. “Technocracy” marks a promising start for Finality, as they carve out their own path in the heavy metal landscape.
Check out Finality’s music here! For other Steve Greene productions, mixes and remixes, visit the Sounds page.
Steve Greene‘s track, Unbeknownst (The Wayward School) was composed for the companion album for author John Bergin‘s book of short stories entitled, Feels Like Rain.
John Bergin deftly weaves sixteen tales spanning a range of genres and topics—from the horrific and apocalyptic to the mundane, murderous, and supernatural. These are stories about guilt, anger, unknown pleasures, and death.
In Raised by Rats, a chance encounter with a superhero alters the course of a young man’s life. In Corpse Gun, a guide leads his charges across a surreal wasteland to a destination deadlier than the journey undertaken to reach it. In The Mountaineer, a determined man undertakes the Sisyphean task of delivering an extraordinary gift to a remote location. In The Bullet Collector, a teacher flees from America’s gun worship and discovers there is no escape. In The Crying Giant, a fairy tale ending eludes a gentle giant. In The House Of Frankenstein, the Frankenstein monster is alive and well, working his strangest case yet as a private investigator in New York City. In Lost in the Cold Hard Vacuum of Outer Space, a rebellious space pilot happens upon a lost astronaut who teaches her how to cool her jets.
These stories revolt, arouse, terrify, and delight—reveling in the imperfections of being human.
Unbeknownst (The Wayward School) was recorded and mixed here, at the Battler Chamber by Steve Greene. Listen to the track via Spotify or Apple Music.
You can get your own copy of the book by visiting John Bergin’s BandCamp page.
Steve Greene is owner of the Battle Chamber studio as well as a musician, film composer and 1/3 of the band Voyag3r. Check out music and mix examples on the Sounds Page.
SYNOPSIS: A building superintendent, Jack, just wants to be left in peace but tenants are always needing him to fix stuff. However, when the buildings power goes out it is due to two tenants who have opened a portal to hell in the basement.
OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER:
Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015, Portal to Hell, written by Matt Watts and directed by Vivieno Caldinelli, marks Roddy Pipers final short film. Special effects were done by Steven Kostanski . The soundtrack for Portal to Hell was handled by licensed music from Voyag3r‘s album, Doom Fortress and an original score composed by Steve Greene, recorded and mixed here at the Battle Chamber.
STORYLINE: Jack (Roddy Piper) is a building superintendent, Jack is a simple man with simple needs. He just wants to be left in peace so that he can get on with reading his book. But the tenants living in his building are always in need of him for something. Fix this, replace that, unblock this toilet. However, when the power goes out in the building the culprit is not a blown fuse or faulty wiring it is two of the tenants who have opened a portal to hell in the basement of the building. If Jack doesn’t close the portal and stop Great Cthulhu rising from his watery tomb city then the entire building, no, the entire world will go down the pan. – Mark A Wood
To listen to a track from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, visit our Sounds page. To hear Voyag3r’s music, visit their website.
New York Ninja will play on Showtime Network’s, The Movie Channel Xtra on Monday, February 6 at 11:45pm. The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to New York Ninja, by Voyag3r, was recorded, mixed at mastered here at the Battle Chamber by Steve Greene.
Don’t miss this chance to catch the unique film that is New York Ninja! To subscribe to The Movie Channel Xtra, go here. To listen to some tracks from the New York Ninja score, click our Sounds page.
From The Movie Channel Xtra website: The peaceful life of average working man, John, is shattered by the brutal murder of his pregnant wife. Disillusioned by the police’s slow response, John takes to the streets as a sword-wielding vigilante hell bent on cleaning up New York City crime and corruption. But as his quest for justice gains notoriety, a mysterious villain known only as the Plutonium Killer sets his sights on the New York ninja. This over-the-top cult classic was recently restored thirty-five years after being abandoned during production.
Rated TVMA • 93 minute
Don “The Dragon” Wilson – John Lui / The Ninja
Linnea Quigley – Randi Rydell
Vince Murdocco – Jack “The Cameraman”
Leon Isaac Kennedy – Det. Jimmy Williams
Cynthia Rothrock – Det. Janet Flores
Matt Mitler – Freddy Cufflinks
Ginger Lynn Allen – Nita Liu
Michael Berryman – The Plutonium Killer
Written by Arthur Schweitzer, John Liu, & Kurtis M. Spieler
Directed by John Liu
Re-Directed by Kurtis Spieler
Music by Voyag3r
Debut album from Halve Maen Station is out via digital and cassette via Tone Deaf Tapes.
All songs written, recorded, and mixed by Costa Neofotistos and all songs recorded live using guitar, loops, byzantine signal routing, and other manipulation.
All artist proceeds will be donated to the Midwest Access Coalition. MAC helps people traveling to, from, and within the Midwest access a safe, legal abortion with support in the following areas: travel coordination and costs, lodging, food, medicine, and emotional support.
Mastered by Steve Greene here at the Battle Chamber. To listen or purchase a copy, visit Halve Maen Station on BandCamp.
The Horror Show, Pt. 2 (Tales From The Sick) (feat. Canc3r The God) by Dirty White and the High Life Social Club · Canc3r The God got the remix treatment by Steve Greene and comes out on Tuesday, January 31 on all streaming platforms. This hip-hop, horror track was transformed and is titled Retro Horror Steve Greene Remix and was originally released on October 6, 2022.
The Horror Show, Pt. 2 (Tales From The Sick)Retro Horror Steve Greene Remix was done here at the Battle Chamber and will be available worldwide on January 31. In the meantime, here is a link to the original track which was produced by Native Keyz and mixed by Steve Capp.
Vocals/Emcee: Dirty White
Drums: Jamie “Fucking” Brady
DJ’s: Nano2Hype & DJ Bet
Taken from the Dirty White and the High Life Social Club official Facebook profile:
Just Some Real Dope Cats, Making Dope Moves. REAL HIP HOP with the energy of a Rock Show… Without crossing over completely. We stay true to form. DJ’s Nano2Hype & Bet from #DKONZscratcherz crew, Drummer Jamie F*cking Brady from Oscar Goldman Overdrive and Emcee Dirty White formed like Voltron to bring you nothing but the BEST vibes.
Currently working on the follow up to “Authenticated”
Stay Tuned… “The Rebuilding of a Broken Soul” the EP will be slapping you in the face soon enough…
Dirty White and the High Life Social Club streaming links:
The 4th studio album from Detroit’s Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager 3), New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), is out now on CD, Cassette and Vinyl! The film score was written and performed by Voyag3r and recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Greene, at the Battle Chamber Studio. Artworks by Suspiria.
Formats
• CD (all 30-tracks) – Battle Chamber Music
In jewel case with tray card and fold-out booklet. Full color disc print
• Vinyl (19-track sequence) – Mondo/Death Waltz Records
Vinegar Syndrome Vinyl Variant – Bone White with Silver Splatter [SOLD OUT]
• Digital & Streaming
Available January 7, 2022 at Voyag3rStore.com • iTunes • AmazonMp3 • Spotify • Tidal • Apple Music • Pandora • iHeart Radio • Deezer • YouTube Music
About the Film New York Ninja
Originally directed by and starring martial arts actor John Liu (The Secret Rivals, Invincible Armor) in his only American production, New York Ninja was filmed entirely on 35mm in 1984, but the project was abandoned during production resulting in all original sound materials being lost over time. 35 years later, Vinegar Syndrome acquired the original unedited camera negative and painstakingly constructed and completed the film. Enlisting the voice talents of genre favorites: Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist, Whatever It Takes), Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Nightmare Sisters), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, Auntie Lee’s Meat Pies), Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, LA Wars), Matt Mitler (The Mutilator, Battle for the Lost Planet), Leon Isaac Kennedy (Lone Wolf McQuade, Penitentiary), Ginger Lynn Allen (The Devil’s Rejects, Vice Academy), and Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien, Martial Law) Vinegar Syndrome Pictures is extremely proud to present this truly one of kind film experience. Restored in 4K from the original camera elements, New York Ninja is finally available in all of its ridiculous over-the-top glory for the first time ever after spending nearly four decades in film obscurity.
Directed by: John Liu and Kurtis Spieler 2021 / 93 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
Listen to one track from the album on our Sounds page.
Get your copy of Voyag3r – New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) now at Voyag3rStore.com
For our fans and supporters a special Discount and Early released only via the Bandcamp preorder! Get our lead track ‘Vacancy’ featuring Joseph Gearheart now and get the 5 track album on Nov 1st ahead of the Nov 9th official release! Please support your friendly neighbourhood Swamp Music Players!
Our EP is inspired by the Tiki Motel most famous as a key location as the protagonists hideout in ‘The Terminator’. We were inspired by the idea of the last days before the internet and the stories of people finding refuge or pausing at a sun bleached motel in a forgotten corner of 1980s Los Angeles. ‘555 Tiki Motel’ is our most mature album yet with three brooding heartfelt songs and two swampy b-side-tracks. Virginian Americana singer-songwriter Joseph Gearheart is the featured artist while the Swampers Damn Lieutenant Evert , Earl Jr Jackson Black , Geoff Mason, Don Jon and Romantic Ronan from Europe and Canada form the Swamp Music Players. A thoughtful and strange EP it harkens back to 1980s Americana and Retro Rock. Mixed and Mastered in Detroit at the Battle Chamber by Steve Greene it has a very American feel. Please pre-order on Bandcamp today!
