Joel Levy

Making Tracks

The Local Rock Scene Is Dead

Miami just can't afford to support one of its finest cultural resources

Shake

Miami's Grammy Booty

Letters

Miami's Grammy Booty

King of the Soundboard

Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

Reverb

Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

The Price They Pay

Even with lower manufacturing costs, CDs can be a pricey proposition for independent acts, especially those bands aiming for a professional look and sound. The studio and production expenses can be staggering.