Ran live sound yesterday and it was my first outdoor gig where the sun wasn’t beating down on me the entire time! Nice overcast weather made everything a lot more bearable.
James Ferrell (Mountainsize Audio + The Welcoming)
@mountainsize.bsky.social
Audio engineer and multi-instrumentalist based in Asheville NC. Singer, guitarist, & songwriter @thewelcoming.bsky.social Audio samples and services: mountainsizeaudio.com
You can now listen to Loss Lines wherever you get your music. YOU ARE WELCOME. Hope you find something to enjoy in among the 9 NTB songs and 1 Ben Kweller cover (sort of a cover of my own cover 🤷♀️) Audio clip is from track 4 'Failure to progress'. #BandcampFriday #MusicSky #DIYMusic #MusicianSky
I highly recommend James for drumming, editing, mixing, mastering. But mostly for cowbell 🐮🔔 I've chosen to keep torturing, I mean working with, James on an upcoming EP called Cowbell Riddims (just kidding). Do consider @mountainsize.bsky.social for your musical projects!
James Ferrell (Mountainsize Audio + The Welcoming)@mountainsize.bsky.social · last wk.In early 2026, UK artist @neverthebridle.bsky.social had me lay down drums and mix a song. And then another. And then another! A few months later, we wound up with an album full of songs that are very fun to listen to, despite the often heavy subject matter.
In early 2026, UK artist @neverthebridle.bsky.social had me lay down drums and mix a song. And then another. And then another! A few months later, we wound up with an album full of songs that are very fun to listen to, despite the often heavy subject matter.
#JustListened (twice) The freshly released album by @neverthebridle.bsky.social is pretty awesome. Her ability to wrap seriously uncomfortable or even painful topics in a fun and rockin' sound is working so very well here. I'll have to get this tomorrow! 😁 Highly, highly recommended!
Loss Lines, by Never the Bridle
10 track album
neverthebridle.bandcamp.com
Had a blast working on this @neverthebridle.bsky.social album!
Never the Bridle@neverthebridle.bsky.social · last wk.Early release day for Loss Lines, exclusively for Bandcamp and SoundCloud listeners! Hit play for happy-sounding songs about sad, awkward or difficult things. I played everything but drums on this and now I am tired! Out everywhere else 4 Sept ⚡ 🎧 BC: tinyurl.com/6j8abh97 SC: tinyurl.com/mrcbdhux
My new album Loss Lines is coming out in a few days because I've listened enough and now it's your turn! Here's a clip of the opening track: 'He's got other problems'. (He really does, trust me.) #MusicSky #MusicianSky
The logical conclusion to taking excess garden veggies and giving them out at @thewelcoming.bsky.social shows Pickles by @heather-nicole-l.bsky.social
I don't agree with arsonists but firefighters are too aggressive for me. I wish there was a... third way
This Friday might be the last @thewelcoming.bsky.social show for a little while!
The Welcoming@thewelcoming.bsky.social · 2w agoCharlotte / Gastonia this Friday!
Just in from my joyful side project with @neonpherepapha.bsky.social : a short whinge about good things happening to extremely bad people. 🎧 BC: tinyurl.com/27ppas7x SC: soundcloud.com/never-the-br...
Nothing new there, by Never the Bridle
track by Never the Bridle
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Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Live Sound Engineer: Trying to keep the keyboard player's cup full but he keeps pouring it out
MOHAYNOW@mohaynow.com · 3w agoOptimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Guitarist: Check out this sweet new cup of water I found at the pawn shop
Proud to report that the 8.5" cowbell I bought specifically to play Mississippi Queen for the blues band is seeing some studio use. It's got dat DUNK DUNK if you know what I mean
Never the Bridle@neverthebridle.bsky.social · 3w agoAlbum nearing completion, just letting James add the finishing touches @mountainsize.bsky.social
Finally fixed! A week without AC during a heatwave, 0/10 do not recommend
James Ferrell (Mountainsize Audio + The Welcoming)@mountainsize.bsky.social · last mo.Bad news: Air conditioning in the studio died on me Good news: It _should_ be under warranty and the original installers are coming out to take a look tomorrow morning 🤞
Dear live keyboard players, please don't turn the volume down on your keyboard if your monitors are too hot. Doing so will lead to the engineer chasing you by boosting your gain, which will in turn lead to increasingly louder monitor levels.
the exactly one month late "thanks for coming out to our show" post 😅
The Welcoming@thewelcoming.bsky.social · 4w agoMoments from our show last month at TOO LATE NO ONE GIVES A SHIT Anyway Charlotte/Gastonia friends we hope to see you next Friday! It will likely be our last show for a while as we focus on finishing up some recordings so don't miss it 🤙
Moments from our show last month at TOO LATE NO ONE GIVES A SHIT Anyway Charlotte/Gastonia friends we hope to see you next Friday! It will likely be our last show for a while as we focus on finishing up some recordings so don't miss it 🤙
Still no AC in the studio. Just had the sweatiest @thewelcoming.bsky.social practice tonight 🥵
Current status:
Super Mario Super Mario Bros 3
ALT: Super Mario Super Mario Bros 3
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James Ferrell (Mountainsize Audio + The Welcoming)@mountainsize.bsky.social · last mo.Bad news: Air conditioning in the studio died on me Good news: It _should_ be under warranty and the original installers are coming out to take a look tomorrow morning 🤞
Bad news: Air conditioning in the studio died on me Good news: It _should_ be under warranty and the original installers are coming out to take a look tomorrow morning 🤞
Had some lush feedback on this and the other track I released this week. Thanks to those who listened! Working my way through all those BC Friday recs so you talented lot will be my work soundtrack all week 😀 You can find free codes for nearly all my releases here: getmusic.fm/artists/neve...
Never the Bridle@neverthebridle.bsky.social · last mo.Lil extra release for you today and a debut for my lap harp! About being a little girl and then being a big one. Thwarted potential! Wrecked confidence! The quest for smallness in all forms, and at all costs, until you hit a wall of understanding. 🎧 on Bandcamp if you please: tinyurl.com/3vsszcr2
Did you have a good bandcamp friday? Did you get everything you wanted?
This was a fun one to work on!
Never the Bridle@neverthebridle.bsky.social · last mo.Lil extra release for you today and a debut for my lap harp! About being a little girl and then being a big one. Thwarted potential! Wrecked confidence! The quest for smallness in all forms, and at all costs, until you hit a wall of understanding. 🎧 on Bandcamp if you please: tinyurl.com/3vsszcr2
Lil extra release for you today and a debut for my lap harp! About being a little girl and then being a big one. Thwarted potential! Wrecked confidence! The quest for smallness in all forms, and at all costs, until you hit a wall of understanding. 🎧 on Bandcamp if you please: tinyurl.com/3vsszcr2
Funny bizarre, by Never the Bridle
track by Never the Bridle
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I'm on vocals, hot pink lap harp, guitars, bass. Drums by James Ferrell Mixed and mastered by James Ferrell at Mountainsize Audio @mountainsize.bsky.social Shoutout to James's band The Welcoming, who you can follow at @thewelcoming.bsky.social 🎸 and listen to here: thewelcoming.bandcamp.com
The Welcoming
Exploring the gray area between rock and metal, with big riffs and melodic vocals. You won't be bored! Formerly the solo project of James Ferrell
thewelcoming.bandcamp.com
OH HELLO! 'The body says no', a song about the frustrations of long-term illness, is live on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. I'm on vocals, guitars, bass, keys. Drums by Martyn James @bathdrummer.bsky.social Mix/master by James Ferrell @mountainsize.bsky.social tinyurl.com/y9fe2p8f tinyurl.com/29y29zyh
The body says no, by Never the Bridle
track by Never the Bridle
neverthebridle.bandcamp.com