This is our first release for the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016! This is Madstop's very own Joe Goodrow, who has been recording with us since last Fall semester. Joe has been very excited to bring his music to you all this holiday season. More coming in the next few days, be sure to stay tuned!

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

Let It Snow - Joe Goodrow

Our second track on the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016 comes from the musical stylings of Melissa De La Cruz! Melissa is a student at SUNY Potsdam, and this is the first of two tracks that she recorded with Madstop for this special. We hope you enjoy her rendition of "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree!"

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree - Melissa De La Cruz

Our next stop on the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016 train brings us to Joe Goodrow station! Joe was the artist on our first release, and this is his rendition of "Winter Wonderland." If you like what you have heard from him so far, keep checking the Madstop page for his final release as well as his anticipated recording in Spring 2017!

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

Winter Wonderland - Joe Goodrow

Melissa is coming right back at you on the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016 with her version of "All I Want For Christmas For You!" This is the second track that Melissa recorded with us this semester, and we believe we developed a product that you will enjoy this Holiday season. Only two more days left of our series releases--we hope you are as excited about them as we are here at Madstop.

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Melissa De La Cruz

On the eve of Christmas, the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016 presents you with the Crane Bassoon Studio's rendition of "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas," arranged by one of their members, Matt Boice. Scored for five bassoons and one contrabassoon, this piece will surely be a unique addition to your holiday playlist. Members of this ensemble are pursuing a wide variety of degrees in music, including performance, composition, and business (such as Madstop's own Erin Gallagher!). Our final release will be posted tomorrow, we hope you are looking forward to it!

Allie Kosek, Matt Boice, Ezgi Cakirca, Erin Gallagher, Jessica Stolecki; bassoons
Max Esformes; contrabassoon

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas - Crane Bassoon Studio

We here at Madstop Records sincerely hope that you have enjoyed the MADSTOP HOLIDAY SERIES 2016. Our final release on Christmas Day is the third track released on this series by our very own artist, Joe Goodrow, his version of "Holly Jolly Christmas!". Joe is a singer-songwriter from Vermont that has been with Madstop since his time at SUNY Potsdam, and we are grateful that he has been willing to record with us as often as he does, especially because he is a fine musician. If you liked what you heard of Joe Goodrow, you can follow his Facebook page (Joe Goodrow). Feel free to e-mail us at madstoprecords@gmail.com if you are interested in recording, becoming a member, or anything else regarding our organization. We hope you have enjoyed this special promotion as much as you have enjoyed your holiday season. Happy Holidays to all, and a Happy New Year as well!

This recording was produced in the Madstop Records studio at the Crane School of Music @ SUNY Potsdam by the members and engineers at Madstop Records.

Holly Jolly Christmas - Joe Goodrow

Written and performed by Ian Strauss. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joey Small at Mastop Records in Potsdam, New York.

Something More

Feel Something Again

Written by Joey Small. Performed by Joey Small, in addition with Sarah Taylor on bass. Recorded by Thomas Draper and Sarah Berger at Madstop Records in Potsdam, New York. Mixed by Joey Small. Mastered by Joey Small and Dave Drago at 1809 Studios in Macedon, New York.

Ultraviolet Catastrophe

Friend Crush

Madstop Records is SUNY Potsdam’s independent record label. We offer recording services to the campus and the surrounding area, as well as offering live sound, event planning, and promotional services to our clients. To our members, we offer opportunities to get real-world experience in fields such as recording, music production, live sound engineering, marketing, and other music-business related fields.