Linkin Park Studio Update #2

[hahninator]

Linkin Park has sent out a second studio update to their email list and here's what it says:

 

"Greetings from our new studio headquarters. We’re in a pretty low-key area on the northeast side of L.A. Nearby, there are ethnic restaurants, schools, dance classes, used car dealerships, martial arts studios, nail salons, palm trees, and the usual L.A. traffic. It’s The Valley, dude.

 

The main room is where the vocals and foundational songwriting is coming together, along with Mike’s beats and Brad’s guitar. Next to the main room, there used to be a lounge…last month, Joe decided to “move in,” and he turned the lounge into a second studio, so now we’re multi-tasking. Joe brought in a lot of his sonic toys and keyboards, and turned the hangout room into a mad scientist lab.

We’ve been talking a lot lately about how grateful we are for such a long career in music. Being together this long means having a need for regular reinvigoration. We have to keep things interesting and, for us, part of staying engaged is continuing to learn. That search for growth sometimes happens when we’re playing with new music gear, new techniques, or new people—and, as some people have noticed on our regular Facebook streams, all three are going on right now. While we have no idea what the songs will turn into, or which will make the final cut, we’re excited to have a ton of creative momentum, and looking to see how things develop.

Most of the stuff we’re writing is still focused on the words and melodies, not sounds or style of the song. We just want to tell honest stories first; we’ll get to the rest later. We’re still in the early stages of the album, but we plan to keep posting info and live feeds to give you guys a peek into the studio as the album progresses, so make sure to follow us on all your favorite social media.

Talk to you soon…

LINKIN PARK"

Nothing here is new - we know they are at Larrabee Studios in LA, that they're experimenting with new music, and that several guests are in the studio with them, but they did confirm the album is still in the early stages.

[crazygolfer]

Personally, I felt like this update hurt my hype for this album as there is nothing really new that is mentioned, and the fact that they are still in the early stages, though I was expecting this. Disappointing but definitely expected. I feel like the real hype won't begin until a few more months still. Until then, just gotta wait.

Edited March 22, 2016 by crazygolfer

[GlassCastles]

I really hope the album stays in this almost minimalist mindset. The direction they're taking is incredibly exciting for me. The update didn't exactly tell us anything new, but I am a little glad to see they still consider this to be the "early" part of the process. They're taking their time with this one, and I 100% back that. I wouldn't be surprised to see this come out in early 2017.

[hahninator]

I agree, I wouldn't be shocked if it was released in 2017. Due to this one being a lot more experimental, it might take some time. And that's really ok because some of their best work has come after lengthy studio sessions....MTM and ATS. Both are fantastic albums. Rushed efforts like Living Things......eh.

 

I do think they'll play some shows this year, regardless. Either an escape from the studio deal to play something in the fall, or they finish the CD and start the touring cycle in arenas.

[JZLP-Benningstrong]

I still believe that this album is going to get released by Sept/Oct nothing really interesting it's nice to hear that theyll keep doing the live streams seems like the LP camp is going to be super boring for a long time

 

The E-mail thing for updates is kinda weird I dont know it feels outdated.

[Razorkvn]

So. Here's what I think! In the summer Mike will release new Fort minor songs and fall/winter Linkin Park album. And don't forget about be-monthly track + collab with Martin Garrix!