Don Zientara

Don Zientara
Born1948 (age 75–76)
GenresRock, hardcore punk, post-hardcore, post-punk, art rock, alternative rock
Occupationproducer
Years active1978–present
Websiteinnerearstudio.com

Don Zientara (/ˌzənˈtɛərə/ zən-TAIR-ə[1]) is an American record producer and musician. He owns and runs Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, Virginia, located just outside Washington D.C., and is most widely known for his production work with Fugazi, Minor Threat and various other Dischord Records artists.[2][3][4][5]

Zientara released four albums of music on the Northern Liberties label. Music by Zientara has also been released by Crooked Beat Records in Alexandria, Virginia. He contributed four songs to A Bang On The Ear, released in 2016 for Record Store Day.[6] He also contributed to Recutting The Crap, Volume One, a tribute to the Clash released by Crooked Beat Records.[7]

  1. ^ Wright, Ian James (May 2, 2020). "'And the Same' with Don Zientara". The Alphabetical Fugazi (Podcast). Event occurs at 51:37. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. ^ " Inner Ear Studio Site. Last accessed 2/26/11.
  3. ^ " International Audio Pro. Last accessed 2/22/11.
  4. ^ " AllMusic Guide. Last accessed 2/22/11.
  5. ^ Beaujon, Andrew (April 16, 2021). "Arlington's Famed Inner Ear Studios Could Close by the End of the Year". Washingtonian. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Various Artists-Crooked Beat Records Presents: A Bang On The Ear". Record Store Day. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Various Artists-Recutting The Crap". Record Store Day. Retrieved February 22, 2018.