# Smartphone-Recorded Albums One Like Son Records Tracks on the iPhone By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-like-son References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/01/17/first-iphone-recorded-album/) & [onelikeson.bandcamp](http://onelikeson.bandcamp.com/) A new generation of music recording is born and it has all been started by Alabama-powerpop band One Like Son. This jamming rock band has released the first album completely recorded on the iPhone. One would think that the quality of the music might be lower because the tunes were not recorded in a studio; however, the music comes through smooth and is great to rock out to. The band used [ten different iPhone apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro) to record their songs GuitarJack and Ampkit. So if your small-time band is spending way too much money on studio recording fees, start taking down your tracks with the iPhone 3GS. At this rate, it won't be long before the first [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatshouldiwatchai) movie filmed on the iPhone is released. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone-recorded Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of smartphone-recorded music as a cost-effective alternative for small-time bands and independent artists. - **Mobile Music Production Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market mobile music production apps that enable musicians to record high-quality songs using smartphones. - **DIY Music Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the rise of DIY music production by providing tools, tutorials, and platforms for musicians to record and produce their own music. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Recording Studios:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional music recording studios by incorporating smartphone recording capabilities and offering more affordable packages for independent musicians. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing demand for mobile music production apps and create innovative solutions that enhance the recording and editing capabilities on smartphones. - **Online Music Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support and showcase smartphone-recorded music on online music platforms by creating dedicated sections or features that cater to this emerging trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Multitrack Mobile Recording Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-recording-app.md) - [Snap-On Smartphone Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magmo-pro.md) - [AI-Enhanced Mobile Recording Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-recording-apps.md) - [Automated Music Capture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamcorder.md) - [Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-film.md) - [Jazzy Play-Along Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playalong-app.md) - [Sound Transforming Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsidify.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md)