There was a time when bands made as many manifestos as they made records. A manifesto is a statement of your artistic vision. It spells...

Lots of people get on their high horse when talking about artificial intelligence in the arts… It’s the end of creativity! It’s killing...

Giving artists the space they need to create. All artists need space to create. Ideas are simple. But without the right resources to turn...

Piper is the animated short screening in theaters before Finding Dory—the long awaited Finding Nemo sequel. Finding Dory reached a lot of...

We need to talk about sampling. Writing songs using the art of sampling is nothing new. In fact, it’s become one of the only frontiers in...

Turn your computer off and put it on the shelf. Analog is better. With analog each note is something totally different. You can play a C...

Like me, you probably assumed that all live hip-hop shows were pre-recorded tracks with artists rapping over them. Right? Wrong. Fabian...

The globetrotting producer explains why he’s not a laptop guy, why staying organized is crucial, and the unpredictability of timeless...

The long-standing techno producer’s approach to reworking other artists’ visions. Remixing is both art form and delicate task....

The former Battles guitarist shares his insider tips on keeping your process efficient. Making good music takes time. Simple, right? If...

Pop music’s new crown prince on the power of unique voice. 1. Be a Percolating Pop Prodigy Shamir Bailey is a phenomenon. At only twenty...

How do you find your place as an artist in the industry? We teamed up with LA Music Creators, G-Technology and Gobbler last march to...

The darlings of the indie world share tips on making album magic in our new interview series The Lowdown. Pushing the Edge Braids are a...

Can experimenting with an instrument help you break through a creative block? Annie Sama—better know as Apigeon—captures the essence of...

Bedroom to mixing board in 30-seconds flat. The life-style of SykSense and Ducko Mcfli of The FAM. These dudes are incredible. They...

The world-famous beatmaker breaks down how pain inspires great art, and how to work around creative blocks. Lunice makes music that snaps...

From the invention of the vinyl LP, to the dawn of the form-less mp3, music listening formats have been in constant flux. Audio mastering...