There’s only one way to know if your song is good. Mix Referencing. It’s that burning question every creator asks themselves: Is my song...

I recently had a major mixing revelation. No matter what I tried I couldn’t get my kick to stand out in the mix. The kick and bass...

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...

Producing music in a small space gives it a certain feel. So how do you make it work when you’re playing it outside the studio? “The...

We’re pleased to share a recent piece published by The Next Web. Their article discusses mastering in today’s music industry, automation...

DO WHAT YOURSELF? Parts of the old music industry have become obsolete. And not just little things either… The definition of DIY has...

Everything you need to know about getting and using good feedback. Releasing new music is the most important moment for musicians. And...

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

The average hit song in 2015 is just over three minutes long. Only three minutes to fill with hit material! Easy right? But we all know...

No one’s asking how do I get signed? anymore. Here’s why. There’s a rift in the music industry. David Byrne recently spoke out about the...

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

The only guide you’ll ever need for how to start a label. You’re passionate about music. You know what’s good. You listen to tons of new...

Loudness is like Jelly Beans for human ears — literal ear candy. But is louder actually better? We take a look at the link between...

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

Rihanna’s producer and Grammy award winner Brian Kennedy shares his top 10 music producing secrets. As far as production goes, the top of...

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

Peek behind the curtain and find out how these major artists hone their craft Big musical breakthroughs don’t come from a boardroom, they...

Half tipsy on an L train ride home during CMJ last year, I had a funny thought: “I work for an algorithm. That’s odd.” Hello, my name is...

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...

有时候只是因为你根本就没有开始做。 听起来很轻松，但是大多数由创意的人（比如我）常常——做不到。 各种天才一般的点子往往一文不值，如果你没有付诸实际行动，特别是涉及到将你的音乐用于商业用途的时候，比如我们将要说到的电影，电视以及广告中的商业音乐。...