Here’s our list of our favorite breakout pop songs of 2021, can you claim to have listened to all of these artists?
A Response to WIRED’s “You Should Listen to CDs” OpEd
A thoughtful OpEd in response to WIRED’s recent prediction of a forthcoming CD revival in the music market. (And why we’re skeptical.)
A Chord Sequence to Score an Imaginary Film Scene
What if part of your practice as a musician, composer, or producer, was to score an imaginary film scene? How would you tackle that challenge?
3 Ways to Grip Your Listeners With Opening Lines
In today’s music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener’s attention right away with lyrical immediacy.
The 8 Best Audio Production Blogs for Aspiring Producers
Here’s our list of our favorite audio production blogs for 2021, for aspiring producers looking to level up their game.
Tips for Getting a “Live Feel” in Your Bedroom Studio
Whether you’re making lo-fi hip-hop grooves or bedroom pop, the key to getting a “live feel” is to go off-grid as much as you can afford to.
A Harmonic Analysis of Michael Jackson’s Protest Song “They Don’t Care About Us”
Through means of Dancehall rhythms, modal interchange, and ostinato, Michael Jackson gives us glimpses of Black American heritage in his protest song.
3 Scale Modes That Will Deepen the Emotions of Your Pop Song
If you’re looking to impart a sinister, mysterious, bittersweet, or jazzy quality into your songwriting, do it using scale modes! Here’s how.
How to Prepare for the Differences of On-Stage Sound at Bigger Venues
Is your band prepping to go on the road supporting a bigger artist, or did you finally just get national distribution? Read this now.
How John Williams Implies Modality Within Diatonic Harmony in “Yoda’s Theme”
Learn how composer John Williams is able to transform the notes of his Yoda leitmotif into a colorful tapestry using themes of elevation, mystique, and uncertainty.