Composers throughout history have created great masterworks of art during times of hardship, here’s an examination of three such pieces.
The 5 Best Reverb Plugins Compared
We take a closer look at some of the most high-performing and professional-approved reverb plugins out there, and compare the deets!
5 Creative Ways to Use Delay in Your Mix
Delay likely features in almost every pop song today, but there’s nothing predictable or boring about it! Here are 5 ways to keep it fun and creative!
How a Positive Listening Habit Will Make You a Better Musician
Active Listening is a great skill for musicians to develop when looking to improve but Passive Listening helps to provide a foundation for positive mindset.
Samples and Interpolations: On Resistance, Rockism, and Reanimation
A lengthy OpEd on the historical progression of sampling and interpolating music to modern popular creative ends and how context plays an important role.
Lessons in DIY Experimentation for the Sake of Listening Longevity
A concise meditation on growing up listening to DIY, lo-fi artists who experimented with their sound so that I could incorporate that ethos into my songs.
Ambient Music for Amicable Dining: How Sound and Music Affects Our Sense of Taste
How do music and sound affect our tastebuds when we’re eating? How do our brains interpret the sonic landscape as validation of food’s authenticity? Read on
How to Put Together a Memorable Band Biography
Today we’ll examine some of the classic elements of writing a great band bio, what needs to go in and what needs to be left out.
How to Learn the Note Names in Every Fret on the Guitar
Don’t waste your time memorizing all of the notes in each fret without understanding how they relate to each other, here’s a few tricks.
10 Ways to Have More Fun on Tour
Touring is great. But it can very quickly turn into exhaustive, monotonous work. Here are 10 great tips to keep things interesting and fun on the road.