A Compendium of History’s Most Famous Hip-Hop Rhythms
Don’t miss this historical breakdown of hip-hop’s most famous breaks and drum rhythms, including the artists who created and sampled them.
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Why Do Birds (Actually) Sing?
In this lengthy explainer learn why and how bird songs vary in their purpose, how birds customize their calls to their environment, and more.
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Essential Resources on the History of Punk Music
If you’re interested to learn about the storied histories of punk music, read, watch, and listen to these incredible hand-picked resources.
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How a Pipe Organ Makes Sound
In this highly detailed explainer, you’ll learn how air passes through the perfectly shaped tubes in a pipe organ to create tuned tones.
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Sonic Swagger: The Best Samples Left Naked in Hip-Hop
Sample-flipping is a music production art capable of creating mega-hits, but what happens when songs leave original samples completely bare?
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Singers, Which Liquids Are Good and Bad for Your Voice? Find Out Here.
Hydration is necessary for keeping your vocal cords healthy, but all beverages are not created equal. Here’s our list of good/bad drinks.
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What Is a Filter Sweep and How Can I Use It
Learn to make use of one of the most widely used and fun to employ sound design tricks in audio production, the filter sweep!
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A Brief Crash-Course in Hardcore Punk From Yesteryear to Today
One of the most influential genres of all time, have you heard all of these pioneering, boundary-pushing bands? Dive in… (to the mosh pit.)
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5 Funky Microphone Companies You Shouldn’t Sleep On in 2023
Looking for a truly original mic, designed to perfection, made by hand, and customized to sound unique and exotic? Look no further…
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How Scary Film Music Actually Comes Across as “Scary”
From sound design to music theory to auditory phenomena, here are the reasons why horror film score music can actually spook us to death!
