On Being a Music Fan: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
A personal meditation on music fandom, why fans need music and why the artist-fan relationship deserves responsible upkeep.
Leah D. Nelson started writing about music in high school, and never stopped. She loves thrift shops, dogs, live music and riding her bike. After spending several memorable years immersed the New Orleans music scene, she is now comfortably settled in Boise, Idaho.
A personal meditation on music fandom, why fans need music and why the artist-fan relationship deserves responsible upkeep.
A quick masterclass on giving and receiving advice with respect, empathy, and professionalism; a must for musicians in today’s industry.
Why does it seem like all the songs on the radio are about breakups? Why do sad chords sound so pleasurable? Welcome to the Sadness Paradox.
A healthy meditation on active listening, whether to give or receive feedback, that incorporates objectivity, positivity, and empathy.
Music education is much more than online videos and practicing scales, here’s how to actively engage with music by simply listening.
You asked for it and we delivered, here’s our most important pieces of advice for preventing and dealing with hearing damage in audio work.
Some handy information on how headphone speakers produce sound, and what to consider when choosing new pairs for your audio usage.
Are you in desperate need of something that makes you feel complete again? Try revisiting old nostalgic tunes from your childhood, here’s why.
Pro mixing engineer, composer, and mentor Gary Gray shares his thoughts in this two-part series on how you can get better sounding mixes in every system.
Pro mixing engineer, composer, and mentor Gary Gray shares his thoughts in this two-part series on how you can get better sounding mixes in every system.