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St. Vincent’s “Los Ageless” – a Song or a Production?

As an example of a song that could be called both a “production” and a “song”, we look at St. Vincent’s “Los Ageless” to break down those differences.

Dr. Smooth-Song, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Yacht Rock

The smooth groovy vibes of Yacht Rock await. Learn how songs by Steely Dan, Toto, and the Doobie Brothers function to use their ideas in your own songs!

How Imagine Dragons Writes Such Memorable Melodies

Imagine Dragons’ “Demons” plays with our sense of memory about how the melody is supposed to play out each time. How does this work?

How to Mix Radio-Ready Vocals

Here’s a quick, yet in-depth guide to elevating any vocal performance to a professional sounding level using various mixing techniques.

Is It Still Worth It to Print and Sell Physical CDs?

Pundits have long claimed that CDs are dead, but sales and studies show otherwise. Could printing physical CDs still be worth it for you?

A Brief History of Songwriting Stars You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

We profile the great songwriting minds behind some of the greatest pop hits of the modern era. You might not know their names, but you know their work!