We are super excited to premiere the brand new video for "FOMO" by Portland synth pop band Small...
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The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
Envelope Generators, or EGs, create a control signal that rises and falls over time when a note is...
NEWS: Taylor Guitars Transitioning to D’Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D'Addario, the world's...
81355 (aka Bless): Indy Hip-Hop Heads Unite Their DIY Roots
Founded by three of Indianapolis’ brightest talents, 81355 (pronounced Bless) includes hip-hop pioneers Sirius Blvck, Oreo Jones & David Moose Adamson. Upon formation, the group quickly signed...
A Little Pre-Production Before Your Session Can Save You Time and Money
You’ve finally finished writing your song, you've tweaked and tweaked, changing phrases, a word here and there until it was just right. You can't wait to start recording and get this baby out into...
How to Maximize Your Digital Mechanical Royalties Through The MLC
As an independent artist, you are probably all too familiar with the issues that have long clouded and complicated the process of getting the digital audio mechanical royalties that you are owed for...
How to Plan for Future Sync Opportunities with Your Collaborators
A sync is a wonderful thing, often bringing artists unexpected income and exposing their music to a new audience. A winning sync is also a boon for the production team. Successfully pairing music...
Lyric House’s Approach to A&R For Sync
To say that Lyric House has been busy during the last year would be an understatement, and the creative key to our success lies in the synch-focused A&R we do from the ground floor. We take...
Mastering a Hybrid Approach to Live Music
Let’s start with the obvious -- the pandemic put a huge damper on the entire music industry, leaving you itching to get back to the stage and back to fans. But even in the face of endless...
Finding Your First Song by a Pro
Sometimes, let’s face it: You don’t write the songs. That’s okay; you’re in good company. Even artists who’ve won industry awards for their songs don’t always write all their own material. The myth...
FMC – Film Music Contest 2021 and Awards Opens Online Registration
FMC 2021, the unique international music competition and awards and one of the largest competitions of its kind in Europe expanding into Asia, has opened online registration in this year’s...
Akai Unveils MPC One Retro
The modern standalone MPC workflow is now available in the iconic Retro MPC colorway for a truly timeless music production experience.
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We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from Audix. Sound interesting? Learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: we're looking for a great artist to...