Curated Articles
MU calls on major labels to “step up” in creator remuneration negotiations
The Musicians’ Union (MU) has urged major record labels to actively engage in negotiations to ensure fair remuneration for music creators in the streaming economy. This appeal follows the UK government’s reaffirmed support for the Creator Remuneration Working Group,…
The Secrets of Techno Production
Another excellent article from Attack Magazine, “The Theory of Techno Pads (Part 1),” which is a snippet from the book The Secrets of Techno Production. It dives into the music theory behind creating techno pads and highlights how even a little theory…
Iconic techno track
This Attack Magazine article delves deeply into Jeff Mills’ “The Bells,” an iconic techno track celebrated for its structure, production techniques, and enduring influence. The piece examines how Mills crafted a dynamic, two-part arrangement,…
Best film composers ever
This article from the Native Instruments Blog, highlights the significant impact and legacy of some of cinema’s best film composers. Each section explores a composer’s unique contributions to the art of film scoring, their iconic works, and the creative…
How to write a chorus
This article from Native Instruments provides a comprehensive guide on how to write an effective chorus for a song. It offers several key tips for crafting an effective chorus: Write concise, impactful lyrics that convey the song’s core message, using strong…
What is tone in music? Musical tone explained
The article from Native Instruments’ gives an overview of tone in music, explaining its various aspects and how it can be manipulated in music production. Definition of Tone in Music Tone in music is a multifaceted concept that can refer to several related…
If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
We caught up with JKS to put him through the paces of the quick-fire Q&A. Why music? Music makes me feel alive. If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing? Sound engineering. I’m fascinated with the physical principles of sound, not…