Berlioz: The Tetris Method of Jazz-House
Jazz-house rising star Berlioz expounds on his production process, working with session musicians and balancing spontaneity with structure.
Posts tagged with Collaboration
FANGIRLS: The Ins and Outs of Producing a Musical Theater Success Story
Australian producers Yve Blake and David Muratore explain what it takes to write, produce and stage a musical about the joy of teenage fandom.
Potatohead People: Producers in the Pocket
Vancouver, Canada-based production duo Potatohead People discuss the ins and outs of working with rappers and live musicians, making beats that sound vintage without samples and more. Plus, they share a lush jazz-funk inspired chord Pack free to use in your productions.
Malibu Babie on Making Chart-Topping Beats
US producer Malibu Babie talks about her experience producing for pop and rap superstars, flipping big samples and trusting your own taste.
Leo Abrahams: Rethinking Improvisation
UK composer and improviser Leo Abrahams on using Ableton as a guitar processor, working with a jazz drummer in the Krononaut project as well as jamming with Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno. Free download of drum machine and synth loops included.
Erika de Casier on Influences, Feedback Circles and Believing in Her Voice
Erika de Casier talks about her life in music from early influences to collaboration and live performance.
Michaël Brun: The Quickest Point to Vibe
Grammy Award-winning record producer Michaël Brun reveals the techniques behind his unique blend of contemporary electronic music and traditional Haitian genres like kompa and rara.
Gavsborg on his Studio Life and the Power of Pressure
Gavsborg talks about his studio life and what it takes to make a great collaboration.
Sofia Kourtesis on Making Music from the Heart and Embracing Chaos
Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis breaks down her approach to field recording and making imaginary movies out of her melodic club music.
Cavetown on Home, Fame and Songwriting as Therapy
Proudly DIY YouTube sensation Cavetown describes the motivations behind his distinctive, disarmingly honest songs.
H31R: Finding HeadSpace
JWords of experimental electronic hip-hop duo H31R details the evolution of the group’s unique sound and shares some of the production techniques behind their album HeadSpace.
Joining Forces: un ctrl's Fusion of Dance, Visuals, and Sound
un ctrl reflects on their performance at the Ars Electronica festival, where they merged movement sensors, visuals, music and dance within a 3-D projection environment. The trio offers valuable insights into the integration of contrasting creative disciplines, highlighting the importance of embracing spontaneity and collaboration amidst technical uncertainties.
Ah! Kosmos & Hainbach: Blasting the Sirens
Ah! Kosmos and Hainbach discuss the making of their Blast of Sirens record and share a free Drum Rack featuring samples of an ultra-rare ARP 2500 synth.
Together, Apart: Remote Jamming with Speedy J
Get tips on real-time remote collaboration and learn how Speedy J and his STOOR team set up remote live jams and streams during the pandemic.
Sextile: Rocking the Synths
LA synth-dance-punks Sextile discuss fusing elements of trance, cold wave, and drum and bass with irresistible pop hooks for their infectious, high-energy sound.
MUNA: Staying Alive
Interview with queer-pop trio MUNA, who’ve produced many life-affirming, irreverent hits since 2016 and toured with the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.
HiTech: Reinventing Ghettotech
Detroit-based group HiTech delve into their intuitive approach to producing beats, chopping vocals and the hip-hop and techno lineage of ghettotech.
Loop Session: See Wayne Snow in Songwriting Mode
Watch a live recording of a studio session with Wayne Snow to learn how he works with a producer to turn his ideas into music.