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Recording

Beyond hearing: Perception, notation, and expanding our senses

We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.

Music Promotion

Why you should change your artist name (and how to do it right)

Learn about the reasons you might want to consider changing your artist name, and how to navigate the process across streaming platforms, social media, etc.

Stories

TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake) on Eternal Atake, type beats, and creative philosophies

TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Future) sat down with us to discuss his creative philosophies, signature techniques, and advice for other producers.

Tips & Tutorials

How to create melodies for different moods

In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.

Features

A look at hyperpop production with Angelus, Blackwinterwells, and Alice Gas

Three producers tell us about how they became involved with the world of hyperpop, how they craft their sounds, the future of the genre, and more.

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Artist Interviews

Mjeema Pickett on curating music, radio, and overcoming challenges | The Come Up

Mjeema Pickett discusses her beginnings in the music industry, how her love for curation led her to spearheading R&B and soul music at Spotify, and more.

Artist Interviews

Nija on the future of R&B

Producer and songwriter Nija (Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Drake) tells us about her history with R&B music, the evolution of the genre, and more.

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Music Promotion

How 5 screen composers got their start and sustain their careers

Hear firsthand stories about how five composers got their first gigs, what lessons they've learned along their journeys, and how they find balance with their work.

Tips & Tutorials

Sango (Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller) showcases his workflow in Reason+

Sango uses the sounds of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) and the tools available in Reason+ to whip up a garage beat in just a few minutes.

Sound Design

Electric piano sound design tips with J3PO

J3PO uses the Mark One instrument from Addictive Keys Complete Collection to walk through sound design techniques that explore the full potential of electric pianos.