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The Pocket Queen on drum production, social media, and collaboration

The Pocket Queen (Beyoncé, Doja Cat) sat down with us to discuss drum production, finding long-term success on social media, and more.

Krysta Youngs (BTS, TXT, TAEYEON) shares her tips and perspectives on the world of songwriting for K-pop groups and artists.

Artist, singer-songwriter, and producer Esthy showcases how to make pop music, going from a simple chord progression to a full arrangement.

From PinkPantheress and Bring Me The Horizon to NewJeans and BTS, hear how artists across genres find inspiration in drum and bass.

Features

Dive into the origins of house music, learn about its characteristic elements, and explore its enduring cultural impact.

Expert producer and veteran sample pack creator Iss 814 demonstrates how to make an Afrobeat track from scratch.

Stories

We cover a few of the countless API innovators who have made landmark contributions to music that you should know about.

Sampling

We take a look at a few ways video games can and have inspired popular music, examining tracks from Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and more.

Music Theory

We analyze 11 sad chord progressions and some songs they're used in to identify what makes them so effective at tugging at our heartstrings.

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Inspiration