Production

It’s getting a lot colder and while the Christmas songs have already started, I’m not quite there yet. But I do have some more tunes to share with you this week. This week’s playlist is a nice mix of inspiring songs, sampled classics, new tunes, mixing/production references and some tracks you might not have heard… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #11: December 9th – 15th

This week’s selects are heavily influenced by my move to London in 2014 and all the new music I discovered from chatting with friends and being exposed to a new city and culture. It’s amazing how much you can tie life experiences with the music you’re listening to at the time. My “return to 2014”… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #10: December 2nd – 8th

When it comes to creating music, I cannot stress how important it is to know your influences and your taste. Not only that, but it’s even more important to explore and constantly expand your influences and taste. Last week, I was having a conversation with a producer/composer about his music and what I felt influenced… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #9: November 25th – December 1st

If you make music that has any sort of crossover in genre, then this week’s playlist is for you. They say guitar music is dead but this week’s list proves that is not the case. The use of guitar in modern music has simply evolved and adapted to be used in new and exciting ways.… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #8: November 18th – 24th

This week’s tracks have a very heavy Swedish influence. In fact, my life recently has had a very heavy Swedish influence. I’ve been working with some lovely clients from Sweden and now it’s time to hear some of their music! As well as that, I’d like you to think about the bass and low end… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #7: November 11th – 17th

Another week brings you 10 fresh tunes that I think you’ll like. It’s incredibly important for us to analyse music and help it influence our own taste and style. Those two aspects of our musicianship develop with time and exposure to influences. Remember that understanding why we like things and use certain techniques will always… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #6: November 4th – 10th