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
What gear is on your Black Friday shopping list?
That time of year is upon us once again. Retailers are slashing prices on all sorts of gear and at this stage, your Amazon delivery driver knows your middle name and blood type. I get it. Temptation is everywhere and it’s good to indulge every now and then. But when it comes to making music,… [Read More] What gear is on your Black Friday shopping list?
Stephen’s Selects #9: November 25th – December 1st
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
Stephen’s Selects #8: November 18th – 24th
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
Stephen’s Selects #7: November 11th – 17th
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
What you should know about snare drum EQ
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been through a phase of wanting to perfect how your snares sound in the mix. And if you’re anything like me, you might have struggled with getting your snares to sound the way you want at some stage. Maybe you still do. For me, it was all about… [Read More] What you should know about snare drum EQ