MY TOP 10 MUSIC RELEASES OF 2018

Well, it’s that time of year.  Time for reflection, revisiting…and listening to music of course.  Here’s my wrap of some of my favourite releases in 2018.  My list takes into consideration a number of factors including production values, songwriting, vibe, lyrics, message, level of interest, amongst other unquantifiable elements.  Whilst numbered, it’s not so much […]

ARTIST FOCUS INTERVIEW: SPRING CITY

This month I’m pleased to present the first in our Artist Focus Interview Series, which will form a regular part of future blog content and articles.  Our first interview features an exciting new group from Sweden that I’ve had the pleasure of working with on their recent song “Back On Our Streets”.  The group is […]

WHAT MAKES A PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER?

Have you ever wondered how a professional voice over is produced?  Perhaps you’ve dabbled in voice overs and found yourself wondering how they achieve that warm, punchy, in your face type sound on the radio?  There’s really no secrets, it simply a combination of a number of important factors.  The following list highlights a few […]

7 TIPS FOR WORKING WITH MIDI AND VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS

The key to an efficient work flow when using midi and virtual instruments, is having a system that does not hinder creativity.  It should also be a system that is both inspiring and easily modifiable, as technology is always rapidly advancing.    Here’s a few tips that will boost your virtual agility in the studio and […]

7 Tips For Playing Live

The importance of the live performance is arguably at it’s highest level for some time.  Artists income and revenue streams are becoming narrower with the shift to digital streaming formats, which means artists and performers need to be at a significantly higher level to compete in the live arena.  The following tips will help you […]

5 STEPS TO INSPIRED SONGWRITING

  There’s no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task.  Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized approach to not only keep you inspired, but ultimately productive:   INFLUENCES Some songwriters strictly […]

How does analog benefit your audio?

As we venture into an increasingly digital world, it’s important to reflect and consider the reasoning behind the processes we use to create, record and deliver our audio.  You won’t need to look far to find another article with the headline ‘analog vs digital’ or something similar.  First and foremost, it’s important that we remove […]

Latest Video – Overview of our services – presented in a fun animation!

Hi Everyone, Check out our latest video which showcases our services and presented in a fun animation format!  This video is great if you’re looking for a general overview of the audio production process and what’s involved in mixing/mastering/production.  Hope you enjoy it and I look forward to working with you soon!