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Start using sounds recreationally: The ASMR starter kit
20 Sep · We delve into the esoteric world of audio stimulus and find out more about this popular online phenomenon. Here's the ASMR starter kit!
Straight Outta Compton: How To Sound Like Dr. Dre
16 Sep · DJ, music producer, and headphones brand pioneer Dr. Dre has blazed a trail of consistent innovation within the entertainment industry.
The Most Expensive Vinyl Records Ever Sold
13 Sep · Ever wondered why vinyl remains the most collectible format in history? We're looking at some of the most expensive vinyl records ever sold.
The Most Expensive Albums Ever Produced
10 Sep · We take a historical look back at the times when the record industry gave birth to some of the most expensive albums of all times.
Figure It Out: How to Sound like Royal Blood
09 Sep · English rock duo, Royal Blood remains one of the most impactful bands of their generation, we look into the key aspects of their sound.
Freddie Mercury Piano sells for 1.74M – our picks from Bonhams sale
08 Sep · The Freddie Mercury Piano owned by the legendary performer sells for £1.74M. We looked around the Bonhams sale for our favourite items...
Plastikman: How To Sound Like Ritchie Hawtin
26 Aug · Ritchie Hawtin rose to prominence from the Detroit Techno scene of the late 1980s, we check out some of the gear he used over the years.
Happy 808 Day! We look back at the heritage of the Roland TR-808
08 Aug · As an 808 Day celebration, we're looking back at the history of the Roland TR-808 and how it rose to prominence in global music culture.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
05 Aug · MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.
How To Sound Hip in Sound Engineering Circles
30 Jul · Tired of feeling like a noob in forums, comment sections, and IRL? We're going to teach you how to sound hip in sound engineering circles.
Cosmic Wonderland: How To Sound Like Tame Impala
29 Jul · We check out some of the key instruments used in creating the escapist, melancholic sound of Kevin Parker's solo project, Tame Impala.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
29 Jul · We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Making music outside the box: 5 Ways to Go Dawless
21 Jul · Are you looking for a life less DAW-dinary? We're investigating 5 different ways to go dawless with your music production setup at home.
Musical Toys that have influenced modern music
09 Jul · Musical instruments design has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys, we look at times these toys were used on famous recordings.
Four Piano Chords for (nearly) every Song
24 Jun · Four chords are all you need to play an endless list of popular songs on the piano. Don't believe it? Check out our tutorial on piano chords!
This is Bat Country: How To Sound Like Queens Of The Stone Age
17 Jun · We discuss how Queens Of The Stone Age has retained such a distinctive sound as a band, and check out some interesting gear choices.
It All Started With A Tight Sweater: How To Sound Like Moloko
10 Jun · We check out some of the key gear choices of the UK electronic band, Moloko, and discuss how they rose to prominence in the mid-1990s.
How to Read Music: Beginner’s Guide to Reading Music
28 May · No matter what certain self-taught virtuosos may claim: If you want to truly master your instrument, you have to know how to read music.
London Electro-Pop: How To Sound Like Goldfrapp
27 May · The UK Electro-Pop duo Goldfrapp rose to prominence in the early 2000s. We check out some of the instruments they used along the way.
The best budget podcast gear to get you started
20 May · Streaming, vlogging, and podcasting solutions are becoming increasingly accessible. We check out some of the best budget podcast gear!
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
13 May · We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
The Gearnews guide to field recording
03 May · In this post, we'll take a look at some different ways to approach field and location recording for newbies and seasoned pros alike.