Not all musical ties are meant to last. On the contrary. Musicians should regularly evaluate if the collaborations they upkeep are built on solid, healthy ground. If they provide value, in an emotiona…
Working with Befriended Creatives
Working with befriended creatives can be the best thing in the world. It’s a zone where everything is creative allowed – and appreciation is woven into every nuance of the process. Still, there …
4 Ways How Intimacy Can Elevate a Music Production
Leaving room for intimacy can be a challenging task. Especially with all our music production tools at hand, space is a resource often overlooked. Having the self-control to keep an open ear for intim…
The Art of Saying “No” – Thoughts on Music Dealmaking
Things within the digital sphere can develop faster than you might think. One solid track on Spotify, or one viral hit on Soundcloud, or sometimes even a favorable blog review can open a corridor of o…
Mixing – With Or Without Mastering Chain?
When it comes to making music, there is no rulebook to follow for coming up with your next song. Although that this isn’t necessarily true for the mixing process, it is still up to you who you t…
Finding the Right Booking Agency
Finding the right booking agency can turn into a feeble task. There are various factors that have to be taken into account. Necessary prioritization, size of the roster, contractual variations and jus…
Why Artists Should Start Sharing Expressive Fan Comments
Most artists highlight milestones directly connected to their streaming performance. And it makes sense – sharing those stats with a community reflects gratitude and an obvious, shared interest. The s…
4 Tips to Be More Productive as a Producer
Stepping up your output can be easy when following the right formula. We came up with 4 tips to increase your productivity as a producer. Schedule your day If you want to get things done, sched…
3 Dangers of Long Production Phases
Having worked on various forms of music production – mastering, mixing, instrumental recordings, overdubbing, and also straight production from scratch, we noticed 3 dangers of long production phases.…
ALTERO “The most important thing is to like what you do”
Louis Orion aka Altero started playing piano at the age of 5 and thereby got attached to catchy melodies from early on. Fast forward the 20 year old producer is now releasing his pop infused house tra…