How James Sanger Constructs the Creative Firestorm
Is there a formula for musical creativity? Sachin Shaw talks with the man who developed Keane, Dido and...
How to spot a star
Ever wondered what makes someone a star, and who...
Ghostwriters in Hip-Hop: The Industry’s Worst Kept Secret
From Kendrick Lamar’s hard-line stance on authenticity to Cardi B’s unapologetic defence of collaboration, ghostwriting remains one of rap’s most controversial subjects. This feature explores the hidden writers behind some of hip-hop’s biggest hits, the money and power dynamics shaping the industry, and why attitudes toward ghostwriters may finally be changing.
Rave pioneers and remix legends
From rave pioneers, to algorithmic producers, a lot has changed in the electronic music scene in the last 30 years. From different corners of the industry, two professionals share their insight into how they built their fame, how they remain in the scene, and how saying ‘I don’t know anything about computers’ is no longer acceptable.
The circular stave: How orchestras reach musical immortality
Blockbusters like Harry Potter and Star Wars would be lost without their soundtrack, but who’s actually behind the music? Sachin Shaw speaks with the London Symphony Orchestra to find out how their music has inspired generations.
Are you listening to AI-generated music without even knowing it?
We’d all like to bet on our skills to detect AI but when it comes to music the situation is far more complex. Producer, mixer and As I Lay Dying bassist Chris Clancy seems to believe you may be listening to more of it than you’d think…
Flames Collective: The Powerhouse Youth Choir joining RAYE on the Stage
What started as an afterschool club for aspiring singers, now takes to the stage in some of the most renowned venues in the country. Artists Aside hears from some of the voices of Flames Collective.
The Great Album Cover Misdirect
Whether it’s black metal aesthetics masking ska punk or sunshine visuals hiding sonic chaos, these records challenge everything we expect from album artwork.
Life Behind the Lights
From Radiohead to U2, one lighting engineer shares the reality of life behind the scenes on global tours, creating legendary set ups one spotlight at a time whilst highlighting the immense pressures that comes with working with some of the most famous bands of the century.
Behind the Screens of the Biggest Tours in Music: Ant Barrett
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of some of the biggest tours in the world? Phil Lamb spoke to live video director Ant Barrett, who worked on Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour.
Inside Berlin’s Legendary Hansa Studios
Hansa Studios Manager on running the studio day by day, whilst welcoming leading UK artists like Harry Styles into Berlin’s iconic creative hub.