Latest articles by Andy Price
We speak to video game horror soundtrack godfather Akira Yamaoka about the legacy of Silent Hill
Akira has composed the memorable soundtracks for the beloved video game series since the very beginning
How Eminem made the ultimate motivational anthem
Eminem’s autobiographical juggernaut is a masterclass in tension-building - and is frequently rolled out for sporting fixtures
New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most
To mark this year’s Global Beatles Day, newly released insights show which of the Fabs’ songs aspiring musicians want to learn first - and which they keep coming back to…
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How to emulate one of Jon Hopkins' signature sonic techniques with plugins
We get creative with an effects chain inspired by Jon Hopkins, and a heavy dose of felt piano
How Snow Patrol constructed one of the most enduring hits of the 21st century
Snow Patrol's 2006 monster became one of the biggest radio songs of all time, but why did it work so well?
The surprising truth behind one of the biggest-selling instrumental hits of all time
Few realise that Acker Bilk’s haunting Stranger on the Shore had a very personal origin
How Linkin Park created their biggest song that has now racked up billions of streams
Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut
We just listened to all of The Boys of Dungeon Lane with Paul McCartney himself, here’s what he said about each track
The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees
Why Ryuichi Sakamoto’s spellbinding theme from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence remains so captivating
We take a deeper look at the theory underpinning Ryuichi Sakamoto’s gorgeous, award-winning theme from the movie that gave him his acting and scoring debut
Questionable music marketing didn't begin with the recent Geese scandal - it's been going on for decades
We shine a light on the music industry’s dubious marketing history and the shady activities artists, managers, labels and more have indulged in to find an audience…
Fender embraces AI as its Studio Pro DAW integrates Moises stem separation and a smart studio assistant
This latest evolution of the DAW formerly known as Studio One brings a wealth of AI-powered new additions
The genius of Queen’s John Deacon-penned follow-up to Bohemian Rhapsody
Following up Bohemian Rhapsody is no easy task, but the retro sensibilities of You’re My Best Friend secured Queen another major hit. We take a look at the song's timeless charm
The troubled making of Amy Winehouse's Tears Dry on Their Own
The beloved single was perhaps the most life-affirming song in Amy’s all-too brief songbook, but its creation was a bit of a headache…
Just what are Angine de Poitrine actually doing musically? We dissect their biggest track
When Angine de Poitrine landed on this planet, the polka-dot-clad alien combo fused prog rock with microtonal jazz and funk, to yield music quite unlike anything we’d heard before…
The joyful making of The Beatles’ life-affirming finale
The three-track cycle that concluded Abbey Road was structured to be a wrap-up of all they had achieved as a band
We get new insight into the making of an eerily prophetic David Bowie song
Our recent interview with Bowie guitarist David Torn gave us a fascinating window into Bowie’s process when making his latter-era classic Heathen
We talk the modern music industry with Dea Matrona
Dea Matrona tell us how they’ve managed to gain success whilst maintaining their fiercely DIY ideals in today's competitive industry
Ed O’Brien explores the relationship between music and mental well-being
In a CALM-sponsored panel at this year’s Great Escape festival, Ed O’Brien, Nadine Shah and others discussed both music’s power to heal emotional wounds - and the alarming suicide rates in the music industry
Meet Saint Clair - the artful four-piece that collide Radiohead and Pixies
Balancing expressive vocals and snarling guitar, Saint Clair might be the vital shot in the arm that British guitar rock has been waiting for
How Olivia Dean’s joyous breakthrough song was crafted
Setting out her stall as one of the greatest artists of the 2020s, Olivia Dean’s 2023 breakthrough cribbed from the past to evoke the euphoria of falling in love
The precarious state of Britain's small venues in focus
Whether it’s turning a profit, rising drink prices or the fear of receiving just one formal noise complaint, small venues face more jeopardy than ever in 2026
