Latest articles by Andy Price
Bernard Butler shares with us the odd events that led to him almost teaming up with Morrissey
Bernard Butler shares with us the odd events that lead to him almost teaming up with Morrissey
The story of the Rolling Stones-sampling anthem that has won over a new generation
Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion
We speak to Bernard Butler and David McAlmont about writing one of the most uplifting songs of the 1990s
From the ashes of an acrimonious split came the song that some regard as the I Will Survive of the ‘90s
The songwriting theory and modest gear behind Kylie Minogue’s 2001 pop gem
The dazzling track heralded the jaw-dropping return of the former pop pixie, yet Can't Get You Out of My Head was cooked up in record time by its writers - and with just one synth!
New data reveals that explicit lyrics are in decline - but why?
Some new statistical analysis has spotlighted a rapid decrease in the number of popular tracks that feature explicit lyrics. When did we all get so uptight?
“I’m very excited by AI if the person using it is also creative and not just lazy”: We catch up with Swedish house legend John Dahlbäck
The house DJ, producer and former Avicii collaborator tells us about his new role at artist and label partner Amuse - and reflects on his memories of working with a future superstar
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
How the Pet Shop Boys took on the church with their most iconic, most “heavy metal” song
Hi-NRG meets Catholic orthodoxy - we analyse the Pet Shop Boys' masterwork
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
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…
