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Why Paul McCartney’s intuition-led attitude to songwriting is worth taking onboard
The Beatles’ legend has long been open about how his songwriting workflow is guided by ideas and not a rigid format
A music professor breaks down Brian Eno's Ambient 1: Music For Airports
Following the release of Gary Hustwit's long-awaited Eno documentary, our resident music prof puts the fabled producer's most celebrated release under the musical microscope
How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
It's relatively easy to brew some authentic Nintendo console-esque sounds with modern software. Here's how to rustle up some chiptune seasoning
How Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! went from album cast-off to global smash
Tweaked and perfected for months, Roan’s breakthrough track was a three-way labour of love
How to create low-key ambient techno beats in your DAW
Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.
“I’m sorry I ruined your song!”: Mike Portnoy hears Taylor Swift's Shake It Off for the first time and plays along... with surprising results
The Dream Theater drummer gets put on the spot but emerges as brilliant as he is baffled
The music theory behind laying down the perfect groove explained
If you’ve ever wondered why your tracks don’t have that extra exuberance, it could just all be a matter of groove.
Fingerboard care basics: 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
