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"A huge existential threat for songwriting”: Thinking Out Loud plagiarism case is finally dismissed
By Will Simpson published
“It was incredibly frightening” says Amy Wadge

Haim push back again against people who question their songwriting, production skills and musicianship
By Ben Rogerson published
“It sucks when people think that we don’t play our instruments”

The ultimate compression cheat sheet – go-to settings to help you make better music
By Si Truss published
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings

You don't need to be a music theory expert to make electronic music, but it helps - here's our guide to the basics
By MusicRadar published
Understanding the theory behind what makes a song work can be the difference between a flop and a hit

Sabrina Carpenter on her musical heroes, why she decided to release a new album so soon... and Rush
By Ben Rogerson published
“I’m like, ‘When did we stop doing that?’ Writers write, they make music, and they release music,” she says

A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
By Ethan Hein published
Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

Brandi Carlile reveals the songwriting maxim that Joni Mitchell lives by
By Ben Rogerson published
“Joni has a knack for speaking the unspeakable and for making us all feel seen and uniquely understood,” she says

Raye on her decision to work with Amy Winehouse producer Mark Ronson, and those inevitable comparisons
By Ben Rogerson published
“I really just wanted to be like, ‘Do you know what? I just need to forget what anyone else is gonna say about this’”
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