Latest articles by Andy Price
Instruō's new semi-modular Seashell offers time-saving total recall of parameters via software
Superbooth 25: The Seashell looks like the perfect bridge between the knob-twiddling world of modular synthesis and DAW-based workflows
Why tech isn’t to blame for your lack of inspiration
Our journey through the 100 things that all music-makers should know continues with a reminder that expensive gear won’t instantly make you a better music-maker
9 fresh long reads on tracks with astounding musical moments
Our recently published deep-dives into rock and pop classics featuring arrangement quirks, left-field riffs or abrupt rhythmic changes are collected here
How one Beatles track spawned a recording technique revolution
Originally called ’The Void’, the groundbreaking song found the Fab Four exploring higher planes of consciousness - and leaning on the studio more than ever before
Why reverb is one of the most reliable effects in a producer's arsenal
“When used correctly, a good reverb can lift a song into the stratosphere”
Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks
We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights…
New to making tracks? Start here
Want to make a track from scratch but don't know where to begin? We'll show you
How Rick Rubin’s philosophy of chance led System of a Down to the first metal masterpiece of the 21st century
It’s one of the biggest streamed metal songs of all time, but what role did the hand of fate play in its origin?
Why you should never view music-making as a job
In the first of our 100 things that all modern music-makers should know, we’re stressing that a bleak outlook for the industry doesn’t mean you should stop creating music on your own terms
How Green Day exceeded expectations with their most ambitious song
The sprawling 2004 epic reflected Billie Joe Armstrong’s own lived experiences - and was the cornerstone of American Idiot
How Johnny Cash drew on his own experiences to make his greatest songs
The Man in Black comes under our spotlight as we break down his take on the creative process
South Arcade on how they became the figureheads of a growing Y2K revival
From trending on TikTok to sparking a retro renaissance, South Arcade explain why they want to wind the clock back to 2005
How a feat of spontaneous creativity resulted in one of Pink Floyd’s most majestic moments
A gentle meditation on mortality was brought to passionate life thanks to one woman’s improvised vocal
How an explosive 2001 switch-up revealed just how ferocious Muse could get
The juggernaut of a riff proved Muse’s mettle, setting the stall for a stadium-filling future
The dramatic birth of Paul McCartney’s greatest post-Beatles song
Vaulting between three distinct sections, the Wings classic was conjured with the same spirit as Abbey Road’s closing medley
Mark Pritchard tells us how he and Thom Yorke made the sublime Tall Tales
The Warp Records’ heavyweight joined forces with Radiohead and the Smile’s main man to craft a bewitching document of 21st century anxieties
“We were able to fire up a bass sound that was indistinguishable from the flavour of New Order’s Blue Monday in seconds”: EastWest Sounds Iconic review
A haul of vintage synths have been mined for all their gold in EastWest’s most pop-angled pack to date
How David Bowie stared down death itself for his final left-turn
Bowie foresaw how the world would react to his end - and artfully deconstructed his own myth with a last great masterwork
How one track’s sudden gear-switch led Coldplay into their imperial phase
In one blinding moment, Coldplay emerged from a creative rut
Bandcamp explains why it still serves as an integral platform for self-releasing musicians - and how to get the best from it
The artist-centered distribution platform stresses that its ethos remains unchanged following the recent takeover by music licensing body, Songtradr
How a critical moment on a 1965 single signposted the Beatles’ growing musical ambitions
It swung the uptempo single into a more nuanced universe, and perfectly demonstrated Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting partnership
Why Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic riff is one of music’s greatest ever moments
That thrilling and inspired John McVie bassline steered the band to create one of its most captivating songs
Ed Sheeran calls on the British government to invest in music education
The letter has been co-signed by Elton John, Robert Plant and Harry Styles amongst many other musical luminaries
