How to get your music on Spotify playlists in 2024
Ditto Music share a few top tips for landing a coveted place on some of the most popular Spotify playlists in 2024.

4 essential vocal layering techniques
Let’s take a look at a few popular vocal layering techniques that can add depth and dimension to your songs.

Sampling the sound of climate action with Madame Gandhi
Madame Gandhi discusses the process of creating samples using field recordings from Antartica, as well as the intersection between music and environmentalism.

We Can Learn A Lot From the Dance Music IndustryThis week, Ari is joined by Moody Jones, the General Manager of Dance at EMPIRE.

5 mixing tips for modern rap vocals
From applying compression to cleaning up ad-lib tracks, here are five essential mixing tips for modern rap vocals.

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How video games inspire popular music
We take a look at a few ways video games can and have inspired popular music, examining tracks from Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and more.

Artist Manager on Release Strategy, Record Deals and the TikTok BanThis week, Ari is joined by Michele Harrison, founder of MPH Collective and artist manager

4 tips for making your own drum kits
From layering to labeling, here are four tips to keep in mind if you're interested in making your own drum kits from scratch.

Analog vs. digital drum sound design: The definitive guide
In this in-depth tutorial, we break down the unique workflows, benefits, and drawbacks of analog and digital drum sound design.

Tips on making samples from the Soul Surplus team
Soul Surplus share some tips on sample pack creation from their recent studio takeover at Drexel University.

How Spotify’s Algorithm Works (From Its Creator)This week, Ari is joined by Glenn McDonald, Spotify’s data alchemist and the creator of the music exploration site Every Noise at Once.

5 beat making apps for iOS
Let's take a look at five useful iOS apps for creators who are looking to dive deeper into the mobile beat making world.

11 sad chord progressions you need to know (free MIDI files included)
We analyze 11 sad chord progressions and some songs they're used in to identify what makes them so effective at tugging at our heartstrings.

All His Music Got Removed From Spotify for “Fraudulent Streaming Activity” Which He Didn’t DoThis week, Ari is joined by Benn Jordan, musician, youtuber and entrepreneur, to discuss fraudulent streaming activity, the financial challenges of being an independent musician, the future of sustaining a music career, the ethics of AI in music, and the role of artists in shaping the future of music and AI.