What is rhythm in music: An introduction to beats, meters, and tempo
Rhythm is arguably the most fundamental element of music—in this in-depth guide, learn about the basics of how to read and create your own rhythms.

UNIIQU3 on the art of sampling and the sonic identity of Jersey club
UNIIQU3 and fellow New Jersey icons Just Blaze and Rah Digga dive deep into the evolution of Jersey club, the art of sampling, and more.

Hip Hop for Kids? Snoop Dogg’s TV show and Origin of the Viral Hit “Go Go Go, Who’s Next”Ari is joined by producer and creator of hit kids show “Doggyland,” Claude Brooks, to discuss his journey of building a successful show and the importance of perseverance and consistency. They also touch on how his journey on he collaborated with Snoop Dogg, as well as the impact of social media platforms in promoting his work.

Is DistroKid’s Mastering Service Worth It? An Honest ReviewA mixing engineer once told me that every step of the recording process becomes less important.  And I get his reasoning. The first step of the process, of course, is songwriting. If the song ain’t good, well then nothing else in the process matters. The next step is the recording and production. The greatest mixing […]

How to make Afrobeat music: Iss 814’s step-by-step walkthrough
Expert producer and veteran sample pack creator Iss 814 demonstrates how to make an Afrobeat track from scratch.

How to make an album cover for your music
We draw on in-depth advice from expert artists to explore how to make an album cover for your music, regardless of your skills or budget.

Win $1,000 and a chance for an official release via Technique Recordings’ remix contest
Remix "Jungle Tekno" by Drumsound & Bassline Smith for the chance to win $1,000 and an official release via Technique Recordings.

Tom Hanks’ Music Supervisor on the Evolution of Sync LicensingAri is joined by Deva Anderson, an award-winning music supervisor of over 70 films and productions, such as Masters of the Air, Blade Runner 2049, and Band of Brothers.

How to make a neurofunk track (free project file included)
Veteran drum and bass producer Redpill showcases how to make a neurofunk track and offers a free project file for producers to experiment with firsthand.

How a Sony JV Record Label Develops ArtistsThis week, Ari is joined by David Rishty, President of Palm Tree Records

How loud should you master your music?
Learn about the most important factors that go into answering the age-old question of how loud you should master your music.

The music of Naruto: Analyzing the harmony of KANA-BOON’s “Silhouette”
We highlight a few unique chords and progressions heard in KANA-BOON's "Silhouette," the track that served as the sixteenth opening for Naruto Shippuden.

7 API innovators who changed music forever
We cover a few of the countless API innovators who have made landmark contributions to music that you should know about.

7 API innovators who changed music forever
We cover a few of the countless API innovators who have made landmark contributions to music that you should know about.

Producer Manager on Points, Payment, Sessions and PublishingThis week, Ari is joined by Laura Jones, a producer manager and founder of Little Underground Management