Spotify Commissioned Cheap “Fake Artists” And She’s Got the ProofThis week, Ari is joined by Liz Pelly, author of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.

Logic Pro sampler guide: 3 ways to sample in the DAW (free templates included)
In this in-depth Logic Pro sampler guide, we explore Quick Sampler, Sampler, and Sample Alchemy and discuss how they can elevate your productions.

Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)
Learn about common audio cable types spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when making music.

How This DIY Darkwave Band From Texas Sells Out Venues Around The World & Gets Millions of StreamsThis week, Ari is joined by Twin Tribes, a popular dark wave duo, to discuss how they’ve reached global success without a label.

5 music production tips for sparking ideas in 2025
Expert beat maker Isaac Duarte shares five of his top music production tips that are designed for breaking through creative blocks.

Spotify And UMG Rigged The Game a Long Time AgoThe news broke this past Sunday that Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new, multi-year licensing deal.

How the China Music Market WorksThis week, Ari is joined by Alex Taggart, an expert on the Chinese music market, to discuss the ins and outs of China’s music industry.

Microphone polar patterns: What they are and common types
We explore the most common microphone polar patterns and discuss how they can shape your recordings.

Producers react to famous EDM samples (Daft Punk, Tiësto, and more)
Veteran music producers John Grand and Max Nepa-Rewak react to samples that are heard in tracks by the likes of Daft Punk, Tiësto, and others.

Splice Collections: Organize and discover samples in new ways
Learn about Splice Collections, explore our curated sounds, and use zero-credit samples to spark some inspiration for your next track.

Splice unveils the genre trends that will shape the sounds of 2025
In a new report, MIDiA Research explores how the Splice trends of 2024 will help define the musical landscape of the year ahead.

He Wrote/Produced 10 #1 Hit Songs: Stargate’s Tor Hermansen on How To Do ItThis week, Ari is joined by Tor Hermansen, from the production/songwriter duo Stargate, to discuss writing and producing global hits.

CARRTOONS on ‘Modern Motown,’ NPR Tiny Desk, and collaboration
Artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist CARRTOONS (Usher, George Clinton) shares three key insights he's garnered across his career.

Resources for Music Industry Professionals Affected by the LA FiresAs the long road to recovery begins for our Los Angeles community after the wildfires upended our city, many organizations are doing their part to support the musicians and other music industry professionals who have lost their homes. 

How YouTube Works for MusicThis week, Ari is joined by George Karalexis & Donna Budica, the co-founders of TEN2 Media, to discuss YouTube growth and monetization.