Lists A phoenix has risen from the ashes of Kenny G and the saxophone is back in 2016. Have you heard these 12 tracks yet? by Jasper Bruce Remember the 1980s? It was a time when shoulder pads were more common than actual shoulders, when the entire television-watching world were collectively asking what “Willis” was “talking ‘bout” and…
News Bon Iver reveals another lullaby-worthy cut from the upcoming 22, A Million record by Happy If you’ve been listening to any radio station recently, you’ve probably heard Bon Iver popping up…here and there. The US band headed by songwriting prodigy Justin Vernon has been getting…
Lists Part 1 of our series of winter albums you need to hear before you die (of the cold) by Happy So many great albums are intrinsically attached to the quintessence of a season. Music has this incredible ability to mimic the tone of reality with a combination of timbre, texture,…
News Missed seeing Bon Iver at Vivid LIVE? Watch him reduce crowds to tears here by Happy Anyone who has listened to a Bon Iver record would no doubt have some idea of the incredible power the man has to reduce even the most callous people into soft,…
Lists There’s no place like home. Here are 4 albums you won’t believe were recorded in home studios. Part 1 by Susie Garrard Recording studios are a huge part of music lore, hallowed places where even the door handles vibrate with the memory of previous occupants. As such, any number of artists would…
Features Pro Audio Just do it yourself: the importance of recording demos by Nick Stillman Gone are the days where the only use for a demo was to ship off to record labels. Recording at home has a million uses, from honing your skills, to…
Features Pro Audio Raw trumpet sounds shit: DIY DAW hacks for recording trumpet by Happy Having played the trumpet since the age of seven I have become accustomed to the sounds of concert bands and orchestras in multiple venues and spaces. This has heavily influenced…
News Bjork, New Order and more to play Vivid LIVE 2016 by Emily Mathison Get ready to light the sails, Vivid LIVE is back for 2016 in a big way with a huge artist line-up. This year’s event has expanded to include 23 nights…
News New Bon Iver music is here! Listen to Haven, Mass by Emily Mathison Good news Justin Vernon fans, a new track from Bon Iver has been shared online for your listening pleasure after it appeared on a festival mixtape. Organisers of the Eaux…
Features The soul voice is dominating the charts and more than likely here to stay. Are you a fan? by David Whiteway The modern music landscape is a nomadic, ephemeral being; it never stands still and the only enduring quality is change. This dynamism of the craft can be heavily attributed to the…
