Month: January 2012

U2 and Brian Eno Talk About The Creations of Passengers: Interview (Parts 1 & 2)

Mastermind Brian Eno and hit band U2 talk about their collaboration on the album Passengers. They talk about the process about starting the album and mixing the two sounds.


Passion Pit on The Arturia MiniBrute

Passion Pit while working on their new album were presented with Arturia’s brand new all analog synth. Arturia lent us a demo and once Passion Pit heard it we knew we weren’t getting it back. They liked it so much they had to put it on some of the songs and even re-recorded some bass…


Anthony Rich A&R Manager at Jive Records Speaks

Anthony Rich, manager of the A and R department at Jive Records has worked with some huge stars such as Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Christ Brown. Here he offers some tips on how to find talent. Listen in.


Introducing MPC Fly

MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat, and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between…


Kane Beatz Breaks Down His Beats and Tags!

Kane Beatz a top with Atlantic Records, shows us what he does best. Kane Beatz has produced huge hits such as “BedRock” by Young Money and “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco.


3 Business Etiquette Tips For Licensing Your Music

Here are a few important tips for helping you license your music. You have to be patient and persistent in order to succeed in the music publishing business. If you don’t hear back from your point of contact after 3 to 4 weeks, follow up with them through email or by phone.  


A&R Darrale Jones Explains How To Be Successful

A&R Darrell Jones is most known for his role as VP of A&R at Atlantic Records. He discovered Lupe Fiasco and has developed countless artists over the past decade. Darrale has also held positions at Motown, Columbia, and Arista Records. The videos below will give you the insight you need to become successful in the music business….


Def Jam A&R Lenny S. On Getting Into The Music Biz

Def Jam A&R Lenny S. explains how he got into the music business. He also talks about his best and worst days working for music executive Diddy.


Hans Zimmer In His Studio (7 part video series below)

In many ways, the best thing about Sherlock Holmes is its score (released January 12), featuring exotic Hungarian and gypsy instruments. Its one of about a hundred movie scores delivered by prolific German composer Hans Zimmer, who has earned six Oscar nominations; he won for The Lion King in 1994. He also explains why composing…


Brian Michael Cox On Starting a Career as a Record Producer

Producer Bryan Michael Cox explains how he got his start, and shares some advice for people interested in a career in music production.