On the most recent Billboard 200 albums chart (dated March 5), Adele’s 25 returned to the top slot for a ninth nonconsecutive week. It shifted another 151,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Feb. 18, according to Nielsen Music. Elsewhere in the top 10, country duo Joey + Rory scored their best week ever…

According to the prevailing wisdom, education, judicial action, Spotify, Pandora and streaming music that makes a free or almost free infinite jukebox available to everyone, has killed piracy. But that’s not true, according to a new study by MusicWatch….

Spotify announced today on their news blog that they have selected Google Cloud Platform as an infrastructure partner for their popular music streaming service. Up until now, it appears Spotify has been managing that hardware burden themselves via multiple providers and data centers (including Amazon Web Services for whom they were an AWS case study). However the…

As streaming becomes more and more popular, actually trying to sell music online can seem pointless, and many artists simply aren’t very good at it. Here we look at eight effective strategies for how you can still profit off of digital music sales….

SoundFreqs show some ways to add melodic mayhem to your Massive synth patches, using the step sequencer and adding tuned ‘notes’ which can be changed in value via corresponding macro controls….

Ever wonder what the mysterious Q-Range settings actually do and how they work when quantising parts in Logic Pro X? Prepare to be educated! Darren Burgos unveils this lesser-known feature here.  …

Finding a unique sound is a noble goal not easily achieved. It takes a lot of effort, and perseverance but the end absolutely justifies the means. In this article, we’ll explore several methods and positive habits to help you find your unique sound….

So you’re ready to record, mix and master that song/album/soundtrack? Joe Albano is here to ensure you don’t succumb to any common pitfalls during the process. These tips should help……

If you’re an aspiring producer who’d like to start making records, then it’s time to get going! The world of music production is big; there’s more genres and equipment available now then ever before. Though getting started with production may seem overwhelming at first, if you begin to focus your energy on a daily basis…

Looking to add some sheen to your track? Here are some nice reverb tips to keep your productions sounding lush:…