Unpacking artist accountability in crowd disasters
A crowd density spotter discusses the moral panic behind moshing, poor infrastructure and artist...
Big Beach Boutique II: Control Lost on the Coast
A look back on Fatboy Slim’s seafront gig, where artist ambition outpaced production, and chaos became out of hand. Big Beach Boutique II was unforgettable for many, but for others it signalled the end of an era. For production manager Niki Cox, Fatboy Slim’s ambition...
Has Autotune Replaced Authenticity?
To many, autotune is a stylistic force shaping modern music. To others, it’s a tool for perfection. And to some, it’s replacing authenticity in music. Artists Aside speaks to three producers who share their perspectives from inside the studio. In 1998, music...
Making Up metalcore
Bloodied faces, gouged eyes, and spooky masks are part of the job for makeup artist Shevy Marie. She's toured with some of the most concept-based musicians in the genre, including Sleep Token and Ice Nine Kills, and now talks to Artists Aside about life on the road....
The Psychology of Sound
Beyond the desk, producers have a rarely-discussed skillset that makes or breaks an album. To those not involved with music production it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking producers simply man a console, fiddle with switches and tell artists their demo triggers...
Changing the Poker Face of Pop
How does one style the fashion dynamo Lady Gaga herself? Artists Aside had the chance to ask Lance Victor Moore all about creating face masks for Gaga, high fashion, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Never did a young independent designer imagine his...