IN THE STUDIO
Read all about how tracks are produced, engineered, mixed and more.
Rave pioneers and remix legends
From rave pioneers, to algorithmic producers, a lot has changed in the electronic music scene in the last 30 years. From different corners of the industry, two professionals share their insight into how they built their fame, how they remain in the scene, and how saying ‘I don’t know anything about computers’ is no longer acceptable.
Inside Berlin’s Legendary Hansa Studios
Hansa Studios Manager on running the studio day by day, whilst welcoming leading UK artists like Harry Styles into Berlin’s iconic creative hub.
“From the Ground Up”: How Thom Lewis Helped Shape the Sound of the North East
Thom Lewis is the critically acclaimed producer behind Sam Fender’s first two UK #1 albums Hypersonic Missiles and Seventeen Going Under. He talks with Artists Aside about his beginnings with Sam Fender, navigating the music industry, and his passion for the north’s music scene.
The Invisible Architect: Loren Humphrey and the making of Heavy Metal
You may know every lyric, guitar bend and pause on your favourite album, but chances are you won’t know the producer behind it. Joe Callow speaks to Loren Humphrey, the man behind one of 2025’s defining records, Cameron Winter’s Heavy Metal.
The turned-around creative working to keep grassroots music alive
Formed by a refusal to accept music industry barriers, an underground music venue owner builds...
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.
The Psychology of Sound
Beyond the desk, producers have a rarely-discussed skillset that makes or breaks an album. To...