by joa20ces | May 24, 2026 | On stage
A crowd density spotter discusses the moral panic behind moshing, poor infrastructure and artist interception during moments of public disorder. When disaster strikes in a crowd, the narrative is quick to blame reckless fans, but are the victims caught in the crush...
by joa20ces | May 24, 2026 | Mixtape
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...
by Olivia Arkless | May 24, 2026 | In The Studio
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...
by Olivia Arkless | May 13, 2026 | Lookbook
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...
by Sachin Shaw | May 13, 2026 | In The Studio
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...
