Before the introduction of Facebook, our digital lives were essentially extensions of our personal curations (and creations) in real life. We used to buy records, we used to have entire book shelves dedicated to our musical tastes. Social media has made music disposable. It’s no longer something we own or take pride in. Our niche…
I will not blame a nation for the faults of their leaders. There are many US people I love. But, the leadership of the US is a global problem. One thing I feel pretty assured about (but sometimes cross-analyse) is that I have a moral compass, and I can recognise when people are operating outside…
Having control and confidence over your music stems and project deliverables is the key to efficient and productive digital music sessions with all types of collaborators in the music industry. Various music industry professionals may request music stems, deliverables, or both from you. These include: In this article, I’ll explain how to “bounce” and prepare…
I entered the music industry to change it, not to be part of the status quo. I started by producing my own music and running my own record label. I had no intention to fit in. To me, to the day, that’s how the music industry is supposed to be. We’re supposed to be society’s…
I was recently told that my views can come across as anti-establishment, and I felt I needed to clear this up, as anti-establishment really represents the opposite of my beliefs. Let’s not beat around the bush. Fundamentally, I do not believe that capitalism is the best system we can come up with to achieve our…
Something that’s clear is that horticulture hasn’t turned out to be part of the end goal I thought it was. I’m not done with music, even on the industry side. My approach to music industry work has shifted considerably over the last year. I’m still trying to figure this out and have been working on…
Changing to a blue collar job from a lifetime of white collar work has shown me something very significant about the UK: The class divide between blue collar workers (working class) and white collar workers (middle class) essentially comes down to a lack of growth mindset. I am finding it strange being around so many…
About 13 years ago, after graduating with a degree in music production, I faced my first issue. Potential jobs were a 40-minute-plus train ride away in Brighton, the nearest city. However, the studio positions were hardly ever available, as people who secured these jobs tended not to leave. Despite my initial disappointment, my ambition and…
What does being an artist really mean? Is the concept of work serving the human race? Is there any meaningful value of work beyond paying to live? Why do artists gravitate towards wanting to make their passion their job? How can artists navigate these complexities? When considering the identity of an artist, it seems essential…
I’ve had over 7 months of time in self-employment with low amounts of work from the music industry, putting me in a dire financial position. When my last retainer contract ended, I decided I had had enough of the instability of temporary contracts. I resolved to return to employment, seeking the security, continuity, and structure…