Ever since I started making records, I’ve wanted to get into film scoring. Beyond a traditional orchestral score, using the studio as a way to create music that moves a storyline…
My brother and I have been incredibly fortunate that some great films we’ve scored have gone onto screen at some of the world’s biggest film festivals, and others have enjoyed…
If I'm being completely honest, the first time I heard the name "Laptop Battle" buzzing around, it conjured thoughts of a dystopian desert-set thunderdome, or that memorable commercial for that…
I moved to LA a year ago to pursue professional music opportunities as a 34 year old man after leaving my old band, God Forbid. I gained 15 years of…
Playing a show where you only get paid in beer (or a hearty handshake) is never a great feeling, but at least you go home at the end of the…
Audio engineers often think they can do it all -- including recording and producing. And honestly, that's what makes them so versatile and knowledgable about the ins and outs of…
As this article from The Awl illustrates, the salad days of underground music blogs has taken a nosedive in the last seven to eight years. It’s a pretty fascinating read about…
It’s a great time to be a synthesizer enthusiast. First, there’s the wealth of high quality virtual synths inside any digital audio workstation. For the relatively low cost of software…
Last spring I had the opportunity to work with Adam Jackson, FOH engineer for Christina Perri on a live recording in Seattle at the Neptune Theater. Having worked in a…
No matter who you are, you can always learn something new behind your kit. And it doesn’t hurt to sometimes learn those things for free. Here are six drummers that…