Will Vance

MIDI files are a secret weapon to more producers than you probably realize. They allow you to create instant vibes in the studio and avoid that intimidating empty project. You drag MIDI files into your DAW, load up a preset, and instantly make music (you hardly even have to know theory to start ...Continue reading  » Read More

Alt-pop meets rock Chinese American singer/songwriter Emei just dropped her latest single, "Trust Issues." After seeing a fair amount of initial success after a few songs went viral On TikTok, Emei's latest single is an open discussion about the issues the artist experiences in their life.  ...Continue reading  » Read More

Few producers in the world that can rival the production chops and melodic prowess in industry heavyweight Paul Van Dyk. Having been apart of the dance music world for decades, he has faced his fair share of adversity and hardship and his music always tells the story of this triumph and ...Continue reading  » Read More

The Blackbird Mo-Q is the second plugin released by a new company to the plugin market. Kit Plugins is headquartered in Nashville and founded by audio engineer and producer Matthew Kleiman. We could get our hands on a review copy of The Blackbird Mo-Q to break down what we love about it and how you ...Continue reading  » Read More

The Gorillaz are a virtual band from the UK whose music has proven to have that rare timeless quality that keeps listeners of all generations listening.  With a handful of wildly successful albums, world-spanning tours, and a sound that perfectly captures the imagery of the fictional ...Continue reading  » Read More

Jeremy Olander is a familiar face in melodic techno, progressive house, and club music. Racking up hundreds of thousands of plays and releasing music alongside Eric Pyrdz and more, he seems to have figured out the recipe for success in his productions.  And as the darker side of music ...Continue reading  » Read More

Sylenth1 is a digital instrument in the production community for what feels like the dawn of time. It has everything that producers of all levels are looking for; its sound has warmth, the interface is easy to use, and there is an almost infinite supply of unique presets you can get your hands on. ...Continue reading  » Read More

With Hot Chip's eighth album release just around the corner, news, content, and updates surrounding the British electronic pop legends are in heavy circulation.  But with the overindulgence of this content, it can be all too easy to gloss over the deeper meaning of the art and music being ...Continue reading  » Read More

Being a tourist and visiting a new city is always exciting, but finding good shows, concerts, and venues to hit while you're there is often a massive struggle. Why? Because Yelp sucks for nightclubs, blog posts on the topic are often super old, and the cultural pulse of what's hot and cool is ...Continue reading  » Read More