Artist Circle

Willy Yanez x Beat Butcha | Differences Enhance The Process
March 15, 2024

Willy Yanez x Beat Butcha | Differences Enhance The Process

Dive into the untold stories behind crafting chart-topping hits as you explore the unique blend of musical backgrounds and collaborative experiments by this dynamic production duo.

Marty Friedman | Distorting Boundaries, Defining Guitar Mastery
November 7, 2023

Marty Friedman | Distorting Boundaries, Defining Guitar Mastery

Explore Marty Friedman's remarkable journey to stardom as he distorts musical boundaries with his six-string prowess. Dive into the secrets behind his signature sound and the innovative guitar techniques that have defined his legendary music career.

Greg Howe—Searching for Boundary-Breaking Guitar Sounds
October 17, 2023

Greg Howe—Searching for Boundary-Breaking Guitar Sounds

Join us as we dive into the mind and story of the groundbreaking guitarist, Greg Howe, who revolutionized fusion genre.

Sax, Synths, and Soundscapes: Exploring Joseph Shabason's Musical Universe
August 22, 2023

Sax, Synths, and Soundscapes: Exploring Joseph Shabason's Musical Universe

Delve into the groundbreaking realm of Joseph Shabason as he collaborates with indie-pop band Destroyer and other artists, seamlessly merging jazz, indie rock, and technology. Read on to discover how he crafts compositions with Audio Modeling's SWAM trumpets alongside real horn performances!

From Synthesis to Steel Pans: Jean-Philippe Rykiel's Unique Musical Voice
June 22, 2023

From Synthesis to Steel Pans: Jean-Philippe Rykiel's Unique Musical Voice

Discover the musical collaboration between Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Andy Narell, as they explore expressive possibilities of Steel Pans and the fusion of diverse genres, showcasing Rykiel's career achievements in synthesis and his contributions to African music.

The Producer's Perspective: Jacob Munk on Songwriting in Production
May 19, 2023

The Producer's Perspective: Jacob Munk on Songwriting in Production

Learn about Jacob Munk, songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, and Mike Snow, and discover how he blends physical instruments with in-the-box production techniques to create his unique sound.

Nahre Sol: Exploring Technology as a Classically Trained Musician | ILIO Artist Circle
February 1, 2023

Nahre Sol: Exploring Technology as a Classically Trained Musician | ILIO Artist Circle

Discover the journey of classically trained pianist Nahre Sol as she explores the world of music technology and software instruments in the latest installment of the ILIO Artist Circle.

Hector Soundz—Creating Your Success
December 22, 2022

Hector Soundz—Creating Your Success

In this article, Hector Soundz shares how he rose to prominence as a producer, landing work with Bilboard Top Five artists like Post Malone. He even shares tips and tricks for how he uses Omnisphere and Keyscape to stay inspired and add color to his work across genres.

Eric J—Accessing The Dreams In Your Head
November 17, 2022

Eric J—Accessing The Dreams In Your Head

Eric J is a Grammy award-winning mix engineer who has worked with a litany of artists, including Weezer, The Chemical Bros, St. Vincent, Chet Faker and Flume.

Martin Doherty | Reflecting On CHVRCHES, Ten Years On
October 20, 2022

Martin Doherty | Reflecting On CHVRCHES, Ten Years On

We caught up with Martin Doherty of CHVRCHES in his LA-based home studio and talked music, tech and the band’s evolution.