Artist Circle

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.

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.

Brandon Lau | A Fresh Voice in Film Music Finds His Way in LA
September 15, 2022

Brandon Lau | A Fresh Voice in Film Music Finds His Way in LA

Brandon Lau is a rising name in the highly competitive field of film music that is bringing a fresh, youthful style influenced as much by EDM and hip-hop as by classical music and legacy film scores.

Iotosh | Breaking The Mold of The Jamaican Musician
July 22, 2022

Iotosh | Breaking The Mold of The Jamaican Musician

Producer/performer Iotosh is part of a new wave in reggae music; blending hip-hop, R&B and rap into the classic styles of reggae and dancehall. In this article, he discusses his rise to prominence and gives insights into his unique production and songwriting style.

Anthony J Resta | Flying in the Face of Convention
March 3, 2022

Anthony J Resta | Flying in the Face of Convention

Anthony J Resta has made a career out of sounds that is distinctly his own, gathered from working with celebrated bands such as Duran Duran to his own experimentation and studies. In this article, Anthony shares his insights gathered from tinkering on tube amps and the Linn Drum Machine to using plugins like Delta Sound Labs Fold.

Chase Bethea | Writing Dynamic Music for Video Games
January 18, 2022

Chase Bethea | Writing Dynamic Music for Video Games

Chase Bethea is one of the most prolific and omnipresent composers in the video game industry today. In this interview, Chase shares his story from alto sax in the band and singing in the choir to working with some of the biggest video game developers. He shares his tricks of the trade, how he uses plugins like Delta Sound Labs Fold, and where to see him use these tools in action on livestreams.

BRYVN | From USPS to Grammy Nominations
December 23, 2021

BRYVN | From USPS to Grammy Nominations

Few producers who have had the meteoric career rise that BRYVN experienced. In his first year as a producer he achieved over 20 placements, a worldwide publishing deal and multiple Grammy nominations. BRYVN shares info on his rise and his fav production tools like Spectrasonics