It might seem like a little thing but it’s huge – reposting my music on your social media. I try to send a personal thank you to people who repost links to my music but it’s inevitable that I’ll miss someone out. So, if you’ve reposted my music on your social media channel and I […]

Spotify, the streaming giant that revolutionized how we access music, evokes starkly different emotions among musicians and listeners. These divergent views stem from the fundamental differences in how each group interacts with the platform and the broader implications for their respective experiences and livelihoods. For listeners, Spotify is nothing short of a digital utopia. It […]

In modern music production, the click track stands as both a helpful tool and a controversial figure. Originally designed to provide rhythmic stability and precision, click tracks have become a ubiquitous presence in studios worldwide. However, as technology advances and production methods evolve, there’s a growing concern among musicians and producers alike that click tracks […]

I’m delighted to release the lyric video for my latest single Draw The Line. The song has already had over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone in it’s first week – a massive, heart felt thank you to everyone who has listened to the song. The feedback I’ve had about Draw The Line has also been […]

Disclaimer: I can play guitar, a bit. But honestly I’m not very good at it. I can play chords but I have no understanding of musical theory and I have no virtuoso ability. My keyboard skills are virtually non-existent. And yet I have played every instrument on every song I’ve released with the exception of […]

Disclaimer: Before I got stuck into this article I checked with my Engineer/Producer Jermaine about exactly how much pitch correction he uses on my music, partly because I’ve only ever noticed his added pitch correction once. He tells me he uses pitch correction is just about everything he works on including all of my music. […]

My brand new single Draw The Line is out now. It’s the 23rd song I’ve released so far. It’s a bit of a change from the last few songs I’ve released, it’s high tempo, lots of guitars and it shredded my vocal chords in the process. As always Jermaine has done a tremendous job mixing […]

Musicians have always played other people’s songs. It’s at the core of how we learn to play an instrument, by copying or learning what music has gone before. It’s an essential part of being a musician. But there has been an inexorable rise in what are now called tribute bands, or tribute acts. The aim […]

In a move set to transform the landscape of music production, Native Instruments (NI) has revealed its latest endeavour: NI 360, a subscription-based platform granting musicians unprecedented access to a plethora of software instruments and plugins. The newly announced NI 360 boasts a tiered subscription model, featuring three distinct pricing options: Essentials ($15/month), Plus ($25/month), […]

Spotify announced major changes to its royalty calculation system back in October 2023. This shift promised to revolutionize the way artists earn money on the platform. Fast forward to April 2024, and these changes are now officially live, signalling a new era for music streaming. One of the most significant updates is Spotify’s commitment to […]