Work Blowing Up on TikTok: Tips & Tricks from a Viral Pro Devon Cole has mastered the art of viral videos. Her rewrite of Robin Thicke’s controversial “Blurred Lines” (converting it into a feminist anthem about consent) is currently sitting at 5.7 million views on TikTok and 3.4 million views on Instagram Reels – and this isn’t her first rodeo. Devon has hit the million view mark […] Written by @recordingarts 21 April 202221 April 2022
Amplify Uncategorized DJ Teck-Zilla Pushes the Needle with Verve on “Disco Lo” Having adopted a meticulous approach to realizing his vast ambitions, DJ Teck-Zilla has touched the hip-hop game in more ways than one. On his latest single “Disco Lo”, the RAC alum teams up with hip-hop duo Camp Lo to deliver a bouncy and retro banger. One piece of gear you can’t live without? My Solid […] Written by @recordingarts 14 April 202225 April 2022
Work How to Make a Press Kit Imagine this: You’ve spent months working on your debut album, re-recording and perfecting every song who knows how many times, and you’ve finally decided on a release date. Now, the final obstacle is getting people to listen to it. You may find yourself in a position where you don’t want to waste all your hard […] Written by @recordingarts 7 April 202221 April 2022
Work Audio & Visuals: Bridging Mediums to Break into TV & Film Francis Hooper is a musician, audio engineer, and the production editor on one of the most popular animated TV shows of our time: Rick and Morty. He’s built a career out of fusing his passion for both sound and video, and is always looking for inventive new ways to bring his skills together. On top […] Written by @recordingarts 31 March 202221 April 2022
Work This Sounds Familiar: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 1 Plagiarism in music is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around as long as the music industry itself. The idea of what exactly belongs to whom, however, has been changing throughout the years, leading us to an interesting crossroads in music. What was once a simple case of someone blatantly stealing another’s music has evolved […] Written by @recordingarts 24 March 20223 June 2022
Work Tuning in: Establishing a Career in Radio Broadcasting Diving into the career of Anthony Conte, it’s plain to see he has always had a passion for audio. His curiosity has taken him far – from his early days of making personalized birthday cassettes for friends, to working as a radio producer for CHFI, to his latest chapter as Production Manager at Rogers Sports […] Written by @recordingarts 17 March 202221 April 2022
Amplify DonPerry Continues His Streak of Sincerity with Latest Single “WIND BLOWS” For RAC student DonPerry, creating is a transformative process. Every project offers a new opportunity to evolve sonically and emotionally, moving him closer towards catharsis. His latest single “WIND BLOWS” conveys lyrical agony over minimalist R&B sounds, revealing his heart firmly on his sleeve. Describe the sounds of DonPerry? Could be anything… from R&B to […] Written by @recordingarts 10 March 20228 April 2022
Work Online Tools Every Artist Should Know About If you’re an emerging artist in the early stages of your career, chances are that you’ll be wearing a lot of hats as you build your foundation. You’ll handle the craft, the business, and everything in between, so it can feel overwhelming as you try to manage all the moving parts that go into growing […] Written by @recordingarts 3 March 202221 April 2022
Work Cheat Sheet: Streaming Platforms for Artists Written by @recordingarts 3 March 202221 April 2022
Work Live Sound: Expecting the Unexpected As the live sound engineer and co-founder of Montreal venue The Diving Bell Social Club (and an RAC alumnus!) Evan Johnston has set up and recorded live performances in every musical genre, whether it’s for rock bands or orchestras. His work is guided by simple tenets that wholly apply to both live performances and recordings: […] Written by @recordingarts 24 February 202221 April 2022
