Work Building an Online Presence These days, it’s hardly surprising that the mark we make in the digital realm is an important factor when it comes to job hunting or building your career. We now instinctively pull out our phones to look up every new company, product, and person we hear about. And if they can’t be found, we tend […] Written by @recordingarts 26 May 202226 May 2022
Amplify 5omerset Achieves Emotional Catharsis in “Bullshit & Rainbows” RAC alum 5omerset has travelled many roads throughout his dynamic career, but all signs point back to music. His latest release “Bullshit & Rainbows” depicts love’s ability to endure hardship, showcasing an atmospheric and emotional depth that takes his catalogue one step further. Describe the sound of 5omerset? Cool 80s vibes Proudest musical accomplishment? Getting […] Written by @recordingarts 19 May 202223 August 2022
Work Career Opportunities as a Sound Engineer Sound engineers play a crucial role in most forms of media production, whether they’re working with artists on new songs or albums, scoring the soundtrack to a film, or creating foley for a tablet or video game. That said, career opportunities aren’t bound to a studio; you can find audio engineers working at conferences, theaters, […] Written by @recordingarts 12 May 202212 May 2022
Work Tips for Writing Professional Cold Emails Despite email being one of our primary methods of communication in business, people often overlook the importance of proper email etiquette. When emailing someone that you know very well, it’s reasonable to write informally. When sending what is known as a “cold email” – one that is unsolicited or sent to a recipient you haven’t […] Written by @recordingarts 5 May 20226 May 2022
Work Sample Me This: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 2 In part 1 of The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music, we took a look at historic cases of sonic copycats, before the industry had even caught up and set clear copyright laws. Though the early days seemed messy enough, when sampling came into the mix in the ’80s and ’90s, it opened a whole new […] Written by @recordingarts 28 April 20223 June 2022
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
