Learn Introductory Mixing Q&A The mix of a song can make or break the final product. Making sure that all the sonic elements of a beat or track are intertwined to create a professional-sounding result is an art form in itself and requires continuous ear training and critical listening skills. The key to getting good at mixing is practice […] Written by @recordingarts 7 July 20218 August 2022
Amplify Featured: Gant Fusing the electro bombast of new wave pioneers Depeche Mode with the dark thematic content of Nick Cave’s best work, darkwave duo Gant have just unfurled their doomy first full-length LP on an unsuspecting world. Get ready for synths. Lots of synths. Find Gant online Gant 101: Cheat Sheet Depeche Mode vs The Cure. Who […] Written by @recordingarts 4 June 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Melotika Mel Yelle, who goes by Melotika on stage, creates unique electro-pop music with a message. With a knack for making danceable darkness, she stands for self-confidence, empowerment and individuality. Melotika 101: Cheat Sheet One piece of gear I can’t live without My SM-58 Top musical moment or achievement to date Dancing Without You Go-to “I’m […] Written by @recordingarts 20 May 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Polykrome Energetic and always ready to bring the party, RAC grad and electronic music creator Polykrome has just dropped a new single, “No Doubt”. It might just be your next song of the summer. Follow Polykrome on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music / SoundCloud Polykrome 101: Cheat […] Written by @recordingarts 6 May 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Michael Perry With two EPs already in hand, pop crooner Michael Perry looks to break out of his musical comfort zone in 2021 with rock and punk-inspired new tracks dropping each month and an ongoing exploration of individuality, self-acceptance and love through music. Follow Michael on Instagram / Facebook / Site Web / Twitter / YouTube / Spotify […] Written by @recordingarts 29 April 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Lofsky RAC alum Lofsky is making the most out of lockdown with a rapid-fire string of new releases and a brand new collab with DillanPonders. Expect fresh tracks every three weeks until the end of the year from the up-and-coming Toronto rapper. Follow Lofsky on Instagram / Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Facebook Lofsky 101: […] Written by @recordingarts 22 April 202116 February 2022
Learn Work What’s your unique selling point? It’s what will determine how an audience or market sees you, and whether or not they will see the value in what you have to offer. This article is borrowed from a lesson in the Music Industry course taught during the third semester at Recording Arts Canada. Scenario 1: Selling beats Trent is a hypothetical beat-maker trying […] Written by @recordingarts 20 April 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Alaskan Tapes With over 1 million monthly streams on Spotify alone, RAC alum Brady Kendall adds to his ever-evolving body of work with a haunting new Alaskan Tapes record For Us Alone. Follow Alaskan Tapes on Instagram / Facebook / Website / Bandcamp / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Music Rapid Fire with Alaskan Tapes’ Brady Kendall Brady Your role in Alaskan Tapes Musician One piece of gear you can’t […] Written by @recordingarts 16 April 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Romar Parris From Barbados to the RAC Toronto campus, Romar Parris has been tearing up the music scene as a producer and DJ. Inspired by the greats of reggae and pop, Parris channels his love of Bob Marley and Michael Jackson into his latest project with former classmate Ridah Kadabra. Follow Romar on Music By ThirtyTwo / Green Shanti Productions […] Written by @recordingarts 9 April 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: What If Elephants Hot on the heels of their infectious new single, “Sugar Daddy”, Montreal’s trending indie-pop outfit What If Elephants are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new EP. Follow What If Elephants on Instagram / Facebook / Website / YouTube / Spotify /Apple Music Rapid fire with Joey and Justin Joey Justin Your role […] Written by @recordingarts 26 March 202116 February 2022
