Archive: 2025/09
Console Wars: Neve vs. API in 1970s Control Rooms - The Real Story Behind the Sound
The real console battle of the 1970s wasn’t between Neve, API, and SSL - it was between Neve and API. SSL didn’t enter studios until the 1980s. This is the untold story of how two American and British consoles shaped the sound of rock, soul, and pop.
Punk Bass Lines: The Raw Rhythms That Defined 1970s Aggression
Punk bass lines in the 1970s redefined rock music with raw, minimalist rhythms that prioritized attitude over technique. From The Ramones to The Clash, these driving patterns became the heartbeat of a generation - and still influence music today.
Reggae Instruments: Bass, Percussion, and Caribbean Sounds
Reggae music lives in its basslines, percussion, and Caribbean rhythms. Discover how the bass drives the groove, Nyabinghi drums carry the spirit, and the skank defines the sound that moved the world.
Mixing and Mastering in the 1970s: How Analog Techniques Shaped Classic Records
Discover how analog tape, Helios consoles, and restraint shaped the iconic sound of 1970s records. No plugins. No automation. Just pure, intentional engineering.
Madonna’s Provocative Path: How She Redefined 1980s Pop Stardom
Madonna redefined 1980s pop stardom by turning fashion, controversy, and sexuality into power. From MTV’s wedding dress stunt to the banned 'Like a Prayer' video, she didn't just break rules-she rewrote them.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer: How Classical Music Transformed Progressive Rock
Emerson, Lake & Palmer fused classical music with progressive rock, turning Mussorgsky and Copland into rock anthems. Their bold, virtuosic style defined symphonic rock and still influences artists today.
Synthesizers and Electronic Funk: How 1970s Black Musicians Rewrote Sound with Analog Tech
In the 1970s, Black musicians like Stevie Wonder and Bernie Worrell transformed funk music by turning synthesizers into tools of expression, resistance, and innovation. Their analog sounds shaped the groove of a generation-and still echo in today’s music.
1990s Music Education: How Recording Technology and New Curricula Changed Classrooms
In the 1990s, budget cuts nearly killed school music programs-but teachers fought back by bringing in recording tech and pop music into the curriculum. This is how classrooms changed when students stopped just singing and started making music.