Author: Elizabeth Stallings - Page 2
on Nov 11, 2025
Post-Punk’s 1980s Soundscapes: Experiment, Atmosphere, and Art
Post-punk in the 1980s redefined alternative music through atmospheric production, melodic basslines, and experimental textures. Bands like Joy Division and Gang of Four turned alienation into art, influencing decades of indie and alternative rock.
on Apr 29, 2025
Funk Guitar Comping: Master Sixteenth-Note Patterns and Chord Voicings for Tight Grooves
Master the sixteenth-note comping and chord voicings that drive funk guitar grooves. Learn how to mute, displace, and lock in with the rhythm section using proven techniques from Prince, Bootsy Collins, and modern funk players.
on Mar 18, 2025
1990s Synthesizers and Workstations: Triton, JD-800, and Studio Standards
The Roland JD-800 and Korg Triton defined 1990s electronic music with their unique sounds and workflows. The JD-800 offered hands-on control and warm digital tones, while the Triton brought full workstation power. Both remain studio standards today.