Our panel give their verdict on tracks by Clair out of Detroit and The Silhouettes from Merseyside, England.

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This podcast is based on a YouTube video in which a music producer, who has been producing music for 10 years, shares his mixing advice and experiences. He covers a range of topics, from the importance of arrangement and production, to the use of phase cancellation and the five-click rule, to loudness wars, soloing channels, the role of equipment, and the dangers of relying solely on online forums and courses. His message is a reminder to be creative, avoid fixed formulas, and learn from your mistakes.

Based on a video by YouTuber, Justin, from the channel “TheCosmicAcademy”, who discusses the negative aspects of the music business, focusing on three key issues: the prevalent egotism within the industry, the constant exploitation of individuals, and the quickness with which success is forgotten. He argues that these elements can be disheartening, highlighting the experiences of both established and rising artists. He ultimately advises aspiring musicians to love creating music above all else, as financial and ego-driven motives can easily be fleeting in this industry.

We review Down Bad and Fornight by Taylor and The Swifties from the Fifties

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This YouTube video, "Start your career as a Music Producer 🎶", from the channel "Beechtree Sound Engineering", provides a guide to creating music for sync libraries. The video's creator explains that producing for sync libraries differs from creating music for platforms like Spotify, as it focuses on generating generic music for specific videos. The video offers five tips for aspiring sync music producers, including the importance of having a clear video in mind, utilising existing samples to streamline production, creating diverse musical styles to broaden reach, choosing a large and reputable sync library for wider exposure, and ensuring the music complements the video rather than overshadowing it.

Todays show comes from a YouTube video reviewing the five best digital audio workstations (DAWs) for beginners in music production. The video examines each DAW's features, strengths, and weaknesses, providing a comprehensive overview of each program and its suitability for different genres and musical styles. The reviewer offers personal insights and recommendations, including their personal favourite, Logic Pro, while also highlighting the importance of choosing a DAW based on individual needs and preferences.

We offer advice to novice music producers. The show highlights five common mistakes that new producers make, such as becoming stuck in the creative process, failing to learn from their favourite artists, and misusing tools like reverb. We provide actionable tips and tricks to avoid these pitfalls and encourages a focused approach to music production.