Mixing / Production

We’re used to hearing rock albums reworked by electronic producers — but Alanis Morissette chose to do things the other way around...

With 44 million TV viewers and a 10,000-strong live audience, the Grammys are one show that you really don’t want to screw up...

Jeff Bhasker doesn’t usually mix his own productions or work with indie-rock bands. With Fun, he did both — and created a worldwide hit.

Don’t be scared to trash something you’ve already recorded if it helps you to achieve a better end result...

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Making music used to be a solitary, nocturnal pursuit for Adam Young, aka Owl City. Now, it’s his day job — and there are co-workers involved.

We examine the production of some recent releases from Paul McCartney, The Maccabees and Fun.