On the week that a man faked his own kidnapping so he didn’t have to go to work, I go through the records that might not get you out of work, but might certainly...
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The Saturday Recap – 27th February 2021
It’s the weekend! Your Six On Saturday column is coming up later, but let’s start with a recap of what’s been on this site during the week. There’s something to read every single day…...
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One reason why sample packs AREN’T totally evil
There are many out there who berate sample packs. They allow people who know nothing about music to make music, these purists say. You know where this is going, don’t you? Their usual haunt...
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Has Sterling Void sued me yet? P.S. The answer is no
Naysayers out tell me to stop writing about Sterling Void. It’s “boring”, they say. He’s “yesterday’s news”, said another one. And yet every time I write about him, my readership soars. Care to explain...
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I should go make some records…
I sometimes get asked what the most frustrating aspect of being a music producer is. For me, the answer is pretty easy. It’s the fact there’s loads of other stuff you have to do...
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Still missing the target by 592, DJ Sneak
It’s been well documented, not least of all here and here, that DJ Sneak has his issues with the way music is consumed in the digital age. He’s not alone in that – but...
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Great DJ, crap journalist – meet Dave Clarke!
Back at the end of January, I wrote about a question that a few people have made observations on. Namely, why isn’t the self-styled Baron of Techno, Dave Clarke, isn’t making a big song...
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Festivals are back? Don’t stake your house on it!
There’s no one quite like newspapers to try and create a sense of optimism where little exists. Take a look at this front page today of the Metro. “FESTIVALS ARE BACK” screams the front...
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Amateur At Play – Bring On The Love (OUT NOW!)
You’ve just listened to “Bring On The Love”, the title track from this two track EP. It’s exclusive to Traxsource for another week before it goes on streaming and such. You can get it...
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STOP TRYING TO MAKE YOUR MUSIC PERFECT!!!
Sorry for the clickbait sort of headline, but it’s how I feel. It’s true, for starters. There’s far too much temptation to aim to get everything perfect these days, especially with all the technology...
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Soon, we’ll shake down at night, said Boris. Here’s why I disagree
I’ve been thinking about what I said back on Monday when the Prime Minister revealed his grand plan for getting life in England back to normal after nearly a year at present of varying...
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Sterling Void don’t wanna go putting this out!
It’s been a few weeks now since I mentioned anything about Sterling Covid, whose depressing second wave is now underway after his first 32 year wave was brought crashing down. And I do know...
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Behind The Record – Don’t Give Up
So, what’s the story behind this one? Well, I came across this one on a search for remix contests. I rarely bother actually entering any of these, but I do occasionally look around to...
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Daft Punk splitting up and why I can’t honestly say I’m bothered
I see that Daft Punk have decided to call it a day. Cue loads of eulogies from people who seem to think it’s the worst thing that’s ever happened. Really? In the middle of...
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Soon, we can shake down at night once again, says PM
Last Friday, I wrote an article that wasn’t terribly kind about journalists due to their tendency to make up news to suit an agenda when there’s no real news to fill it. Earlier today,...
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Amateur At Play – Bring On The Love EP (OUT NOW!)
You’ve just listened to “Bring On The Love”, the title track from this two track EP. It’s exclusive to Traxsource for another week before it goes on streaming and such. You can get it...
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