You might have noticed a banner appearing at the top of this website in recent days, and wondering what it’s all about. Well, it’s the title of my new two track EP, soon to...
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What’s going on in the world of Amateur At Play?
It’s been a few weeks since my last update. I still do music and stuff, you know! Thanks to all of you who supported my recent release “Perfect Vacation” with Morris Revy. I’m pleased...
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Things don’t stop for the weekend here!
This blog doesn’t stop just because it’s Friday night. Definitely not! With Easter now more or less out of the way, normality resumes to these pages this weekend. Tomorrow morning starts with a recap...
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We don’t stop at weekends!
Coming up over the weekend on this fine blog… on Saturday morning, a recap of the best of the week. On Saturday afternoon, the best new releases of the week are reviewed and digested....
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Confidence booster – the IQ Musique and Phie Claire effect?
Even someone like me has moments when they wonder whether something is going to be well received by people. I had such a moment a few months ago just after I’d finished a remix...
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What got me into making music?
It’s been a while since I’ve shared this story, and I know it’s not on this site yet. So I thought I’d tell you all about it. Ultimately, the reason I’m doing is it...
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Amateur At Play – Bring On The Love EP (Out TODAY)
Whether you’re new to my music or have been a fan for a while, you might like to know that my latest EP came out this morning. Two weeks exclusive to Traxsource, appearing everywhere...
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Mixdowns? Dive in and learn!
Articles with titles like “5 Mixing Rules You Should Be Breaking” always amuse me. I’m not saying for one moment here that you shouldn’t pay attention to these articles. Some of them might actually...
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Me, anxious? Well, possibly…
The weirdest thing happened today. A friend got in touch with me to say they were struggling to sleep last night and that it was because he was detecting a great deal of anxiety...
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What’s going on with me these days? Well…
What’s going on in the world of Amateur At Play? + Things obviously aren’t easy in the world right now. The Covid vaccine gives us hope of a better future, but there’s a tough...
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People actually read this? Apparently so!
It’s a frustrating feeling. You spend lots of time writing up content that you think will have the interest of your readers. Then you realise that barely any of your followers have actually seen...
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Downs and ups?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve been doing music wise – quite possibly more than is healthy. I also came across something which I’ve found more dispiriting than I...
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Change afoot for 2021
Hello, everyone. I thought it was time to level with you all. First of all, I’d better let you know where I’ve been for the past few days. I’ve been spending time with my...
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No more releases for 2020
I’m not going to be releasing any more tracks during 2020. There’s no more remixes due until the New Year, to the best of my knowledge. So you might as well use this lull...
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Hearing someone playing your record? Yeah, it’s weird…
A friend asked me quite recently what it’s like to turn on the radio or go to a club or whatever and hear one of your own records playing. I thought it was a...
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How not to stay on my promo list…
There are times in life when you think that something is so blindingly and painfully obvious that it needs not be said. Alas, it appears that it does. When you receive a promo record,...
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