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The Best Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) Compared
Why FL Studio Stands Out When it comes to music production, choosing the right digital audio workstation (DAW) is crucial. With so many options available, each offering unique features and workflows, selecting the right one can make or break your creative process.…
Neural Flow Weekly episode 8
This week’s playlist has just been published on Spotify. Here are some of the tracks I’ve included: Please note Spunkshine is included in this playlist as Spunkshine is the topic of this weeks blog post – https://rogerlsmith.net/spunkshine/ Please enjoy and share!
The Unique Sound of Spunkshine
Spunkshine is the artistic persona of David Asma, a multifaceted American artist celebrated for his distinctive contributions to the electronic and downtempo music scenes. Described as a “nationally recognized doer-of-things” and an authority in “productive somethingness,” Asma’s work under the Spunkshine moniker…
The Rise and Fall of New Age Music
A Genre Lost in Time Few genres have had as curious a trajectory as new age music. Rising to prominence in the late 20th century, it once dominated wellness centers, bookstores, and meditation retreats. Yet today, it largely exists in the background,…
Best Practices for Writing a Music Review
Tips for writing a serious music review. Writing a serious review of a song or album is an art that requires a balance of objectivity, personal insight, and technical knowledge. Whether you’re a music journalist, a blogger, or simply a passionate listener,…
A New Musical Evolution
The Evolution of Intelligent Dance Music Intelligent Dance Music, or IDM, is a genre that defies convention, existing at the intersection of electronic experimentation and rhythmic complexity. Unlike mainstream electronic dance music (EDM), which is often designed for dance floors and mass…
Pure Electronic Nostalgia
Exploring the Enigmatic World of Boards of Canada Few electronic music artists have captured the imagination and nostalgia of listeners quite like Boards of Canada. The Scottish duo, composed of brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin, has crafted a signature sound that…
Ambient vs. New Age
A Journey Through Soundscapes Music has an incredible ability to transport us to different emotional and mental states, and among the most immersive genres are ambient and new age music. While often grouped together due to their atmospheric nature, these genres have…
Exploring New Soundscapes
Trentemøller, Boards of Canada, Plaid, and Deepchord Electronic music is a vast and diverse landscape, encompassing a wide range of styles, moods, and sonic textures. Among the many influential artists in the genre, Trentemøller, Boards of Canada, Plaid, and Deepchord each bring…