Exciting Ways to Make an Instrumental Song Interesting Instrumental music has a unique power to evoke emotions and tell stories without words. However, keeping an instrumental track engaging throughout can be a creative challenge. Whether you’re a composer, producer, or instrumentalist, here…
How to Write Your First Song
Even If You’ve Never Written One Before So you’ve got the itch to write a song, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry—you don’t need to play five instruments or be a poet to create music. Whether you’re driven by emotion,…
What Is the Best Way to Get Into Music Production?
So, you’re ready to dive into the world of music production — that exciting space where creativity meets technology. Whether you’re dreaming of producing electronic beats, scoring cinematic soundscapes, or recording your own indie EP, the first step can feel a little…
Autumn Lullaby
Autumn Lullaby holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the very first songs I ever wrote and recorded, born out of quiet moments spent noodling on my guitar, just exploring where the melodies wanted to go. There was…
Neural Flow Weekly episode 10
Episode 10 of my weekly Spotify Playlist has just been posted. Here are some of the songs on this list: If you love electronic, downtempo music, you’ll love this. As always, check out my Substack “Roger on Music” for weekly writings on…
Flunk – an artist profile
Norway’s Dreamy Downtempo Soundscapers Flunk is a Norwegian electronic and downtempo band known for their ethereal soundscapes, hypnotic beats, and dreamy vocals. Formed in Oslo in 2000, the group has cultivated a dedicated following in the chillout and electronic music scenes, offering…
Neural Flow Weekly episode 9
This weeks playlist has been posted on Spotify. Here’s a selection of songs I’ve included: If you enjoy this playlist, please like and subscribe. New playlists are published every Friday.
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…