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Posted on June 27, 2025February 25, 2026
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Introducing “Senile Felines” – My Latest Track as Water for Otters

My latest song has dropped today and I’m pretty excited about it. Not only is this the first song I’ve completed this year, it’s also the first release since I adopted my new musical persona, Water for Otters. This marks a fresh chapter…

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Posted on June 21, 2025February 25, 2026
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Stendeck, Ulrich Schnauss & Flunk

Those are just a few of the great artists that I’ve included in this week’s playlist. Episode 20 of Neural Flow Weekly has been published on Spotify for your listening enjoyment. You can listen to it right here:

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Posted on June 20, 2025March 19, 2026
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Looking To Achieve The Best Mix?

Basic Mixing Techniques Professional Music Producers Use Mixing is the art of blending individual tracks into a polished, professional-sounding song. Here are the essential basic mixing techniques every professional music producer relies on: 1. Volume Balancing 2. Panning 3. Equalization (EQ) 4.…

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Posted on June 13, 2025March 6, 2026
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Tired Of Not Getting Plays Of Your Music?

Let’s boost plays of your music With millions of songs uploaded every year, getting your original music heard can feel overwhelming. While traditional promotion methods are still valuable, standing out requires creativity and a willingness to try new approaches. Here are some…

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Posted on June 7, 2025March 6, 2026
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What is the Future of Music

The future of music is shaping up to be an exhilarating blend of technological innovation, genre fluidity, and new ways for artists to connect with audiences. As we look ahead, several key trends and industry shifts are expected to define the musical…

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Posted on May 31, 2025March 19, 2026
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The Circle of Fifths

If you’re a new music producer, you’ve probably heard the phrase “circle of fifths” thrown around in tutorials or music theory discussions. At first glance, it might seem like just another intimidating music theory diagram, but once you understand it, the circle…

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Posted on May 23, 2025March 19, 2026
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Looking To Add A Little Something To Your Instrumental Music?

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…

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Posted on April 25, 2025March 19, 2026
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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,…

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Posted on April 18, 2025March 19, 2026
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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…

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Posted on April 11, 2025March 19, 2026
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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…

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