How Pros Make Hits: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Before its release in 1975, the label executives surrounding Queen suggested that Bohemian Rhapsody was too long (at 5 minutes 55 seconds) and could never be a hit. Even Queen’s musician friends...
Decoding The Mix: Thriller - Michael Jackson
Not much introduction is needed for the title track of Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album Thriller. Just a year after its release, it became the worlds best selling album and has since sold an...
Decoding The Mix: Strobe - Deadmau5
Joel Zimmerman is the man behind the Deadmau5 mask. His unique sound and character have helped him establish his name as one of the most talented electronic music producers of all time. Zimmerman...
Decoding The Mix: Closer - The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
The Chainsmokers had immediate success with their debut EDM single ‘#Selfie’ released on Dim Mak records in 2014. Their unique sound evolved from EDM into more mainstream electronic pop music and ...
Decoding The Mix: Andromeda - Gorillaz
The virtual band Gorillaz was created in 1998 by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. In April 2017 the Gorillaz released their 5th studio album ‘Humanz’ which was mostly composed u...
Decoding The Mix: In Da Club - 50 Cent
Written and produced by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo, In Da Club is a timeless floor filler that was also an instant success. It peaked at number 1 for 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and ...
