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The Second Version Problem

The revision is cleaner, but the earlier export still holds your attention. Comparing versions requires a better question than which took more work.

Oct 3, 2026

My new single is a progressive trance instrumental. No vocals, a piano solo, and no big explanation for why.

Sep 30, 2026

A working title is a placeholder. The real one is often hiding in the music, waiting for the moment you finally hear…

Sep 28, 2026

A track can impress in the studio and disappear in the car. A more honest listen begins when you step away from…

Sep 25, 2026

AI tracks now fill upload queues, yet few people stream them. For a producer the real question is still why you chose…

Sep 23, 2026

A different way to listen to EDM: follow the bass, notice the edges of the mix, and discover the small decisions that…

Sep 21, 2026

How I found my sound, from making loops in FruityLoops in 1998 to coming back to production in 2016 and releasing electronic…

Sep 18, 2026

How I'm building my sound as a producer in Los Angeles, drawing on progressive house, melodic house, future rave, techno and trance.

Sep 16, 2026

A practical producer's guide to using restraint, silence, width, and arrangement contrast to make EDM drops feel bigger without simply adding more…

Sep 14, 2026

A practical 2026 guide to EDM production, from choosing a DAW and monitoring setup to mixing, mastering, AI tools, and actually finishing…