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A recap of the latest Noise Live showcase at The Windmill, Brixton — four emerging artists, one unforgettable night.
A look inside the Noise Academy programme — free workshops, industry mentorship, and the tools every emerging artist needs.
Every great song started with a blank page. Here's a step-by-step songwriting guide for absolute beginners — no music theory degree required.
You don't need a degree — but understanding keys, scales, and chords will make you a better producer overnight. Here's the no-jargon crash course.
Certain chord progressions tug at heartstrings more than others. Here are the progressions that create genuine emotional impact, with examples and how to use them.
A great DJ mix is more than playing songs back to back. Here's the craft of curation, beatmatching, transitions, and energy management that makes a mix compelling.
Choosing the right key for your song affects everything from vocal performance to emotional impact. Here's how to pick the perfect key every time.
Lo-fi hip hop has become one of the most popular production styles online. Here's how to create that warm, nostalgic, perfectly imperfect sound.
Getting vocals to sit right is the hardest part of mixing. Here's the processing chain, techniques, and mindset that professionals use to nail vocal mixing every time.
An encyclopaedic but actually readable guide to music genres — what defines them, where they came from, and who's pushing them forward.
UK rap has never been more diverse or more commercially successful. We map the scene, the sub-genres, and the artists defining the next chapter.
The most exciting music in 2025 lives between genres. Here's why rigid categories are dying and what's replacing them.
Everyone keeps writing grime's obituary. And every time, the genre proves them wrong. Here's why grime endures — and what the new wave sounds like.
Dua Lipa redefined what UK pop could be. We assess her influence on production, performance, and the global perception of British pop music.
From Metro Boomin to Murda Beatz, producer tags have become as recognisable as artist names. Here's how sonic branding reshaped production culture.
Great lyrics don't just rhyme — they reveal truth. Here's the craft behind writing words that connect, from first draft to final verse.
UK drill is one of the most influential genres of the decade. Here's an honest, nuanced guide to the sound, the culture, and the controversy.
Lo-fi hip hop went from underground niche to the soundtrack of a generation's study sessions. Here's how it happened and what it means.
