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“If anyone wants to try and copy this video, good luck to them!”: The innovation behind Peter Gabriel’s biggest hit
By Neil Crossley published
Gabriel had to lie under glass for a total of 16 hours

Ranked: Moog’s semi-modular ‘Mother’ synths from worst to best
By Si Truss published
We put DFAM, Subharmonicon, Mother-32, Spectravox and Labyrinth head-to-head – and argue about the best combinations

How one track’s sudden gear-switch led Coldplay into their imperial phase
By Andy Price published
In one blinding moment, Coldplay emerged from a creative rut

How to write a ‘sticky’ hit: Luck can put you in the charts, but making the big bucks is pure science
By Daniel Griffiths published
What’s the secret for lasting chart success? A new report breaks down what gives hit songs their staying power

In the studio with Nitin Sawhney and Polygon Live: Preparing an immersive audio live set in the
By Si Truss published
In the studio as the Ivor Novello awarded producer prepares for the UK's biggest spatial audio festival

Bandcamp explains why it still serves as an integral platform for self-releasing musicians - and how to get the best from it
By Andy Price published
The artist-centered distribution platform stresses that its ethos remains unchanged following the recent takeover by music licensing body, Songtradr

How a critical moment on a 1965 single signposted the Beatles’ growing musical ambitions
By Andy Price published
It swung the uptempo single into a more nuanced universe, and perfectly demonstrated Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting partnership

Why Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic riff is one of music’s greatest ever moments
By Andy Price published
That thrilling and inspired John McVie bassline steered the band to create one of its most captivating songs
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