Artists worth studying, not just celebrating. What the greats figured out, and how it still shows up in the work.. Page 1 of 2.
Prince recorded 39 studio albums, played most of the instruments himself, and built Paisley Park specifically to stop asking anyone for permission. A look at his production methods, gear choices, and the specific decisions behind his most distinctive tracks.
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Will Dorey has put out eight Skinshape albums since 2014 — all from his London home studio, all blending psychedelic rock, funk, and world music. A look at how the recordings evolved and what's actually happening in the mix.
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Jack White records on vintage analog tape, bans computers from sessions, and has won five Grammys doing it. Here's how the gear choices and self-imposed limits actually work.
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Discover how José José, Mexico's "Prince of Song," revolutionized Latin music recording across five decades. His 40M+ album sales and unique vocal techniques influenced generations of producers.
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Rush recorded 19 studio albums over four decades — from 16-track hard rock in 1973 to Pro Tools concept albums in 2012. A look at the producers, studios, equipment, and production decisions behind each era, including Neil Peart's drum recording and the synth takeover of the 1980s.
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Ozzy Osbourne recorded Paranoid in a single day in 1970 and Patient Number 9 with Elton John in 2022. Here's the full studio history — producers, gear, and techniques for every album.
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