Raúl Sotomayor: Timeless Rhythms in Mexico City
Watch our new short documentary about Raúl Sotomayor aka Tonga Conga’s unconventional blend of Afro-Latin rhythms and avant-garde electronic beats.
Posts tagged with Collaboration
Spill Tab: Playing Musical Chairs
LA-based, Korean-French singer-songwriter and producer Spill Tab on her musical childhood, ups and downs with major labels, learning Ableton, and producing her debut album ANGIE. Plus, she shares a few of her custom Operator and Wavetable presets.
Purelink: Maintaining The Bliss
Named after Ableton’s Link feature, ambient electronica rising stars Purelink share a free downloadable Live Set of a new exclusive track. Plus, they discuss the trio’s origin and development leading up to the release of their highly praised new album Faith.
Bathe: Inside The Inside Voice(s)
Brooklyn-based duo Bathe talk about the evolution of their sound, the nature of collaboration, the murky definition of R&B and more. Plus, they share the Live Set of the instrumental version of their track “Avalon” as a free download.
Made in Ableton Live: Jakob Rau
See how producer and engineer Jakob Rau collaborates with friends – including Berlin-based singer-songwriter Lindy – and get a comprehensive look at his approach to arrangement and mixing.
Jon Hopkins: No Comfort Without Discomfort
An in-depth interview with Jon Hopkins as he breaks down and isolates component parts of his immersive album Ritual, plus discussion of his favorite hardware, software and Ableton Live features.
Berlioz: The Tetris Method of Jazz-House
Jazz-house rising star Berlioz expounds on his production process, working with session musicians and balancing spontaneity with structure.
FANGIRLS: The Ins and Outs of Producing a Musical Theater Success Story
Australian producers Yve Blake and David Muratore explain what it takes to write, produce and stage a musical about the joy of teenage fandom.
Potatohead People: Producers in the Pocket
Vancouver, Canada-based production duo Potatohead People discuss the ins and outs of working with rappers and live musicians, making beats that sound vintage without samples and more. Plus, they share a lush jazz-funk inspired chord Pack free to use in your productions.
Malibu Babie on Making Chart-Topping Beats
US producer Malibu Babie talks about her experience producing for pop and rap superstars, flipping big samples and trusting your own taste.
Leo Abrahams: Rethinking Improvisation
UK composer and improviser Leo Abrahams on using Ableton as a guitar processor, working with a jazz drummer in the Krononaut project as well as jamming with Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno. Free download of drum machine and synth loops included.
Erika de Casier on Influences, Feedback Circles and Believing in Her Voice
Erika de Casier talks about her life in music from early influences to collaboration and live performance.
Michaël Brun: The Quickest Point to Vibe
Grammy Award-winning record producer Michaël Brun reveals the techniques behind his unique blend of contemporary electronic music and traditional Haitian genres like kompa and rara.
Gavsborg on his Studio Life and the Power of Pressure
Gavsborg talks about his studio life and what it takes to make a great collaboration.
Sofia Kourtesis on Making Music from the Heart and Embracing Chaos
Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis breaks down her approach to field recording and making imaginary movies out of her melodic club music.
Cavetown on Home, Fame and Songwriting as Therapy
Proudly DIY YouTube sensation Cavetown describes the motivations behind his distinctive, disarmingly honest songs.
H31R: Finding HeadSpace
JWords of experimental electronic hip-hop duo H31R details the evolution of the group’s unique sound and shares some of the production techniques behind their album HeadSpace.
Joining Forces: un ctrl's Fusion of Dance, Visuals, and Sound
un ctrl reflects on their performance at the Ars Electronica festival, where they merged movement sensors, visuals, music and dance within a 3-D projection environment. The trio offers valuable insights into the integration of contrasting creative disciplines, highlighting the importance of embracing spontaneity and collaboration amidst technical uncertainties.