Music Lowdown

Your No1 Hub for no-nonsense music advice. Our editors have over 40 years' experience in the 'Music biz'.

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#MusicDistribution is much like a signing a record deal 👀

You NEED to read the smallprint!!

As no 2 companies (@TuneCore, @DistroKid or @Dittomusic) will offer you the same deal 😳

So before you spash any $£€ on #Music distribution, read this 👇🏼

https://t.co/PhM5pLaptO

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Have #RecordLabels dug their own grave? 🪦

Potentially 👀

Compared to 10/20 years ago, it's a LOT harder for #MusicLabels to make £$€ 😤 The business model is beginning to show its age 👴🏽

BUT - will they become extinct?? ☠️ That's another question...

https://t.co/PHwldU0sbh

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A #DJ without #Lasers is like a 🚘 without tyres...

Pretty darn useless 🫤

Which is why if you're #DJing 💿 @ #Weddings, #Festivals or just starting out - you NEED a pair of #LaserLights... Music + laser lights = 🤤

Here's 11 of our favs...

https://t.co/wtF3xGJFhn

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Holding the mic can be a chore 🙄

Especially when you're trying to catch that perfect take 👏🏻 So why bother, when you can let a #MicBoom do the heasvy lifting for you?? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Seems like common sense to us. Here's 7 of the best... 👇🏼

https://t.co/xfYcaDpOKK

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Ever fantasized about giving a piano a blowjob?? 🤤

If so - buy a #Melodica 😏

A wind instrument (with piano keys), which uses your PUFF to create sound. Pretty ingenious when you think about it 🤯

Here's 10+ of the best...

https://t.co/TZ1sfs8bVD

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No one EVER talks about #GuitarPreamps... but why?? 🤷🏼‍♂️

When the quality of a #Pre can directly influence the clarity of your entire sound, it's pretty STUPID to stay hush-hush!! 🤯

So we've haven't 📣

Here's ALL the #Preamps we approve of... 👇🏼

https://t.co/uwfOMp9NZo

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Portable #MusicalInstruments don't get much better than a #Harmionica 👌🏼

Pocket-friendly - lightweight - gorgeous to look @ - & straight forward to play 🥳 As far as casual instrumens go, #Harmonicas ✅ virtually every box!!

Here's 10+ good ones... ⬇️

https://t.co/G9vZl5PMmz

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Just entering the #MusicIndustry?? 🥳

⛔️ RIGHT THERE!!

There's more to the #EntertainmentIndustry than just #MakingMusic... like with any industry, it's a business.

So you NEED to prep + understand the industry's drakest secrets... 😈

https://t.co/eLrXItFjkJ

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Vocals that sound 👌🏼 don't just 'happen'

Without the right #RecordingGear you don't even stand a chance; your voice is only part of the puzzle!! 🧩

So STOP - don't waste any more ⏰

Find ALL the kit you need tested/ reviewed in detail... ⬇️

https://t.co/zNCTU5U6V4

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If aliens played #Flute... they'd choose an #EWI 👾

One of the few #MusicalInstruments that make even the most exotic 🎹s & 🎸s seem dull & cliche; the @RolandGlobal Aerophone being a prime example 💁🏼‍♂️

But - which is best? We test out 10 #EWIs... 👇🏼

https://t.co/WBVYUkIucs

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BEGINNERS: Don't splash mega £$€ on a #Guitar 🎸

There's NO need!! 🙅🏼‍♀️

The best guitars to learn on are #CheapGuitars 🤑 - pro #Guitars only really come into their own once you've found your style.

So hold onto your £$€ & look @ these guitars...

https://t.co/STnTsGkGrd

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Today you CANNOT judge a #Ukulele by its £$€ 🙊

Donner #Ukes are proof in point - while they may not be the most 'exotic' ukes, they ✅ 99% of the boxes as far as a casual instrument goes 💁🏼‍♀️

Don't believe us? Check out our full review... 👀

https://t.co/wb5jWPMsAK

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The keyboard is more just a #MusicalInstrument 🧐

It's an family 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 the #Clavichord, #Dulcitone, #Harpsichord are ALL types of keyboard, just like more modern devices like #MidiControllers 🎹

Curious? Here's EVERY family member outlined... ⬇️

https://t.co/YSUApc7GnI

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#ProducingMusic while 'on the go' ain't hard 🤯

Cop yourself a mini #MidiController & you can lay down beats whenever/ whereever you like!!

Be that in the library 📚 or while travelling cross country 🚆

Oh & btw - we've tested them all for you... 💁🏼‍♂️

https://t.co/PcMeRi4yiS

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#Guitarist after flexibility? Then REJOICE... 🥳

#AcousticElectricGuitars have you covered... they're (in effect) 2 #Guitars in 1 👍🏼 ; a #Guitar that works both with/ without an amp an 🎸

Want to learn more? Here's our top #ElectroAcoustics... ⬇️

https://t.co/EqKupFuxB9

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#FrenchHorns are ANYTHING but cheap 📯

Nor are they easy to clean 🧼 ... so where's the sense in buying one if you've no case to protect it??

Seems a pretty backwards if you ask us 🫠

So buckle up. Here's our picks for the best french #HornCase...

https://t.co/aOpOa4wjjJ

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Been approached by a #RecordLabel?? 🎙️

⛔️ STOP ⛔️

The #MusicIndustry is changing - so much so that you might not even need a #MusicLabel to make the charts!! 😳

Skeptical? Here's 8 reasons why record labels may be on the verge of extinction... 💀

https://t.co/PHwldU0sbh

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For any #Drummer, your #Cymbals are like the icing on the cake 🧁

They're what give the percussion its brassy shimmer ✨ - i.e. prevents it from being too forceful & hardcore 💁🏼‍♀️

So if you want to jazz up your 🥁, you've gotta try these 12 cymbals...

https://t.co/i16hBfaze9

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Hands-on control is invaluable 🙌🏻

Especially when #Mixing!! 💿

Have a way of mapping control to a physical knob 🕹️& you can drastically increase the feel of your #Mix + the level of playback you get 🔊

Here's the best #MonitorControllers to do so...

https://t.co/e928H55jsx

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HAD IT with excess reverb?? 🔊

Cop the @Aston_Mics #Halo... & you can 💋 it goodbye.

A #MicShield that's not only eco-friendly (it's made of ♻️ plastic bottles), but has also been used by none other than @Drake 😱

Need we say more...

https://t.co/5HQDlZi07a

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For #MusicArtists, laying down #Vocals for the 1st time is HELLA daunting 😟

So as a #Producer, it's your job to change that - a challenge, but not impossible IF you have the right kit 🎙️

Stress no more - Here's the best gear for #RecordingVocals...👇🏼

https://t.co/zNCTU5U6V4