.
@BTS_twt
' new track “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)" works due to an abundance of vocal hooks, some nostalgia, and its eclectic arrangement.
Read our full analysis:
In 2015 - 2016,
@BTS_twt
locked into producing sounds that are familiar to trends in mainstream pop, blurring clean-cut genre lines on a broader level. Learn more on how BTS incorporated EDM, hip-hop influences, synths, & live instruments.
Full article:
This week, we're taking a look at
@BTS_twt
's discography to reflect on various interesting shifts in the music production landscape over the last several years. Learn more about their early releases in this thread.
Read the full article:
Over the last few years, K-pop has gained attention in the discourse of 'genre trends.' However, K-pop isn’t just a genre; it’s a culture.
We explored
@BTS_twt
's discography & how we'll see them set the future trends:
illustration by Celina Pereira
Mike Shinoda has bridged genres and generations like nobody else.
Many know him best as the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and producer of the iconic band
@linkinpark
.
We sat down with
@mikeshinoda
to discuss the creative process behind Meteora.
Read:
Multi-platinum producer
@SleepDeez
has produced records alongside artists like Black Eyed Peas, Eric Bellinger, and BTS
Read Sleep Deez's take on the importance of connecting with fans and giving back
Sarz (
@beatsbysarz
) is a Nigerian producer who's worked with Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, and many more. Their pack, combining Afrobeat with modern influences and textures, is out now. What's their advice to new producers?
Get their sounds:
We were honored to have
@ScaryPoolParty
, former American Idol runner-up and singer-songwriter, swing by the studio and show us how he records demos and his philosophies on songwriting.
Watch the full video:
Record plaques. Walls of synths. Ballpit. Take an exclusive tour of
@SteveAoki
's studio to celebrate his new Serum presets pack.
Watch the full video:
"I never wanted to listen to one style of music."
@TravisBarker
needs no introduction. In this episode of Unpacked, he takes us through his extensive career, collaborations and new sample pack.
Watch the full video:
The biggest sample pack on Splice yet.
@KSHMRmusic
returns - get ready for a weeklong takeover of new lessons, contests and of course - the newest volume of Sounds of KSHMR. Download now:
✨Announcing - the
@AliciaKeys
x Splice "Time Machine" Remix contest.✨
Submit your remix of "Time Machine" on Instagram w/
#AliciaKeysSpliceContest
to win tickets to the GRAMMYs, a call with Alicia, shot at official release and more.
Deadline 1/3/2020:
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
We're celebrating the following creators who are making waves with their music.
A thread:
While this is by no means an exhaustive list, we hope their sounds inspire you in your creative journey.
Kenny Beats is giving you everything he’s got on networking and preparation.
Watch coach
@kennybeats
talk relationships—to other people and ourselves—in Lesson 2 on Splice Skills:
We were honored to have
@ScaryPoolParty
, former American Idol runner-up and singer-songwriter, swing by the studio and show us how he records demos and his philosophies on songwriting.
Watch the full video:
In this open letter to the Splice community,
@DomMcLennon
of BROCKHAMPTON lays out the need for platforms like Splice to give back to Black creators. Together, we will be collaborating on a series of initiatives moving forward.
Remaining silent was not an option. But words can only go so far. We commit to further action against systemic racism and we will be announcing our financial pledge to give back shortly.
The Fantastic Sounds of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) - available now. Equipped with just an MPC and a box of vinyl, Jay Dee inspired generations of beatmakers to create entire works in the comfort of their bedrooms all the way to the studio - now you can too.
Record plaques. Walls of synths. Ballpit. Take an exclusive tour of
@SteveAoki
's studio to celebrate his new Serum presets pack.
Watch the full video:
“Worship” is
@MAXHellsKitchen
's latest release off his upcoming album. Now MAX wants to hear what you can do with it. Take his vocals and make a track worthy of praise to win an official release with Crush Music, $1000, and a meetup.
All beats and no brand is no fun at all. This week, coach
@kennybeats
talks about the holy trinity of his success––content, branding, and the business.
Live on Splice Skills:
In under 48 hours,
@laxcitymusic
went from discovering his sample was on Justin Bieber’s new album to receiving a thank you from
@justinbieber
himself.
In our exclusive interview, we sat down with the budding Bristol-based producer to hear his story.
"I never wanted to listen to one style of music."
@TravisBarker
needs no introduction. In this episode of Unpacked, he takes us through his extensive career, collaborations and new sample pack.
Watch the full video:
.
@WondagurlBeats
, producer for Travis Scott, Drake, Uzi and many more, is a powerhouse hip hop architect. We're thrilled to have her on the Splice platform - get her official kit now:
Coach
@kennybeats
is in the building—as the first-ever Artist in Residence for Splice Skills, watch Kenny pull back the curtain on everything from music production to career elevation. Live on Splice Skills
New lessons dropping weekly, stay tuned for more
On IGOR, Tyler the Creator sampled Tatsuro Yamashita, the Japanese singer-songwriter who (alongside his wife Mariya Takeuchi) pioneered the genre-bending sound of 1980s Japan called “city pop.” He’s a favorite amongst vaporwave and future funk producers to sample - read on.
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning producer
@OfficialLeriQ
(Burna Boy, Spaceship Records) brings the party to Splice with his distinctive melding of African rhythms and the pulse of electronic dance music.
Get the pack:
What does KSHMR (
@kshmrmusic
) need to create? Swipe to find out, and stay tuned for the legendary producer's newest and biggest sample pack - coming soon.
We’re really excited about this new feature announcement.
Splice subscribers can now generate a PDF document that shows the certified license for any sample they have downloaded on our platform.
Here's why you need a license and how to generate it 🧵
Woah Kenny!
@kennybeats
' The Cave is back - watch the new episode and get an exclusive collection of his favorite Splice sounds and samples used in season 3:
Stay tuned — more Splice x Kenny to come.
Eclectic, boundary-less & endlessly energetic, hyperpop's blend of experimental palettes with earworm catchiness makes it the most exciting musical movement since punk rock in the 1970s
Learn WTF is hyperpop with
@DORIANELECTRA
,
@countbaldor
, and
@GFOTY
:
According to
@umru_
, he’s worked closely with a team of “scientists, music therapists, and shamans,” to create a pack with audio “processed through analog gear and Skype's audio codec algorithm.” Cop his signature, elusive sound design.
It was a no-brainer. Splice presents our first-ever Producer of the Year award to OZ!
@ozmusicproducer
has dominated US Charts with “Sicko Mode” & “Highest in the Room” by Travis Scott along with Drake’s “Toosie Slide,” a 2020 hit solo produced by OZ.
#SpliceAwards2020
What does YouTuber and musician Andrew Huang (
@andrewhuang
) need to create? Plus, be sure to check out Suture Sound, his signature sample label, now available on Splice
#AndSplice
Nothing but the nitty-gritty of engineering and production over on Splice Skills.
@kennybeats
dishes out studio tips to up your speed and sound in Lesson 3 available now:
This Friday, 5PM -
@DomMcLennon
of BROCKHAMPTON and
@Nothing_Neue
take over our livestream and are listening to your beats.
Have you submitted a track yet? Craft a beat using their Songstarter collection and email it to beats
@splice
.com.
DL here:
If you've wanted to take your sound worldwide, now here's the chance. We've teamed up with
@saavn
to hear your remix of India's
#1
hit from
@iamzackknight
and
@jasminwalia
, "Bom Diggy."