Friday Five 19/08/16
Each week we pick five things we're feeling on the interwebz. We hope you might find them interesting too.
This week: Matthew Jonson on production, five Ableton secrets, Powell new video, Dusky RA Exchange and UNDRGRND Sounds at Dimensions.
Jonson on production
We're huge fans of Matthew Jonson. He's an electronic artist who has a truly unique approach to music making and as a result as a discography to match. So if there's ever a chance to get inside this guy's head we take it. Here he takes part in a Reddit-style AMA with the insightful producer community over at xlr8r.
https://www.xlr8r.com/features/2016/08/ask-the-experts-mathew-jonson/
Powell new video
In support of his new album via XL Recordings, Powell drops an energetic animated video for Frankie. With the Olympics in full flow its pretty apt to see the animated Powell figure partaking in a variety of sporting activities that wouldn't look out of place in Rio. Inspire a generation, or something...
http://xlrecordings.com/watch/113
Five Ableton tricks
Ask Audio take a sidways look at our favourite DAW with 5 hidden tips and tricks for 10 popular Ableton devices. A quick read that will have the odd nugget of gold for newbies and pros alike.
https://ask.audio/articles/ableton-live-secrets-5-hidden-features-in-10-devices
Dusky RA Exchange
Here's your commute sorted. RA's Carlos Hawthorn sits down with Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell, better known as Dusky, to chart their path from bedroom producers to one of house music's most in-demand DJ and live acts. Engaging stuff.
https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?exchange=314
UNDRGRND at Dimensions Festival
We're proud to be an official sounds partner for Dimensions Festival 2016. It's one of our top festivals and we're delighted to be part of it for the first time. We'll be supplying an exclusive selection of sounds to be used by festival-goers in Knowledge Arena, who will be learning how to make music under the guidance of Tama Sumo, The Bug, Kai Alce and more. See you there!
http://www.attackmagazine.com/news/dimensions-festival-finalises-knowledge-arena-plans/