Blog: Sonical.ly - Educating Music Creators

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

1.26.23

Arcane: How A Video Game Adaptation Ended Up With A Banger Soundtrack

What does a TV show based on a video game and the music industry have in common? Near the end of 2021, Arcane took the world by storm after debuting on Netflix. Not only did it dazzle us with its...

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Mark Singleton |

1.23.23

How Black Pink Should Negotiate Their New Contract with YG Entertainment

As the contract between Blackpink and YG Entertainment nears its end, fans of the popular South Korean girl group are wondering if the group will renew their contract with the agency...

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Nate Moore |

1.19.23

Writer's Block is Real, Even for J.Cole: Here are 8 Tips to Overcome

Rapper J. Cole has recently announced that he had been struggling with writer's block, but found a way to break free from it by using a type beat from Youtube music producer BVTMAN's YouTube...

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Nate Moore |

1.19.23

Hania Rani: A Virtuoso in the World of Classical and Electronic Music

Hania Rani is a Polish pianist and composer whose music has been described as "hauntingly beautiful" and "evocative." She is known for her unique blend of classical and electronic music, which she...

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Stevan Oostenbrug |

1.16.23

Ryan Tedder’s Studio Review: Writing Three Songs From Scratch

Ryan Tedder is a highly accomplished and sought-after music producer and songwriter. He is known for his work with a wide range of artists including: Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and OneRepublic...

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Nate Moore |

1.6.22

Quentin Miller only got paid $30,000 for writing 6 Drake songs.

Drake's ghostwriter controversy has been a topic of conversation since the rapper's feud with Meek Mill in 2015. Quentin Miller, a lesser-known rapper from Atlanta, was named as the ghostwriter....

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Stevan Oostenbrug |

12.28.22

Timbaland’s Beatmaking Masterclass Review: A Class on Feeling the Flow

Many artists are using their personal brand and influence to educate artists, from beginners to fellow professionals. Timbaland has partnered with Masterclass to teach musicians how to make unique...

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Stevan Oostenbrug |

12.7.22

Rina Sawyama -- The Voice of a Genre-Spanning Pop Star

Rina Sawayama has burst into the consciousness of queer music listeners in recent years. My first time listening to her work was Cherry, a track that is bubbly ...

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