Masterclass: How to Write, Record and Produce Your Own Vocal Tracks w/ Lily McKenzie

For this masterclass, we were joined by Lily McKenzie to break down her track ‘You Don’t Know’ and showcase how you can work as both a vocalist and producer simultaneously by exploring songwriting, production and vocal recording techniques. Establishing herself with a series of high-profile collaborations with some of the biggest names in grime and […]

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Zion Foster Shares the Secrets Behind His Vocals on the R&B Track ‘POWER’

We were joined by the London-based R&B sensation, Zion Foster, to explore the magic behind his Afrobeat anthem ‘POWER’ and talk about how he makes his vocals sound so polished and professional from his bedroom studio. ‘POWER’ is taken from the artist’s new album, Welcome to the Lion’s Den, and is an ultra-smooth Afrobeat cut that’s packed with soulful […]

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How to Structure a Song: Part 2

In our previous post, How to Structure a Song: Part 1, we looked at the different types of building blocks featured in many classic tunes heard on the radio or in a club. This time around we’re going to take a look at the practicalities of putting those building blocks together to create a tune. If […]

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Student Success July 2018: Sasha Brown, Sherika Sherard & Teddy Wong

Welcome back to another edition of Point Blank Student Success. In July we call on another three students/graduates to discuss their successes and hopes for the future. In a slight departure from our usual success stories, two of our subjects this month are singer-songwriters who have been gaining impressive traction, one with radio plays and blog […]

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13 Myths About Getting a Songwriting Advance

The following post comes from Alex Heiche, CEO and founder of Sound Royalties, a company working to transform the entire way that songwriters fund their creativity.  Sound Royalties has just partnered with DMN as part of our new, educational series on songwriter financing. Just like performing artists can chart their path without a label, songwriters […]

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