Track of The Week: TNGHT – Brick Figures

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting TNGHT’s new track, ‘Brick Figures’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. Almost ten years ago Hudson Mohawke and Lunice’s trap outfit, TNGHT, rose to fame with their breakout EP of the same name. Most notably […]

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Point Blank’s 10 Favorite Holiday Tracks

With the holiday season quickly approaching (aside from Hanukkah which has already come and gone) it’s that time of year when all we hear on the radio or in malls is holiday music. Whether you love it or hate it, holiday music is a huge part of pop culture. With thousands of versions of different holiday songs, […]

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Tutorial: How to Make A UK Drill Beat with The Fanatix

We’re back with another tutorial with The Fanatix, this time the production duo showcase how you can make a weighty UK drill beat in Logic Pro X. If you’re unfamiliar with the drill music genre, it’s a style of trap music that is renowned for its gliding 808 sub-basses, clicky snares and dark lyrics. Rising to popularity […]

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Breakdown: Stylo G & The Fanatix – Touch Down w/ Nicki Minaj & Vybz Kartel

We’re back with another Track Breakdown, this time with production duo The Fanatix to unveil the magic behind their Nicki Minaj and Vybz Kartel-featuring track, ‘Touch Down’, with Stylo G. The Fanatix are a UK-based production outfit that specialises in dancehall, hip-hop and rap. During their career, the producers have worked with a star-studded lineup of musicians, […]

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Top 5 West Coast Beats

Whether or not you agree that “West Coast is the Best Coast,” the huge role and influence the West Coast has played and continues to play in hip-hop’s legacy is undeniable. With so many years’ worth of amazing West Coast beats out there, we couldn’t help but ask ourselves: Which beats really are the best in the West? […]

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Producer Analysis: Learn the Techniques Behind Burial’s Signature Sound

Welcome to the first instalment of Producer Analysis, a series where we break down some of the key techniques an influential producer uses to create their signature sound and apply them in different ways. First up, we have the elusive Burial who’s championed for his shuffle-y dark UKG beats, ambient textures and emotional vocal work. If you’d like to […]

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Track Breakdown: Iglooghost Shares the Secrets Behind His Production Techniques

Last year we were joined by Brainfeeder’s Iglooghost for an exclusive production masterclass. During the masterclass, the UK producer unveils the secrets behind his high octane Aphex Twin-sampling track, ‘Teef Chizzel’. Want in-depth daily insights into music production techniques? Check out our online courses. Iglooghost is renowned for his forward-thinking production techniques, genre-bending releases and the weird and wonderful […]

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AKAI Pro MPC One: How to Make a Trap Beat in 10 Minutes

AKAI Pro are renowned for their hardware products. Over the course of history, their legendary MPC range has been used by iconic artists such as J DIlla, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Mark Ronson, Outkast, Big Boi and many more and continues to be a staple for many producers. The MPC is perfect for musicians who want to get their beats […]

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Rodney P to Visit Point Blank for Exclusive Talk on Innovation in the Industry

We’re excited to announce that the legendary Rodney P will be joining us on February 6th at our facilities on 26 Orsman Rd, London N1 5QJ for an exclusive talk about his innovation in the UK music scene. Want to learn about the industry on a more permanent basis? Why not check out our Music Industry […]

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Top 5 Free Halloween Themed Sample Packs

As Halloween steadily approaches, it’s time to embrace all things unsettling and celebrate the darker sounding side of music production. Whether your sound design is for an eerie club track, a horror movie short or you’re just in the mood to mess around with some spooky sounds, you can’t go wrong with these free packs. From haunting ambience and […]

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