Ramy: I had just graduated high school and all through high school, I always was just doing music. Everybody knew me in my high school for, ‘Oh, that’s Ramy. He makes music!’ Then my parents were like, ‘Yo, you need to figure out what you want to do. Are you going to go to regular college or what do you want to do?’ I’m just like, ‘I just want to make music. I don’t really want to do anything else’… Source ..read more

One of the grandest human spectacles on earth is Réveillon, the New Years Eve party on Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This past festival clocked in as the 84th largest gathering of human beings in recorded history. Over 2 million people danced upon the sand, wearing white fluttering linens and drinking sticky sweet Caipirinhas. The biggest musicians in Brazil took to the stage and a… Source ..read more

I grew up in the middle of nowhere in Minnesota, in a tiny little town called Pine City; 3000 people and more pine trees than people for sure. I was the last of six kids, and it was a long time between me and my last siblings. I kind of grew up like an only child– my closest brother was 13, when I was born, and my oldest was 18. My family was a really musical family. My dad was the band… Source ..read more

As you can imagine, there’s a lot of pressure, so much pressure. Before we even started recording, there was so much going on. We arranged the room three times and everybody was working out and playing music and so by the time it got time to record, I was much more calm. I do this every single day. The only difference, in that moment, was it was for Kanye. I’m an extremely efficient and quick… Source ..read more

In the dynamic world of music production, where technology meets creativity, choosing the right educational path is a pivotal decision for aspiring producers and sound engineers. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the heart of the industry, uncovering the top music production schools that have been instrumental in shaping the talents of countless music professionals. From the vibrant streets… Source ..read more

I would say, I’ve just always been [innately] inclined to the art of music. When I was younger, I was always able to assess music [in a way that was beyond my years]. Growing up, nobody in my family was into music; none of them played instruments, none of them had anything to do with the studios. I didn’t really want to go back to university. I was looking for the most cost-efficient… Source ..read more

Casey Golden is a Recording Connection mentor who owns GoodLook Studios in Minneapolis, MN. With an already impressive career as a rapper, musician, and engineer, he recently accomplished a life-long dream of working with Nas. I sat down with Casey to chat about his career, this recent accomplishment, and the program. I have been recording music for around 30 years at this point. At first… Source ..read more

Mark Langlois is a recent Radio Connection graduate, who is utilizing career services to try and break into the Boston market and make a name for himself in music and sports radio. I got into student radio way back. My buddy had a radio show and I loved the idea of spinning records. He invited me by, and I went in and watched him a couple times. He started asking me to bring in records… Source ..read more

Photos: Grace McCarthy Clothing: Official Rebrand Stella Zekri is an internationally renowned DJ, frontwoman for the band Stella and the Longos, and event producer for the Berlin-based party Body Language. I sat down with this nightlife renaissance woman to discuss her projects, music, art, partying, misogyny, fatphobia, and her desperate need to rest. Stella Zekri recently helped kick off… Source ..read more

While Dallas may not get quite the notoriety Austin does in the music industry, it’s been the starting point for a few of the biggest names in the industry. And while many have moved on since hitting big, their Dallas roots often shine through in the music and beyond. This list is by no means exhaustive, but will give you a cue that Dallas is no slouch in producing not just singers… Source ..read more