Artist Spotlight: Matt Goss

You may have glossed right over a boy band back in the ’80s by the name of ‘Bros.’ A little pop-dance gem passed my desk back in the day that I couldn’t resist titled, “When Will I Be Famous.” Bros. managed to take it to the top of...

Music Design: Creating the Playlist

On a recent shopping trip, the sales person assisting me was making small talk and asked about my job. Music Designer isn’t a job title most people encounter too often, so I usually add a brief explanation. Even people I know, to whom I’ve explained my job...

Now Playing: Summer Fun

It’s springtime and not only are the flowers blooming and the pollen swarming (in the southeast at least), but it’s almost Memorial Day which is the kickoff to the summer season! Cookouts are already starting to happen in our neighborhood and you can see...

Music Design: The Power Of Repetition

A former housemate of mine recently interviewed me for a blog post she was writing on the science of sound for her undergraduate Physics class. One of her questions was “How does your understanding of sound correlate with your job as a Music Designer?” While thinking...