#Competitions
Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Remix ft. Charron
Tracklanta: Virtual Sessions is about to get even hotter. That’s because we’re dropping another TWO contests that will taking freestyle to the next level. The prizes? The first wins you a once-in-a-lifetime session with the master of freestyle Corey Charron from MTV’s hit show Wild N Out. Charron will mentor… Read more
#Competitions
August 2020 BandLab contest winners
You know the drill – halfway through the month we announce our BandLab contest winners. Huge congratulations to those who made the cut this month. Those who missed out – this month's contest is something to be hyped up about. Last week we dropped one our biggest contests on BandLab – Tracklanta… Read more
#Community
Tracklanta one year on: Summer
Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Sessions is finally here! Although a slightly follow up from last year's debut, the goals are exactly the same. And who better to tell us about how Tracklanta has empowered aspiring artists than our winners who traveled to Atlanta last year? This time, we speak to Tracklanta… Read more
#Tutorials
Getting started on BandLab for Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Remix
If you're here, you're probably gunning for a shot at winning Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Remix, but you're new to BandLab. Not to worry – getting started is easy and you'll be making your first song in no time. BandLab is free to use, on both your computer's web browser or… Read more
#Competitions
Get ready for Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Remix
One of our biggest contests ever is back. Get ready for Tracklanta 2020: Virtual Remix. Once again, we’ve partnered with A3C and ChooseATL to line up a slew of big names, from seasoned studio pros to elite producers to tour managers and music executives. Tracklanta 2020 goes virtual Although we… Read more
#Tutorials
How to make a UK drill beat on BandLab
Drill has its roots in Chicago back in the early 2010s, but when someone says drill today, they're probably talking about UK drill. Think of UK drill as a lovechild of Chicago drill and the hard-edged sound of underground London that combines musical influences from the darker side of hip-hop… Read more
#Community
Tracklanta one year on: BdcÇÂMBØ
One year on from Tracklanta, BdcÇÂMBØ is making more music than ever. Prolific, passionate and in his own proud words, authentic, BdcÇÂMBØ has taken strides since his time at Tracklanta, recording with producer Young Chop and studio engineer Renegade El Rey at Stankonia studios. We catch up with BdcÇÂMBØ to… Read more
#Guides
How to get good artist photos and cover art
Well-conceived and executed cover art helps you to establish your unique brand as an artist, and convey subtle hints about the mood, genre and style of a release Read more
#Community
Our six picks: Collaborations
Collaboration is the name of the game. Countless hits, albums, performances have been collaborations. And there are many good reasons why artists everywhere are so caught up on the collab bandwagon. But we're not going to bore you with why we think collabs are worth your time. Instead, we pick… Read more
