The fix is simple. Stop treating audio as a backing track. Bring it into the creative process from minute one. Choosing music ...

If you've followed our recent 'Start Here' series, you'll have some knowledge of what a DAW is, how MIDI works and how to wire up your interface and record vocals effectively. But really, it's making ...

The subject of backing tracks has been one of the most highly-discussed and controversial topics in rock music over the last year or so. It seems that nearly every interview that's published features ...

Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen had blistering words for bands that use backing tracks: “Tell them to go fuck themselves.” Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate, Don’t Stagnate’ Tour Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate ...

Howdy, for .. various reasons .. that involve making backing tracks for solo/duo live performance and the most epic variety of childhood nostalgia, I am looking for a way to purchase the one single ...

We live in a time when there is increasing scrutiny on the use of pre-recorded vocals by live performers. Some critics argue that the use of backing tracks is misleading and unfair to fans, while ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has defended his band against accusations they use backing tracks during their concerts. During a conversation with Stereogum, the singer addressed rumors that Def ...