Natural Disaster Delays

I’m writing this with Cyclone Alfred looming over the Gold Coast, expected to make landfall across most of Queensland within the next 24 hours. It’s been an intense and anxious time—wild winds, relentless rain, and a mix of fearmongering and genuine concern, reminiscent of the Covid pandemic. Supermarket shelves are stripped bare, and panic has … Read more

My Titanic Book Task

During the Covid pandemic, I began compiling a vast library of documents, photos, and archives centred on one of my favourite subjects: the Titanic. I created numerous 3D models, digital illustrations, diagrams, and other renders, gradually writing accompanying text. A lot of my focus was when I was practicing photo colurisation (many of my colourised … Read more

Understanding Amplitude, Loudness, and Dynamic Range in Music: Why Maintaining Dynamic Range Matters in Mixing and Mastering

Introduction The terms amplitude, loudness, and dynamic range are fundamental in the world of audio engineering, and understanding them is essential to create a well-balanced and enjoyable mix. In the quest for louder music, the past few decades have seen the rise of the “loudness war,” an industry trend pushing for increased loudness at the … Read more

itch.io as an Alternative to Bandcamp?

An Untapped Platform for Independent Musicians As an artist and producer, one of my biggest challenges has been juggling the creative side with the business side of things. While I love producing and composing music, managing the operations of a small record label—both for my own projects and for the artists I work with—can be … Read more

Still Battling the Creative Chaos…

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I’ve been balancing multiple ambitious music projects over the years. Despite creative projects being time-consuming and financially exhausting, I remain excited (though a little worried) about their future release and my ongoing endeavors.