Sound Behind the Song: “My Girls” by Animal Collective
Benjamin Heywood
February 17, 2021
With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls.”
Benjamin Heywood
Heywood is a lifelong Californian who now splits time between Los Angeles and the high desert. He is co-founder of the record label Chain Letter Collective and founded Chain Letter Press as a publishing home for both his creative output and copywriting. He lives with his spouse and their dog, Scully.
Sound Behind the Song: “I’m a Mess” by Big Black
Benjamin Heywood
October 1, 2020
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of “I’m a Mess.”
A Wellness Primer for Musicians
Benjamin Heywood
July 15, 2020
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology
Benjamin Heywood
July 7, 2020
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.