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Shane Dylan Enlists Naledi Masilo and SeeFour to Take Boston by Storm
by Mike Scarfo Multi-talented composer and producer Shane Dylan is generally known around Boston’s indie music scene for his slick...

The Turntable Teachers
Feb 22, 20212 min read


DK’s New Single “Reality” Is a Career Defining Moment
by Mike Scarfo After a successful campaign of his late-2020 album Anomaly, on the surface it seemed easy to define DK as an artist: the...

The Turntable Teachers
Feb 21, 20212 min read


Western MA Hip-Hop Artist, TAHA, Wrestles His Demons on New Album 'Have Nightmares About Me'
by Mike Scarfo When you’ve been hated your entire life, the hate becomes a part of you” reads a description on the website of Shrewsbury,...

The Turntable Teachers
Feb 17, 20214 min read


Boston Recording Artist Washy Redefines Life Lessons on Debut EP
by Mike Scarfo “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it”; Charles Swindoll’s infamous quote is...

The Turntable Teachers
Jan 25, 20214 min read


Projects with Underappreciated Production
by: Brian Mitchell (B Leafs) As a producer myself, I wanted to take a dive into some projects that I think don't get talked about enough...

The Turntable Teachers
Oct 28, 20202 min read


Releasing a Song or Project
by Justin Oliver (J Faith): The process of releasing your music to the masses is a daunting task for upcoming artists trying to build a...

The Turntable Teachers
Oct 14, 20202 min read


Do's & Dont's of Overcoming Writer's Block
by Justin Oliver (J Faith): Writer's block can be frustrating for music artists, authors, and poets. Here are some "do's and don'ts" to...

The Turntable Teachers
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Tips for Vocal Health
by Justin Oliver (J Faith): As a musical artist, vocal health is one of the most important parts of performing your songs to the best of...

The Turntable Teachers
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Underrated Plug-Ins For Under $50
by Brian Mitchell (B Leafs): As a producer or engineer, your choice of plug-ins helps create unique effects to take your sound to the...

The Turntable Teachers
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Top 25 Songs of the 2010's
by Mike Scarfo: A flashback to better times, my favorite 25 songs of the 2010's. Admittedly, this half of the list was much easier to...

The Turntable Teachers
Jul 13, 202018 min read


Top 50 Songs of the 2010's (Pt. 1: 50-26)
by Mike Scarfo: The first half of my Top 50 favorite songs of the 2010's Ah, the 2010's. It's nice to reminisce on the better times, as...

The Turntable Teachers
Jun 18, 202016 min read


Dude, What Is Post-Rock?
by Erick Kainen: Imagine taking an old Nine Inch Nails track mixed with Pink Floyd and Pearl Jam. Then remove the lyrics so it’s just...

The Turntable Teachers
Jun 16, 20205 min read


Elton John Saved My Life
by Dia Hampton: In May of 1975, Elton John’s Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy album was released in the US. Within four days...

The Turntable Teachers
May 29, 20206 min read


Classic Artist Review: Faith No More
by Erick Kainen:
Great bands you've never heard of.... maybe...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 30, 20204 min read


Five Favorite NPR Tiny Desk Concert Performances
by Mike Scarfo:
More live music coming straight to your home. Here are our five favorite NPR Tiny Desk Performances ever

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Five Favorite COLORS Show Performances
by Mike Scarfo: Coronavirus cancel your upcoming concert? No worries, COLORS Studios and Tiny Desk have you covered during quarantine

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 25, 20203 min read


Artist Review: Angry Blackmen
by Mike Scarfo: The Chicago-based hip-hop duo is making a whole lot of noise, in more ways than one.

The Turntable Teachers
Feb 10, 20204 min read


Billie Eilish: Music's Most Unexpected New Star
by Mike Scarfo: Billie Eilish pulls off the unthinkable, as she becomes only the second artist ever to win the 4 major Grammy Awards...

The Turntable Teachers
Jan 26, 20204 min read
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