Clara Alex

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Managing Editor at @killthedj_com | Content Editor in a couple of #musictech and audio tech companies l DM for pitches & tip-off. @claraalexx on Substack

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YouTube Launches AI-Generated Background Music Tool

1 month ago | killthedj.com | Clara Alex

YouTube has begun rolling out a new feature that lets creators generate custom background music with the help of AI without worrying about copyright claims, as YouTube says in a video on their Creator Insider YouTube channel. The tool is part of the Creator Music beta, available in YouTube’s dashboard for video creators.
Best Music Apps to Try in 2025: Part II. Collaboration, Networking & Music Curation

2 months ago | killthedj.com | Luke Mounthill |Clara Alex

In the first part of this article series, we were talking about music promotion and production software you should definitely give a shot to this year. This part is dedicated to apps designed specifically for collaboration and networking, as well as music discovery and curation.
10 Best Ways To Monetize Your Music Beyond Streaming

2 months ago | killthedj.com | Luke Mounthill |Clara Alex

Tired of seeing pitiful streaming royalties from Spotify and Apple Music despite growing play counts? With most artists earning less than a penny per stream, it's time to diversify how you monetize your music.
How to Upload & Distribute Music to Streaming Platforms

2 months ago | killthedj.com | Ana Balashova |Luke Mounthill |Clara Alex

As an independent artist without a record label, getting your tracks where listeners can find them is crucial.
How to Spot Plagiarized Music

Mar 10, 2025 | killthedj.com | Ana Balashova |Clara Alex |Luke Mounthill

In 2023, Ed Sheeran stood in a New York courtroom, guitar in hand, playing "Thinking Out Loud" to prove he hadn't stolen from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." This was a perfect snapshot of our current musical situation, where copyright disputes are surging and artists repeatedly face that annoying question: who owns a melody? The music world has gotten quite chaotic when it comes to who stole what from whom and the outcomes of these legal battles can be expensive.
15 Common Music Production Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Mar 6, 2025 | killthedj.com | Luke Mounthill |Clara Alex

Are music production mistakes ruining your tracks? Even talented producers make errors that prevent great musical ideas from reaching their full potential. These technical issues affect electronic music, hip-hop, and all other genres equally. You'll learn 15 specific music production mistakes and practical fixes that will immediately improve your workflow, equalization decisions, and vocal processing techniques.
Chart Toppers or Heart Stoppers: What Is Good Music?

Feb 25, 2025 | killthedj.com | Ana Balashova |Clara Alex |Luke Mounthill

"What is good music?" This simple question opens up a rabbit hole of educated opinions, heated debates, and quite possibly, the end of a few friendships. It's the question that's haunted musicians, producers, and pretty much anyone with a SoundCloud account since the dawn of recorded sound. And in a world where about 120,000 new songs are being uploaded daily across major streaming platforms in the U.S., it's getting harder and harder to cut through all that noise.
10 Signs Your Mix Is Done (And When to Stop Tweaking)

Feb 18, 2025 | killthedj.com | Luke Mounthill |Jake Gill |Clara Alex

How do you know when your mix is truly finished? That endless cycle of tweaking EQ, adjusting compression, and second-guessing your decisions stops today. In this guide, you'll learn:Clear signs that tell you when to stop mixingProfessional techniques for mix evaluationSystem-specific testing strategiesMastering preparation stepsWe'll break down the exact process professional mixing engineers use to finish tracks with confidence. No more late-night tweaking sessions or endless mix revisions.
Spotify to Roll Out a New Tier with Lossless Audio

Feb 18, 2025 | killthedj.com | Clara Alex

Spotify’s long-teased lossless audio tier finally seems to be on its way. According to multiple reports, the streaming giant is set to introduce a new subscription level called “Music Pro” later this year, bundling CD-quality sound with AI-powered mashup features and exclusive concert ticket access. The service will reportedly cost an additional $5.99 per month. Lossless audio has been a glaring omission in Spotify’s offering for years.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Brief Ban

Feb 14, 2025 | killthedj.com | Clara Alex

💡Editor's note: The article was made together with 4K Tokkit, a TikTok content downloader and viewer. TikTok is once again available for download on both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store in the United States after a brief hiatus that began on January 19, 2025. The popular video-sharing app had been delisted as part of a nationwide ban, which was initially put in place by the president-elect Donald Trump.