
Alex Lavoie
Alex Lavoie works as a staff writer at LANDR by day and writes indie post-punk tunes in his band UTILS while moonlighting as drummer for folk-rock outfit The Painters.


25 Music Ideas, Tutorials and Tools You Can Use From Home Right Now

How to Live Stream Music: The Best Way to Reach Your Fans Online

Syncopation: How to Feel and Play the Off Beat

Arpeggiators Explained: 7 Creative Ways to Use Arps in Your Tracks

How Samples Charts Will Keep You Up On Beatmaking Trends

The 10 Best Vocal Sample Packs

Sample and Hold: Making a Lo-Fi Beat With AI

Song Hooks: 6 Ideas to Help You Write Catchier Music

The 6 Best 808 Sample Packs for Huge Low End

The 10 Best Sequencers for Any Studio Budget

The 10 Best Lo-Fi Sample Packs

Trap Hats: 4 Hi-Hat Techniques Every Trap Producer Uses

The 10 Best Trap Sample Packs

Sample and Hold: Vintage Keys, Electric Organs, and Funky Guitar

The 10 Best Hip Hop Sample Packs

The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today
