The journal

Stories & reviews

Recording diaries, gear thoughts and reviews of the songs and artists shaping the sound of Tune it.

Recording a cover in one afternoon
Home studio6 min read

Recording a cover in one afternoon

The exact setup and shortcuts behind the latest bedroom sessions — no fancy gear required.

Five warm-ups I never skip
Technique4 min read

Five warm-ups I never skip

The short routine that keeps my voice steady from the first take to the last encore.

What covers taught me about writing
Songwriting7 min read

What covers taught me about writing

Reworking other people's songs is the best songwriting school I ever attended.

The mic that changed my sound
Gear review5 min read

The mic that changed my sound

An honest review of the condenser mic now on every recording — the good and the fiddly.