Chris Mackin

With almost ten years experience working in content creation and marketing, Chris has written for multiple music and taste-making brands including MusicTech, Guitar.com and Long Live Vinyl magazine. Over the years, he has interviewed countless key voices in the creative industries including Gordon Raphael (The Strokes), Bjørn Jacobsen (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman), Sylvan Esso, Chris Cayford (Rolo Tomassi), Olivier Derivière (A Plague Tale) and many more.

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Chris MackinOct 28, 2019 1:13:00 PM7 min read

dBs graduate Josh Lyell discusses fusing different art forms into an exciting set of projects

Originally studying at dBs Institute Plymouth, Josh Lyell took his passion for graphic ...

Chris MackinOct 8, 2019 12:45:00 PM8 min read

dBs student Dougal Abbott aka Groke releases debut EP on MAD ZOO

Electronic Music Production student Dougal Abbott (Groke) recently released his debut EP, ...

Chris MackinOct 7, 2019 12:53:00 PM5 min read

Alumni Focus - Adjua

During her three years at dBs Institute Bristol, Adjua was involved in an incredible ...

Chris MackinOct 4, 2019 3:38:00 PM3 min read

Tuning in with Noods Radio

Almost four years ago Noods Radio was born in Bristol. An independent radio station with ...

Chris MackinOct 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM5 min read

Finding Success as a Composer with Drew Morgan

Last year, composer Drew Morgan visited dBs Institute to offer his insight into the world ...

Chris MackinSep 10, 2019 2:15:00 PM6 min read

dBs alumnus Jack Thomason on working at Metropolis Studios

Jack Thomason is a graduate of our FdA Sound & Music Technology course who currently ...

Chris MackinSep 2, 2019 10:00:00 AM7 min read

Bringing the studio to you - Jus Mike | The Field Recorder

Mobile libraries, food trucks, ice cream vans, the idea of a service on wheels is not a ...

Chris MackinJul 23, 2019 11:14:00 AM13 min read

10 Key Tips for Game Audio Freelancers

Are you considering starting a career freelancing in game audio? Here are our top tips to ...

Chris MackinJul 22, 2019 5:00:00 PM8 min read

Juan Sevilla-Campoamor on creating a Cuban-infused electronic EP

Recently completing his final year on Music Production & Sound Engineering, Juan ...

Chris MackinJul 8, 2019 2:16:00 PM6 min read

Meeting the demand of those who need music - Aidan Burke aka BURKE

Not content with solely producing music, today's alumni Aidan Burke is the owner of Beats ...

Chris MackinJun 19, 2019 11:46:00 AM13 min read

James Bulley Interview - An Exploration in Sound

James Bulley's love of nature has permeated throughout his professional career. Fostered ...

Chris MackinJun 6, 2019 12:15:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Philth on finding inspiration and developing your workflow

Philth's incredible creative output is matched only by his various roles across the music ...

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