Introducing SplitFire Magz: Where Music Meets Storytelling
A New Chapter for SplitFire
Today, we're excited to announce SplitFire Magz—our new music magazine that goes beyond bass backing tracks and AI tools to explore the stories, artists, and innovations shaping the future of music.
At SplitFire AI, we've always been about empowering musicians. We've built tools that help you practice, learn, and create. But we realized something: the best way to elevate your musical journey isn't just through better tools—it's through better stories, deeper insights, and a richer understanding of the music world around you.
That's why we created Magz.
What is SplitFire Magz?
SplitFire Magz is an editorial platform where music meets innovation. It's a place for:
- In-depth interviews with emerging and established artists
- Technical deep-dives into music technology and production
- Cultural explorations of global music scenes
- Practice guides from professional musicians
- Industry analysis and trend spotting
- Honest reviews of gear, apps, and albums
Think Rolling Stone's editorial boldness meets Scandinavian minimalism, with a global perspective and a focus on what matters to working musicians.
Why We Built This
As we've grown the SplitFire community, we've had countless conversations with bass players, producers, and music enthusiasts. The pattern was clear: musicians don't just want tools—they want context, inspiration, and connection.
You want to know:
- How are other musicians using AI in their workflow?
- What's happening in music scenes outside the Western bubble?
- How did that producer get that sound?
- What gear actually matters vs. what's just hype?
- Where is music technology headed?
These are questions that can't be answered with an app feature or a backing track. They need journalism. They need storytelling. They need Magz.
Our Editorial Philosophy
Authenticity Over Hype
We're not here to sell you things or parrot press releases. If something's great, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll say that too. Our loyalty is to the music community, not to manufacturers or labels.
Global Perspective
Music doesn't just happen in New York, London, or Los Angeles. Some of the most exciting innovations are coming from Jakarta, Stockholm, Seoul, and Lagos. We're committed to covering music from everywhere.
Technical Without Being Exclusive
We'll explain complex concepts clearly, but we won't dumb things down. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll find value in our content.
Musicians First
Every piece of content is created with one question in mind: "Does this help musicians make better music or understand their craft better?" If the answer is no, we don't publish it.
Launch Content
We're launching with six diverse articles:
Featured Stories
"The Future of AI in Music: Where Technology Meets Soul"
An exploration of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music creation while preserving the human touch that makes music magical. Not hype, not fear-mongering—just honest analysis.
"The Scandinavian Sound"
From ABBA to Spotify, Scandinavia has shaped global music in ways that far exceed its population. We explore the cultural and philosophical reasons why Nordic countries keep producing musical innovation.
"The Lantis: Indonesia's Answer to Beatlemania"
Meet the Jakarta indie rock trio competing with K-pop on Asian charts. Their story proves that authentic, guitar-driven music still resonates in 2024.
Deep Dives
"The Modern Bass Player's Guide to Practice in 2025"
Essential techniques and tools that are transforming how bass players learn and improve in the digital age.
"Inside the Studio: A Conversation with Tomorrow's Sound"
An emerging producer discusses AI, creativity, and the future of music production in an in-depth interview.
"The Stem Separation Revolution"
How AI-powered stem separation is transforming how we learn, remix, and interact with music—and why it matters to every musician.
What Makes Magz Different?
Editorial Independence
Magz operates as an independent editorial entity within SplitFire. While we're part of the ecosystem, our writers and editors have complete freedom to cover what matters, not what serves a marketing agenda.
Quality Over Quantity
We're not chasing traffic with clickbait. Every article goes through rigorous editing. We'd rather publish one great piece than ten mediocre ones.
Typography-First Design
We believe long-form content deserves beautiful presentation. Magz is designed for reading—generous whitespace, thoughtful typography, and minimal distractions.
Built for Musicians
Every editorial decision considers what musicians actually need. Less "10 Guitar Tricks!" More "Here's how this technique works and why it matters."
Categories
Magz covers six main categories:
- Features - Long-form journalism and investigative pieces
- Interviews - Conversations with artists, producers, and innovators
- Technique - Educational content and practice guides
- Technology - Reviews and analysis of music tech
- Culture - Scene reports and cultural analysis
- Reviews - Honest assessments of albums, gear, and apps
Join the Conversation
Magz isn't just us talking at you—it's a conversation. We want to hear from you:
- What stories should we cover?
- Which artists should we interview?
- What techniques do you want explained?
- Which music scenes deserve more attention?
Reach out at magz@splitfire.ai or join the discussion in our Discord community.
For Contributors
We're always looking for great writers, especially musicians who can bring insider perspective. If you have a story pitch or want to contribute, we want to hear from you.
Check out our Style Guide for editorial standards and submission guidelines.
What's Next?
This is just the beginning. In the coming months, we'll be adding:
- Search functionality for easy content discovery
- Category archive pages
- Author profiles and guest contributors
- Newsletter for weekly updates
- Podcast interviews with featured artists
- Interactive multimedia features
But for now, we're focused on what matters most: great stories about music.
Visit SplitFire Magz
Explore all our launch content at splitfire.ai/magz
We've put our hearts into this. We hope you find stories that inspire you, insights that improve your craft, and perspectives that broaden your musical horizons.
Because at the end of the day, tools are important—but stories are what connect us. Technology enables us—but culture sustains us. And music isn't just what we make—it's who we are.
Welcome to SplitFire Magz. Where music meets innovation.
Have feedback? Found a typo? Want to pitch a story? Email us at magz@splitfire.ai
Slap it! 🎸