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Dynamic is the new Loud - NO MORE Loudness War !

Loudness War vs. Sales - The Truth

September 19th, 2026 BY Ian Shepherd

On November 4, 2010, Earl Vickers presented his research paper at the 129th AES Convention in San Francisco with clear evidence that there is no connection between loudness and sales.

Don’t believe me ? Just watch the video...

Loudness War vs. Sales - The Truth.

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How to make your song stand out on the radio

September 19th, 2026 BY Ian Shepherd

There is a myth that in order to stand out on the radio, your song needs to be louder than anyone else’s.

Bollocks.

Maybe this was true during the first Loudness Wars, back when every Motown release was louder than the previous one, but not any more – not for a long time...

How to make your song stand out on the radio.

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Learn the Loudness War secret that will give YOUR music an edge

September 19th, 2026 BY Ian Shepherd

Here’s something you might not expect to hear from me:

The Loudness War is your friend

Why ? Because it offers an easy opportunity to let your music stand out from the crowd...

Learn the Loudness War secret that will give YOUR music an edge.

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