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Sonic Dissections cuts beneath the surface of iconic artists and bands — volume by volume, track by track — exposing the techniques, signatures, and deliberate choices that make their sound unmistakably, permanently theirs.
About the Series
"Every great record is a masterclass in disguise — we write the syllabus."
Sonic Dissections is a self-published book series dedicated to the deep structural analysis of iconic musicians and bands. Where most music writing settles for biography or opinion, Sonic Dissections goes further — into the sonic decisions, compositional techniques, production choices, and artistic philosophies that define an artist's sound.
Each volume is devoted entirely to a single artist or band, written by expert co-authors who bring deep knowledge, critical insight, and a genuine passion for the music they cover.
What We Cover
Each volume is structured around six core pillars of craft — applied to the artist at hand with granular, expert-level depth.
Fingering patterns, tuning choices, tonal signature — how the player's hands shape the sound as much as the gear does.
Mic placement, outboard gear, mixing philosophy, the decisions that live between the takes and the final master.
Song structure, lyrical framework, thematic motifs — the blueprints behind the tracks that last.
How the studio vision translates to the stage — setlist construction, improvisational choices, crowd dynamics.
Tracing the roots — who shaped the artist, and how the artist's craft in turn reshaped those who followed.
Album-by-album analysis that tracks the evolution of craft across an entire career, spotlighting pivotal moments of change.
The Collection
The inaugural Sonic Dissections volume. A deep structural study of the sonic style, compositional mastery, and enduring craft of an iconic artist — by Michael JanJason.
The second installment turns its lens to another legendary act — unpacking their craft with the same forensic depth and expert co-author insight.
The next chapter is in the works. Interested in writing it? We're actively seeking expert co-authors with deep knowledge of an iconic artist or band.
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Music writing that actually respects the intelligence of the listener — and the depth of the artist.
Sonic Dissections — The Series