the latest word
Delve deeper into who we are, what we think, and what the word on the street is about us.
THE JINGLE IS DEAD
We’re living in a world oversaturated with visual content, and sound is
SNIPER: THE LAST STAND
Collaboration was at the core of this project from start to finish.
WELCOMING Aaron Thabang Makhetha
Aaron joined our team at the beginning of February, becoming our second
Producers’ Picks of 2024 and Predictions for 2025
As we look back on an extraordinary year of creativity, collaboration, and
PRESSURE COOKER STUDIOS IS GROWING
Some very exciting news to end the year on: we’ll be ready
SAB SHARP: Behind The Music
The recent SAB Sharp campaign directed by Fausto Becatti, is an important and stark message around the dangers of drinking and driving, told through real
PCS x BFM The Alumni Collection Vol.1
We’ve been keeping this one quiet for a while and are finally ready to share this epic news with you: Pressure Music Catalogue proudly presents
SIX MONTHS WITH ALEX
ALEX OUR COMMERCIAL AUDIO ENGINEER REFLECTS ON 6 MONTHS AT THE STUDIO Six months might not seem like a long time, but at Pressure Cooker
The Art of Mixing: Storytelling Through Sound
we asked kyle koekemoer, head of audio at pressure cooker studios, to give us his insights in ‘the art of mixing’ Mixing is, at its
GAMING UPDATE
2024 is an exciting year for us in terms of gaming, from game releases years in the making, to local and international gaming conferences. We’re
AESTHETIC OF THE BUZZ
We are committed to showcasing African musical talent and the unique potential it has to make a lasting impact on the global media industry. This
TRICK OR TREAT
While everyone plans their spooky Halloween outfits, we thought we’d reflect back on some of our work that could come back to haunt you in
RELIEVING THE PRESSURE
It’s been almost a year since we officially introduced our Pressure Music Catalogue and we thought it was time for an update. Pressure offers you
PCS Goes Intern-ational
At Pressure Cooker Studios, we’re all about nurturing talent and creating spaces for growth, learning, and collaboration. That’s why we were so excited to have
WHAT IS ASMR?
October is ‘Mental Health Awareness’ month, and having recently completed a Schweppes commercial that uses ‘ASMR’ techniques in the Sound Design, we thought we’d unpack
The Shakedown: The Power of Sound Design and the Art of Foley
Sound design and foley are crucial elements that elevate the storytelling experience, adding depth and realism to every scene. Foley, the art of creating everyday
We’re Teaming Up with Bridges for Music
WHO IS BRIDGES FOR MUSIC? Bridges for Music is a non-profit organisation focused on empowering young talent from under-served communities to become creative change-makers, providing
ALIGNING PURPOSES WITH PARTNERS
You’ve heard us talk about building a platform for talent to flourish,
REFLECTING ON MIX WITH THE MASTERS
What is it like to sit shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the world’s
The Lucy Duran Chronicles: Exploring Ethnomusicology in our pursuit to Pioneer the African Audio Arts
Over the past few months, ethnomusicologist Lucy Durán, a Professor Emerita of
THE JINGLE IS DEAD
We’re living in a world oversaturated with visual content, and sound is
SNIPER: THE LAST STAND
Collaboration was at the core of this project from start to finish.
The Power of Music and Audio in Relieving Stress
At Pressure Cooker Studios, we know that Music and Sound can have
cheers to 13 years
We couldn’t let a milestone like turning 13 go uncelebrated. We invited
Our USA Intern unpacks her experience at PCS
At Pressure Cooker Studios we believe that the best way to innovate
