A Few Minutes with Merzbow
Danny Turner
September 22, 2025
Deep into a five-decade noise odyssey, Masami Akita offers the philosophies behind Merzbow’s surrealist approach to sound.
Danny Turner
Danny is a London-based freelance music journalist/writer. His work appears in Electronic Musician, Music Radar, Future Music Magazine, and other outlets.
A Few Minutes with Mocky
Danny Turner
September 18, 2025
In a world of algorithms and automation, Mocky’s latest release pushes back against the machine and puts choir over code.
A Few Minutes with Death in Vegas
Danny Turner
July 1, 2025
From genre-blending origins to raw, emotional techno, Death in Vegas charts Richard Fearless’ singular sonic journey through a vintage lens.
Careers in Music: Technology and Chart-toppers with Martyn Ware
Danny Turner
June 18, 2025
The Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware steps back in time to discuss a career spent at the intersection of music and technology.
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
October 11, 2024
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu
Danny Turner
October 10, 2024
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw
Danny Turner
July 30, 2024
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
A Few Minutes with Strand of Oaks
Danny Turner
June 7, 2024
Strand of Oaks mastermind Timothy Showalter explains how painting and meditation fueled his shift from folk rock to synth sounds.
A Few Minutes with Night Tapes
Danny Turner
February 22, 2024
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
A Few Minutes with Junior Simba
Danny Turner
February 12, 2024
From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft.