The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce's film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to DJ to music producer.
One of his generation's most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead.
We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.
California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
Listening Guide: An Intro to MF DOOM
Martin Douglas
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
Gorillaz at 20: The Story of the Virtual Band’s Debut
Jordan Blum
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz’s history and ongoing influence.
Sound Behind the Song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricch
Keith Nelson Jr.
Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become.
What Was Electroclash and Where Did it Go?
Eric Shorey
Trace the influence electroclash artists had on the music of today and it’s not hard to see the genre everywhere. So, what happened?
Sound Behind the Song: “Everybody Needs a 303” by Fatboy Slim
Alexander Dias
“Everybody Needs A 303″ marked the arrival of Fatboy Slim. The track would propel him to become one of the world’s first superstar DJs.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.