The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
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The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
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.
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From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.