Sheila E.: A Glamorous Life of Rhythm Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights. by Nate Duchene 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Hinako Omori Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies. by Danny Turner 8 mins read
A Few Minutes with Kasper Bjørke The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve. by Ari Rosenschein 13 mins read
A Few Minutes with Com Truise One of his generation's most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead. by SIRMA 8 mins read
A Few Minutes with AMÉMÉ AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house. by Alexander Dias 7 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Take On Me” by a-ha Kat Bein Talk about ’80s music, and a-ha’s era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and the JUNO-60’s role.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60 Ari Rosenschein From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Sound Behind the Song: “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers Alexander Dias Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
JUNO-60: The Whole Story Peter Kirn In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the ’80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60
Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606 Peter Kirn The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
Label to Genre: What is PC Music? Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process. by Eric Shorey 10 mins read
Careers in Music: Scoring Tips from Eight Composers The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike. by SIRMA 17 mins read
BizBeat: The Return of the Long-Form Album Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace. by SIRMA 9 mins read
The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style. by Kristin Robinson 10 mins read
How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read