Egyptian Lover and the Art of Staying Gold Egyptian Lover—born Gregory Broussard—began his love affair with the Roland TR-808 as a teenager. It has been his muse ever since. by Kyle Eustice 10 mins read
A Few Minutes with Nation of Language Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present. by Danny Turner 11 mins read
A Few Minutes with Philip Woo Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music. by Jake Uitti 14 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
Can’t Kick This Feeling: A History of Moodymann and KDJ Records Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music. by Mike Rubin 18 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.
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them? Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it. by Kirsten Spruch 10 mins read
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok Success Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck. by SIRMA 9 mins read
Live Music in the Coronavirus Era With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place. by Kirsten Spruch 12 mins read
Inside the Usher Las Vegas Residency IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency. by Ari Rosenschein 11 mins read
Nashville Scene Report Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City. by Ari Rosenschein 37 mins read