Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
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The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
Robin "Scanner" Rimbaud explores many genres—from avant-garde to accessible. Find out how he's gone from tape recorders to art institutions.
Sound Behind the Song: “Rublick’s Cube” by Drexciya
Alexander Dias
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. “Rublicks Cube” is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “Autriche” by Autechre
Kat Bein
The TR-606 was born of experimentation. It gave free rein to a generation of bold musicians like Autechre to create tracks like “Autriche.”
Sound Behind the Song: “I’m a Mess” by Big Black
Benjamin Heywood
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of “I’m a Mess.”
Sound Behind the Song: “606” by 808 State
Jason Heffler
808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
The Tech House Story
Harold Heath
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
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A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.