Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The bicoastal artist discusses the joy of sharing new musical sounds, making cosmic connections, and crafting beats with the DJ-808.
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music.
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
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.
Sound Behind the Song: “Acid Tracks” by Phuture
Mike Sparks
“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.