Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
Guitarist and keys player Mitch Fountain reflects on the happy accident behind a Roland‑driven single, his evolution from guitar to keys, and why continual learning fuels his creativity.
Meet the music director behind Afrobeats’ biggest names as he discusses his heritage, essential gear, and the genre’s future.
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
The Tech House Story
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It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hunter” by Bjork
Mike Sparks
The spiraling of the TR-909 on “Hunter” weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909
Ari Rosenschein
Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Sound Behind the Song: “Big Fun” by Inner City
Alexander Dias
The cultural ramifications of “Big Fun” are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
Sound Behind the Song: “Chime” by Orbital
Kat Bein
Orbital share memories of “Chime,” the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
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Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.