Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo's legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
Drift through the sonic waters of Julianna Barwick’s ethereal vocal loops on a journey from her Los Angeles kitchen to the waterfalls of Iceland and the sun-soaked walkways of Paris.
DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
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.
Sound Behind the Song: “Strings of Life” by Derrick May
Kat Bein
More than 30 years after Derrick May’s “Strings of Life” saw release, techno remains a pillar of the modern dance community.
Sound Behind the Song: “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic
Jake Uitti
Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
Sound Behind the Song: “Scream” by Mantronix
Kristin Robinson
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk’s experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. “Scream” remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
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Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
Members of the Glastonbury Class of 2025—Colm Conlan, Dani Bernard, and Will White—give us the inside scoop from the festival this year.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.