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EXPLORE PEOPLE
These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
Chris Clark's restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
Jane Weaver's latest album is a self-contained universe. The artist discusses shaking up her studio process, cinema, and the groove.
Listening Guide: Gary Numan
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The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.
Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat
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Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London’s various club scenes. Here are some of the genre’s foundational records.
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos
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Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P
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One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
Sound Behind the Song: “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer
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“Axel F” is the inescapable theme song of the classic ’80s romp Beverly Hills Cop. Learn about the oddball hit and its pioneering creator.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.