A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath. by Lyle Crilly 2 mins read
A Few Minutes with Snarky Puppy The outfit's latest rekindles its bond with the Metropole Orkest, as Bill Laurance’s harmonic style enters new orchestral and jazz frontiers. by Danny Turner 7 mins read
A Few Minutes with BricksDaMane: Inside the Winner’s Circle Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
A Few Minutes with Octave One Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets. by Danny Turner 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Poolside From JUNO synths to SPD-driven live rigs, the longtime Roland user breaks down how Poolside blends analog warmth, modern flexibility, and “daytime disco” philosophy—onstage and in the studio. by Carolyn Shlensky 10 mins read
Listening Guide: Post-Rock Tom Wonnacott Submerge yourself in this starting point for an experimental genre of rock music that floats, swirls, and unfolds.
Sound Behind the Song: “Nightclubbing” by Iggy Pop Ari Rosenschein Find out how David Bowie and Iggy Pop created a slapback-saturated swing that takes the listener on a hazy nighttime stroll through Berlin.
The Legacy of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer in Mexico Jorge Medina Martínez Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.
Listening Guide: Ambient Music Dusty Henry From droning electronic pieces to spiritual soundscapes, these records offer a beautiful entry point into this immersive genre.
Sound Behind the Song: “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen Stefan Wyeth Here’s how the 1984 Queen single flipped the script on their musical direction, ushering in a new wave of success for the group.
Crowdfunding and How I Raised $26,000 When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project. by Arielle Silver 4 mins read
The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding? by Arielle Silver 2 mins read
Inside the Usher Las Vegas Residency IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist 2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a playlist to prove it. by Kirsten Spruch 3 mins read