Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
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The outfit's latest rekindles its bond with the Metropole Orkest, as Bill Laurance’s harmonic style enters new orchestral and jazz frontiers.
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.
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.
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.
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When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
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.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
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.