The enigmatic artist unpacks the sounds behind his noir masterpieces and explains how the element of chance contributed to his viral success.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
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.
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
In a world of algorithms and automation, Mocky's latest release pushes back against the machine and puts choir over code.
From genre-blending origins to raw, emotional techno, Death in Vegas charts Richard Fearless' singular sonic journey through a vintage lens.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heliosphan” by Aphex Twin
Kristin Robinson
“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect time.
Sound Behind the Song: “Energy Flash” by Joey Beltram
Peter Kirn
30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a DJ set.
How Yellow Magic Orchestra Launched the 808 Revolution
Evan Shamoon
It’s not a stretch to say that few bands were as formative in the early evolution of electronic music as Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Sound Behind the Song: “Jam On It” by Newcleus
Ari Rosenschein
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
Drum Machine Classics: 10 808 Tracks You May Not Know
Jake Uitti
The Roland TR-808 can create everything from a love song to a raging anthem. No wonder genres from industrial to rock to rap welcome the drum machine.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
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.