Cerebral one moment, floor-shaking the next—Brian Lindgren’s project confounds notions of how an electronic release should sound and feel.
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Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare artistic pleasure.
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
The intellectual multi-instrumentalist discusses her new album and how music has always been about the dogged pursuit of self-realization.
10 Prog Rock Keyboard Classics
Jordan Blum
Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
Sound Behind the Song: “Paul Revere” by Beastie Boys
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In the mid-’80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and “Paul Revere” was their origin story.
Sound Behind the Song: “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry
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A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It’s also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred artist, Neneh Cherry.
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Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
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.
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