A Few Minutes with Lionclad Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more. by Kat Bein 6 mins read
DoNormaal: Desert Days, Rapping, and Reinvention DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances. by Jake Uitti 4 mins read
SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it. by Ari Rosenschein 4 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 Maya Shenfeld The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
Listening Guide: Jazzie B and Soul II Soul Harry Levin Explore the pioneering Jazzie B of Soul II Soul—from bona fide classics to fresh collaborations and all points in between.
Listening Guide: Prince Paul Keith Nelson Jr. The legendary sonic architect shares exclusive insights about the technology and techniques behind some of his landmark productions.
Listening Guide: Yacht Rock with Tom Scott Carolyn Shlensky From Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan, Tom Scott reflects on unforgettable moments from iconic collaborations that shaped his career—and left a lasting impact on the musical landscape.
Listening Guide: French House Stefan Wyeth French house rose to prominence in the 1990s. Let these ten classic tracks take you on a journey through this eclectic style.
Vocal Harmonizer History: Effects Processors, Vocoders, and More SIRMA Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology.
DJ Skratch Bastid and RomeDigs: Redefining Live Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance. by Ari Rosenschein 11 mins read
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok Success Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck. by SIRMA 4 mins read
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
Winter Blanket: A Cozy and Comforting Indie Playlist Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier. by Kirsten Spruch 3 mins read
Careers in Music: Megan McDuffee on Scoring for Games Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way. by Danny Turner 5 mins read