A Few Minutes with Lucy Gooch The wandering artist speaks about early musical memories, capturing fleeting ideas, and how a sense of place influences her writing. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick. by Danny Turner 6 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 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 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
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.
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.
Roland’s New Global Headquarters: Inside the Inspiration Hub Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace. by Adam Douglas 5 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
Matt Workman: Behind Drummer XR and Cine Tracer Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
The Benefits of Biomusic: Challenging the Boundaries of Sound If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds. by Jason Heffler 3 mins read
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey. by Emily Twombly 3 mins read