The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it.
House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration.
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
Listening Guide: Trip-Hop
Andy Thomas
Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre’s laidback beats.
Sound Behind the Song: “Song of Life” by Leftfield
Stefan Wyeth
Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303’s role in it.
Sound Behind the Song: “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim
Stefan Wyeth
Here’s how the artist’s omnipresent ’90s hit “Praise You” harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.
Listening Guide: Synth Pop
Stefan Wyeth
Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.
Sound Behind the Song: “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson
Mike Sparks
Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson’s career by transforming the mundane into the sinister.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.