A Few Minutes with Plaid The British duo shed light on their rural youth, work process, and how an intergalactic voyage informs its latest release, Feorm Falorx. by Ari Rosenschein 4 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
Zeale: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses Zeale is a rapper who's found a niche solo and as half of Blackillac. Follow his journeys from Texas to California and from slam poet to MC. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi 2020 and more. by Ketan Mohite and Lyle Crilly 2 mins read
A Few Minutes with MARNIK: Educating the Dancefloor Italian duo MARNIK discusses '90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event. by Ari Rosenschein 3 mins read
Listening Guide: Jim Keltner Nate Duchene Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the ’70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
Listening Guide: Gary Numan Ari Rosenschein The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.
Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat Andy Thomas Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London’s various club scenes. Here are some of the genre’s foundational records.
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos Ari Rosenschein Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P Adam Douglas One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
Nashville Scene Report Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City. by Ari Rosenschein 18 mins read
How to Get the Most Out of Bandcamp Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform. by Ted Davis 4 mins read
How Musicians Can Utilize AI Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape. by Kirsten Spruch 7 mins read
Sound Matters: Improving Audio for Streaming Music Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them? Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read