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
Label Spotlight: Mo’ Wax Records and UNKLE James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo' Wax and its continuing influence. by Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
A Few Minutes with AMÉMÉ AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house. by Alexander Dias 3 mins read
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer. by Danny Turner 10 mins read
A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw '80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle. by Danny Turner 6 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie Ari Rosenschein Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”
CR-78: The Whole Story Adam Douglas Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Listening Guide: Aughts Hip-Hop Christine Ochefu In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era.
Listening Guide: 1990s Hip-Hop Jake Uitti In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.
Listening Guide: 1970s Hip-Hop Keith Nelson Jr. ’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
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
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
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 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
The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style. by Kristin Robinson 4 mins read