Here's a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of "I'm a Mess."
Mr. Oizo’s “Flat Beat” was an infectious song written for a Levi's® ad starring an orange puppet named Flat Eric. At its heart was the TR-606.
A Few Minutes with BricksDaMane: Inside the Winner’s Circle
Ari Rosenschein
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
Drum Companion: Lorne Wheaton on Neil Peart and More
Darren Schoepp
Lorne Wheaton’s lengthy tenure with Neil Peart makes him a Rush fan favorite. Learn about their time on the road in this exclusive interview.
Roland Engineering: Atsushi Hoshiai and the TR-909
Kaori Tsuboi
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Dynamix II: On Miami Bass, the TR-808, and Finding the Perfect Tempo
Mike Sparks
David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
Boris and the Power of NO
Ari Rosenschein
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo’s legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY
Ari Rosenschein
Ali Stone’s new single “Crudo,” featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that’s pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
My Friend from the Eastside
Martin Douglas
Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
Keijiro Takahashi: At the Intersection of Games, Music, Film, and VFX
Evan Shamoon
The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
Tadao Kikumoto: An Exclusive Conversation
Paul McCabe
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
Synthesizing Belief: A Conversation with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb
Ari Rosenschein
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
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Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.