Find out how David Bowie and Iggy Pop created a slapback-saturated swing that takes the listener on a hazy nighttime stroll through Berlin.
EXPLORE HISTORY
’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
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.
808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
Hailey Niswanger: From MAE.SUN to Hit Parade
Ari Rosenschein
Hailey Niswanger is a woodwinds force of nature. Follow her path from Berklee to playing with Demi Lovato and on Beyoncé’s “Black Parade.”
A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film
Ketan Mohite and Lyle Crilly
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.
SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey
Ari Rosenschein
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community
Alexander Dias
Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates community.
A Few Minutes with Badflower in the Studio
Ari Rosenschein
Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they’re working on their sophomore release.
METZ: Toronto Trio Keeps Venues and DIY Alive
Lis Di Angelo
METZ discusses the band’s history, helping small venues survive, and playing their new album live at the Toronto Opera House.
Krust: Return of a Bristol Drum and Bass Legend
Ari Rosenschein
Krust emerged from Bristol’s fertile environment and became an electronic music icon. He’s back with his first album in fourteen years.
Richard Devine: A Systic Approach to Acid
Lyle Crilly
Richard Devine’s new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.
Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
Kassi Ashton: The Fine Art of Making Music
Ari Rosenschein
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.