Sound Behind the Song: “Mystery of Love” by Mr. Fingers Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate dancefloors. by Alexander Dias 2 mins read
The Tech House Story It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present. by Harold Heath 8 mins read
Underground Resistance, Submerge, and the Detroit Way Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community. by Ari Rosenschein 26 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Paul Revere” by Beastie Boys In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P 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. by Adam Douglas 3 mins read
A Few Minutes with MARNIK: Educating the Dancefloor Ari Rosenschein Italian duo MARNIK discusses ’90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event.
Noga Erez: From Tel Aviv with Authenticity Clint Ward With sophomore LP, KIDS, Noga Erez and Ori Rousso completed a three-year journey. The record overflows with evocative vocals and production.
Frank McNulty: A Family’s Musical Journey Ari Rosenschein Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Remembering Ras G, Legendary L.A. Producer Gino Sorcinelli We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.
A Few Minutes with Miss Tahloulah May Ari Rosenschein Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
Clark: A Playground of Classical and Electronic Sounds Ari Rosenschein Chris Clark’s restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
Aisling Brouwer: Making Waves and Staying Composed Ari Rosenschein Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration.
Josh Wink: Three Decades of Creativity and the TB-303 Ari Rosenschein Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
Yuri Suzuki and the Making of 808303.studio Evan Shamoon Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60 Ari Rosenschein From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Enjoyment to Creation: The Journey to Becoming a Musician From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams. by Jake Uitti 9 mins read
Down with NFTs: Monetize Your Music NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
Portugal. the Man on the PTM Coin and Artistic Currency Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why. by Jake Uitti 2 mins read
How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word. by Ari Rosenschein 3 mins read
Careers in Music: Megan McDuffee on Scoring for Games Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way. by Danny Turner 5 mins read