Sound Behind the Song: “I’m a Mess” by Big Black 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." by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim Here's how the artist's omnipresent '90s hit "Praise You" harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation. by Stefan Wyeth 3 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
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Inside the São Paulo Beat Scene Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels. by Tiago Frúgoli 12 mins read
Brothertiger Rides the Chillwave Ari Rosenschein To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
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
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
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
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2026 Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more. by Ari Rosenschein 1 min read
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