Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London's various club scenes. Here are some of the genre's foundational records. by Andy Thomas 6 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
Sound Behind the Song: “Rio” by Duran Duran “Rio” cemented the British fivesome as synth-pop legends and MTV superstars. The JUPITER-4 arpeggio is a defining sound of the '80s hit. by Kat Bein 2 mins read
Listening Guide: 9th Wonder Find out how 9th Wonder helped reshape the rules of sample-based production in the 21st century with this selection of classics. by Keith Nelson Jr. 5 mins read
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene. by Gino Sorcinelli 5 mins read
A Few Minutes with Moby Harry Levin On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of “Lift Me Up,” Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
A Few Minutes with Mareux Ari Rosenschein The enigmatic artist unpacks the sounds behind his noir masterpieces and explains how the element of chance contributed to his viral success.
Careers in Music: Playing Live on Broadway SIRMA Meet seven successful Broadway musicians who carved their own paths to the stage and into the orchestra pit.
Arabian Prince on 808s, Technology, and West Coast Hip-Hop Ari Rosenschein This legend was around at the start of the Los Angeles rap game. The self-proclaimed Willy Wonka talks N.W.A, 808s, and his own futurism.
Careers in Music: Greazy Keyz on Hockey, Gemstones, and the AX-Edge Ari Rosenschein The keytar-wielding hockey organist talks about his unusual music journey, building a brand, and lending piano chops to a hit HBO series.
A Few Minutes with Lucy Gooch Ari Rosenschein The wandering artist speaks about early musical memories, capturing fleeting ideas, and how a sense of place influences her writing.
Careers in Music: Tom Scott on Sax, Composing, and a Life in Songs Carolyn Shlensky The legendary musician and composer reflects on his musical upbringing, the power of digital wind instruments, and key collaborations.
A Few Minutes with Death in Vegas Danny Turner From genre-blending origins to raw, emotional techno, Death in Vegas charts Richard Fearless’ singular sonic journey through a vintage lens.
A Few Minutes with Duro Keith Nelson Jr. From Mobb Deep to Mariah Carey—the Queens-born producer shares stories from his hip-hop journey and the Roland gear he used on the way.
Careers in Music: Technology and Chart-toppers with Martyn Ware Danny Turner The Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware steps back in time to discuss a career spent at the intersection of music and technology.
Raising Your Voice: Exploring Clubhouse and Drop-in Audio Chat Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
Synthesizers as Art From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey. by Emily Twombly 3 mins read
Ultimate Guide: Roland at ADE 2025 From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland's presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
5G and the Cloud Move Gaming Online The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities. by Jordan Blum 3 mins read