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
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909 Dave "Rave" Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy's landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Vocal Harmonizer History: Effects Processors, Vocoders, and More Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology. by SIRMA 7 mins read
Listening Guide: Trip-Hop Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre's laidback beats. by Andy Thomas 4 mins read
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JD-800 The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the '90s again. by Peter Kirn 5 mins read
A Few Minutes with Merzbow Danny Turner Deep into a five-decade noise odyssey, Masami Akita offers the philosophies behind Merzbow’s surrealist approach to sound.
A Few Minutes with Mocky Danny Turner In a world of algorithms and automation, Mocky’s latest release pushes back against the machine and puts choir over code.
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.
The Birth of the Roland Lifestyle Brand The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations. by Kirsten Spruch 6 mins read
ARC Music Festival: House Comes Home Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
BizBeat: The Return of the Long-Form Album Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace. by SIRMA 4 mins read
Matt Workman: Behind Drummer XR and Cine Tracer Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read