Sound Behind the Song: “Rublick’s Cube” by Drexciya Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic. by Alexander Dias 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Hunter” by Bjork The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue. by Mike Sparks 2 mins read
Listening Guide: 1980s Hip-Hop The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade. by Kyle Eustice 4 mins read
JX-8P: The Whole Story Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
JUPITER: King of the Polysynths The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
A Few Minutes with TEED Danny Turner An intimate quest for connection, the latest release from TEED is a shimmering, memory-soaked blend of tender synths and emotional clarity.
A Few Minutes with Home Front Ari Rosenschein For these Edmonton synth provocateurs, punk is more than a genre. Find out how the term grounds them in decades of DIY efforts.
Careers in Music: Dan Nebe of Team Musicare Ari Rosenschein Learn how the pandemic-born music organization provides “inclusive, real-world creative arts experiences” in this exclusive conversation.
A Few Minutes with Ben Marc Ari Rosenschein Jazz, hip-hop, classical, and experimental sounds coalesce in the bassist’s music. Find out how he’s created a space for his unique style.
A Few Minutes with Shabaka Hutchings Carolyn Shlensky The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
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.
What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice. by Arielle Silver 2 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
Piano Meets Home Decor The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans. by SIRMA 5 mins read
The Science of Sample Packs Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers. by SIRMA 6 mins read
How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians? by Kirsten Spruch 4 mins read