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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.
“Rio” cemented the British fivesome as synth-pop legends and MTV superstars. The JUPITER-4 arpeggio is a defining sound of the '80s hit.
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.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.