’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
EXPLORE HISTORY
From Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan, Tom Scott reflects on unforgettable moments from iconic collaborations that shaped his career—and left a lasting impact on the musical landscape.
Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
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.
A Few Minutes with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident
Danny Turner
Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
A Few Minutes with Nation of Language
Danny Turner
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its ’80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
A Few Minutes with Daktyl
Carolyn Shlensky
Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
A Few Minutes with Mary Droppinz
SIRMA
California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
A Few Minutes with Octave One
Danny Turner
Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.
A Few Minutes with H31R
Carolyn Shlensky
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
Ashton Miranda: Musical Mathematics with Ed Sheeran
Carolyn Shlensky
Keys player and musical director Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷x world tour. But his success didn’t come easily.
A Few Minutes with Todd Terry
Danny Turner
A legend of house music’s second wave, Roland instruments have been fundamental to Todd Terry’s genre-hopping career for the past 35 years.
A Few Minutes with Nathan Fake
Ari Rosenschein
Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.