At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine's crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.
EXPLORE HISTORY
A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It's also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred artist, Neneh Cherry.
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the '70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic.
Remembering Ras G, Legendary L.A. Producer
Gino Sorcinelli
We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.
A Few Minutes with Miss Tahloulah May
Ari Rosenschein
Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
Clark: A Playground of Classical and Electronic Sounds
Ari Rosenschein
Chris Clark’s restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
Aisling Brouwer: Making Waves and Staying Composed
Ari Rosenschein
Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration.
Josh Wink: Three Decades of Creativity and the TB-303
Ari Rosenschein
Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
Yuri Suzuki and the Making of 808303.studio
Evan Shamoon
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60
Ari Rosenschein
From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Zeale: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses
Ari Rosenschein
Zeale is a rapper who’s found a niche solo and as half of Blackillac. Follow his journeys from Texas to California and from slam poet to MC.
A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter
Lyle Crilly
Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
Hailey Niswanger: From MAE.SUN to Hit Parade
Ari Rosenschein
Hailey Niswanger is a woodwinds force of nature. Follow her path from Berklee to playing with Demi Lovato and on Beyoncé’s “Black Parade.”
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the resurgence of pop-punk’s popularity today.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?