Dave "Rave" Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy's landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
EXPLORE HISTORY
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
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.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
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.”
A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film
Ketan Mohite and Lyle Crilly
Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi 2020 and more.
SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey
Ari Rosenschein
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
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?
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.