In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
EXPLORE TECH
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician
Arielle Silver
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand
Arielle Silver
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips
Emily Twombly
Can’t find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok Success
SIRMA
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
Label to Genre: What is PC Music?
Eric Shorey
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them?
Kirsten Spruch
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Crowdfunding and How I Raised $26,000
Arielle Silver
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
Live Music in the Coronavirus Era
Kirsten Spruch
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
A Wellness Primer for Musicians
Benjamin Heywood
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late
Arielle Silver
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?
EXPLORE HISTORY
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect time.
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.