The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
EXPLORE TECH
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
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?
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist
Kirsten Spruch
2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here’s a playlist to prove it.
Nashville Scene Report
Ari Rosenschein
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
5 Ways Musicians Can Take a Screen Break
Ari Rosenschein
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
The cultural ramifications of "Big Fun" are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a DJ set.
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin' on a String” elevates the moody groove.