A Few Minutes With Archives

Danny Turner February 12, 2024

From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft.

Carolyn Shlensky February 2, 2024

Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.

Ari Rosenschein January 31, 2024

The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.

Danny Turner November 15, 2023

Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.

Danny Turner November 9, 2023

Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its ’80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.

Carolyn Shlensky October 25, 2023

Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.

SIRMA October 13, 2023

California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.

Danny Turner September 23, 2023

Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.

Carolyn Shlensky August 31, 2023

Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.

Danny Turner May 10, 2023

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.