Chong the Nomad and the Quest to Create
Jake Uitti
July 28, 2020
Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be.
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The Benefits of Biomusic: Challenging the Boundaries of Sound
Jason Heffler
July 22, 2020
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
DoNormaal: Desert Days, Rapping, and Reinvention
Jake Uitti
July 21, 2020
DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
Mix it Up: Roland DJ-808 + Serato DJ
David Whitehead
July 16, 2020
The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
Using Hybrid Drums for a Competitive Edge
Simon Ayton
July 15, 2020
This guide will teach you how hybrid drums can benefit your drumming by helping you enhance, layer, and expand your sound.
Icon Series: The MRS-2 PROMARS
Christian Moraga
July 11, 2020
1979 was an exciting year for synthesizers at Roland, and PROMARS had a unique place. This deep dive explores the classic monosynth.
5G and the Cloud Move Gaming Online
Jordan Blum
July 7, 2020
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Brothertiger Rides the Chillwave
Ari Rosenschein
June 25, 2020
To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
Sound Behind the Song: “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry
Ari Rosenschein
June 13, 2020
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.