Sound Behind the Song Archives

Tom Wonnacott April 14, 2026

Join us on a walk through the mysterious sycamore trees of Twin Peaks, as we unveil the secrets behind the show’s legendary opening theme.

Ari Rosenschein February 12, 2026

Find out how David Bowie and Iggy Pop created a slapback-saturated swing that takes the listener on a hazy nighttime stroll through Berlin.

Stefan Wyeth December 3, 2025

Here’s how the 1984 Queen single flipped the script on their musical direction, ushering in a new wave of success for the group.

Stefan Wyeth March 3, 2025

Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303’s role in it.

Stefan Wyeth March 3, 2025

Here’s how the artist’s omnipresent ’90s hit “Praise You” harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.

Mike Sparks February 5, 2025

Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson’s career by transforming the mundane into the sinister.

Ari Rosenschein April 16, 2024

“Axel F” is the inescapable theme song of the classic ’80s romp Beverly Hills Cop. Learn about the oddball hit and its pioneering creator.

Ari Rosenschein September 12, 2023

Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”

Kat Bein August 1, 2023

Explore the show’s haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.

Adam Douglas July 8, 2023

At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.