A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
October 11, 2024
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
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A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu
Danny Turner
October 10, 2024
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
A Few Minutes with Photay
Ari Rosenschein
October 9, 2024
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing
Danny Turner
February 9, 2024
Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance
Adam Douglas
December 4, 2023
Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative.
Inside the São Paulo Beat Scene
Tiago Frúgoli
April 4, 2023
Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
Inside the Japanese Beat Scene
Nick Dwyer
April 4, 2022
The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene’s key players.
A Few Minutes with Lionclad
Kat Bein
April 4, 2022
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
Track Talk: “Prince Ali” by DCappella
Jake Uitti
January 6, 2022
Deke Sharon and Antonio Fernandez of DCappella break down how they created their dubstep rendition of the classic Disney song, “Prince Ali.”
A History of Roland Samplers
Adam Douglas
November 10, 2021
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present