A Few Minutes with Dani B of RAYE
Kirsten Spruch
March 7, 2024
The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
Tag: Women in Music
These trailblazing women are shaping music’s past, present, and future.
Ten Female Producers Who March to the Beat of Their Own Drum
SIRMA
February 26, 2024
These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.
A Few Minutes with Night Tapes
Danny Turner
February 22, 2024
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
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.
On the Move: Dolly Spectra and Gestural Performance Technology
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.
A Few Minutes with Maya Shenfeld
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.
A Few Minutes with Nation of Language
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.
A Few Minutes with Mary Droppinz
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.
Listening Guide: 2010-2023 Hip-Hop
Christine Ochefu
September 21, 2023
The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
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.”