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Composer & Synthpop Pioneer Gershon Kingsley Dead At 97

‘Pop’ is for pop music,” Kingsley explained, “and ‘Corn’ is for kitsch.”… Read More Composer & Synthpop Pioneer Gershon Kingsley Dead At 97

December 14, 2019December 14, 20193 Comments

Berlin School Jam With Sequential OB-6

Synthesist and sound designer Alba Ecstasy (Mihail-Adrian Simion) shared this live Berlin School style performance, featuring the Sequential OB-6.… Read More Berlin School Jam With Sequential OB-6

December 1, 20199 Comments

Retro Synthesizer Music – ‘Saltfjellet’

Norwegian synthesist Kaj Roger Willumsen (KWILLU) shared his music video for Saltfjellet, described as ‘retro syunthesizer music’.… Read More Retro Synthesizer Music – ‘Saltfjellet’

December 1, 2019December 1, 20193 Comments

The Synths Of Mike Oldfield

Oldfield is best known for his guitar playing, but throughout his career, he’s also made interesting use of synths and electronic music technology.… Read More The Synths Of Mike Oldfield

November 29, 2019November 29, 20196 Comments

Tom Holkenborg On Scoring Terminator: Dark Fate

In the latest of his Studio Time series, Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) discusses his sound design, mariachi influences, and why he thinks John Williams fans might hate his score.… Read More Tom Holkenborg On Scoring Terminator: Dark Fate

November 3, 2019November 12, 201912 Comments

New 33 1/3 Book Looks At Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach

With 33 1/3’s Switched-On Bach, anthropologist and author Dr Roshanak Kheshti offers a cultural and musical perspective on the best-selling album.… Read More New 33 1/3 Book Looks At Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach

October 25, 201913 Comments

Synthesis & Sound Design, By Richard Devine

This short video, created by Erik Righetti & Device, animates a portion of synthesist and sound designer Richard Devine’s speech at Sónar 2019.… Read More Synthesis & Sound Design, By Richard Devine

October 23, 201913 Comments

Lee “Scratch” Perry + Brian Eno – ‘Here Come The Warm Dreads’

Dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry, above, has released a new collaboration with producer and synthesist Brian Eno.… Read More Lee “Scratch” Perry + Brian Eno – ‘Here Come The Warm Dreads’

October 19, 2019October 19, 20197 Comments

Ableton Announces First Artists For Loop 2020 Lineup

This morning, Ableton revealed the first group of artists performing and presenting at Loop 2020. The roster includes producer Sylvia Massy and performers Sotomayor, Ex-Easter Island Head, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Deena Abdelwahed, and experimental instrument-builder Antenes, among others.… Read More Ableton Announces First Artists For Loop 2020 Lineup

October 15, 2019October 15, 20195 Comments

Quaeschning Meets Frick – The Seaside Stage Session (Superbooth 2019)

Thorsten Quaeschning & Paul Frick have released The Seaside Stage Session (pt.1 – pt.8) – a new album of live performances, recorded earlier this year at Superbooth 2019.… Read More Quaeschning Meets Frick – The Seaside Stage Session (Superbooth 2019)

October 4, 2019October 4, 20192 Comments

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