Synth Music Direct
What happens when electronic music fanatics open up an online music store?… Read More Synth Music Direct
Category: Reviews
Ohm
Ohm – This site accompanies the three CD history of electronic music of the same name. The CD collects music of some of the most influential names in electronic music history, including Cage, Eno, Riley, Reich, Xenakis, Chowning, Dodge and Ussachevsky. As part of writing the CD liner notes, many of the living composers were… Read More Ohm
Various – Pioneers of Electronic Music
For a lot of electronic music fans, the pioneers of electronic music would be Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, Klaus Schulze, or Vangelis. For younger fans, they might be Derrick May, Juan Atkins, or Jesse Saunders. This CD really goes “back in the days” to the days when electronic music was in its first heyday in the… Read More Various – Pioneers of Electronic Music
Launch
Launch – Yahoo’s music portal features mainstream electronica & dance acts like Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk, ATB and Ian Van Dahl. Their electronic/dance radio station cariies a good blend of popular electronic music, and is available 24/7. The best features of Launch is that you can create a custom radio station.
Roland TR-808
In the late seventies and early eighties, Roland seemed specialize in electronic music instruments that were under appreciated while they were in production, but became quickly became classics. The TR-808 was created originally as a tool for studio musicians to create demos. It was also used on some early R&B and hip-hop tunes. Marvin Gaye’s… Read More Roland TR-808
American Mavericks
American Mavericks is a 13-part series produced by Minnesota Public Radio that looks at innovation in music in the 20th century. It’s hosted by Suzanne Vega, and San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas provides insight on the ideas behind the music. The website provides web radio streams of minimilism, ambient, electroacoustic and other… Read More American Mavericks
Pink Noises
In the world of electronic music, pink noise is white noise, or random sound, that is filtered to seem balanced to our earrs. In the world of electronica web sites, Pink Noises focuses on providing a balanced view of women in electronic music. Pink Noises offers profiles of women in electronic music, and book, video,… Read More Pink Noises
BT-ESCM
BT hits a home run with ESCM, a near-perfect collection of trance and dance tunes that showcase his technical chops and musical vision. ESCM is a varied collection of electronica music that includes straight trance numbers, dance electronica, and a cut that’s a little bit industrial. It’s a strong album overall, and while the trance… Read More BT-ESCM
Paul Van Dyk – Global
Global is a retrospective greatest hits package of superstar DJ Paul Van Dyk’s work over the last ten years. It’s a good introduction to his work and worth a listen for dance electronica fans. While it takes off in many places, it rarely soars. The CD is a mix that contains Van Dyk’s most popular… Read More Paul Van Dyk – Global
Fatboy Slim – Better Living Through Chemistry
Before “Rockefeller Skank” and “Praise You”, Fatboy Slim released this 1977 techno album. It’s full of bass and big beats, and like much of Slim’s music, it makes extensive and original use of sampled loops. It targets the dance floor, and the beats and songs are heavy enough and catchy enough to do the trick.… Read More Fatboy Slim – Better Living Through Chemistry
