Virtuoso Commodore 64 composer Martin Walker is back

News for nerds: one of the musicians who was most adept at coaxing intricate music from chips is set to make a return. And that means it’s time for some chip music.

Bougaïeff & Narciss talk craft, and composing 60-second techno loops

Talk about minimal techno: Nicolas Bougaïeff and Narciss made a selection of 60-second locked grooves. Here’s more on that project and their practice.

Peter Kirn - February 19, 2018

The amazing classic synth and experimental moments on children’s TV

Before it reverted to Internet age-blandness, American kids’ TV enjoyed a golden age of music, scored by oddball indie composers and legends alike.

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2017

Accusonus explain how they’re using AI to make tools for musicians

Peter Kirn - November 17, 2017

Celebrate Blade Runner with these videos on Vangelis and his sounds

Peter Kirn - October 7, 2017

How magnetic oscillations of a comet became a new album of music

Peter Kirn - September 15, 2017

Francesco Novara – Astron [EP] brings evocative, comet-inspired music

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2017

For Nolan, Zimmer, creating suspense in time with sound design

Peter Kirn - July 28, 2017

Unlocking unimaginable sounds with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2017

CDM Newswire

brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.

Submit to CDM NEWSWIRE