MTV just turned 40; rewatch the opening videos as they predict 2020-2021 streams

MTV turned 40 years of age this week. Its contents live on for viewing now, and their blend of optimism and awkwardness feels familiar.

808 Day: NYC’s 808, for Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and Whodini

Yes, yes, Detroit techno and all that. This 808 Day, Roland is giving NYC and hip hop some props – by shining the spotlight on pioneer Larry Smith.

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2019

Star Shepard is Legowelt’s insane hacked-together DIY synth

This is a serious Frankenstein’s monster: a DIY synth made of a 1981 Casio keyboard, an AM radio, stompboxes, and more – and held together with glue and tape.

Peter Kirn - July 19, 2018

Roland’s D-50 is the latest 80s creation to get Boutique treatment

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2017

A Trio of Unique, Colorful Effects Boxes from OTO Machines, Coming Soon

- March 19, 2014

King Britt, in the Studio: Fhloston Paradigm and Making Music Like It’s 1983 [Video]

Peter Kirn - March 27, 2012

Millioniser 2000: 80s-tastic MIDI Harmonica Whose Time Has Come?

Peter Kirn - July 22, 2009

Analog JUNO-60 and What JUNO’s Labels Should Really Say

- June 30, 2009

Roland JUNO Contest Ends at Midnight; A Viral Ad for the … Alpha 2!

- June 30, 2009

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