From collaborative threads, a futuristic AV exquisite corpse and Beirut benefit

Xquisite Force began as what happens when an audiovisual thread is woven from collaborator to collaborator, exquisite corpse style. The resulting images and music have produced a stunning, futuristic compilation – and a benefit for Beirut.

Support the people of Beirut: music to discover, ways to give to vulnerable communities

This week saw a catastrophic explosion atop layers of existing crises in Beirut. From Lebanese artists – and their extended family of music makers around the world – comes an answer in sound, and a call for help.

Peter Kirn - August 7, 2020

Dark emotions pour out of quarantine-themed compilation from Moscow’s Kotä

The strangest thing about the pandemic moment may be its incongruous surface of normality. That’s where music can play a role. From Russia and beyond come some beautifully frightening sounds.

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2020

Bandcamp will repeat their Friday give-backs to artists in May, June, and July

Peter Kirn - April 27, 2020

Around VCV Rack modular community, eclectic flowing sounds

Peter Kirn - October 11, 2019

From Ukraine, a compilation to resist normality and go braindance

Peter Kirn - April 4, 2019

Premiere: Lose yourself in these cutting-edge modular productions

Peter Kirn - March 23, 2016

female pressure’s techno compilation is heavy, required listening

Peter Kirn - August 14, 2015

This Is What Happens When Vintage Robot Voices Make an Album

Peter Kirn - January 15, 2015

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