Peter Zinovieff, UK synth pioneer and EMS co-founder, has died

It’s a tough moment for a whole generation in electronic music history. This weekend claimed the British legend Peter Zinovieff – deserving a look back at him and EMS and the VCS3.

Unlocking unimaginable sounds with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop now has its own cover band. Arturia have done a new documentary on England’s proudest home for electronic sound, the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Founded in 1958, the laboratory had the wildly ambitious mission of producing any sound any BBC program might ask for – foley to sci-fi. That of course […]

Peter Kirn - June 5, 2017

Delia Derbyshire gets her own road

Here’s a sure new pilgrimage site for electronic music fans. Late great composer Delia Derbyshire of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop will have a street named after her in her hometown of Coventry, as reported by the BBC. And because Delia is more than a composer, but a state of mind: Pete Chambers BEM, director of […]

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2016

Watch a 1986 TV story on house music, plus too many documentaries

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2015

This 1971 Dancing Rectangle from Poland Predicts Modern Techno, AV

Peter Kirn - February 24, 2015

Network Awesome Electronic Music Week: Way More Electronic Music Videos Than You Can Handle

Peter Kirn - April 2, 2012

Delia Derbyshire, in Radio Interviews and on T-Shirts

- March 9, 2009

Doctor Who: Coldcut Remix and Celebrating the BBC

- October 29, 2008

Archivist Responds: Yes, Virginia, Delia Derbyshire Really Was That Awesome

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2008

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