Music Stories
Sounds Rising: Music from Georgia in days of protests
The Georgian pro-democracy, anti-corruption movement is still in the streets, month after month. Music remains a way to connect those demonstrations with supporters at home and abroad. Tbilisi/Berlin artist Mess)Montage joins as we put together sounds from Georgia (and I write this from soundcheck for a fundraiser tonight).
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Submerge and Underground Resistance mini-doc: techno from the source
The musical revolution led by underground Black artists in Detroit has brought Roland back to the source. An editorial team from the Japanese gear giant goes inside the story of Submerge and Underground Resistance.
Peter Kirn - March 1, 2024
DIY + Unusual Gear Music Music tech Tech
Magical Synth Adventure on autism, music, gifts, and challenges
Paulee Aex Bow, who has lately given us tours of the Commodore Amiga and Roland V-Synth, speaks in an extensive, poignant video about their experience with autism. It’s a much-watch for neurodivergent and general audiences alike.
Traveler takes you on an hour-long Korg retrospective full of synth sounds
Peter Kirn - October 12, 2022
Gear Music tech Tech
Modul8, new synth magazine from Australia, packed with interviews and features – on paper
Peter Kirn - July 28, 2022
Gear Modular-Analog Music Music tech Tech
May the 4th be with you, in a new documentary on the sounds of Skywalker
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2022
Motion Music tech Tech
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