Music Stories
Ahmed Muin has lifted Gaza in song; now he needs drinking water
Musician, teacher, and founder of Gaza Birds Singing, Ahmed Abuamsha is collectively our colleague in the international music world as much as he is a voice for his family and community: Ahmed Muin needs support now just to manage drinking water. “What can I do?” Here are some answers.
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Here it is, a cover of Kendrick Lamar and more awesomeness for the Otamatone
What the world needs now is more unicorn chaser. And it’s hard to beat the adorable Japanese ribbon controller/squeezable mouth formant instrument, the CUBE Works/Maywa Denki Otamatone.
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Sync and licensing workshops online for women, trans, and nonbinary people
For women, trans, and nonbinary people, if you’re looking to unlock the value of your music, UK nonprofit Saffron is working with music publisher Cavendish to share opportunities. A three-month series of online workshops, accessible worldwide, starts later this month.
Learn music instrument design from Roger Linn and Sasha Leitman
Peter Kirn - June 8, 2024
DIY + Unusual Music tech Tech
Submerge and Underground Resistance mini-doc: techno from the source
Peter Kirn - March 1, 2024
DIY + Unusual Gear Music Music tech Tech
Sonification Tools for Live uses data for sound, offers educational potential
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2023
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Erica Synths surprise: Bullfrog with Richie Hawtin features swappable cards, youth-friendly features
Peter Kirn - June 15, 2023
Gear Music tech Tech
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