Elektron is the latest firm to be acquired by private investment capital

Swedish manufacturer Elektron is no longer independent; Bonnier Capital has bought a controlling stake.

Jam, color, and geometry — discover Perplex On’s AV synesthesia bliss

Dive deep into these explosions of sound, light, and shape from Munich-based Perplex On, as the musical act pairs compact instruments with visuals made in Lottie and Imaginando’s VS – Visual Synthesizer. Dazzle at these eye-popping, brain-tickling audiovisual explorations. Warning: contains flashing lights and rapidly changing patterns. As perfectly structured as these are, they also […]

Clark on friendly parasites and why music needs friction

On the heels of Steep Stims, Clark’s latest full-length, we spoke at length about piano delusions, seriousness and play, film scoring, repetition, hardware, live performance, and the strange necessity of cultivating “friendly parasites” in the creative process.

David Abravanel - December 27, 2025