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A patchable solar-powered synth with a speaker; birds, hot dogs, and more
What a strange and wonderful bird this is: the Forever Grouse from MONAD comes with its own loudspeaker, banana plugs for patching, and solar panels for power. But maybe you’d rather watch a film about a heron. Or music with some hot dogs. Or set fire to electronics under an interstate overpass. Come along.
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From sushi pianos to Yoko Shimomura, Square Enix Music TV is the best TV
In a dark and often soulless world, the Square Enix Music Channel is a total oasis — like an instant-action antidepressant. Want to see the Osaka sound team play with a sushi piano? Want to hear composer Yoko Sihomura talk about figure skating? Want to tune into an hours-long stream of Final Fantasy III music? They’re here for you. I guarantee you it’s better than anything else you could possibly be watching.
Peter Kirn - April 27, 2026
Gaming Motion Music Music tech Tech
Breakcore and mouneh: High Hats music supports relief kitchens in Lebanon
In the face of violence and erasure, give some attention to people who stay loud and give something back. High Hats Community’s new compilation is a guide to breaks, breakcore, and experimental underground music from Lebanon. But it’s also a window into broad community kitchen efforts in Lebanon, bringing together migrants from Sri Lanka to […]
Premiering now, Fake Lines: Sono Levant reconnects what was divided
Peter Kirn - September 25, 2025
Music
Spike Jonze meeting Björk, in a free zine with photos and … wontons
Peter Kirn - February 27, 2024
Music
Soundtoys donates 100% of sales to Vermont flood relief, today and tomorrow
Peter Kirn - August 2, 2023
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