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Maxell would like you to know that they still make audio cassette tapes
Memorex, Sony, TDK — most of the names once associated with selling blank compact cassettes to consumers have since discontinued production. But one holdout still making tapes is Maxell – and their social media manager does not what you to forget it.
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The power plant, back at full power: Berlin Atonal shows a resurgent scene
We’ve heard lots of promises of a revitalized post-pandemic scene, lots of talk about adapting to change, but that masks real suffering for so many artists. At last, Berlin’s upcoming Atonal promises to be something different: expanded scale, greater diversity, and energetic new ideas, just when electronic music needs it most.
Under-the-radar Bandcamp picks, in a time of flood waters and self-discovery
Repeat after me: there’s never too much music. So sure, while artist are not always hyped, a particular music project isn’t associated with anything trending or might be tough to package – the sounds hit you. Here are some picks for Bandcamp Friday you very possibly won’t see elsewhere, but … you don’t need to, because you’re here.
2020 is the insane, single-window beat machine from the future – and it’s landed on macOS
Peter Kirn - July 20, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
Here’s Bruce McCulloch and a BOSS DR-660 for peak 90s drum machine vibes
Peter Kirn - May 17, 2023
Gear Music tech Tech
Black Corporation’s Expander MK2: massively multi-effects hardware, one knob-per-function
Peter Kirn - May 9, 2023
Gear Music tech Tech
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