Ethereal, enchanting Winter Solstice drone album, made in VCV Rack

It’s the shortest day of the year and first astronomical day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Don’t fight it. Embrace all that darkness – with this transcendent album full of drones, made in the free VCV Rack modular platform.

Hear Beautiful, Melancholy Christmas Mixes from Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm is a gem in music right now, a sensitive and reflective voice. And infused into everything he does is an unwavering sense of taste. If you’re feeling the weight of the endless rotation of overplayed saccarine-sweet Christmas tunes, Nils can cure what ails you. For the second year in a row, he’s released […]

Peter Kirn - December 25, 2014

Eigenharp Covers Glass, and Software for Futuristic Instrument Goes Open and GPL

Speaking of futuristic instrumental design, the Eigenharp – an instrument that looks like the bassoon was redesigned by Vulcans – brings two big developments with its appearance this week in the Bay Area of California. First off, if you’ve doubted its utility in musical practice and you’re a fan of American minimalism, we’re treated to […]

- May 5, 2011

Visual Music Tumblr, Takeshi Murata, and Philip Glass on Sesame Street

Peter Kirn - July 20, 2010

Inspiration: John Whitney’s 1972 Matrix III, Elegant Early Visuals

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2009

Inspiration: John Whitney’s 1972 Matrix III, Elegant Early Visuals

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2009

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