Music Stories
Lyra Pramuk on Hymnal, invention, and the spontaneity of slime mold
Lyra Pramuk’s Hymnal is an ecstatic, prophetic vision, a hybrid of synthesis and organicism in an improvised compositional structure with processed voice and strings, conveyed with striking intimacy. Lyra talks to us about inventing culture and reconnecting with musical roots while unlearning, all at once.
Read more
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.
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
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
Music Music tech
Visual Music Tumblr, Takeshi Murata, and Philip Glass on Sesame Street
Peter Kirn - July 20, 2010
Archive Motion Music tech
Inspiration: John Whitney’s 1972 Matrix III, Elegant Early Visuals
Peter Kirn - May 28, 2009
Archive Motion Music tech
Inspiration: John Whitney’s 1972 Matrix III, Elegant Early Visuals
Peter Kirn - May 28, 2009
Archive Motion Music tech
CDM Newswire
brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.