Phil Niblock, unstoppable composer and artist, remembered

Adventurous composer, musician, filmmaker, and conceptual artist Phil Niblock remained active right through his later life – an embodiment of the potential a life can hold, irrespective of age. With his death at age 90, remembrances are pouring in. And we have an unusual record of events leading up to nearly present day.

In pandemic year two, streaming in China builds underground electronic music community

With community radio and online features, the metaverse in cities like Chengdu and Shanghai continues to be a conduit for community. Efforts by independent community streamers could serve as an example to the rest of us figuring out our post-pandemic world.

Peter Kirn - March 24, 2021

Hey Metronome: this $1 iOS app doesn’t threaten privacy or require online access

Now you can get hands-free metronome features while you practice and play – without worrying about privacy or needing signal.

Peter Kirn - December 23, 2019

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