Venezuela is reeling from major earthquakes; artists on how to help

Our friends from Venezuela are facing a horrific reality. Wednesday night, the country was hit by two back-to-back earthquakes, each among the strongest in a century. As I write this, the official confirmed death toll is well over 200 and rising, with thousands injured and many more trapped under rubble. Here are some resources for supporting the relief effort, including a wonderful book.

Look Mum No Computer brings Boffin British entry to Eurovision

Revenge of the Nerd: Look Mum No Computer, aka Sam Battle, will represent his country in Eurovision this year. And just like that, 100% of us are tuning into Eurovision and rooting for the UK. (Sorry, ‘schland.)

Peter Kirn - February 17, 2026

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.

Peter Kirn - January 9, 2024

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

Peter Kirn - March 24, 2021

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

Peter Kirn - December 23, 2019

Nicolas Jaar, Making Electronic Music Eminently Live, Talks to MTV About Honesty

- August 5, 2011

Apple’s Ping Launch is a Dud, But The Web is Alive with the Sound of Music

- September 6, 2010

Handmade Music NY 8/29: Meet the Musical Inventors, Pong to Dodecahedrons

- August 26, 2010