In Beirut and abroad, critical aid for Lebanon: music, events, interview

Music venues and artists in Lebanon continue to collect essential funds and supplies for forcibly displaced people. Here’s an update on how that’s going, a guide to fundraising events internationally, some music, and a conversation on community efforts at Nation Station.

Internet Archive has saved MTV News, VICE – and it’s a total time machine

If you want your MTV, you’ve got it back. The Internet Archive and Wayback Machine has restored the archives of MTV News (and VICE, while we’re on the subject) shortly after their corporate overlords nuked everything. It’s a move crucial to research – and pleasantly wasting time online.

Peter Kirn - July 5, 2024

Sudan, with millions at risk: music and listening after one year of war

After an unimaginable year of violence and chaos, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced and in danger of starvation, now is the time to keep talking about Sudan. Here’s some music and listening in the hopes of demanding action.

Peter Kirn - April 15, 2024

Radio Alhara today is broadcasting from the International Court of Justice

Peter Kirn - January 11, 2024

USA set to more than double fees for artists in visa rate hike – but there’s a chance to act

Peter Kirn - February 10, 2023

Soundwide, parent of Native Instruments and iZotope, lays off approximately 8% of staff

Peter Kirn - January 27, 2023

Family-owned Auratone win defense of their trademark in Music Tribe / Behringer case

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2021

Erica and Sonic Potions LXR-02 drum synth-sequencer is here

Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021

Roland is releasing 30+ new things on 909 – September 9

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2016

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