We’ve lost Detroit legend Mike Huckaby, a singular producer, DJ, and teacher

What makes this loss especially stinging is that Mike Huckaby was a force in giving music and production to others. He was not only a leader with his own musical voice, but someone who built others up around him, and was teaching a new generation of Detroit kids.

Founder of music tech forum has died; outpourings of support for Mike McGrath

One of the largest forums for music tech nerd-kind this week reports the loss of its founder: Muff Wiggler’s creator, Mike McGrath, has died. The Internet responds.

Peter Kirn - April 23, 2019

The Prodigy’s Keith Flint is gone, leaves punk-rock-rave legacy behind

The Prodigy’s lead singer has exploded across social media and music press today, as fans pour their hearts out to an artist who defined a crossover between punk and rave, frontman persona and electronica.

Peter Kirn - March 4, 2019

Remembering The Residents’ Hardy Fox, enigmatic vaudeville futurist

David Abravanel - October 31, 2018

Yes, Avicii’s death should be a wake-up call – and not just for EDM

Peter Kirn - April 23, 2018

Remembering experimental idol and Pan Sonic founder Mika Vainio

Peter Kirn - April 14, 2017

Father of 808 and founder of Roland Ikutaro Kakehashi has died

Peter Kirn - April 2, 2017

The demise of Keyboard Magazine, after 41 years

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2017

Grieving for Oakland’s lost, imagining what comes next

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2016

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