Music
Remembering dub innovator Lee “Scratch” Perry
We overstate the impact of a lot of musical legends. But then there’s Lee “Scratch” Perry, and overstatement is a challenge.
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Mourning the loss of techno icon and Detroit pillar Kelli Hand, K-Hand
K-Hand, one of the most powerful voices in techno and house, a friend and irreplaceable community member to so many in the electronic scene, has died.
RIP Berlin synth, drum machine legend Manfred Fricke of MFB
Manfred Fricke was democratizing analog machines for music and pioneering Berlin electronic invention over 5 decades – years ahead of this city becoming known for such things. We’ve lost him this month.
Peter Kirn - June 29, 2021
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Peter Zinovieff, UK synth pioneer and EMS co-founder, has died
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2021
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RIP Joel Chadabe, a leader of electronic music, interactive musicianship, and teaching
Peter Kirn - May 6, 2021
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Wowa Cwejman, synthesizer designer, has died at 72
Peter Kirn - February 1, 2021
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We’ve lost Detroit legend Mike Huckaby, a singular producer, DJ, and teacher
Peter Kirn - April 25, 2020
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