Music Stories
Interview: 33EMYBW on Amalgamate, metamorphosis, and insect philosophy
The patterning on butterfly wings is constructed of tiny blade-like scales (lamellar), with color structured into complex messaging and variation. That’s precisely the sonic feeling of Amalgamate, the latest from Shanghai-based artist 33EMYBW. We got to talk to 33 about alienation, metamorphosis, and the meaning of some of those lyrics. Photos by Di Wei Aamalgamte […]
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808 Day: free Roland e-Bjook, NTS Radio jams, animation
We could all use an 808 kick in our soul about now, so let’s get straight to the 808 Day goodness. Today’s a day to browse through Roland history with Bjooks, turn up NTS Radio, and immerse ourselves in a new animation featuring Mannie Fresh.
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2026
Gear Music Music tech Tech
Download a book on Dutch electronic music history, Philips and beyond, free
Kees Tazelaar’s On the Threshold of Beauty is a wonderful plunge into the history of electronic music in the Netherlands, 1925-1965, including the Philips Pavilion and the World’s Fair, but a whole lot more. It’s free to download now — the perfect beach book if you’re a total nerd. (Welcome home.)
Peter Kirn - July 3, 2026
Music
303 Day: the freaky CDM Megaroundup
Peter Kirn - March 3, 2025
DIY + Unusual Gaming Gear Music Music tech Tech
Mood Machine, Liz Pelly’s book on Spotify, will be a must-read
Peter Kirn - December 2, 2024
Music Music tech Tech Web
Connecting MLK’s death to Hip Hop, and reading on Black identity and sound
Peter Kirn - January 16, 2023
Music
Ready to dive into Max’s Gen? New book focuses on sound generation and time
Peter Kirn - November 7, 2022
DIY + Unusual Music tech Software Tech
