Music
Under-the-radar Bandcamp picks, in a time of flood waters and self-discovery
Repeat after me: there’s never too much music. So sure, while artist are not always hyped, a particular music project isn’t associated with anything trending or might be tough to package – the sounds hit you. Here are some picks for Bandcamp Friday you very possibly won’t see elsewhere, but … you don’t need to, because you’re here.
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A DIY violin with a spring reverb tank inside
A funny thing happened on the way to the digital instrument age – builders rediscovered novel acoustic and electroacoustic inventions, too. Take this gorgeous example by builder/composer/musician David Hilowitz. And it all started with a broken amp part.
Peter Kirn - August 5, 2022
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech Tech
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.
An earnest album, recorded to four-track, as Shamir looks for hope
Peter Kirn - April 19, 2017
Music Music tech
Watch Powell’s genius, glitching music video made from email
Peter Kirn - October 6, 2015
Music Music tech Stories
Pop, glam, death, and definitely not techno: Pop-Kultur Round-up
Peter Kirn - August 7, 2015
Music Music tech Stories
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