Music
S.A.D. cure mix o’ the day: mx. pinky on Hong Kong Community Radio
It’s mx. pinky’s birthday, and if you need some energy to deal with the world, this is a mix to play and cherish.
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ZAVOLOKA’s high-protein live set on the new Waldorf synth is don’t-miss
Ukrainian-born Zavoloka was a perfect choice to debut the new Waldorf Protein with a jaw-rattling live set. Now you can catch that performance in video — grab a cold Koryfei*, kick back, and enjoy.
Jazz Szu-Ying Chen and Surgeon remind us why craft and art matter
Surgeon’s Shell~Wave easily tops my favorite techno records from 2025, a nice return to form for Tresor Records. But as we’re awash in generated artwork, let’s devote our own brain cycles instead to listening to Surgeon talk to Taiwanese artist Jazz Szu-Ying Chen about the craft of making this album cover by hand.
Physical modeling, modular explorations with Adam Pietruszko and AAS’ CV-3
Peter Kirn - November 18, 2025
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Inside Kyiv’s hackerspace, a growing DIY synth and experimental noise scene
Peter Kirn - October 16, 2025
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Instant percussion joy with DFAM-inspired Vertex for Max for Live
Peter Kirn - August 13, 2025
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