Mayss “On this Land” video, inner stillness, Mike Banks, David Lynch

Against a backdrop of daily horror across the Levant, there are voices like Mayss from Jordan. Her video “On This Land” accompanies the compilation for Palestine I covered earlier this summer. Now is also a time to discover her far-reaching mixing and podcasting work, including conversations with David Lynch and Underground Resistance co-founder Mike Banks. And now may truly be a time for inner stillness.

Class is in session: DeForrest Brown on Black innovation in music

If you want a take on exactly how Black innovators have influenced music, look to this full-length lecture (and performance) from DeForrest Brown. It’s your free ticket to sit in at Harvard.

Peter Kirn - April 23, 2024

Submerge and Underground Resistance mini-doc: techno from the source

The musical revolution led by underground Black artists in Detroit has brought Roland back to the source. An editorial team from the Japanese gear giant goes inside the story of Submerge and Underground Resistance.

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2024

TR-8S owners can get a free sound pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2023

Detroiters launch an Underground Music Academy; dig into the history and support their efforts

Peter Kirn - November 20, 2020

Cues: Detroit innovator Alan Oldham talks to us about techno, creation

Peter Kirn - August 24, 2018

14 videos to remind you why it’s fun to play techno live

Peter Kirn - October 28, 2015

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