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Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Iasos, Pioneer of New Age Music, Has Died

Iasos, the pioneer of new age music, has passed away.
He was known for his belief in inter-dimensional music. [ more ]
Consequence
4 months ago
Music

40 Years Ago, Van Halen Broke Out the Synths and Conquered the Charts with 1984

Van Halen's 1984 album was a game-changer for the rock genre by incorporating synthesizers into their heavy metal sound.
The album was recorded entirely at EVH's newly constructed 5150 Studios, allowing the band to take their time and create a masterpiece. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Vince Clarke, a Synth-Pop Mastermind, on His Unexpected Solo Album

Vince Clarke, a successful electronic musician from the 1980s, discusses Eurorack and his personal solo album.
Clarke is known for his pop sensibility and his contributions to bands like Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure.
He is considered an important pioneer in making synthesizers more prominent in pop music. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Want a Synthesizer? Go Ahead, Take One.

Synth Library NYC is a volunteer-run lending library that provides access to a collection of 73 synthesizers to any New Yorker who signs up.
The library aims to create a community around the joy of playing synthesizers and believes that the tactile experience of flipping switches and turning knobs cannot be replicated by computer software. [ more ]
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