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Process — Tools — Utility: New LP Out Now
The debut collaborative LP from Jonathan Glasier and Shannon Michael Terry is available now on all platforms and limited vinyl.
The Death of the Demo Tape and What Replaced It
How the shift from physical demos to streaming previews changed the relationship between artists and gatekeepers — and what was lost in the translation.
Why the Underground Still Matters in the Age of Algorithms
Algorithmic discovery has made everything findable and nothing surprising. The underground is the last place where music still has to earn its audience.
Making Noise: A Conversation on Experimental Sound Design
A conversation about the tools, process, and philosophy behind building sound worlds for film and installation.
Microtonality and the Instruments That Carry It
A deep look at the bespoke instruments at the heart of the West Coast microtonal movement — from Harry Partch to the Array Mbira.
The Open Door Orchestra — Recording Notes
Notes from the sessions that shaped the orchestral record — what worked, what didn't, and what surprised us.