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When the computer came along, the magic was over because we didn't play together anymore: How technology ultimately killed Kraftwerk
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (1770+ words) They were certainly the pace makers, but did the band get overtaken by the very technology that made them? Kraftwerk are undoubtedly one of the most influential bands of all time. Heck, some of us have even compared and contrasted…...
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1+ day, 17+ min ago (23+ words) It's like you are witnessing the fading of your own memories: How Boards of Canada brewed a serene genre-blurring classic'Music Radar...
It makes my productivity faster, better, more creative: 5 production tips we learned from watching house producer Hammer create a track from scratch
22+ hour, 20+ min ago (786+ words) Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio Born in Belfast and now based in Glasgow, DJ and producer Hammer (aka Rory Hamilton) spent his formative years establishing the influential Feel My Bicep blog, alongside…...
"Danelectro's finishing falls noticeably short of what the market now expects at this level": Danelectro Dan O. Cool 12 String review
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1605+ words) Very versatile range of tones. Finish overspray near the headstock. The vinyl binding is peeling. The frets need a polish. We'd like to see the control plate recessed into the body. There's something inherently retro about 12-string electric guitars. There…...
Hip-hop progenitor Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (492+ words) Although Bambaataa played a significant role in the development of hip-hop, his later life was mired by child sexual abuse allegations Trailblazing rapper, DJ and producer Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 following a battle with prostate…...
Music Radar deals of the week: We've found $200 off Fender, $160 off Epiphone, plus hundreds off keyboards and studio gear
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (609+ words) We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more Welcome to Music Radar's deals of the week, where we'll share with you the very best offers from around the…...
It was too long, too slow, too boring and it had a viola solo. .. It was the antithesis of a single: Midge Ure talks us through the making of Ultravox's iconic Vienna
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1718+ words) Ultravox's stately powerhouse was an unlikely hit single - but its classically-inspired uniqueness was key If you ventured outside right now and asked a random person on the street to name you an Ultravox song, you can bet your bottom dollar…...
"Record everything all the time " and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracks
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1627+ words) We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more A good techno track can appear incredibly simple, but techno is not necessarily a…...
Snail Mail's Lindsey Jordan on her bad guitar habits: "I have so many!
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (282+ words) Finger and thumb placings are particularly tricky We all have a few bad habits when it comes to the guitar. And awkward or bad finger placings are amongst the most common. They afflict even professional musicians. Take Lindsey Jordan aka…...
We were very secretive about the song title. It was such a great idea and we didn't want anyone else to know about it. So for a long time we called the song Burger King! : The story of controversial '90s pop banger Barbie Girl
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (1010+ words) We never had the urge to be credible " it's just not us!" In the late '90s, Danish-Norwegian group Aqua sold over 30 million albums and singles and topped the charts throughout the world " and the song that kickstarted that phenomenal success was…...