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Artists & Writers in Their Own Words: Jari Österberg AKA Liuos

Jari Österberg AKA Liuos first became a techno producer in the early 90’s. He became a one-man band with the help of the Amiga 500 computer and produced vast swathes of interesting and experimental techno albums. As years went by, he started to use more hardware and his production started to lean more towards minimalistContinue reading “Artists & Writers in Their Own Words: Jari Österberg AKA Liuos”

Laid back self-isolation mix #1

Hi my friends. I am going to start doing semi-regular playlists of music that are laid back, joyful, soul warming. Music that will help you to get through hard times in self-isolation, particularly if you are separated from those you love, or if you are feeling lonely. These mixes will be eclectic styles – house,Continue reading “Laid back self-isolation mix #1”

Six of the best electronic and experimental channels on YouTube

Six of the best electronic and experimental channels on YouTube

Words and Music: Dave Clarke’s World Service & Shanghai

I wrote this poem because I came across an album I hadn’t heard in years, it reminded me so much of Shanghai where I lived briefly as a teenager that I had this all rush into my head and I needed to get it out. So here is a memory purge of my time inContinue reading “Words and Music: Dave Clarke’s World Service & Shanghai”

Music Review: Hidden Spheres by Beachy

Over the coming weeks I will share an eclectic lucky dip of music that I discovered and loved via subreddit /r/listentothis, Here is no.7 on the jukebox, from the Lobster Theremin label it’s producer Hidden Sphere’s single Beachy.  Imagine silky sunsets and waving palms, rollerblades and a real 90’s acid house/ chicago house bar vibes.Continue reading “Music Review: Hidden Spheres by Beachy”

Music Review U by DJ Seinfeld

Over the coming weeks I will share an eclectic lucky dip of music that I discovered and loved via subreddit /r/listentothis, Here is no.6 on the jukebox, DJ Seinfeld’s detroit house/acid house has a fierce AF bass that tore the roof off my house and entered my soul.  A beautiful and banging floor filler ofContinue reading “Music Review U by DJ Seinfeld”

A pictorial history of electronic music mapped to the circuitboard of a theremin

This pictorial history of electronic music adapted and mapped on the circuit board of a theremin was created by the quirky folk at Dorothy. The theremin is thought to be one of the world’s first electronic musical instruments along with the Moog synthesizer. Our Electric Love Blueprint celebrates over 200 inventors, innovators, artists, composers and musiciansContinue reading “A pictorial history of electronic music mapped to the circuitboard of a theremin”

How to find the right music for coding, writing or any other absorbing activity

A playlist can have magical import upon your creative output. Here’s some music styles that have helped me for writing, creating, sorting and doing the more mundane but necessary tasks in daily life. A few tips on selection 1. Seek out music that’s unobtrusive and doesn’t command all of your attention. It should overall beContinue reading “How to find the right music for coding, writing or any other absorbing activity”