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Artist Spotlight: Wendy Carlos

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 15, 2023

Wendy Carlos is a pioneering electronic musician who was born on November 14, 1939, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. Carlos began her career in Read More

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Review – Tron (1982) – Film Soundtrack

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 15, 2023

The Tron soundtrack, composed by Wendy Carlos, is a groundbreaking and iconic score that perfectly captures the futuristic and computerized world depicted Read More

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Review – Dune (1984) – Film Soundtrack

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 10, 2023

The Dune (1984) soundtrack, composed by Toto with Brian Eno, is a classic piece of movie music history that perfectly captures the epic Read More

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For Simplicity’s Sake by The Corrupting Sea – Review

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 6, 2023

The Corrupting Sea’s release “For Simplicity’s Sake” is a nice testament to versatility and creativity. From start to finish, the Read More

Articles No Wave

What is No Wave?

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 5, 2023

No Wave emerged in late-1970s New York City during a period of artistic upheaval, urban decay, and creative cross-pollination across music, Read More

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What is Kawaii Bounce?

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 5, 2023

The term “kawaii” translates to “cute” in Japanese, embodying a cultural aesthetic that emphasizes charm and playfulness. This concept extends beyond mere Read More

Articles Space Bass

What is Space Bass?

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 5, 2023

Space Bass grew out of electronic producers who wanted funk’s low-end swagger, soul’s warmth, and hip-hop’s rhythmic confidence, but Read More

Articles Future Knock

What is Future Knock?

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 5, 2023

Future Knock feels like a collision between retro groove and forward-leaning sound design. The genre grew from artists who loved the rhythmic Read More

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Review – 76:14 – Global Communication

James Krustofski James Krustofski February 5, 2023

“76:14” by Global Communication is a classic ambient and downtempo electronic album, released in 1994. The album showcases the duo’s masterful sound design Read More