Jim-E Stack: Moments Noticed

Sounding a little like a throwback to the ’90s rave era, LA-based Jim-E Stack’s (aka James Harmon Stack) “Moments Noticed” is a beautifully produced track, and while its feel is somewhat minimal, it’s also textured and rich. From the upcoming EP It’s Jim-ee, the song was written at the end of a longterm relationship, Stack says, and the combination of heartache and hope is reflected …

Love Ssega: Crazy Deluded

British-Ugandan Love Ssega’s (aka Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka) latest track, “Crazy Deluded” is an infectious dance-pop tune that boasts sparkly synths and splashes of funk, including a very groovy bass-line. His honeyed vocals sound effortless as he tells the story of a somewhat tumultuous relationship, but the ultimate mood is breezy and upbeat.

Studio Visit: Film Composer JunkieXL

Multi-instrumentalist Tom Holkenborg's creative space is brimming with equipment and inspiration

by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick Musician Tom Holkenborg works under the pseudonym JunkieXL and has created soundscapes for films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Black Mass, Dark Tower, and the upcoming Tomb Raider among many, many other projects. The Tarzana, LA-based artist works in a garage he converted into a studio that’s bursting with equipment, from classic instruments like guitars and keyboards to synthesizers that …