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Tennis: Runner
Lustful and romantic, “Runner” by Tennis (aka husband and wife Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley) sets the tone for the duo’s forthcoming album, Swimmer, which is set for release in February. The …
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From a meditative tune to an effervescent disco banger, our favorite tracks from this week
Jakob Ogawa: April
Reminiscent of bygone ballads, Norway-born Jakob Ogawa’s “April” toys with loneliness, even relishing in it along the way. Uplifting piano and buoyant synths contribute to the song, while Ogawa’s vocals are warm …
Vagabon: Water Me Down
Part chill-pop, part eclectic electronic, “Water Me Down” by Vagabon (aka Cameroon-born Laetitia Tamko) entices with its ethereal and buoyant melody. While she sings of disappointment (“You know me better than that …
Holiday Gift Guides 2018: Musicality
For makers, listeners and lovers of music
Synth Kit
$112.00
Recommended for ages 14+, this kit, designed by Little Bits and KORG, lets young music-lovers build their own modular synth. Featuring a delay, filter, micro-sequencer, oscillator, synth speaker and much more, the …
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Moog’s First Polysynth in 35 Years
In a short film featuring Dev Hynes, Mark Ronson and Ryuichi Sakamoto, among others, Moog teased the release of its first polysynth in 35 years. The Moog One (available in eight-voice ($5,999) or …
Premiere: “fight it rough04” by Michl
An exclusive premiere of a new emotive track
Premiere: Jacques Greene “Afterglow”
We speak with the Montreal DJ/producer about the visuals complementing his sound