Les Paul and The Multi-Track Recorder
It is almost disingenuous to credit a single individual with the invention of the tape-recorder. After all, it is human nature to want to record ones voice, just like it is human nature to seek some form of written language. Les Paul, renowned innovator and music impresario however, made the recording innovation that changed everything. … Continue reading
Dada, Eclecticism, and Aleatory in Music – The Beginnings of Electronica
After the horrors of World War 1 there was a distinct movement throughout the arts driven by artists themselves to distant themselves from the logic, societal practices, norms, and values that seemingly caused this monstrosity. This reaction took a number of forms, but all had one thing in common to break down the logic and … Continue reading
Album Review: How ToDress Well – Total Loss
Starting in 2009, a musician working under the name How ToDress Well began releasing music through his website. Little was known about this guy at the time other than the fact that he had a knack for Quiet Storm-type R&B jams, a general disinterest in recording fidelity and a pretty bleak world view. He’s now … Continue reading
Limelight (2011) Directed by Billy Corben
The documentary Limelight (2011 – Billy Corben) is a micro-history of EDM culture told through the story of one Peter Gatien, a nightclub owner who owned three of New York’s hottest and most profitable nightclubs in New York City during the 80’s to mid 90’s including Limelight, The Palladium, Club USA and Tunnel. The Limelight … Continue reading
Digital Art Source 