Kling Klang Studios: the spiritual home of Kraftwerk
The sound of Kraftwerk is a global phenomenon, and it had a special place in stark room in Düsseldorf. The story of Kling Klang.
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The LinnDrum (the nicest drum machine from the nicest man in music)
A pre-cursor to the drum machines and samplers of the future, the LinnDrum was a breakthrough, an icon, and a timeless source of rhythm.
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Moog's Desktop Revolution in Sound Processing
Revisiting the nostalgia (and PTSD) of the Akai S2000 sampler
The Akai S2000 became the default sampler and a studio workhorse for an entire generation (who endured that tiny little screen and lived to tell the tale).
Defected Records and the new era of record label influence
It's a safe bet that Defected Records (and founder Simon Dunmore) will be remembered as an icon for dance music labels. This is its story.
How Ibiza became the beating heart of clubbing culture
Ibiza is the hub of so much of the European annual clubbing culture, and provides a seasonal highlight for producers, DJs, and of course, clubbers. This is its story.
Carl Cox and a lifetime of beats and revolution
One of the biggest names in dance music history, Carl Cox is as active and influential as ever. This is his story.