They say great things come in small packages, but is Korg’s new miniaturised analogue synth just another victim of shrinkflation? We grab a microscope to find out ...

Apart from the drum intro, and the repeated Eb bass, the opening Clavinet line introduces an infamous and highly identifiable riff. It's no coincidence that it is wholly reliant upon the black notes ...

Every once in a while, a single instrument arrives and rewrites the rules. Not just for music, but for culture itself. Think about it. A strip of brass and a few keys gave birth to jazz. A solid block ...

Deadmau5 walks viewers through an array of rare and vintage synthesizers that would make even the most seasoned collector ...

Following last year’s take on the cult classic Crumar Spirit, Cherry Audio revives a lesser-known synth in the Crumar line-up ...

The stylised playing of bassist Paul Webb was a signature component of Talk Talk’s output, predominantly through the use of ...

As Stevie Wonder turned 21, he craved the freedom to make the music in his head. A six-foot synthesiser and two studio ...

Snailmate’s music defies characterization — here in the office, we’re going with synthpop rap. The bandmates — synth player ...

Thievery Corporation announced their presence with a venue-shaking synthesized bass. The crowd mimicked the trance-like ...

Plus: Emma Hospelhorn celebrates her second album as Em Spel, cassette label LittleHeadButt throws a release party for ...

The EP interprets the Aymara legend of the first sunrise over three songs.

The audience took their seats in The Englert Theatre, awaiting a night of music from Tortoise, a Chicago-based band. The five ...