The 1990s Finnish Electro Scene
A deep dive into the thrilling backstory to the 1990s Finnish Electro Scene, with key figures speaking about what made those years – and that music – so special
Ernest Berk
We dig into the fascinating story behind a long-lost film soundtrack by Ernest Berk, one of the most influential yet mysterious electronic composers of the 20th century
Vivien Goldman
Legendary music writer Vivien Goldman reflects on her six decades documenting your favourite counterculturalists and why the fight against “the cockocracy” hasn’t ended just yet
The ILLIAC II
How were computers first used to make music? The ILLIAC II was used by both Lejaren Hiller and Salvatore Martirano to develop two different approaches to algorithmic composition
Wavemaker
Having left the BBC Radiophonic Workshop in 1973, Brian Hodgson formed the prog-tinged synth duo Wavemaker with Canadian composer John Lewis. Their two albums are underappreciated 1970s gems
Rolo McGinty
Rolo McGinty’s transition from indie darling to respected house producer has been a roller-coaster ride. From E in LA to spliffs with Scratch, he tells his unique story of a life in music
Tangerine Dream ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’
Tangerine Dream had a big year in 1974 with the release of ‘Phaedra’ and their first UK tour. But let’s not forget their score for the Greek tragedy ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ in Chichester
Noël ‘Is There More To Life Than Dancing?’
Written and produced by Ron and Russell Mael, but kiboshed by Richard Branson and the war on disco, Noël tells the story of her incredible lost classic, ‘Is There More To Life Than Dancing?’
The Castlemorton Common Festival
The Castlemorton Common Festival took place 32 years ago. The week-long free party sent panic through British society and is recounted here in glorious technicolour
‘Dub From Creation’
In a recording rut at the age of 19, Adrian Sherwood called on reggae producer Dennis Bovell and the Creation Rebel masterpiece, ‘Dub From Creation’, was born