Time Machine

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 

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’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 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

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 took place 32 years ago. The week-long free party sent panic through British society and is recounted here in glorious technicolour

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

Paul Hartnoll remembers Orbital’s era-defining Glastonbury headline performance of 1994, which thrust electronic dance music into the spotlight like never before

In his new memoir, ‘Strange Things Are Happening’, Richard Norris remembers when The Grid headed to Asia and Australasia for a culture shock-inducing tour supported by Autechre