Cold War Electronica: Atomic Anthems

EMS created nearly 30 synthesisers and other related technologies, and many more were developed that never went into production. Here are some of the highlights from a decade of innovation

They refer to themselves as “three mute girls”, but Haiku Salut are very happy to talk about their superb new album and their unusual live shows, which have taken place in churches, libraries and even the deep end of a swimming pool

One half of Factory Floor, Gabe Gurnsey strikes out on his own, the fruit of which is a debut solo outing that has a tale to tell…

San Francisco, 1977. The punk explosion is peaking and Units are at the forefront of the vibrant and dramatic American West Coast scene. But these guys use synths not guitars. Throw in some weird and wonderful performance art concepts and you’ve got one of the most unique electronic bands ever. Units mainman Scott Ryser tells the tale

Films played quite a role in the making of the new Oneohtrix Point Never album, ‘Age Of’. Recording alone in a rented a house on the hill that freaked the bejesus out him at night, Daniel Lapotin talks Kubrick, harpsichords, alien regression and, erm, ‘The Great Whatsit’…

Vintage gear is at the heart of the Gearbox Records operation that provides high quality vinyl releases with every step undertaken in-house. Meet the London-based label with a difference…