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
Purloined by Thrushes
More random musings from Fat Roland. On his mind this month (as far as we can tell) are Grassroots (and also grass roots)
Deuter
Sweeping through the forgotten corridors of music, Scott Blixen sets his sights on little-known kosmische pioneer, Deuter
Kazuko Hohki
Frank Chickens founder Kazuko Hohki tells the story behind 1984’s ‘We Are Ninja’, a theatrical subversion of racial and gender stereotypes through karaoke synth rap
Brown Spirits and WRF
Zipping through time and space, Kris Needs continues his sonic adventures. This month: Brown Spirits and WRF
Lias Saoudi
Frontman for libertine rock renegades Fat White Family and acid house deviants Decius, Lias Saoudi shares the influences that have shaped a life spent pushing the artistic and musical envelope
Cate Brooks
Retro electronics whiz Cate Brooks answers this month’s quick-fire questions
Soda Stereo ‘Nada Personal’ (Discos Cbs, 1985)
"It might seem slightly disingenuous to label an album by Soda Stereo as “buried treasure”'...
Other People
Location: None Est: 2013
Okokon
Okokon on the first and last albums he bought, and an all-time favourite