This week, the veteran producer Rupert Parkes, a.k.a. Photek, releases his DJ-Kicks mix to American audiences. But listeners boning up on his “two swords technique” can put away the Seven Samurai DVD: ...

John Robichaux's orchestra circa 1896. Seated at left is Edward 'Dee Dee' Chandler, with his primitive drum set. (James Karst) Great innovations were being made in American popular music in the late ...

Just before the end of our interview, gyrofield, the electronic musician born Kiana Li, receives a text from their mum. They hold it up to their computer’s camera so I can see the image: a picture of ...

For years, the truism ran that drum and bass, despite pockets of true believers across the nation, would, in America, remain a specialty taste within electronic music, never mind pop. But, over the ...

Here’s Pure Acid with a fetching gold makeover. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac Pure Acid is a bass synthesizer and drum machine app for the iPad, and it might just be the best drum machine app ever ...