Electronic Musicians and Reviews

In an email, Rich Blacker told me how The Ocean Beneath started, their approach to making music and their views on the #synthfam.

Miku Hatsune, one of Japan's most beloved pop stars, is not real. She is one of many Vocaloids, a synthesizer software that uses the vocals of a real singer to produce a realistic voice. This software could change the face of the music business. Are we looking at a future of android musicians?

In an email, Collin Ward talked about his musical roots, how he creates new music and his view of the Twitter #synthfam.

This article lists good music to help you sleep from the chill-out and ambient genres, with great examples of relaxing music that will help you fall asleep.

Nathaniel Wyvern is a U.K. based producer of spacey, atmospheric synthwave. I interviewed him about his creative roots, process and inspirations.

Ferus Melek is a Finnish producer creating "pre-apocalyptic synth music" with an '80s flavour.

Deadmau5 (aka Joel Zimmerman) is one of the world's most recognized and admired producers of electro, techno, dubstep, and house music. Here's a list of his ten best songs. Listen and enjoy!

Electronic house music: electro house, with its heavy drops and mind-blowing synth. These are the top 10 artists, from Swedish House Mafia to Deadmau5 to Knife Party.

The late 1980s and early '90s were an exciting era for me. I spent six years going to clubs and warehouse parties - the illegal "raves". It was more than just music - it was a way of life.