Music & Culture
Roland’s TR-909 drum machine has always lived in the shadow of its more widely-loved sibling, the TR-808. But for some producers, the 909 is the only drum machine you’ll ever need. Just ask Detroit techno legend Jeff Mills, who loves it so much he turned his oldest 909 into a one-of-a-kind UFO-inspired instrument. A key tool for early techno …
We changed a few kind words with the guys of Superjava. Independent Groove: Hi guys! Superjava: Hi. Independent Groove: When Superjava was founded? Superjava: We got together in may of 2015( Archi and Alex) and during the summer 2015 Arnaud joined the band. Independent Groove: How did the contact materialize (members of superjava)? Superjava: Archi and Alex met …
Difficult Child, the latest offering from Reading-based producer Stanky, is a dramatic departure from his recent collaboration with Rex Domino, where cinematic digital purgatory underpins dismal stories and anthemic hooks. Hauled out from the depths of a tired hard drive and given new life, *Difficult Child* was born out of a curiosity to conceive an …