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Mister Saturday Night Anthems

Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin give us a rundown of some of the biggest tracks from their NYC shindig through the years.

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Brian Eno: Taking Manhattan (By Strategy)

From 1978 to 1984, Brian Eno lived and worked in NYC. As celebrated music journalist Simon Reynolds writes, the music he helped create there has influenced generations.

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Prefab Sprout: The Kings of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Completely

Amidst all of the revivalism in pop music, one of the UK’s greatest bands of the ’80s remains largely left behind.

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Booty Bakery: Montreal’s Next Wave

Anthony Obst profiles the weekly event that has become a meeting point for the Canadian’s city new generation of producers.

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RBMA Radio Picks: Boundary

Academy grad Ghislain Poirier highlights all manner of bass.

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A (Not At All Definitive) Guide to Mastering

Some of the recurring lessons and themes from our many mastering lectures at the Academy over the years.

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A (Not At All Definitive) Guide to American Synth-Punk

A whirlwind tour of some (very) American, (very) disturbing music.

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Frikstailers (Pronounced Freak-Stylers)

Don’t let the wigs confuse you: This Argentinean duo is serious about their Latin music mash-ups.

alumni

Cinnaman: The Spice Flows

The Dutch selector and Academy grad is making waves in Amsterdam and beyond.

opinion

Laurel Halo: Flux Music

A deep dive into the discography of one of electronic music’s most idiosyncratic producers.

opinion

A Guide to Dominick Fernow

The records (and aliases) you need to know from the man known as Prurient and Vatican Shadow.

opinion

Key Tracks: Morton Subotnick on “Silver Apples of the Moon”

The celebrated electronic music pioneer talks about the genesis of his revolutionary composition.

opinion

Egyptrixx’s Black Metal for Dummies

The Toronto DJ/producer offers up a guide to one of his favourite genres.

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DJ Spinz: The New Sound of Atlanta

Along with his HoodRich Production Group, this Atlanta producer is spearheading a new generation of Southern hip hop. David Turner explains.

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Julius Eastman: The Forgotten Minimalist

One of New York City’s most fascinating (and least heard) artists is the subject of a new album by DJ/Rupture.

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Warrior Charge: The Birth of UK Soundsystem Culture

Melissa Bradshaw details how Jamaican music took hold in the UK – and eventually was transformed into something uniquely British.

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Strange U’s Sci-Fi for the Hi-Fi

Eglo’s hip hop act showcases some of their influences.

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Albion Kosmische: Six ’70s UK Synth Records

Richard King turns on, tunes in and... well, you know the rest.

alumni

RBMA Radio Picks: Debbie Chia

The Singapore house DJ highlights her favourites from the RBMA Radio archives.

opinion

Key Tracks: Ron Trent on “Morning Factory”

The New York inspiration behind one of the greatest house tracks ever made.