A Luminary in Electronic Soundscapes: Maggi Payne’s Enduring Legacy and the Nexus of Art, Science, and Technology

Texas-born composer Maggi Payne has quietly, yet profoundly, carved a distinguished path through the annals of experimental electronic music over several decades. Her association with Mills College, where she served…

John Philip Sousa’s El Capitan: Sinfonietta Bel Canto Presents Rare Fully Staged Production

Sinfonietta Bel Canto is set to stage a rarely performed fully realized production of John Philip Sousa’s vibrant comic operetta, "El Capitan," on May 16 and 17, 2026. This significant…

The Neru Synth: A Sleepy, Goofy Sampler Synthesizer Engineered by jumango to Encourage Rest

In the relentless pursuit of sonic innovation and the creation of captivating musical experiences, the creators of electronic instruments often find themselves captivated by the very act of soundmaking. This…

Washington National Opera’s Triumph Over Adversity with a Landmark Production of West Side Story

The Washington National Opera’s (WNO) fully staged production of “West Side Story” at Lyric Baltimore stands as a powerful testament to the organization’s resilience and artistic vision, transforming a potentially…

InMusic Brands Acquires Native Instruments, Reshaping the Future of Music Technology

inMusic Brands, the prominent US-based holding company that oversees an impressive portfolio of audio technology and music instrument brands including Akai Professional, Moog Music, Denon DJ, Numark, Rane, and M-Audio,…

Disquiet Launches 750th Weekly Compositional Assignment, Celebrating Over a Decade of Collaborative Creativity

The Disquiet Junto, a continuous online community project initiated by Marc Weidenbaum, has reached a significant milestone, marking its 750th weekly compositional assignment. This landmark occasion, celebrated this week with…

SIGN/e: A New Frontier in Graphic Notation Blends Visual Art and Electronic Music Production

The intersection of visual art and electronic music production has taken a significant leap forward with the release of SIGN/e, a novel set of devices for Ableton Live that facilitates…

Eastman School of Music Launches Intensive Electronic Music Production Program for High School Students, Building on University’s New Degree Offering

The Eastman School of Music, renowned for its classical training, is expanding its horizons into the dynamic world of electronic music production with a new intensive summer program designed specifically…

Make Noise Unveils Plexiphon: A Revolutionary Module Blending Reverb and Echo for Fluid Spatial Textures

Make Noise, a prominent name in the modular synthesizer landscape, has announced the release of Plexiphon, a groundbreaking new module that promises to redefine sonic spatialization. Developed in collaboration with…

4ms Mesa Brings Acclaimed Plateau Reverb Algorithm to Eurorack Hardware

The Eurorack modular synthesizer ecosystem, a vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of sonic innovation, is witnessing a significant development as 4ms Company announces the forthcoming release of its Mesa module. This…